Gates Bar-B-Q
3205 Main St, Kansas City
(816) 753-0828
Customers' Favorites
Pork Ribs Chicken Wings Smoked Sausage Baked Beans Fries Macaroni Salad
Burnt Ends Sandwich Does not Come with Fries
Mixed Plate with Onion Rings and BBQ Beans
Rib Plate w Cole Slaw & Baked Beans
Ribs Pulled Pork and French Fries
Burnt Ends on a Bun
Gates BBQ Sauces
Combo and a Half
Nooner Sandwich
Bun with Fries
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Recent Reviews
Gates has always been a great place for some original KC Bar-B-Q! The meat is good and tender with just the right amount of flavor. The side dishes are wonderful. Whenever I want BBQ, it is always Gates. You are always greeted right when you walk in the door with, "HI! May I help you?" The price is right for BBQ this good. If you have never had it, then stop in and get some. You won't be disappointed!
BQ Experience at Gates!
If you’re looking for top-tier BBQ, Gates is the place to be! The food is absolutely delicious—every bite bursting with rich, smoky flavor. The meat is unbelievably tender, seasoned to perfection, and cooked just right. You can taste the passion in every dish!
Beyond the amazing food, the service is just as impressive. Big Mama at the front doesn’t play any games—she runs a tight ship and makes sure everyone...
If you’re looking for top-tier BBQ, Gates is the place to be! The food is absolutely delicious—every bite bursting with rich, smoky flavor. The meat is unbelievably tender, seasoned to perfection, and cooked just right. You can taste the passion in every dish!
Beyond the amazing food, the service is just as impressive. Big Mama at the front doesn’t play any games—she runs a tight ship and makes sure everyone...
I traveled from Virginia primarily for Gates BBQ, as I always do! I usually stop at the Emanuel Cleaver location, but I decided to change it up a bit this time.
I stopped in around 1:45 PM on 2/23/2026 and was greeted and served by Christina—she was phenomenal! Friendly, professional, and entirely in control of the line, she knew precisely who was next and what each customer had ordered. What stood out was her patience with an elderly couple who seemed to...
I stopped in around 1:45 PM on 2/23/2026 and was greeted and served by Christina—she was phenomenal! Friendly, professional, and entirely in control of the line, she knew precisely who was next and what each customer had ordered. What stood out was her patience with an elderly couple who seemed to...
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