Tried the burnt ends. Terrible!!! Soaked in a heavy tomato sauce which ruined the taste of the meat. Go to Big T's instead! More

The food was good, don't get me wrong, but the manner in which you order was horrible. I have nothing against walk up order places, but their method was very disorganized. It was lunchtime so there was a long line. We were just barely in the door and they wanted our order. We couldn't even read the menu yet! We... More

My favorite is burnt ends. Turkey and chicken also available. More

Good meat, fantastic sauce, fast service. I have eaten barbecue in many cities and been disappointed. But not here. I enjoyed the fries, the beef on bun, the sauce. So good I purchased some for home. They sell it in grocery stores and the Kansas Sampler. The Kansas Sampler also had a carry on size...which is great for giving someone... More

Food was average, service was average, prices were kind of high, don't know what makes this chain so special. More

I was a bit confused on which BBQ joint to visit while I was in Kansas City. After looking over many different reviews we choose Gates & Sons BBQ. As soon as we entered the restaurant we were made to feel welcome. At first I noticed that there was hardly anyone in the place, however, by the time we finished... More

This was my second visit to Gates and I will visit there again. As I entered I was great with a loud and cheerful "May I Help You"! by a very pleasant and attractive young woman who directed me to where the line started. The last visit I had the short rack and determined that this trip was time for... More

I have been to this restaurant a thousand times in my lifetime...the only thing I hate about this place is ordering your food from the back of a long line so that your food sits on the counter and its luke warm to cold by the time you pay and eat. But other than that the food is great, the... More

Hi may I help you? Yes you may..... More