Arthur Bryants Barbeque

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Local(816) 231-1123

1727 Brooklyn Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127

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Arthur Bryants Barbeque
Local(816) 231-1123

1727 Brooklyn Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127

http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com

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The Open View

For four star American, try Arthur Bryant Barbecue in Kansas City. Here's a place to get good food. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Historic District neighborhood. It's known for its steak. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features brunch and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food good.

User Reviews of Arthur Bryants Barbeque

Yelp.com Review - by Tim S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Second stop on our BBQ tour and once again......tasty BBQ! We got there right at 11 when they opened so we could grub before catching the Royals game. There were already 20 people in line when we…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been in Kansas City for about 10 years now and although I'd heard of Arthur Bryant's I'd never eaten there until a month ago. After hearing all the hype on the food network and a recent Yahoo…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt J.

2.0 of 5 stars. After all the Food Network and Travel Channel hype I figured we'd try it out since we were in KC for the day. I had high hopes, but they diminished with a couple of bites. The portions are huge..…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allen D.

3.0 of 5 stars. So far overrated, and unfortunately over suggested. Anytime somebody from out of town is in KC and asks where to go for BBQ this name gets dropped, which makes me kinda sad. There are far FAR better…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Haven't been there in seven years, but I assume nothing's changed - in 2001, it didn't look like the place had changed in 30 years. I was weaned onto Carolina mustard-based pulled pork barbecue, but I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. PROS: PRETTY OMG good BBQ. The portions are huge. CONS: the wait and sometimes hurried employees (I didn't know how to really order because the line system is different here sort of). The lack of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Over 50 reviews and still bangin' out a 4.5 star rating? Why are you still here reading this? Go get some pulled pork. Go. NOW!
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Randall H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place truly is amazing! The large portions that are said aren't too huge if you consider yourself to be an eater. The meat platter is amazing and it is sold by the pound. It's 11.75 for any…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hampton S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Bryant's is a legend in KC that occasionally lives up to it's reputation. It depends on what you order -- and where you order it. Start by heading to the real, original Bryant's in one of the oldest…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunil K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lives up to the hype, for the most part. Kansas Citians seem to gravitate towards extremely large portions of food and Arthur Bryant's does not stray from this norm. We ordered the burnt ends and the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monika M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I lived in Missouri until I was 23, and I still have no idea what KC BBQ actually is. This was a fantastic meal, but I'm not sure what makes it KC BBQ rather than some other kind. It's exactly what…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Libs G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pulled Pork Sandwich. 'Nuff said. This place is why I refuse to eat BBQ anywhere else. You have to shout your order to the guys working behind the inch thick plexiglass window (did I mention the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Celeste C.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I'm an out of towner. I was lured to Kansas City with the promise of THE BEST bbq, and I have to say that I was not overwhelmed. I liked the decor of Arthur Bryant's and appreciated the history of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cheng k.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is the 2nd real KC BBQ joint i've tried, and while it's better than anything i've tried at home; it was a bit pale in comparison to oklahoma joes. I ordered pulled pork and ribs - short side.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Oona B.

5.0 of 5 stars. i've only had a doggie bag (from friends who brought an order back to chicago); it is still deliciously good!
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy K.

3.0 of 5 stars. WAY overrated. I was in KC for the 4th of July with 4 other buddies. Our friend who lived there took us to AB's for some real KC barbecue. We were starving and went nuts -- basically got half to a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Here's a good test for you: If you think there is better BBQ in the universe than Arthur Bryant's you A)Don't know BBQ (There is a good chance you are then from Texas), and B)You aren't from Kansas…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph C.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK so while in Kansas City I heard, Gates, Jack Stack, and Bryants, actually I heard about Bryants from a police officer in Denver. Here's what I wanted to find. A place with some history, some…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stuff me silly and call me Fanny. Seriously, so much food, and good food at that, for the price. Or maybe it's just the East Coast in me. The boy and I went in after hearing AB's is supposed to be…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Is there an Aurthur Bryants vs Gates debate? certainly not...Gates raises my sodium level too high...maybe Aurthur Bryants versus Oklahoma Joes or Jack Stack but surely not Gates. Beans are better at…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thee greatest BBQ restaurant around the central states. The neighborhood is full of culture as well. They are a little hard to find but you just need to find the line coming out of the building. They…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele M.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I'm ever in the area, I always try and stop by here. Things you must try here:
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer D.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's really good BBQ, though I don't know why people are rating this *****. I've had better.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather K.

4.0 of 5 stars. WIN! I'm not sure why there is a Bryant's VS Gates Debate? Best turkey ever. I don't think I'd wanna eat off the courtesy plates though. The giant sheet of paper bag they smush it all together in is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best smoked chicken in the world! I don't eat pork or beef so take this as you will... but holy moly... this place is amazing! I eat like a friggin caveman when I am here. Its all about the half a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Great barbeque! Maybe the best I have had in a long time without comparing to Moe's BBQ in Vail, CO. It also could have tasted ...
gusto.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I won't say too much, but I left this place with two 4-packs of bbq sauce, and I don't regret it. yum yum yum yum.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by diana f.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well, I can't top a story about seeing someone eat the BONES on their plates...but we did get to experience all the things yelp warned us about, like lines out the door and yelling your order through…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by DL C.

