LC's Bar-B-Q 5800 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64129

"Excellent bbq the smoker is right behind the counter. I ordered the half and half plate (beef burnt ends and pork burnt ends) with ribs. Potato salad and spicy green beans. Everything was quite good. Bark was exceptional on the ribs. The sauce was excellent. Decor was fitting for bbq."

"Be careful stepping inside this BBQ joint, the floors are extremely slippery from the grease and dirt. We got there around 11:45 am and they had no brisket (opens at 11am). I ordered a turkey sandwich instead, it was loaded with meat, tasty sauce, I felt it was deli meat. The baked beans were good. My husband ordered sausage, it was burnt. We learned it’s a homemade sausage, my husband said it tasted like a breakfast sausage, not good. You can see inside the smoker when opened all the meat appeared burnt. I grew up in KC 50+ years, I can honestly say this is my first and last time going."

"Authentic no frills KC BBQ, one of my favorites. Lots of excellent BBQ to choose from in KC and this is a place that should be on everyone's list."

"The food is so delicious. It's been years since I tried LC's. But that legendary smoker does not disappoint. Rumor has it that it's been burning for decades. Never going out and you can tell. The meat is so good and smoky Also theyve redone their sauce. It's so delicious. LCs is one of 3 Black owned bbq places that's been here for years. Customer service is nice. The only thing is they don't accept certain debit cards which is weird. But other than that. Glad to see them hanging on. Between them and Gates, Kansas City BBQ lives on. You will not regret it."

"During a recent road trip to the Ozarks, we decided to make a pit stop at LC's in Kansas City, MO. My friend had been raving about it, and our anticipation was high as we pulled into this charming BBQ joint. LC's exudes authenticity, and that's what sets it apart. The place has a divey, old-school vibe that instantly transports you to the heart of BBQ country. What adds to the experience is the sight of all the meats being smoked right before your eyes, creating an enticing aroma that lures you in. Now, when I visit a BBQ spot, I can't resist trying the burnt ends, and LC's was no exception. Unfortunately, this was where my enthusiasm took a hit. While there were some perfect morsels among the beef burnt ends, a significant portion of it was disappointingly chewy, with unappetizing fatty parts that were almost impossible to chew through. I was hopeful that it might have been just an off day or a bad cut of meat, but to our dismay, all three of us felt the same way about it. On a brighter note, the beans were solid, and I would definitely order them again. However, what still lingers in my memory are the fries—they were absolutely fantastic and worth a return visit on their own. From what I've heard and observed, the real winners at LC's are the BBQ sandwiches, which, unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to try. One thing you can't overlook at LC's is the portion sizes—they are enormous, some of the biggest I've ever seen at a BBQ joint. I would recommend LC's for the overall experience and the generous portions. However, I'd advise avoiding the beef burnt ends to prevent potential disappointment. The atmosphere and the aroma of smoking meats make LC's a unique and inviting BBQ destination worth a visit when you find yourself in Kansas City."