Bates City BBQ

Not many options in this town but if you find yourself here I highly recommend this place. The burnt ends are fantastic, as is the homemade coleslaw, and the the handmade french fries m

So far in our multi day tour of Missouri barbecue we have found something close to real bbq. Not corporate bbq. In a town that boasts a population of less than 300 people comes are best burnt ends so far. The place is about as unassuming as you can get. Wood paneling, cafeteria type tables and chairs. So far these burnt ends were the most flavorful with one of the better sauces. Disclosures. They were warmed using a microwave. The fries. By far the best of any. Fresh cut double fried real potatoes. The only way they would have been better if they salted them just out of the fryer. The service is fine and fast. Come up to the counter, order on one end and pay on the other. Get your drinks from the drink area. If you're in the neighborhood or even 18 miles away like we were give it a try.

The service was quick and everything came out as ordered. The brisket was done to perfection and the pulled pork was pulled apart tender and so juicy. Fun place to stop while in the road.

This is been a long time staple for our community and the food is usually good. Today was not one. I ordered the burnt ends plate and it was very dry. I ordered the french fries with it and they actually were pretty good. I had to coat the meat with barbecue sauce, and they only have one kind. Nothing with a little kick. I was just kind of disappointed since I haven't eaten there for a while.

Not good. I had a Brisket Sandwich and a Brunt Ends PLate. The brisket was dry and overcooked. The sandwich was eatable only with a lot of BBQ sauce, but I'd never order it again. The Brunt Ends ... I'm not sure where to even start. The guy behind the counter took a scoop of meat, plopped it on a plate, hit it with BBQ sauce, and then put it in the microwave. He pulled the plate from the microwave and handed it to me. I think they are using Chuck Roast for the Brunt Ends. It was dry and hard-core overcooked; that delectable juicy rendered fat you expect from Brunt Ends was non-existent. It was very stringy, leathery, and hard-to-chew meat. I left most of it on the table. I liked the fries; they were the old-school style, fresh-cut, and very crispy. The coleslaw was good, too. The staff was nice, and the place seemed clean. I wonder how this place has a 4.2 rating?

Small mom and pop place, but oh so busy. Got food super fast and very delicious. Will recommend it.

This review is for my experience on December 17th of 2022.My grandfather has been going all the way to Bate's City for their BBQ for over 15 years, so I've had their wonderful food multiple times throughout my life during visits with him. ^_^ It's spectacular quality and worth the drive according to him and other locals I know! Thankfully I live closer to Bate's City now, so it's not that out-of-the-way for me when I need another BBQ fix! hehe Their cute, little restaurant doesn't look very big from the outside, but its inside seating capacity is quite impressive! The way we've always done it was ordering over the phone, then simply collected it to enjoy at home. But based from what I've heard about eating there in person, it sounds like a pretty comfy experience. One day, I'll go to eat there, and hopefully bring myself to order something I haven't tried yet lol.. Like their smoked turkey! Something I Also enjoy a lot! 0__0 All of my experiences there only involved their ham sandwiches and classic smoked ribs. So next time, I'm gonna try their turkey!

Bates City BBQ is such a historic KC BBQ joint and a reason to pay a visit to this small little suburb. They do serve their food in the classic Kansas City style which means sauced and long-smoked meats. The ribs are solid and in the classic style complete with rib tips. The pulled pork and Turkey have great flavor and texture. This is not a place for beef! Stay away from the brisket and burnt ends. The fries are so special. Hand-cut and shoestring style, these fries are always perfection. They strike the right balance of crispy and fluffy with the ideal saltiness. The beans have great flavor, chock full of onion and bell pepper crystals that explode in your mouth. To me, Turkey/pork combo with a big basket of fries is the play here. Whatever you get, it's old school KC BBQ at an unbelievably low price.

Best bbq ever. The staff goes the extra mile to get to know you and get best value. The fries are yummy and the ribs are so good

Good small hometown feel. The french fries are awesome. pulled pork was good and brisket. The burn fell a little short for me, but still good.