4.0 of 5 stars. crazy crazy sauce. outrageous.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best BBQ I've ever consumed. I once saw a guy finish his ribs and then proceed to eat the bones. All of them. Their sauce is fantastic. I like to keep a bottle around as much as possible.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Seth G.

5.0 of 5 stars. best barbecue in kansas city. make sure you go to the original one on brooklyn, its much better than the rest. dont expect any fancy frills or fine china, that shit aint bbq! just ALOT of good food.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

5.0 of 5 stars. As I write this review, I'm eating some local Barbecue from a joint in Oakland California ... covered in Bryant's sauce. Being a KC native, I miss Bryant's, you can get good meat out here (in the bay…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lyn P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this Gates vs. Bryants debate. I went to both in the span of a couple of days (with my first time in KC co-worker so he had to have BBQ.) We were on a high from the Gates ribs the other day so…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I grew up in KC, so I feel qualified to discuss real KC style BBQ. This is the closest you can get to original KC style BBQ, as any wikipedia entry will inform you. Personally, I'm not a fan of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Heaven. I don't know what else I can say that hasn't already been said about Arthur Bryant's--it is THE place to go for BBQ. The only negative thing I can say about Arthur Bryant's is that if you are…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmm...Bryant's is fantastic. In the always-interesting, Bryant's vs. Gates debate, there is no debate, in my mind. AB's is definitely an experience, from the off-the-normal path location to the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken V.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's a reason I made a detour to KC on a roadie to the midwest, and that reason is Arthur Bryant's. As an amateur 'cuer and lover of all things that involve meat and fire, I'd heard that this was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kurt K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply the best barbecue in Kansas City, period. I know this is a debate that will rage on till our arteries are long since clogged, but Bryant's has delievered every time I have been there. The meats…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert M.

5.0 of 5 stars. These stars are based on a 30-year old memory, but I am sure the place has held up. I am sick to death I was unable to get by there on a recent visit; may plan another one to make up for it. Do they…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenley M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Arthur Bryant's burnt ends were the most amazing part of my trip to KC. Because I could only stay a few days, I had burnt ends at least twice a day. If the days had been a little longer, that number…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think one of the most important distinctions to make when meeting a new person in KC is "do you prefer Bryants or Gates?" I prefer Bryants and can't really add much to what has already been said…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear KCMO, Please just rename yourself "Arthur Bryant-ville" and be done with it. Best BBQ in the city and it would end the confusion of why there is a KANSAS City in MISSOURI.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everybody knows that Kansas City is a BBQ town. And everybody knows that for great BBQ, one goes to Arthur Bryant's. Arthur Bryan's is a Kansas City icon--and is often the first stop for visitors…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Legendary BBQ in Kansas City

When Mr Bryant first decided to open a BBQ stand on the side of the road, Kansas City was blessed by the BBQ Gods. Not only is Bryant responsible for some of the best BBQ in the World, but he hired and trained...
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn S.

5.0 of 5 stars. On the first of January, nearly every year of undergrad, we made a pilgrimage from Burlington, Vermont to Kansas City, Missouri. A 25 1/2-hour ride in a tightly packed 15-passenger van full of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by eunice m.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend's dad would describe Arthur Bryant's BBQ somewhat of a religious experience. I finally made the pilgrimage to KC and I must say it was oh-so-heavenly! We started with a pull porked…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sweet Heat sauce is amazing. I went to both Arthur Bryant's while I was in KC, and was not disappointed either time. HUGE portions, pulled pork was perfect, loved every bite. Left stuffed, but…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Arthur Bryant's is by far my favorite BBQ in Kansas City, and this is the only location I ever visit. (There's one in a casino ...
gusto.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny B.

5.0 of 5 stars. After years of believing KC barbeque was vastly overrated (Jackstack, some other joint), I finally had Arthur Bryants. I have seen the light! Hallelujah!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tamara M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome. My personal favorite KC barbecue. Gates is second...so far. Service is no-nonsense. Be sure to know what you want before you get to the front of the line. There are lots of hungry people…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Corey W.

