Longevity is a pretty good way to assess whether a restaurant is worth trying. After all, a restaurant, especially one that’s more than 100 years old, can only really survive if it dishes up delicious food that diners come back for again and again. This BBQ hotspot in Missouri has been tantalizing taste buds for generations of Missourians, and it should probably sit atop everyone’s dining bucket list.

Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque in Kansas City started as a food stand in 1908, founded and run by Henry Perry, whom many consider the father of barbeque in Kansas City.
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The stand eventually evolved into a restaurant that Arthur Bryant would take over in 1946. He remained at the helm until his death in 1982, building his barbeque restaurant into one of Missouri’s most loved and well-known.
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Many, in fact, credit the BBQ hotspot as the birthplace of burnt ends. No matter what else you order at Arthur Bryant’s, make sure you try the burnt ends too.
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If you’ve not been to Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque yet, your first time likely won’t be your last. The BBQ joint is so well-loved that it’s been visited by a slew of famous faces – from President Barack Obama to Steven Spielberg.
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One look at the menu is sure to get your mouth watering and your head spinning. What will you have on this visit? From baby back ribs to burnt ends, the popular BBQ restaurant dishes up all of the classics.
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Sandwiches figure prominently on the menu, and you can choose your favorite meat – beef, ham, pork, turkey, or sausage. You can also purchase your favorite meats by the half-pound and the pound.
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Arthur Bryant’s also dishes up such traditional sides as fries, baked beans, pickles, and potato salad.
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Don’t forget to grab a few sauces or rubs, available in 18-ounce jars, to go, too.
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Can’t make it to Kansas City for some of Arthur Bryant’s famous BBQ? Good news! The BBQ hotspot offers nationwide shipping, so you can dig in to the classics no matter where in the U.S. you live.
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Stop by the official website of Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque for days, hours, and a menu. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you been to this BBQ hotspot in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! For more finger-licking good barbeque, plan a meal at Hucklebuck 60 BBQ in Seymour.

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