Q39 is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

1. Q39

9.3
1000 West 39th Street (btwn Southwest Tfwy & Roanoke Rd), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 39th Street West · 165 tips and reviews

Abner A.Abner Aceves: Try the ribs and brisket. To die for! Might be the best BBQ meal I've had in a long time.

Theresa P.Theresa Patton: The brisket is the best I have ever had, sometimes I dream about it :-)

Thurgood C.Thurgood Coats: Pulled pork and brisket were just amazing. Also loved the potato salad and coleslaw. Great place to catch a game too with tvs all over the place.

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

2. Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue

9.0
4747 Wyandotte St (at Ward Pkwy), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 127 tips and reviews

Sheridan Z.Sheridan Zuniga: First time here! Getting the burnt ends! Brisket and sausage!

Chris N.Chris Nixon: Great place for barbecue! Great beef ribs and lamb ribs. Brisket and burnt ends are great!

Roseanne M.Roseanne M: Hatfield sandwich with BBQ brisket and ham. Comes with fries. Order side of BBQ beans. Best food in the world

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

3. Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

8.0
1727 Brooklyn Ave (at E 18th St), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 146 tips and reviews

Southern LivingSouthern Living: Made our South's Best List! Order the perfect plate: half slab (short end), burnt ends, ½ pound brisket, and fries. Read more.

David J.David Janner: When the Brisket is spot on, it can't be beat. Today was one of the days that it can't be beat.

Lauren M.Lauren Melcher: If you're looking for brisket, order the burnt ends. They come slathered in sauce and they're de-licious.

Scott's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

4. Scott's Kitchen

8.3
11920 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 6 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael C: Excellent addition to the KCI food desert. A first rate primer on KC BBQ with traditional and SW inspired offerings. Brisket tacos were astoundingly good, the burnt end bowl was excellent.

Matthew N.Matthew Nelson: I love the brisket! Fantastic tacos too! Spicy yet flavorful made from scratch hot sauces.

MarcMarc: Smoke Sheet: Diverse menu includes barbecue tacos, brisket chili, barbecue burrito bowls, ghost pepper sausage, wings w/Bama white sauce. One of the few bbq joints in KC metro that serves breakfast

Char Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

5. Char Bar

9.0
4050 Pennsylvania Ave (btwn W 40th St & Westport Rd), Kansas City, MO
Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Bob S.Bob Specht: As the menu clearly states, this place is about meat. Pulled pork seems to be the speciality, good brisket, but the chicken was a bit dry. Burnt ends were enjoyable, and the sausage had a nice kick.

Michael C.Michael C: Brisket in Kansas City has been redeemed at Char Bar... with a cold Stag, life is good

Zachary C.Zachary Cobb: Brisket has good flavor and the sides are adventurous. They do a lot of things well in addition to the good BBQ.

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

6. Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue

9.0
101 W 22nd St (btwn Baltimore Ave & Wyandotte St), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 224 tips and reviews

Ryan J.Ryan Johnson: Catered for RubyMidwest 2011. Absolutely awesome BBQ. The brisket was so tender it was falling apart before I could get it on my plate.

Erin R.Erin Royals: best sides out of any bbq place in kc...especially the baked beans. brisket and burnt ends are also really good.

Wes H.Wes Holmstrom: I head to the bar to avoid the lines. Go with burnt ends, brisket, and ribs you'll be in heaven. The cheesy corn is well made too, although I'm a Texan so it's a new food to me.

LC's Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

7. LC's Bar-B-Q

8.0
5800 Blue Pkwy (at Sni-A-Bar Rd), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 49 tips and reviews

MarcMarc: Thrillist Top BBQ List: Flys under the radar relative to more heralded KC BBQ brethren. An unassuming shack. Order a burnt ends sandwich - a pile of fatty, smoky, delicious hunks of bark-y brisket

Dfw D.Dfw Dean: Amazing plate of Brisket + Pork Burnt Ends.Equally delicious crispy onion rings, french fries, and the largest most delicious smoked turkey sandwich you’ll ever have.

Tom O.Tom Osborn: Mixed plate with beef and pork = heaven.

