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With past clientele including names like Steven Spielberg, Wilt Chamberlain, and Presidents Harry Truman and Jimmy Carter, there’s no denying that there’s something truly special about the food at Arthur Bryant’s BBQ. The barbecue joint sends mouthwatering smoke wafting throughout the neighboring, beckoning meat lovers to their antique red and white awning establishment for over 80 years. As a piece of Kansas City’s barbecue history, the restaurant has a lot to live up to; they certainly deliver, with a no-frills attitude and heaping serving sizes.
Popular menu items include the burnt ends, pulled pork sandwiches, beef brisket, and whole slabs of ribs. Meanwhile, sides like the baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw add a delicious element to every meal. Make sure to dip the meat into the tangy sauce, made with plenty of vinegar, to get the full experience and to fully understand what makes Arthur Bryant’s BBQ one of Kansas City’s greats.
Arthur Bryant’s BBQ, 1727 Brooklyn Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64127, Phone: 816-231-1123
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