Slap's BBQ - Barbecue restaurant in Kansas City - 553 Central Ave, USA

one of the best BBQ options in KC! the lunch line was not too long, and we had an awesome meal! got the sampler platter, added ribs + burnt ends, and received great service & a good price as well! ate more than enough & left with a little bit to go grateful! praise God!

This place is phenomenal. Every time my mother-in-law visits KC, she insists we go here, and she’s right. The food is phenomenal. Seriously do yourself a favor and try their item called “The Sandwich”. Best BBQ sandwich I’ve ever had! It’s similar to KC Joe’s Z-Man, but has pulled pork and melted cheese on top. It’s seriously mindblowing. We also adore their ribs and burnt ends. The atmosphere is great! It feels very old school KC BBQ inside, and the staff is very friendly and happy to help you with anything (they can even serve you drinks while you’re waiting in line!). We love that there’s outdoor seating on the rooftop - so unique amongst BBQ restaurants! If you’re looking for a new favorite KC BBQ place, give it a try!

When we go to any town and want to eat we ask the locals what their favorites are. And while in Kansas City of course we have to try barbecue. We actually had not heard of this place but it was recommended by someone who lived in the area. You definitely want to get there early as some things may sell out. We were there the week of Thanksgiving. There was a line but it went very quickly. We sat outside in the outdoor heated area but it seemed like the majority of the people that came did take out. HIGHLY recommend the burnt ends!!

One of the best barbecue experiences ever. Tried pretty much all of the meats, and the ribs were the best, but everything was amazing. The nice touch was offering you a beer once you got in the front door as you wait in line coming from outside.. where there is also a line. The patio seating seemed busy, but it moved pretty fast, so we had no problem, finding a place to sit. Highly recommended.

I've lived in 3 countries and loved BBQ since I was a child. I can tell you - there is no place like slaps. From the service, to the food, the BBQ sauces - just wow. If you're even close to KC, do yourself a favor and stop here for the flavor! You'll not regret it.

Our uber driver recommended Slaps to us while visiting Kansas City, MO. We got there before they opened a line was already forming. We were happy to wait. Once the doors opened it flowed very smoothly.. and it was definitely worth it! I highly recommend.

Great ribs! The brisket was very good also. They were out of burnt ends when I was there in the late afternoon. Coleslaw was enjoyable. Now, I am not a sweets person. The baked beans were good, had alot of brisket in them. But for me, just too sweet. Others may truly appreciate them.

Anytime my wife and I visit KC, we always try out new BBQ. Thus far, in our pursuit of finding the king of BBQ, Joe's Kansas City BBQ (previously Oklahoma Joe's) reigns #1. Slaps was recommended by a friend, so we were excited to try out a new joint... Long story short, the food was nothing special. My wife and I agreed everything was so-so, a 7/10 at best. If I could offer a 3.5/5 on Google reviews, I would. While the burnt ends came highly recommended, we found them bland and fairly tough. The ribs were lacking flavor. Their sandwich, aptly named, "The Sandwich," was smothered with cheese. Normally, this is always a plus, but because of the strong/robust flavors of the provel cheese that was used as the topper, the flavor of cheese was VERY overwhelming. The breading on their onion rings failed to hold it's crunch, post hitting the bun. The beans were drowned in their sticky, sweet BBQ sauce, which, again, took over the flavor profile. Honestly, there was nothing "wrong" with the food; we simply went in with high expectations, but were unfortunately left disappointed. Joe's Kansas City BBQ still remains supreme! 🔥