KC Barbeque Article

I am a pretty big fan of Kansas City Barbeque; for those of you that need a little confirmation, look no further than the Wall Street Journal. They have done a fabulous write-up on what Kansas City Barebque has to offer, and why it deserves its spot among the best barbeque in the country. They also offer reviews on some places we have visited as well as some places we haven't been yet --- read up!

Stop #7: Arthur Bryant's

Arthur Bryant’s

1727 Brooklyn Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64127

A few weeks ago our group headed down toto test (or, in most cases re-test) one of Kansas City’s most well known barbeque joints, Arthur Bryant’s. I’m here to tell you, it deserves all the talk. Arthur Bryant’s has been featured on the Food Network and a variety of other food programs and publications.

Arthur Bryant’s has 3 metro locations; we chose to go to the original near 18^th and Vine. The restaurant is relatively large and has an order-at-the-counter format. The food was delicious and the sauce was also pretty tasty. Just a fair warning, Arthur Bryant’s adds sauce to their pulled pork, burnt ends, etc. (I prefer to add my own sauce). I ordered the pulled pork and was slightly disappointed until I reached over to my husband’s gigantic combo sandwich and ate about ½ of his turkey—juicy and delicious! The only other guest that had anything specific to say about his or her meal was Jeff (of course):

“Loved the burnt ends, although I could have used a little more.

Fries were great. Awesome piece of KC BBQ history at the original location.”

Our group gave Arthur Bryant’s a 3.9/5, which is good enough for fourth place so far. Here are the details:

Meat

Flavor 4.4

Consistency 4.4

Quality 4.5

Sauce

Flavor 3.8

Consistency 3.9

Sides

Distinctiveness 3.6

Variety 2.6

Flavor 4.1

Restaurant

Service 3.8

Atmosphere 4.6

Value 3.3

Overall Experience 4.3

Gates, another Kansas City staple, still leads the charge. Arthur Bryant’s has a lot to offer and is nestled in one of Kansas City’s most unique neighborhoods. 18^th & Vine is home to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the American Jazz Museum and venues offering some of Kansas City’s greatest jazz music. So, if you’re looking for some good eats and unique entertainment in Kansas City, Arthur Bryant’s is a great pick!