B.B.’s Lawnside Blues and BBQ on East 85th Street in Kansas City has been one of the city’s most beloved BBQ and live blues institutions since it opened in 1990, combining slow-smoked Kansas City BBQ with live blues music seven nights a week in a setting that makes it as much a cultural experience as a food destination. It appeared in Season 18, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Comfort and Soul,” which aired November 25, 2013. Guy Fieri found a Kansas City BBQ kitchen doing the city’s smoked meat tradition from scratch alongside a live blues program that has made B.B.’s one of the most distinctive venues in the Midwest.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: B.B.’s Lawnside Blues and BBQ
City: Kansas City, Missouri
Cuisine: BBQ / Blues Club
DDD Season: 18
DDD Episode: 8
Episode Title: Comfort and Soul
Original Air Date: November 25, 2013
Address: 1205 E. 85th St., Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: 816-822-7427
Website: https://bbslawnsidebbq.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Smoked Burnt Ends — the Kansas City BBQ signature of caramelized brisket point pieces — are the pit centerpiece that earns B.B.’s its 85th Street reputation. The Pulled Pork Sandwich with house-made sauce on a toasted bun is the everyday classic that earns repeat visits. The BBQ Plate with two meats and sides is the full Kansas City BBQ spread worth ordering on a first visit. The Live Blues seven nights a week is the reason to linger over a second plate and another round. Find a Kansas City hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours and live music schedule. B.B.’s has been open since 1990.
Address: 1205 E. 85th St., Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: 816-822-7427
Website: https://bbslawnsidebbq.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Comfort and Soul episode on Amazon and bring Kansas City BBQ home with Guy Fieri Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce.
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B.B.’s Lawnside Blues and BBQ appeared in Season 18, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Comfort and Soul,” originally aired November 25, 2013. The restaurant has been open since 1990.