Barbecue

Best Barbecue in Kansas City

We track 184 spots in Kansas City. Only one barbecue joint clears our bar.

Kansas City
July 15, 2026
Slap's BBQ is it — a Damn Good spot at $$ prices across the river in Kansas City, KS. No stars, no Beard nods, just the one name that made the cut so far. That's not a knock on the city's barbecue scene, it's where our list stands right now. One solid recommendation beats a padded one.