Yelp releases Top 100 BBQ spots for 2024. No Kansas City restaurants made the top 5.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Ahead of the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle in June, Yelp released its list of the top 100 Barbecue spots in the US. Surprisingly, no Kansas City restaurant made the top 5.

However, five of Kansas City’s favorites rightfully made the list.

The No. 6 spot was given to Joe’s Kansas City. The description included the fact Joe’s KC has won nearly every major Barbecue competition in the country. The opening of Joe’s was at a gas station in 1996, and Joe’s still stands out to this day – known for its spices, rubs, marinades and over 3,500 5-star reviews.

The other Kansas City spots making the list were Q39 Midtown at No. 15, and Scott’s Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29 taking spot No. 35. Coming in at No. 95 is Slap’s BBQ, and barely making the cutoff at No. 98 is Char Bar- Westport.

Restaurant criteria included regional flavors, time to prepare meat to tender perfection, and what’s beyond the meat.

If you plan on traveling soon, check out Yelp’s full list of ratings to see if any of these restaurants compare to your Kansas City favorite.

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