“ The line was outside the business so it must be great.... Food was very good here (almost as good as mine) and staff was very friendly. The interior had a salty atmosphere which had a lot of character. I will never been here again so I ordered a Man Z sandwich and the burnt ends dinner. If I had to pick only one I'd go burnt ends. The fries had a seasoning on them that I didn't care for. Great place for some BBQ that will never come close to what Texas provides ;) ”

“ I'm gonna lay a big, bold statement down and be prepared for arguments. Joe's KC is the best BBQ that Kansas City has to offer! I know that's a zingy sentence, about as zingy as the Classic Z Man Sandwich. Oh baby, yes. Although as of recently, the Rocket Pig is my go to. This sandwich has the flavor, the crisp, the sweet and the spicy. Perfection on a bun. Let's not forget the fries. When a fry is this amazing, we don't call them sides. I've tried all the menu items here, you really can't go wrong with a choice. All star! The service is always great. No matter the lines, they have it down to a science. The wait is never long. This is the OG version of the restaurant. It's on a small corner in a gas station. If you want more ambience, drive to the larger restaurant out off of 135th. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. ”

“ This was my first time getting Kansas City BBQ and it did not disappoint! The ordering process was simple and we got lucky because the line wasn't out the door today. I ordered the Rocket Pig and hubby ordered the Z Man. The meat was tender, juicy, well seasoned. I had that food over an hour ago and I'm still full! The vibe definitely gave old gas station hole in the wall, but that's the best part because you normally find the best food. We will definitely be back and my cousin is going to ship us some of that bbq sauce because it was just that d*** good. ”

“ This place is a great to drop by if you are in the Kansas City area and want to grab some good Kansas City barbecue. The restaurant serves as both a restaurant and a gas station, which is really unique and convenient! The place is very lively and bustling with quite a lot of people dining in on a weekend evening. Even though the line to the front counter was pretty long, the wait was not long at all. The food service was very quick and staff were friendly and accommodating. Do note that the food portions are fairly large when you are ordering! 1. Full-Chicken: crispy and flavorful skin on the outside, very juicy and tender meat on the inside 2. Two-Meat Dinner (Pulled Pork and Brisket): pulled pork was soft and tender, brisket was ok 3. Full-Slab of Ribs: packed with amazing flavor, very juicy and tender Many of the dishes came with 2 slices of toasted buttered bread, pickles, as well as a side of choice (we picked fries and potato salad). Considering the total cost along with the food portions and quality, we definitely got our money's worth! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the restaurant. Definitely give Joe's Kansas City BBQ a try with family and friends! ”

“ My wife is always warning me about not eating gas station food, but I have found the ultimate solution! Joe's! It's award winning BBQ in an actual gas station (one pump, but details, right) Did I mention the bbq is award winning? Yes it is. The meat is just the right amount of smoky, juicy and tangy. Wife tried the chicken and said it was the best bbq chicken she ever had. The z man sandwich was perfect blend on brisket meat, toppings. The sides are tasty too, smoke chicken gumbo for the win. The service is fast and friendly, the food does come a bit on the room temperature side, but really tasty. The ambience is gas station side table with a side of hip Americana signs and graphics. A must check out, when coming into town. ”

“ Waited in line for an hour for this. Got here and the queue was right by the parking. It moves pretty quickly and there's seating inside too. The portion was pretty good, food had a good flavour. The meat wasn't dry and sauce incorporated into it well. I liked the fries as it was nice and crispy. I found the beans a bit salty. The margarita didn't taste like there was alcohol in it though. The food is a little expensive, I didn't expect to pay that much but oh, well, it was good to experience it while I'm there. ”

“ We were in Kansas City to see family and right away found out that this city has a tremendous reputation for incredible BBQ. We were also told that Joe's Kansas City is one of the best places there for BBQ. All I can say is they were absolutely right! From the amazing meats to the sandwiches to the sides, this place really packs a yummy punch! I especially loved the way they seasoned their meats. It was slightly spicy, unique and had a sweet kicker. Definitely their own vibe. The causal dining space is the perfect backdrop for the food. It's a very comfortable place and great for getting together with friends or family. The relaxed scene is also good for parents with young kids. To top it all off, the service was just great. I had a lot of questions about how they approach BBQ and they were wonderful about answering and recommending things based on what I said I like. Thanks for a memorable meal while traveling! ”

“ It's been 16 years since I visited this place, and it was awesome - well worth the line for this BBQ. On my way to Independence, I intentionally stopped here and despite the wait, I did not regret it. When I got there a little after noon, the line was already out the door, and when I finally got inside, the line kept on going. You could order some beer at the counter while you wait, buy merch, ... but the line keeps moving. You have plenty of time to decide and maybe re-decide what you want from the menu. While you do that, you can see how happy the folks inside are. The inside dining area is full of folks that are truly enjoying the company and the way Joe's smoky meats makes them feel. I was looking forward to retrying the Z-Man (brisket and cheese sandwich), but I saw they had something else worth trying... the jalapeno topped - Rocket Pig. When I finally got to the front, I ordered it to go, and got it maybe 2minutes later... sauces in the bag. Joe's is generous with the meats in their sandwiches... so many choices, but the Rocket Pig was the right choice for me. Joe's is probably my favorite BBQ joint in KC... I will always come back. ”

“ At the time of this review Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que has just shy of 5000 reviews. Their Yelp page is Unclaimed and Unbothered. You really don't need Yelp to promote this place because I stood in line for exactly one hour. We were a party of four and came up with a strategy to eat as many meats as possible. I ordered the burnt ends, Aaron got the ribs, Kellie got the pulled pork, and wifey got the smoked turkey. We also managed to try the mac-n-cheese, baked beans, and the Tres-Leches cake. The biggest shock to me was the lack of BBQ sauce. It just wasn't present. For this meal the meat did all the talking. They let the ingredient speak for itself. The meat was tender and juicy, and you could just tell wherever they source their beef and pork is first rate. The meat simply had this perfectly delicious organic taste. There wasn't a lot of salt nor pepper nor sauce, just perfectly cooked meat. These self-proclaimed "YouTube pit masters" would have you believe that burnt ends are GLAZED with sauce but not here at Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que. No sir, them burnt ends arrived plain. Every bite was delicious. MICHELLE WELSCH of tastingtable.com said quote: During Anthony Bourdain's 2005 A Cook's Tour, Bourdain investigated the proper components of delicious American BBQ, concluding that spices and seasoning, the kind of fuel used, and a chef's know-how must align to produce a proper plate of barbecue. When pilling brisket and pulled pork into his mouth, Bourdain described the servings at Joe's to be the kind of barbecue that Kansas City has dutifully come to expect. "It's the best barbecue in Kansas City, which makes it the best barbecue in the world," Bourdain concluded. ”