L C's Bar-B-Q - Kansas City, MO

LC's is one of the great barbecue joints, in Kansas City or anywhere. The burnt ends "sandwich" is an impossibly large pile of meat chunks doused with their terrific celery seed accented barbecue sauce, garnished with white bread. The mountain of fresh-cut fries is first rate.

100% Approval Rating (26 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Sliced Beef (pound) ($12.00)

French Fries ($3.00)

Ribs (slab) ($18.00)

Burnt End Sandwich ($8.00)

Burnt Ends ($9.00)

Written Reviews

Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"In the ongoing and certainly never-ending debate over which KC Q joints reign supreme, and which have passed their prime, let us nominate LC's in the former category. For our money, LC's is one of the greats, in Kansas City or anywhere. "When you see a fork in the ..." [Read More].

Michael Stern

"LC's is a no-frills barbecue parlor where all dishware and utensils are disposable. A television set is always on in one corner of the room and a few dusty game-animal trophies adorn the walls. Place your order and pay for it at the counter, where you have a great view ..." [Read More].

martyboyer

January 30, 2007

"I came out to Kansas City under the guise of helping a friend move, but I really came here to eat. My friend had received a recommendation from a cab driver, L C's Bar-B-Q. I didn’t even know it was on Roadfood.com (part of my travel-bible) until I recently looked, ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

5/1/2009 - ayersian, $8

Map & Directions

5800 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO
816-923-4484

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"LC's burnt ends actually are cut to order from the outside and edges of the brisket. A sandwich made from them is impossible to pick up by hand."
Michael Stern

"A close-up shows the variety of texture in burnt ends."
Michael Stern

"A burnt ends sandwich is an amazing plate of food."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"LC's cuts its own potatoes for fries."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"LC's smoked beef is as good as we've had anywhere."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"The aroma of these smoking meats is nearly overpowering."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"Note the 'LC' embossed on the doors of LC's pit."
Michael Stern

"The extremely humble dining room includes a TV that is always on in the corner. Note the roll of paper towels on the table: you will need them!"
Michael Stern

"An outside view of one of Kansas City's best barbecue parlors"
Michael Stern

"You'll smell LC's long before you see it."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"Look for LC's at the fork with the oddly named Sni-A-Bar Road."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle