Chef J Bbq - Kansas City

This is the best craft BBQ spot in the metro area—make sure to visit before it becomes a widely-known gem! Chef J may be new, but they have an impressive understanding of the craft. I’ve had some of the finest brisket here, and the Beast Mode sandwich (as shown in the picture) is one of the largest and most indulgent BBQ sandwiches I've ever tasted. The mac and cheese topped with brisket was equally delicious. You can really tell that the owner is passionate about their craft, and it definitely shines through in the food.

Consistently the best BBQ in Kansas City! The brisket is sliced to order, thick-cut, juicy, and incredibly tender. The bacon burnt ends are exceptional—so delicious that they limit how many you can order unless you call ahead. The mac and cheese is rich and creamy, surpassing even your mom's or grandma's finest recipes. For dessert, the banana pudding and peanut butter pie are both perfect choices. My only recommendation would be to add Diet Dr. Pepper to the fountain machine! Many BBQ places have off days where the meat can be disappointing, but I've *never* encountered that at Chef J!

I discovered this restaurant on Google Maps, and it had excellent ratings—which it truly deserves! I ordered the pork plate, and both the pork and burnt ends were outstanding, along with the sauces. We especially loved the sausage! The sides were incredibly fresh, and the pickles were a great touch. This was the best BBQ we had during our trip!

I was at Stockyard BBQ store, which is across the street from Chef J's and found this place on accident. I'm ALWAYS looking to find the BEST BBQ in KC, and today is that day. When you think of BBQ, you don't really think Italian Sausage, well that's about to change. Chef J's sausage isn't just the best in KC, it's one of the best I ever had, and the spare ribs, forgetta bout it, meat fell right off the bone. Both sides were out of this world. Two meat combo, no drink, came to about $25. Service was good, atmosphere was really cool, plenty of parking, and the BBQ is thee best.....The only reason I give this place a four instead of a five is the restroom, the restroom really needs a thorough cleaning. Other than that, definitely check this place out.

Definitely worth the hour wait! We got there at 11 am, he opened at noon and was sold out by 1230!! The brisket was flavorful and didn?t need any BBQ sauce and the ribs were spot on. Absolutely loved the cheesy smoked elotes and the Mac and cheese. If you?re ever in the Kansas City area I highly recommend checking out this place, you won?t be disappointed!