Danny Edwards BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

8. Danny Edwards BBQ

7.2
2900 Southwest Blvd (at W 29th St), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 29 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: Order the brisket sandwhich--renowned for its size and flavor.

Mai Vue V.Mai Vue Vang: The beef brisket sandwich is awesome!

Kansas CityKansas City: This BBQ joint has a massive following. It's no secret why, brisket sandwiches are renowned for their size and flavor, and the ribs, dry rubbed before smoking enjoy a strong reputation as well

Hawg Jaw Que & Brew is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

9. Hawg Jaw Que & Brew

8.1
900 Swift Ave (at E 9th Ave), North Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · Northland · 7 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael C: Great KC BBQ... solid ribs, pulled pork, and brisket

Alex S.Alex Stall: Brisket is good. Really enjoy the burnt end chili, which can be spicy.

Jennifer H.Jennifer Huffman: Loved the bbq sauce variety, the mac and cheese, and loaded fries were the best. Got a small sandwich and it was more than enough. Small dining area, big tables. Wouldn't get burnt ends again.

Kauffman Stadium is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

10. Kauffman Stadium

9.2
1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO
Baseball Stadium · 221 tips and reviews

Drew F.Drew Friedman: Go to the center field bbq place and order the Designated Hitter (brisket & ham) with cole slaw and beans. Best food/value in the park!

MarkMark: Head out to the All-Star BBQ stand behind the fountains in right field for some great Kansas City-style BBQ options. The brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, and sides are all outstanding.

Wes M.Wes Moody: The cheesy corn brisket nacho helmet will change your whole life!

Firehouse Subs is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

11. Firehouse Subs

9.0
228 N State Route 291, Liberty, MO
Sandwich Spot · 3 tips and reviews

Vincent S.Vincent Sola: Service is great and the food is even better. Try the Smokehouse beef and cheddar brisket with peppercorn ranch instead of mayo!!!!

Wendy S.Wendy Smith: What isn't good? This place rocks. Get what YOU like. For me it is the Italian.

Jason H.Jason Hook: Steak and Cheese is a very good choice.

Firehouse Subs is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

12. Firehouse Subs

8.5
4167 Sterling Ave, Kansas City, MO
Sandwich Spot · 15 tips and reviews

Lisa T.Lisa Teet: Get the brisket! Yuuuum!

Kassie G.Kassie Gravely: Have them add jalapeños to the meatball sub

Blane D.Blane Davis: Download FrontFlip and scan! I've won 4 out of 4 times on it so far! Free drink, free cookie, or free brownie! Mmm.

EJ's Urban Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

13. EJ's Urban Eatery

7.9
1414 W 9th St (btwn Hickory & Liberty St), Kansas City, MO
Southern Food Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Olivia H.Olivia H.: Brisket grilled cheese is wonderful! 👌🏼 Will definitely be coming back! Love music Saturday afternoon too

Michael C.Michael C: Excellent local spot... Food was great, Meat and Three w/brisket (nice mix of lean and moist, sweet potato wedges, coleslaw, and mac n' cheese. Service was gracious and the family vibe is evident.

Brandon T.Brandon Thompson: The food was amazing and the owners are great people. I highly recommend you stop and try it out.

Gates Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

14. Gates Bar-B-Q

7.4
3205 Main St (at Linwood Blvd), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 78 tips and reviews

Mick B.Mick B: Sweet ambiance, with belt-fed fans circulate the delicious scent of slow roasted brisket and mutton. Get the triple-decker of beef or pork. They also serve the world's best potato salad.

K B.K Bo: Great brisket sandwich.

Brandie M.Brandie Messer: Yammer pie people come on, a must. My hubby had an apple pie and said it was delicious. Make sure you have it warmed up. Also go for the four boner and opt for no sauce so you can try them all.

InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Kansas City.

15. InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza

8.1
401 Ward Pkwy (at Wornall Rd), Kansas City, MO
Hotel · 27 tips and reviews

James R.James Richter: Best brisket I've ever had

Caleb W.Caleb Windley: The penthouse suites are awesome. The view from my balcony is breathtaking.

Ramsey M.Ramsey Mohsen: Take the elevator to the top floor. Check out the view of the plaza. Especially at night. Gorgeous.