Worth a Journey

The 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses in the US

Slap's BBQ

Kansas City, United States

  1. BEST BBQ IN THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 86 2026
Slap's BBQ

A counter-service barbecue restaurant on the Kansas side of Kansas City, with picnic tables outside and a menu of ribs, burnt ends and brisket. Potato casserole, mac and cheese and cheesy corn are the usual sides, with sweet and spicy sauce on the table.

Highlights

  • Ribs, burnt ends and brisket
  • Jalapeño cheddar sausage
  • Baked potato casserole

Good to know

  • Lines are long at lunch
  • Order ahead to skip the line
  • Items sell out later in the day

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