Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

(816) 231-1123

1727 Brooklyn Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127 39.0916 -94.5563

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Neighborhoods: Near Downtown, 18th And Vine And Downtown East

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What People Are Saying About Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

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The Scene – Arthur Bryant was headed for Texas when a stop in Kansas City changed both his life and barbecue history. His original restaurant in the 18th and Vine District retains its brusque, rough-and-tumble atmosphere. It's a barbecue mecca where presidents, poets and paupers have dined. Some complain that Arthur Bryant's rests on old laurels; others insist that such steadfastness is a virtue. Judge for yourself. And don't forget to wipe your chin. – – The Food – You'll find little more than meat, bread, fries and beans. In other words, it's good old-fashioned…

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/23/09

rude manager/owner, rude service, average food

by Wildcats

Was extremely disappointed with our visit. Cashier was rude, bus boy was friendly but wouldn't leave us alone, overpriced food, meat was fatty, sauce was horrible. Called the manager/owner today to share our experience and he kept making snide remarks so I told him it didn't sound like he cared and he said 'well I don't care'. WOW, no wonder the staff there has the attitudes that they do, with a boss like that! Save your time and money ... go to KC Masterpiece!

  • Pros: couldn't find any!
  • Cons: overpriced food, rude service & owner, horrible sauce
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/06/09

If I could only have just 1

by EATWHERE

Most unique BBQ in the world. Since 1970's I have eaten BBQ all over the USA with just one goal. Fine a place better then this one and after 30 plus years I still have to say, if I could only have just 1 place for the rest of my life this would be the one. The sauce is what it is. The sauce is like nothing you can get anywhere else. It is so unique that you might not even like it, but I love it and it compares to none other in the world. The smokey meats are no better or worse then any other great bbq but that sauce seals the deal. Kansas City has the best bbq in the country. Not, Memphis, Texas, or NC. Prove it to yourshelf. Try L.C.'S or Oklahoma Joes or Woodyard or Winslow's or Florella's Jack Stack or Filling Station or my other 2 favorites Holy Smoke BBQ Co. in Lee's Summit, Mo. or Wabash BBQ in Excelsior's Spring, Missouri. All of the above and many others will be the most delicious, fabulous, scrumptious, mouth watering que in the entire United States of America. Kansas City wins it all. I consider my self a Connoisseur of BBQ and love Arthur Bryant's BBQ.

3 Star Rating: Average

10/30/08

average at best

by kencitadel

If you happen to be driving by, not a bad spot

Nothing out of the ordinary or stimulating enough to say, let's come agian

Turky sand ok, burnt ends were below standard. Pork and beef ok

Neans ok

  • Pros: turky sand
  • Cons: burnt ends, beef, pork very very average in taste quality

The Details on Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

The Extras:

Though the rich and famous have been known to fly in for a sandwich, those without that kind of cash can order a bottle of the famous sauce and have it shipped to them.

Know Before You Go:

There's usually a bit of a line, so relax and mull over your options from the menu above the counter.

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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