8.3
Blind Box BBQ
$$Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit
Named for the KCBS turn-in box, built for the same standard
Competition BBQLee's SummitBrisket
⚡Limited hours — check before making the drive
brewpubcraft beerdowntownLee's Summit
Smoke Brewing Company
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8.3/ 10
0 reviews“House-brewed beer meets KC smoke”
Smoke Brewing Company gave downtown Lee's Summit its first barbecue-and-brewery combination when brothers Jeff and Josh Edwards opened it in 2017. It's a genuine two-in-one operation: house-brewed beer on one side, a smoker running all day on the other, and a chef-driven menu built to bridge the two rather than favor either. Burnt ends and brisket lead the barbecue, smoked long and paired with beers made in-house rather than shipped in—a flight assembled to sit right beside a tray of smoke. Smoked wings round out a shareable order for the taproom crowd. The dual focus is the whole draw: few places in the metro make both the beer and the barbecue under one roof, and Smoke commits fully to each instead of treating one as a sideline to the other. Come for a flight and a plate, and give both their due.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri 11am–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–8pm
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Burnt Ends, Brisket, and Smoked Wings
What to Order
1
Burnt Ends2
Brisket3
Smoked Wings4
House Craft Beer FlightWhy It Stands Out
A rare brewpub-plus-barbecue where both are made in-house—the beer brewed on site, the smoker running all day. Brothers Jeff and Josh Edwards pair long-smoked burnt ends and brisket with a flight built to match, in downtown Lee's Summit.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 209 SE Main St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
- Phone
- (816) 525-2337
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri 11am–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–8pm
- Website
- smokebrewingcompany.com/
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2017
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.4
Bark8.2
Tenderness8.3
Value8.6
Atmosphere8.6
Consistency8.2
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Good to Know
Smoke Brewing Company — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Smoke Brewing Company?
Regulars point to Burnt Ends, Brisket, Smoked Wings, and House Craft Beer Flight.
What are Smoke Brewing Company's hours?
Mon–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri 11am–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–8pm
Is Smoke Brewing Company expensive?
Smoke Brewing Company is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Smoke Brewing Company serve?
Smoke Brewing Company 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 Smoke Brewing Company open?
Smoke Brewing Company has been serving Kansas City barbecue since 2017.
