I love the Big Q. I moved to Nkc and will still drive over to kck to go. The pasta salad has to be one of my favorites. The brisket is always very good and the ribs too. The owners are super friendly and always talked to us when coming in. Definitely a favorite!
(5)
Sandy S.
Big Q is the best BBQ in town. The sauce is delicious and with just a little heat. Big Q is our first stop after leaving the airport and our last stop on the way to the airport. I love the turkey sandwich and a small order of regular french fries. I never leave hungry!
(5)
Beau E.
The roadside sign out front decided my order for me. The Rib Tips are on special every day. What an awesome pile of food I got. The nuclear red barbeque sauce was AWESOME! It had flavor, it had heat, it dared to defy the purgatory of sweetness that has defined KC BBQ. I ate all of mine and finished what my significant other couldn't. The sauce was hot enough that I paid for it the next day, but that's how I roll! It is a mom and pop operation for sure. The owner was born and raised right here in Kansas City. It is a no frills place. Come here and expect good food...period! Writing this review made me hungry. I think I may head up to Big Q!
(4)
Huang T.
I have eaten there 3 times and did 2 take outs. The foods are just ok but since it's the only restaurant close to where I live I bother to leave a comment hopefully the owner will care to at least read it. Each time I went there the place was never busy, the owner was always there. He is pretty friendly but get this. He will only say hi and talk to people he knows. At one of my visits, there were like 5 tables of customers including mine and he wandered around and talked to all if them and skipped my table making me feel like I wasn't welcomed at his place or some sort. And he would sit with a customer of his choice and sit there talking the entire meal and he talks very loud.
(1)
Rick S.
Great ribs, best in KCK area. The ribs are meaty, the sauce has a slight bite not sweet. The beans are a favorite too.
(4)
Erin K.
We hadnt been here for years and I am so glad we came back! Really good burnt ends... beans weren't the best but I put some meat in and then they were tasty. My spouse had the sausage platter and it was really good as well. It is a clean hole-in-the-wall with great food, good prices and friendly staff!
(4)
Chris P.
Good stuff. Love their sauce (might want on the side if you don't like messy). Not a big rib fan but theirs fell right off the bone so I didn't have to naw on it. Brisket is good. I love their coleslaw and their beans! Nothing fancy but good, cheap, and tasty.
(4)
Reed N.
At the top of the hill on 34th street, this place is a nice surprise. I went with a client today, and being miserably cool and misting outside it was not busy. So we split a sampler. It had ribs, beef, sausage, and turkey. The sausage and turkey were nothing special and lacking smoke, both both were lean and moist... which is a trick. The beef was thin sliced with a mild smoke flavor, and very moist. I was liking it more and more as I ate through a few bites. The ribs were full spare ribs... and that is what I like. They were pleasantly smoky and very lightly seasoned, letting the pork do the talking to your taste buds. I like spicy ribs, too... but these were fine and had enough smoke to carry them through. These bones were also rendered and tender. Almost too tender, but not so in my book. The ribs are a solide effort here. Waffle cut fries with spice are always a treat. BBQ Beans were okay. I can't rave about them, but I rarely rave about BBQ beans. Diet Dr Pepper on tap. Nice touch. The sauce comes on everything. You may want to have them leave it off. If you opt to use sauce at all have them warm it slightly in the microwave. The flavors will be better. Theirs is a very simple, tangy, tomato sauce with mild spice heat. It is not sweet or particularly complex. Good service.
(3)
Sue M.
Really terrible, do not waste your $$$ there are too many good places to eat in kc without wasting time here. The meat was very poor quality. The ham looked and tasted like that nasty budding meat that is super thin and tasteless. 15 years ago this place was awesome.........not anymore
(1)
Lisa L.
I really like this place. The ribs are meaty and dont have a lot of fat but I say order the sauce on the side. It's a tad different but still good. I like their fries.
(4)
Emily S.
Like most great BBQ places, this is tucked inside a nondescript building on a corner in the residential area of Argentine in KCK. At first glance, you would definitely not realize what a gem this place is. The menu is direct and delicious. I've never had anything there I didn't like, and I've eaten there a lot. You get huge portions and the best part is the price. It's a much better deal than commercial BBQ restaurants and much, much tastier. The BBQ sauce is home made with the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and that extra Kansas City tang. Definitely worth making the trip off the beaten path for an amazing meal.
(5)
Rob E.
I am not a fan of this restaurant. I've had their food a few times, right after, I seem to always question why the heck did we not go somewhere else?
(1)
David W.
Where to start.... The people working there are rude and nasty. The food is horrible. I got a turkey sandwitch and it tasted like they took a pack of budding meat and put BBQ on it. I would never go back.
(1)
Veronica M.
Next to a bar and a police station. Big Q's is a-okay. Its okay to stop for lunch here once in a while. Not bad. Not unforgettable though. They don't get a lot of business but they have enough to stay open (mainly the cops eat there) LOL. What? You didn't know. Cops like their donuts and their barbecue. HA HA. You won't miss out if you don't go but who knows? You may love it!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Laura ..