5.0 of 5 stars. World famous BBQ place...expect a line, great sauces (sweet, hot, spicy), and a pulled pork sandwich that you would knock your grandma to the ground to get at a second sandwich. You think I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by et p.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is the best bbq in KC. out-of-towners or suburban types might find the prices a bit eccentric for bbq, but it's well worth it: the portions are huge! the sauce is really the "icing on the cake"…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawn H.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's alright. The original is a greasy little BBQ joint served cafeteria style. It's fair BBQ. Great for the lunch crowd, this place is quantity over quality. Thin vinegary sauce, a traditional KC…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hilary H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wowzers. I ordered a two-way sandwich with pulled pork and BBQ beef. Holy Toledo. I took about 1/2 of it home (never ate it though) and was still stuffed. Someone in line said I HAD to get the beef…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply the best of the many bbq places I've been in my life. I still rave about the ribs even though I last ate there in June 2006. I made a special stop in KC while driving I-70 to Utah just so I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the best BBQ joints I've been to. You stand in line grab a lunch tray and order your food through a window directly looking into the kitchen. They pile the food on Wonder bread…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marshall A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I ate at Arthur Bryant's as it had quite the reputation. Let's just say that it did not live up to its billing. The brisket at Arthur Bryant's was the fattiest, cheapest cut of meat I've eaten at any…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by john r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Its the sauce. Never on the meat always on the bread. I always get the beef. Fries to many for just one. Hands Down the best in the world.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh S.

5.0 of 5 stars. So my father-in-law has season tickets to the KC Chiefs and brought us all out for Thanksgiving. Well, I'm this big fan of BBQ so going to KC is heaven. I looked up the BEST BBQ places online and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cindy c.

5.0 of 5 stars. being from california, i'm no expert on BBQ, but man this was good! get the pulled pork, the baked beans and the cole slaw. the portions are huge, so i recommend sharing.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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User Review

Arthur Bryant's barbecue deserves its excellent reputation! This will be one of the tastiest, messiest, most satisfying meals you ever eat! The food is delicious, ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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There will be a guaranteed line that snakes out the door at lunchtime. People will tell tourist to go to Gates. Forget that advice and ...
gusto.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The legend lives up to its name. Presidents have come here to eat, and I can see why. While driving across the country for a job, this was the only landmark I stopped at. I got a rack of ribs here…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Very good food. I had a combo plate with a chicken hindquarter and pulled pork. The chicken was gr...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dietrich H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Arthur Bryant's is, in two words, fucking awesome. It's not a hidden gem, seems like everybody knows about it and there's good reason. First off, the ribs. Not fall off the bone moist, but…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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The best smoked meat in K.C., in my opinion. The ribs are out of this world. The sandwiches are great, and huge. I am not ...
gusto.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by mango d.

5.0 of 5 stars. hmmm, how can I convey my life long true love for arthur bryant's!? My tummy is getting grumbly just thinking about it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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Arthur Bryant's is without a doubt the best BBQ I've ever had. The pulled pork and hot link combo is more than my 150 pound ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was four or five when my parents read an article by Calvin Trillin about Arthur Bryant's Barbeque. We were living a couple hours away from Kansas City at the time, so the next time we were there, we…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lotsa bang for the buck. The pulled pork sandwich will set you back seven and a half, but brother, you better be hungry because as the last person commented, they don't skimp on portions! Ya gotta…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Only one word can describe this place: Awesome! The only thing I have ever had there is the beef sammich and fries with a red creme soda. It is absolutely perfect every single time.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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It's all about the sauce

Kansas City BBQ is a must and Arthur Bryants makes BBQ with the best sauce ever! And the fries are p...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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Definition of KC BBQ

If you are unsure about what KC barbecue is suppose to taste like, than you need to go to Arthur Bry...
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BBQ is it's best.

Kansas City knows how to do barbeque, and Bryant's is an example of that. Every evening you can smel...
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Yuck!

Though this is one of the most highly regaurded Barbeque restraunts in the country, and possibly the...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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An original BBQ resteraunt, one of the best in the world!

This restaraunt has the original oven where the broil and smoke the meats to perfection. We love to ...
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Frommer's

A few blocks east of 18th and Vine, this unpretentious self-serve restaurant, with origins stretching back to the early 1920s, is the most famous -- and some swear the best -- barbecue joint in town. White...
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RestaurantRow.com

one of the top restaurants in the usa for real southwestern style barbeque...
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Fodor's

you want bbq, you came to the right place. be prepared to take half of what they give you home, the burnt ends and fries could feed to people...
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AOL CityGuide

worthy of its legendary status...
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TripAdvisor

my wife and i took a trip to kansas city for labor day weekend. while there, i wanted to sample some.....
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IgoUgo

i drove by this hole in the wall twice before realizing it was indeed the famed barbecue joint so many had touted as the world's finest. it was so small and quiet, and in a fairly run-down area, that was it...
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10Best

considered by many to be the best barbecue spot in kansas city, this rustic joint is always hopping at lunch as ceo's and secretaries rub shoulders with cops and construction workers over deliciously tangy...
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Yahoo! Travel

The food was good, even very good. Not great BBQ, though. The restaurant itself was dirty, the silverware was dirty/greasy, the table was dirty/greasy. And, it was the first time I've eaten
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Wcities

kansas city is famous for its barbecue, and this restaurant is one of the reasons why. arthur bryant's has been serving up slabs of slow cooked pork and beef since the 1930s. the small building is nothing...
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