Top 10 BBQ joints in Independence
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.
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2Gates Bar-B-Q
10440 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055
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4Three Pigs BBQ
3848 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055
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5Aunt Mildred's
10805 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64052-3763
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8American Way Smokehouse - Kansas City BBQ
17710 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055-6725
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9Famous Dave's
17700 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055
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10Fuegos BBQ Mexican Cocina
9013 E US Hwy 40, Ste A B, Independence, MO 64055
Of the 15 BBQ joints listed in Independence, 13 give a phone number and 8 have a website. 1 is a branch of a national chain — Famous Dave's (1); the remaining 14 are independent. By what they offer: 4 serve ribs, 3 serve brisket, 2 serve pulled pork. The longest-running is Smokehouse Barbecue, in business since 1987. 2 describe themselves as family-owned. The nearest bigger selection is Kansas City with 56.
All 5 other BBQ joints in Independence
Same order: the most complete listings first.
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Dickeys Barbecue Pit
1348 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055
Offers catering · Dine-in service · Allergen information
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Diner & BBQ
305 Route 291, Independence, MO 64056
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Smokey's Bbq Est. 1971
537 E US Highway 24, Independence, MO 64050-2973
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Kurtz BBQ
10805 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64052-3763
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Ain't Yo Momma Kitchen
208 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050-2805