Bates City BBQ of Shawnee

Chad Young

I got brisket and burnt ends. Meat was tender and really good BBQ flavor. Staff was friendly. This is your typical KC BBQ restaurant where you walk up to the counter and order your food. Prices are pretty good. Skip the boujee Q restaurants like Jack Stack and eat at places like this one. Much better food at better prices.

The Boss Babe

Nostalgic and fun atmosphere. Delicious BBQ. Large shareable portions.

James Cross

Good food, reasonable prices, a homey atmosphere and great friendly service. We had the Thursday specials...a whole slab of ribs for $15 and a burnt end sandwich for $6.95. Both were favorable. Ribs were a bit fatty but the burnt ends had great smokey flavor.

Scott Sperry

Classic, Midwest, hickory-smoked barbecue. One word - delicious! Had slice brisket, burnt ends, and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Not sure what the special occasion was, but $1 long necks. -0.1 star for Pepsi products, but good ice tea. And the sauce was excellent. This reminded me of Hayward’s in its hay day. Also love the fast-casual dining room with license plate and sports decor - all Chiefs and Royals.