Holy Smoke BBQ

I got there 5 minutes before open and they kicked me out to stand in the cold.No pulled pork, no Mac and cheese, burnt ends only on special so basically you have to get lucky.This place is more like a Gates than a full fledged restaurant if you're not ordering catering. Good for take out as the dining area only has 3 tables.+ generous meat portions and good prices.+ both mild and hot sauce is pretty good+ good soft sandwich split bun+ Ribs didn't need sauce+ thick cut pickles- The brisket did not pass the pull test and was just ok. Same with the ham and turkey.- I would have rather paid a little more for them to fill up the coleslaw, it just looks sad how little there is in the cup.Overall, the beginning of my experience left a bad taste in my mouth. I went to the place down the street and had a much better experience and food. I won't be back here.

This is the absolute best BBQ I've ever had. The service was fast,friendly, and lively. The atmosphere stays true to the hole-in-the-wall joint vibe. I had the chopped beef nachos which were absolutely incredible. The meat quality was stellar. 5/5 would recommend anyone passing thru to try this place. They also have some pretty awesome drinks.

This place has been open for 3 years and this weekend was my first time to ever hear of this place. On Yelp it was categorized as a caterer and not as a BBQ restaurant and did not have an address listed; so it has never came up on any searches for me before. I have submitted these changes and hopefully it is corrected to give the Yelping community better awareness of this old school BBQ joint at 80th and Leavenworth Rd.I am a bit nervous about broadcasting their location because this past Sunday at 1:30 pm, they were already sold out of wings and brisket and I really don't want to back and find a line and more sold out items. Luckily there was no line when I arrived but by the time that I left the small room with 2 tables and a few barstools and countertops around the perimeter easily had about 12 people waiting. I chose the 1/2 lb. of rib tips with a side of baked beans. When asked if I wanted mild or hot sauce, I said yes, so they provided a small cup of each. The beans were steaming hot so I had to wait a bit for them to cool down, but when I did they had a great flavor with a bit of meat added. The rib tips were excellent, but probably would pass next time, just for the fact that they are a nuisance to eat ; having to gnaw around the small tips of gristle or bone on each bite. The smokiness was outstanding and the 2 sauces were thick and rich - I loved both. This is a place that I will be returning to again soon to check out the ribs, brisket , wings and sausage. I'm really surprised that I haven't seen Holy Smoke on any top 10 lists. If my second trip is as satisfying as my first, they will soon be on mine. I also liked the that they allowed a church to setup with a table inside selling desserts, unfortunately I didn't have any cash to grab some.

When I say the meats had flavor, I mean it had flavor! No sauce needed and I'm a sauce junkie! Even the sides were tasty. There are only two tables inside this establishment and lucky me no one was dining in at the moment so I did. There were several orders being picked up during my visit. Staff is friendly and engage in conversation and also making sure everything was tasty. Definitely will be back!

Too close and too good to miss! Yeah, they never look busy. It's grab and go mostly, even though some of us can't wait to dig in? There are a few perches. They have a huge following since they are champion barbecue and cater many events outside the location. Whatever they have left available when you do arrive is worth a game change. Also you can call-in or on-site order to lock in. They are awesome and quick. Yes it's a smoke house, but the burgers and sometimes deserts are amazing too. You can't go wrong.

This was fantastic. My son and I split the Slate plate. Only $20, wheats and two sides. It was fantastic. People in here are very helpful and friendly. It's a small place to eat inside, but there are a few spots to sit. One tv was playing the game (Saturday) and another lady selling desserts at another table. If I'm ever back in the area, I would return.

Brace yourselves folks. I truly love this business and the owners are phenomenal which is why I'm taking the time to speak the truth in love and still giving 3 stars. I've been a customer since the doors first opened. The location is quaint, customer service is superb with the staff being so nice and hospitable, but the food has somewhat lost its taste. Selection-wise there is a great variety, but a few additional sides would be welcomed. Upon initially opening the restaurant the food was always fresh and on point/tasty. Well, from that time to this, some things have changed. Today's visit wasn't good at all. The ribs were tough, I mean beef jerky tough, Philly cheesesteak was way too salty, the coleslaw was horrible (really didn't taste like coleslaw) and the potato salad was rank! This is extremely disappointing. I went in the early afternoon (Sunday) and they'd already run out of baked beans and brisket. The day before the ribs were gone. What? Really??? A bbq restaurant with no ribs??? Omg!!! Come on now, this seems to be an ongoing issue that has gotten progressively worse. I understand purchasing what you can or what is deemed reasonable for your business, however please at least buy extra on weekends and game days. It has become disheartening, but just as important as having enough food is having food that is well prepared and delicious. I'm not certain of what's happened over time or why. Are you rushing to smoke/prepare the ribs? Has the quality/cut of meat changed? Have you changed suppliers? Today's food was unbelievable! Take your time please and put the love back in the ribs/rib tips and get the sides right. The business is there, but it won't be if things don't improve. There's nothing like going home, getting comfortable and ready to tear into dinner and your feathers fall from a meal gone bad! Please don't be offended, get busy and get back to what brought me to you in the beginning. Get it right for all the regulars and for those yet to come. Much love and adoration for you, sincerely...

I'm a Wyandotte County native. I've been all over the world... and nothing stacks up to KC BBQ. Holy Smokes is in the same discussion as LC's, Slaps, Joe's, & Rosedale.Seriously... put this on your list of places to go to if you are new to the area or just want to add to your favorite spots.

The best ribs I have ever had!! Spicy bbq sauce was amazing too. Found this place on yelp on the way from Kansas City to Lawrence and was pleasantly surprised. Much preferred this to the chain bbq spots we tried in Kansas City. We'll be back next time we come to the Midwest!

The prices are reasonable. We had some sandwiches which were fine and we also had the rib tips. The rib tips were cut into very small pieces which was a little different than what we're used to but that was fine.