Gates Bar-B-Q
BBQ Joint$$$$
Kansas City
"Also love the burnt end sandwich and pork ribs!"(5 Tips)
"I prefer joe's KC BBQ."(3 Tips)
"Burnt end sandwich is it!"(3 Tips)
"Ribs, slab"(2 Tips)
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Simon KuoAugust 25, 2014This is the best Gates restaurant in the city. Try the spectacular lamb ribs-you won't find them anywhere else. Also love the burnt end sandwich and pork ribs!Upvote3Downvote
Ryan CoburnJuly 26, 2015What's not good? Super friendly service and excellent food. Had the sampler platter and it easily fed two. Going to try the mutton next time.Upvote2Downvote
Spencer SorrellDecember 4, 2014"Hi may I help you!" Seriously though, this place is fantastic. Burnt ends are outta this world!Upvote4Downvote
Larry FergusonJune 25, 2014The meat plate it was the Bomb. Living in Caly this was a high spot of the trip ;)
Upvote1Downvote- Kansas CityOctober 26, 2011It is tradition to be greeted by a prompt, "Hi, May I help you?" Our tip: Don't be pressured; take your time and order what you want!Upvote5Downvote
Chris CalderonAugust 14, 2018Lord have mercy! We barely put a dent in this! Delicious! 🍴
UpvoteDownvote- Kwesi Soti MtunduAugust 11, 2015Be sure to check out the lounge where you can take your food.UpvoteDownvote
Dustin WatkinsAugust 27, 2013Ribs=good, brisket=ok, ham=lunch meat. Better than Oklahoma Joe's but still not as good as Famous Dave's.UpvoteDownvote
J. FinnSeptember 19, 2013Don't be intimated. They will seem rude and rush you. The food is worth it tho.Upvote1Downvote
Aaron DuckworthOctober 11, 2014You know you're eating well in KC when the Barbecue Tours bus pulls up.UpvoteDownvote
LRaines.com Laura RainesOctober 20, 2012Fast and friendly! Don't feel rushed. Orders are huge!UpvoteDownvote
Combo &half hold ham for Turkey four boner all beef lean as,short end to goUpvote2Downvote
Eric SwansonMarch 2, 2013This stuff is not very good at all. Way too salty and fatty. The meat was almost cold. Way over priced also. First time eating KC BBQ - bad experience.UpvoteDownvote
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Gates Bar-B-Q
1221 Brooklyn Ave (12th St. & Brooklyn Ave.)
Kansas City, MO 64127
United States
Kansas City, MO 64127
United States
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(816) 483-3880
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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"My first visit was Friday night. The food was excellent, and the service was even better. If you do nothing else in your life, get the beans and fries, and combine. Thanks waitress from Branson!"
Cory Hradek - 7.6
"Good Kansas City barbeque for a great price. Try the burnt ends!"
Nick George - 7.3
"I always get the Burnt Ends sandwich w/fries. Open face sandwich & so huge. Easily 2 meals; if it wasn't so freakin good 3 meals! I'm not normally a fry person, but these fries are special!!"
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