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  • 5/5 Sovtek 5 years ago on Google
    Great BBQ! A little pricey if you get the plate (~$20 per) but the portions are big and the quality is great! You want Kansas City style? Come and get it! Delicious.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott C. 4 years ago on Google
    Gates Beef Nooner, is the best $6.95, (was only $6.) lunch anywhere, hands down you can't beat it. Eating here on Friday, for lunch, you are going to wait awhile
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Douglas S. 3 years ago on Google
    Whoever is giving this place 5 stars for food quality and service knows nothing about either one. The brisket that they gave me was chewy and lacked flavor. They tried to cover up the nasty flavor with their nasty sauce. The lady (that’s really giving her more credit than she deserves) was rude and had an attitude. How this place stays in business is beyond me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily S. 6 years ago on Google
    Burnt ends, thick fries, cafeteria style with great service. Definitely a highlight of my visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Roni B. 4 years ago on Google
    My food was good so that is the only reason I gave it 1 star. This visit reminded me why I don't go there often. I thought it would be better because I beat the crowd. The only reason I went to this location was because of the wings,the other ones don't make it. I placed my order and the person behind me ordered the same thing plus more and they still gave him his order before me. They kept trying to give me something I didn't order. Don't go there if you are in a rush because the people they have working there don't remember orders right and can't keep up. There is only one cashier that would give them high ratings and I haven't seen her in a long time. The old cooks used remember orders even if the cashier forgot. The current staff at this location is horrible. They need to hire new people and train them better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noah Weisberg S. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything was seasoned well and that sauce was to die for. I will definitely be visiting again when I returned to Kansas City. I loved every single bite.

  • 5/5 Johnny T. 4 years ago on Google
    Original Kansas City BBQ. This place has the best flavor. Non of that foo foo yuppy BBQ. If it's your first time coming here, don't be alarmed by their method to take orders. They yell across the restraunt "Hi, how may I help you?" They have a big meat platter called the president tray feeds up to 5 people. I will keep coming to get this original KC BBQ!!

  • 3/5 Kelcey T. 4 years ago on Google
    Okay BBQ.. I think you can do better in town, honestly.. The atmosphere is fun and the people are very nice, but there's better food in the area worth a try.

  • 4/5 A G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great, as always. I recommend the hottest BBQ sauce they have. I purchased and consumed a Burnt Ends sandwich. It was crispy and the portion size was sufficient. I had enough BBQ sauce, which I had to grab on my own. The place was pretty busy, everyone was yelling, and there were a couple flies going around. If the location and experience in store were better, I would likely give 5 stars. Gates is one of the iconic examples of KC BBQ, and I recommend everyone tries it at least once, regardless of the physical location in KC.

  • 3/5 karmlapl s. 5 years ago on Google
    Typically I get the ham/turkey on bun or the wing pack, but I tried the ribs today and they were half charred and inedible. Very disappointing.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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