Joe's KC BBQ

I wish i could give more than 5 stars.
I found this place months before I went there, and let me tell you, it was well worth it.
Nothing was even slightly done wrong.
The employees were among some of the kindest and prepared our food very fast.
They have a huge menu with tons of delicious BBQ to try.
Their drink selection is also pretty expansive, and their sweet tea is a must try.
Their sandwiches are probably the best I have ever had, and the same with their meats.
This is #1 in my top ten favorite BBQ resteraunts.
And it would be amazing to come back here again.

Good BBQ, really friendly staff, and highly popular.
My family and I visited as a recccomendation by friends from the KC area during our recent vacation.
The food was good, lines were pretty long even during our off hour visit.
We were prepared for the wait and were satisfied by the early dinner.
Not the best BBQ Ive ever tasted, but very good.
I like that its not covered and masked by sauce, and that the eater can decide if, whats, and how much sauce they would like.
The cup of gumbo was excellent! If you are in town and want a quick bite, this will not be a quick, but if you are not in a hurry it is worth a wait!

It's good BBQ, but it's not great BBQ.
Full disclosure, I'm from Texas so I'm writing this as impartial as possible. My group arrive at 1045 on a Saturday and were only fifteen people back from the front.
By noon, the line was out the door and down the sidewalk a few parking spaces.
Seating is limited inside and there's only a few tables outside.
Staff won't let you sit until you've ordered so don't expect to save a seat.
See my photos for menu prices as of August 2024. The brisket is...different.
It's thin sliced, like cold cuts from the deli at your local grocery store.
There's no juice or flavor punch on the inside or out.
Same with the turkey.
It'd be perfect if I was trying to make a kid's school lunch sandwich.
The pulled pork was good but not in a top tier.
The sausage was forgettable.
It comes already sliced and not in a link.
A link keep things juicy and hot, the little sausage pebbles were not.
Try their sandwiches.
They do stand out in flavor and size for the price.
The BBQ beans are probably the best I've had anywhere.
I'd eat them with literally any meal and be happy! The mac and cheese was also good. I'd say visit to check this spot off your list, but stick to those sandwiches and sides.
Their BBQ sauce is very good, but it's unfortunate that their meat requires that sauce to get the flavor boost needed.