Pulled pork sandwich did not disappoint! The meat was tender and flavorful, perfectly complemented by their tangy barbecue sauce. The side of coleslaw added a refreshing crunch to the meal. The service was friendly and prompt, and the rustic atmosphere added to the charm of the experience. Must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Dix
Some of the best BBQ in Kansas City and a friendly staff.I recommend the slabs and friesbut the beans are great too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DANTE
I have been eating at Bates City for over 10 years. The restaurant has a nice layout with plenty of places to eat inside.I always order the brisket sandwich or the rib plate.They serve a generous amount of freshly cooked fries with your meals.The BBQ is pretty affordable.It’s a great location in a nice area that is easy to drive to.Parking: Plenty of parking in the restaurant parking lot and at the businesses next door.
Shawnee Southern: delicious pulled pork smothered with Cole slaw. Delicious and I order it every visit for lunch. The fries are a big bonus. Delicious & filling!
Best bbq in the state I always go buy when I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oliver Kagnasty
Can't say enough about this place. Their food is delicious. Their sauce is excellent. The prices are fair. Portions are Nice great value. One of the best barbecues in Kansas City, Kansas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loren Bonn
First time to BC BBQ, we had the Thursday slab special with slaw & fries. Ribs were tender & smoked perfect, like the sauce. Plan to return with more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Sauce, Slab
Susanne K.
FPO and I met up with some friends on an early Saturday for lunch and just to hang out. We picked Bates City Bar-B-Que. It's a nice, family owned place with a friendly feel to it. There's a private lot with a lot of convenient parking Part of their decor is license plates from around the country and their collection is very impressive. And of course, no self-respecting bbq restaurant in KC would be complete without Chiefs memorabilia on the wall. They have self serve fountain Pepsi products and a small selection of bottled beers (behind the counter, of course, lol). While the others had a variety of Bud Light, Heineken, and Coors Lite, I went wild and had a Pepsi. I don't remember the last time I drank soda and it was fabulous. There's just something about fountain sodas that can't be beat. FPO and I split the Mixed Plate ($21.00). It has ribs, two choices of meat, two sides, fries, white bread, and a pickle. We picked the brisket and burnt ends. I liked the ribs the best. The brisket is thin sliced, which is not my favorite, and the burnt ends we got were a little dry. Friends told us that's not usually the case. It's a nice enough place that I would go back and give the burnt ends another try. I still don't eat a lot of beef or pork, so it'll probably be at least a few months until we try again.
Brian W.
Kansas City has some of the best barbecue in the world, and lots of famous places to get it. One of the best has to be Bate's City BBQ! I rarely order anything but a slab of ribs and fries, but the sandwiches and other sides are equally delicious. You can taste the pride in every bite here. These guys love what they do and it shows. Great service and a cool, quirky setting in a strip mall off of Quivera. The walls are lined with KC sports memorabilia in one wall and license plates and funny signs in the others. Great place and affordable food makes it one of the best BBQ joints in KC!
Pulled pork sandwich did not disappoint! The meat was tender and flavorful, perfectly complemented by their tangy barbecue sauce. The side of coleslaw added a refreshing crunch to the meal. The service was friendly and prompt, and the rustic atmosphere added to the charm of the experience. Must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best BBQ in Kansas City and a friendly staff.I recommend the slabs and friesbut the beans are great too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been eating at Bates City for over 10 years. The restaurant has a nice layout with plenty of places to eat inside.I always order the brisket sandwich or the rib plate.They serve a generous amount of freshly cooked fries with your meals.The BBQ is pretty affordable.It’s a great location in a nice area that is easy to drive to.Parking: Plenty of parking in the restaurant parking lot and at the businesses next door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burnt End, Sandwich, Fries Homemade, BBQ Sauce, BBQ Ribs, Fries, Pulled Pork, Brisket Sandwich and Fries, Shredded Rib Meat, Slab
Shawnee Southern: delicious pulled pork smothered with Cole slaw. Delicious and I order it every visit for lunch. The fries are a big bonus. Delicious & filling!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawnee Southern Sandwich, Fries
Onion rings and fries were great. Ribs, brisket, ribs, and sausage was
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Another great slab for dinner! Onion rings and beans are so good, treated my parents to dinner and they loved it!
Love the $15 slabs on
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries Homemade, BBQ Ribs
Absolutely incredible ribs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service and better bbq! Love to see a family owned restaurant thrive. Will be back soon
Always the best food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries Homemade, Burnt Ends, Slab
Restaurantji Recommends
Best bbq in the state I always go buy when I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can't say enough about this place. Their food is delicious. Their sauce is excellent. The prices are fair. Portions are Nice great value. One of the best barbecues in Kansas City, Kansas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time to BC BBQ, we had the Thursday slab special with slaw & fries. Ribs were tender & smoked perfect, like the sauce. Plan to return with more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Sauce, Slab
FPO and I met up with some friends on an early Saturday for lunch and just to hang out. We picked Bates City Bar-B-Que. It's a nice, family owned place with a friendly feel to it. There's a private lot with a lot of convenient parking Part of their decor is license plates from around the country and their collection is very impressive. And of course, no self-respecting bbq restaurant in KC would be complete without Chiefs memorabilia on the wall. They have self serve fountain Pepsi products and a small selection of bottled beers (behind the counter, of course, lol). While the others had a variety of Bud Light, Heineken, and Coors Lite, I went wild and had a Pepsi. I don't remember the last time I drank soda and it was fabulous. There's just something about fountain sodas that can't be beat. FPO and I split the Mixed Plate ($21.00). It has ribs, two choices of meat, two sides, fries, white bread, and a pickle. We picked the brisket and burnt ends. I liked the ribs the best. The brisket is thin sliced, which is not my favorite, and the burnt ends we got were a little dry. Friends told us that's not usually the case. It's a nice enough place that I would go back and give the burnt ends another try. I still don't eat a lot of beef or pork, so it'll probably be at least a few months until we try again.
Kansas City has some of the best barbecue in the world, and lots of famous places to get it. One of the best has to be Bate's City BBQ! I rarely order anything but a slab of ribs and fries, but the sandwiches and other sides are equally delicious. You can taste the pride in every bite here. These guys love what they do and it shows. Great service and a cool, quirky setting in a strip mall off of Quivera. The walls are lined with KC sports memorabilia in one wall and license plates and funny signs in the others. Great place and affordable food makes it one of the best BBQ joints in KC!