American Way Smokehouse - Kansas City BBQ

First time here. Jennifer did us a huge favor by suggesting the two meat plate. The service is super friendly and welcoming. The brisket, ham, and pulled pork were spot on and huge portions! Fries, beans, and cold slaw were very good too. And a good variety of sauces along with several different kinds of pickles, onions and beets was a nice addition. Definitely will be back!

We stopped in for lunch and had a great experience overall. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was top-notch — friendly and attentive. We ordered the burnt ends, sausage, and pulled pork, with mac ‘n’ cheese and beans on the side. The sausage was pretty standard for a BBQ spot. The burnt ends were a bit too fatty for my taste — some folks might love that, but I prefer a more balanced meat-to-fat ratio. The pulled pork was good, though a few bites were a little on the bland side. The real standouts were the beans and the cookies — absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Worth the visit!

The pulled pork was amazing without any sauce - that's my test for good pulled pork! They offer a variety of sauces - we tried the sweet and tangy Original - very nice. I had a one-meat plate which came with 2 sides. The fries were hot and crispy. The coleslaw wasn't to my liking; not very flavorful but if you like plainish raw cabbage it's for you. There are plenty of side options to try next time. My husband had the brisket with beans and sweet potato fries. He enjoyed it all. Portion sizes are generous. We give this barbecue place two thumbs up and will be back.

The food and portion sizes were incredible! The sauce selection was extensive and flavorful - I loved the Alabama White Sauce and Chipotle! All made in house. Jennifer was extremely kind and helpful and added to our experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Stopped by the American Way Smokehouse while my friends and family were antiquing next door. The food was great, I had smoked chicken on a cheese fry. I also tried one of their sauces and some of the seasoning. Both were tasty. The prices are pretty resonable, under $20 for food, a drink, and a tip. That's pretty amazing these days.