
“Whole-animal butcher's smoked sandwiches”
Pigwich is the counter arm of the Local Pig butcher shop, and it eats like one—every sandwich built on locally raised meat that's broken down, cured, and smoked in-house. From its City Market spot in the River Market, it offers a level of sourcing and butchery a standard pit simply doesn't touch, which is the entire pitch. The namesake Pigwich anchors the board, joined by a smoked brisket sandwich, burnt ends, and house bacon cured on-site over days rather than bought by the case. The appeal is provenance you can taste—meat handled from whole animal to sandwich by the same hands, with a smoke that reflects the care put in before it ever hit the pit. It's barbecue for the butcher-shop mindset, tucked into one of the city's best food corners and worth the trip for the sourcing alone.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Daily 11am–7pm
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- The Pigwich, Smoked Brisket Sandwich, and Burnt Ends
What to Order
Why It Stands Out
A butcher-driven approach you won't get at a standard pit—Pigwich, the counter arm of the Local Pig, cures and smokes locally raised meat in-house. The namesake sandwich, a smoked brisket version, and house-cured bacon carry provenance you can taste.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 20 E 5th St Ste 101A, Kansas City, MO 64106
- Phone
- (816) 200-1639
- Hours
- Daily 11am–7pm
- Website
- pigwich.com/
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2012
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Pigwich — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Pigwich?
Regulars point to The Pigwich, Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Burnt Ends, and House Bacon.
What are Pigwich's hours?
Daily 11am–7pm
Is Pigwich expensive?
Pigwich is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Pigwich serve?
Pigwich serves Kansas City Style barbecue — Kansas City BBQ is defined by its variety of meats (not just pork or beef, but both plus chicken, sausage, turkey, and more), thick tomato-and-molasses-based sauce, slow-smoking over hickory wood, and the legendary burnt ends.
When did Pigwich open?
Pigwich has been serving Kansas City barbecue since 2012.