Gates Bar-b-q

913-621-1134
1026 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66102
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Barbecue, Restaurants, Caterers
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Customer Reviews (19 reviews)

raregold1

on Citysearch Jul 03, 2009
Let me first say that Gates & Sons was my first job as a teen, 34 yrs ago. I was trained by Mrs. Gates! Anywho, Gates has the best flavor in meat & sauces. The meat on the chicken wings just falls off the bone, mmph, mmph,... (more)

TWENTYFOUR7WORK

on Citysearch Jul 10, 2008
ON A RECENT SATURDAY NIGHT , I ORDERED FROM THE INDEPENDENCE MO, LOCATION. UPON ARRIVING AT HOME WITH FAMILY MY DAUGHTER WAS EATING BEEF MADE IN TO A SANDWICH FROM A MIX PLATE. SHE STARTED GAGING AND UP CAME A STUD... (more)

OkieBill

on Citysearch Jun 30, 2008
I had a slab of Ribs and my wife had a Beef sandwich. both were more than we could finish in one setting. ribs didn't need any sauce to make them better. I like it best of all the BBQ i've tried in KC Area. this Location was on... (more)

Contributor

on Citysearch Feb 19, 2007
Barbecue is the specialty at the family-friendly mini chain restaurant that serves meat by the pound and offers catering. (more)

tloku

on Citysearch Sep 27, 2006
I brought a friend from New York back to Kansas City for the weekend and we ordered $80 worth of Burnt Ends, Ribs, and sides. When we opened the food at the Chief's game we were horrified to find a box of burnt fat instead of... (more)

Melissa T.

on Judys Book Mar 28, 2006
Gates is my favorite BBQ restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri. The service is good and the food is excellent. I enjoy going there for lunch and ordering the ham on bun with a side of onion rings. Their onion rings are the... (more)

lkelley5555

on Citysearch Jul 26, 2005
You are looking at over $10.00 for a sandwich fries and drink. Need to up grade thier meat. (more)

ofeelya53

on Citysearch Jul 24, 2005
I have traveled all over the world with the military and when I was pregnant (that was 33 years ago) I lived in KC... My brother-in-law introduced me to Gates and I have craved it ever since. the sauce is superb...the... (more)

Jeff R.

on Judys Book Jun 17, 2005
There's barbecue, then there's Gates. More than just a good place to grab a bite to eat, Gates is more on the order of a cultural icon in the world of barbecuing.The original Gates BarBQ location is down in the city, but... (more)

Chad P.

on Judys Book Jun 16, 2005
Gates is one of the best BBQ places in the USA, and so you have to say the world. Gates used to be #1 on my list but the competition is pretty hot these days. Gates has raised thier prices and so I cant say they are #1 due to the... (more)
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Recent Comments


Their barbeque is just so good. On top of that, they have the greatest chili cheese fries... (more)
deviousmiss, Apr 26, 2011

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