I love the Big Q. I moved to Nkc and will still drive over to kck to go. The pasta salad has to be one of my favorites. The brisket is always very good and the ribs too. The owners are super friendly and always talked to us when coming in. Definitely a favorite!
(5)Sandy S.
Big Q is the best BBQ in town. The sauce is delicious and with just a little heat. Big Q is our first stop after leaving the airport and our last stop on the way to the airport. I love the turkey sandwich and a small order of regular french fries. I never leave hungry!
(5)Beau E.
The roadside sign out front decided my order for me. The Rib Tips are on special every day. What an awesome pile of food I got. The nuclear red barbeque sauce was AWESOME! It had flavor, it had heat, it dared to defy the purgatory of sweetness that has defined KC BBQ. I ate all of mine and finished what my significant other couldn't. The sauce was hot enough that I paid for it the next day, but that's how I roll! It is a mom and pop operation for sure. The owner was born and raised right here in Kansas City. It is a no frills place. Come here and expect good food...period! Writing this review made me hungry. I think I may head up to Big Q!
(4)Huang T.
I have eaten there 3 times and did 2 take outs. The foods are just ok but since it's the only restaurant close to where I live I bother to leave a comment hopefully the owner will care to at least read it. Each time I went there the place was never busy, the owner was always there. He is pretty friendly but get this. He will only say hi and talk to people he knows. At one of my visits, there were like 5 tables of customers including mine and he wandered around and talked to all if them and skipped my table making me feel like I wasn't welcomed at his place or some sort. And he would sit with a customer of his choice and sit there talking the entire meal and he talks very loud.
(1)Rick S.
Great ribs, best in KCK area. The ribs are meaty, the sauce has a slight bite not sweet. The beans are a favorite too.
(4)Erin K.
We hadnt been here for years and I am so glad we came back! Really good burnt ends... beans weren't the best but I put some meat in and then they were tasty. My spouse had the sausage platter and it was really good as well. It is a clean hole-in-the-wall with great food, good prices and friendly staff!
(4)Chris P.
Good stuff. Love their sauce (might want on the side if you don't like messy). Not a big rib fan but theirs fell right off the bone so I didn't have to naw on it. Brisket is good. I love their coleslaw and their beans! Nothing fancy but good, cheap, and tasty.
(4)Reed N.
At the top of the hill on 34th street, this place is a nice surprise. I went with a client today, and being miserably cool and misting outside it was not busy. So we split a sampler. It had ribs, beef, sausage, and turkey. The sausage and turkey were nothing special and lacking smoke, both both were lean and moist... which is a trick. The beef was thin sliced with a mild smoke flavor, and very moist. I was liking it more and more as I ate through a few bites. The ribs were full spare ribs... and that is what I like. They were pleasantly smoky and very lightly seasoned, letting the pork do the talking to your taste buds. I like spicy ribs, too... but these were fine and had enough smoke to carry them through. These bones were also rendered and tender. Almost too tender, but not so in my book. The ribs are a solide effort here. Waffle cut fries with spice are always a treat. BBQ Beans were okay. I can't rave about them, but I rarely rave about BBQ beans. Diet Dr Pepper on tap. Nice touch. The sauce comes on everything. You may want to have them leave it off. If you opt to use sauce at all have them warm it slightly in the microwave. The flavors will be better. Theirs is a very simple, tangy, tomato sauce with mild spice heat. It is not sweet or particularly complex. Good service.
(3)Sue M.
Really terrible, do not waste your $$$ there are too many good places to eat in kc without wasting time here. The meat was very poor quality. The ham looked and tasted like that nasty budding meat that is super thin and tasteless. 15 years ago this place was awesome.........not anymore
(1)Lisa L.
I really like this place. The ribs are meaty and dont have a lot of fat but I say order the sauce on the side. It's a tad different but still good. I like their fries.
(4)Emily S.
Like most great BBQ places, this is tucked inside a nondescript building on a corner in the residential area of Argentine in KCK. At first glance, you would definitely not realize what a gem this place is. The menu is direct and delicious. I've never had anything there I didn't like, and I've eaten there a lot. You get huge portions and the best part is the price. It's a much better deal than commercial BBQ restaurants and much, much tastier. The BBQ sauce is home made with the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and that extra Kansas City tang. Definitely worth making the trip off the beaten path for an amazing meal.
(5)Rob E.
I am not a fan of this restaurant. I've had their food a few times, right after, I seem to always question why the heck did we not go somewhere else?
(1)David W.
Where to start.... The people working there are rude and nasty. The food is horrible. I got a turkey sandwitch and it tasted like they took a pack of budding meat and put BBQ on it. I would never go back.
(1)Veronica M.
Next to a bar and a police station. Big Q's is a-okay. Its okay to stop for lunch here once in a while. Not bad. Not unforgettable though. They don't get a lot of business but they have enough to stay open (mainly the cops eat there) LOL. What? You didn't know. Cops like their donuts and their barbecue. HA HA. You won't miss out if you don't go but who knows? You may love it!
(3)