The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Kansas — 2026

We compared all 281 BBQ joints in Kansas on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · RibCrib BBQDerby

(316) 788-9902 Website View listing

#2 · The Hickory Log KCKKansas City

(913) 287-9560 Website View listing

#3 · Hickory StikHutchinson

(620) 259-7222 Website View listing

#4 · Blind Box BBQKansas City BrisketRibs

(913) 268-4227 Website View listing

#5 · American Barbecue SystemsOlathe

(913) 254-1600 Website View listing

#6 · Billy Sims BBQJunction City

(785) 390-0404 Website View listing

#7 · BrickHouse BBQ and BrewLiberal

(620) 604-9846 Website View listing

#8 · Brobeck's BBQOverland Park BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ sandwiches

(913) 901-9700 Website View listing

#9 · Buck Tui BBQOverland Park

(913) 283-8255 Website View listing

#10 · Fireside BBQOverland Park

(913) 310-9227 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.