Crosstown Barbecue

1331 E Division St, Springfield
(417) 862-4646

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Customers' Favorites

Barbecue Ham Sandwich with Baked Beans and Cole Slaw
Triple Sampler Onion Rings Okra Catfish
Turkey and Pork Sandwich and Add a Rib
Brisket Sandwich Platter
Chopped Pork Sandwich
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich
Hot Link Plate
Burnt Ends Lol
BBQ Pit Beans

Menu

Appetizers
The Trio
Catfish strips, onion rings, and okra.
Catfish Strips
Burnt Ends
Diced Hot Links

Mains
Burnt Ends
Choice of two sides: crosstown fries, potato salad, fresh cole slaw, or BBQ pit beans.
Sandwich Plate
Your choice of any of our savory smoked meats: beef, ham, pork, hot link sausage, turkey (or a combo of any two). Served with crosstown fries.
Lunch Plate
Sliced, smoked beef brisket and ham, served with bread and your choice of two sides: BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad. (sorry, no fries substitute). Please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Hot Link Plate
Sliced, smoked hot link sausages, served with bread, crosstown fries, and fresh cole slaw.
Crosstown Wings
Three southern fried chicken wings are served with our fresh-cut fries.

Something Different
The Cooley
Smoked, chopped pork, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh cole slaw. These sandwiches are served with your choice of BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad. (substitute crosstown fries, okra, or onion rings, add for 0.75 dollars).
The Bluto
This offering, named in honor of steve's Drury classmate David Griffith, combines sliced smoked beef brisket and hot link sausage, with our own regular or spicy BBQ sauce. These sandwiches are served with your choice of BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad. (substitute crosstown fries, okra, or onion rings, add for 0.75 dollars).
The Crosstown Deli
This favorite is constructed of either smoked beef, ham, or turkey, crosstown's salad dressing, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onions. Served with your choice of wheat or white bread. These sandwiches are served with your choice of BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad. (substitute crosstown fries, okra, or onion rings, add for 0.75 dollars).
The Memphis Beale Street
Smoked, chopped pork, topped with fresh cole slaw and our own regular or spicy BBQ sauce. Served on a fresh bun. These sandwiches are served with your choice of BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad. (substitute crosstown fries, okra, or onion rings, add for 0.75 dollars).
The Boss
Our smoked beef brisket is topped with bacon, onion rings, ranch, and BBQ sauce. These sandwiches are served with your choice of BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad. (substitute crosstown fries, okra, or onion rings, add for 0.75 dollars).
The Kc Meltdown
You don't have to travel north for this one! An exciting combination of two of our smoked meats (beef, ham, turkey, or hot link sausage), topped with melted cheddar cheese. Served on a fresh bun. (jalapeño peppers optional). These sandwiches are served with your choice of BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad. (substitute crosstown fries, okra, or onion rings, add for 0.75 dollars).

Sandwich Favorites
Rib Sandwich
Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich
Ham-pork-turkey Sandwich
Crosstown Hot Link Sandwich

Sides
Crosstown Fries
Fried Okra
BBQ Pit Beans
Cole Slaw
Homestyle Potato Salad
Cheese Fries
Onion Rings

Ribs
Slab of Rubbed Baby Backs
Served with bread, choice of sauce, and one of our famous BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad.
Slab of Spare Ribs
Served with bread, choice of sauce, and one of our famous BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad.
End of Rubbed Baby Backs
Served with bread, choice of sauce, and one of our famous BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad.
End of Spare Ribs
Served with bread, choice of sauce, and one of our famous BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad.

Dinners
The Big Papa
Daddy's favorite. Generous portions of our famous sliced, hickory smoked beef brisket, hot link sausage, and ribs. Whew. All dinners are served with bread, our original or spicy BBQ sauce, and your choice of two sides.
The Nana
A tasty blend of your choice of three of our sliced smoked meats: beef brisket, ham, pork, turkey, or hot link sausage. Go ahead. Nana's not watching! All dinners are served with bread, our original or spicy BBQ sauce, and your choice of two sides.
The Four Rib
Four of crosstown's hickory smoked ribs. All dinners are served with bread, our original or spicy BBQ sauce, and your choice of two sides.
The Chicken
Succulently smoked half of a chicken. All dinners are served with bread, our original or spicy BBQ sauce, and your choice of two sides.
Fried Catfish Dinner
Hot and crispy, deep-fried catfish fillets. All dinners are served with bread, our original or spicy BBQ sauce, and your choice of two sides.

Add Ons
Rib
Smoked Hot Link Sausage
Catfish Fillet

For the Kiddos
Crosstown Sandwich
A smaller version of a "Favorite" with your choice of beef, ham, turkey, or pork. (ages 12 and under) served with one side: crosstown fries, BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad.
Crosstown Ballgame Hot Dog
This grilled, plump dog is just the ticket. A sure hit. (ages 12 and under) served with one side: crosstown fries, BBQ pit beans, fresh cole slaw, or homestyle potato salad.

Drinks
Diet Coke
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Coke
Dr. Pepper
Sprite

By the Pound
Smoked Beef Brisket
Your choice of sliced, hickory smoked meat.
Smoked Ham, Pork, Turkey
Your choice of sliced, hickory smoked meat.

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Recent Reviews

This place is my all-time favorite BBQ place! I've been going here for more than 20 years, I've never had a bad meal here. If you want authentic BBQ made with love and attention to flavor, this is the place for you!
October 2025
Walked up to an unassuming building with the smell of bbq inviting us to come inside. The staff were friendly and attentive, service was fast. We ordered ribs, pulled pork, and beef brisket to share with baked beans and potato salad. The meat was perfectly cooked and flavorful. At the end of our meal, we had the pleasure of chatting with the owner who told us they’ve been open for 55 years. What a legacy and something to be proud of. They obviously know what they’re doing...
October 2025
A historic land mark of Springfield that doesn’t disappoint to this day. Walking up to the door you are greeted by the smells of real KC BBQ, and as soon as you walk into the building you can just see the history. But not the history you hear about in Springfield. You see the history of the African American community in Springfield. As your mouth waters waiting for your food, you can read articles from across their 55 years in business on the walls. The food is divine, the owner...
July 2025

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Crosstown Barbecue

1331 E Division St, Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 862-4646