Rosedale Barbeque

Excellent BBQ and fast service! I had lunch here today, after reading an excellent review of it on a travel blog.
I hadn’t eaten breakfast, and had been running around all morning, so I was pretty hungry by the time I arrived.
There are 2 (!) order lines, on opposite sides of the restaurant, so you can quickly order regardless which entrance you use.
I ordered the burnt ends basket, which comes with crinkle fries. They also sell odd sodas (RC, Mellow Yellow, etc.), which I loved.
The BBQ sauce is very spicy! I loved it!
I will certainly return.

We used to go to Rosedales for lunch when i worked near Crown Center, but have worked over in Johnson County for last 15 years so haven’t gone in a long time. It was still fantastic. I got a Combo with the beef and pork, and it had fries and baked beans. everything was perfect. There were three of us, and all of us could only eat half of our food, we all made another meal out of it.

my favourite BBQ in the planet. and I really like my BBQ as much as I enjoy my pizza. This is actually the greatest spot on earth for a steak on bread sandwich. Im in paradise eating their steak BBQ sandwish combined with their wonderful crinkle cut chips and grape pop!!!

Good BBQ for the price very most food great service. One of the best BBQ places I have been too

Rosedale BBQ is a treasure. Great food, great staff, great fun. My favorite is the barbecue beef — consistently tender, moist and perfectly smoked. I am a firm believer in Kansas City BBQ and Rosedale is top tier.

What happened to my Rosedale BBQ? I have fond memories of getting a half chicken and a quart of 3.2 beer at least once a week back in the 80’s. I went back a few times in the 90’s and early 2000’s and it was still pretty good. But then I felt embarrassed when I took some out-​of-​towners here and my ribs were terrible, and by the expression on everyone else’s face, my ribs weren’t alone in that category. The sauce is tasty and still one of my faves but that alone does not come any where near to making a great BBQ joint. Hope you get back to making some quality meats soon!

I have been coming here for 20 years, and the meat is delicious and smokey, the sides are really good (corn nuggets, fried mushrooms, fried green tomatoes and Mac & cheese bites!!) and the staff is really friendly! I may try other BBQ places in KC, but I will always come back to Rosedale BBQ!

Seriously could they be any nicer? Is that even a word? I went to order the burnt end sandwich with fries, lady said «just get the platter, it comes with fries and bread and it’s cheaper!»
That’s a tip that’ll I’ll use every time I visit. The burnt ends were good, I ate way too much and felt bloated the rest of the day but it was like the good bloat. when it’s like BBQ bloat. Is that even a thing?

Ever dined at a place and the service was the best part of your meal? Welcome to Rosedale Barbeque.
Ordered the three slider combo with pulled pork, turkey and brisket. I figured it was a good way to try all the meats and see how they fared. They did not fare well in my opinion. The turkey was reminiscent to grocery store deli meat with no smokiness. Tried the brisket next and it was fatty, chewy and flavorless. Not even their barbeque sauce could salvage those poor pieces of beef. Last was the pulled pork which was OK and more edible than the rest. Fries were crinkle cut frozen variety, nothing special.
What impressed me was the servers were fast, efficient and nice. From when they took my order to when I received my food was less than 5 minutes. They repeated this process over and over the entire time I was there as I sat at the counter watching them work the crowd with ease.
Interestingly enough though, service alone will not make me a repeat customer.

I was really disappointed. Friends had mentioned they really enjoyed this place so I thought would give it a shot.
The sauce was just weird, not much flavor at all. I had long ends and the meat was mostly fat. Had corn nuggets and they tasted like they had been in the freezer a little too long.
If your wanting some real BBQ go on over to Arthur Bryant’s it Joe BBQ. Take a pass on this place.

Well, I was dragged here for lunch one more time, against my better judgment, and I’m sorry to say that the situation has not improved in the slightest. In fact, I’m not sure if it was due to my just having had some DELICIOUS burnt ends from Joe’s KC the night before, but my meal seemed somehow even more disappointing than my initial visit.
I really tried to give this place a fair shake, as they are on the low-​end of BBQ prices in KC, and a few of my friends consistently rave about it… but I just can’t seem to understand the appeal. The lines were long, the sauce was funky, the meat was dry and relatively flavorless.
There’s at least a half-​dozen places I can name off the top of my head that serve a superior BBQ in every way. Perhaps if Rosedale were located somewhere else, like Minnesota, it might stand out in a positive way. Around here, it’s just disappointing, low-​end BBQ. Safe to say, after this last visit, I won’t be coming back.

Rosedale is another long time contender in KC’s BBQ scene. There’s a number of places out of towners have heard of and want to try when they come to KC. Well, Danny Edwards and Rosedale are conveniently both off SW Boulevard close to downtown (and even better, Boulevard Brewing).
One surprise was they open at 10am. I drove past at 10:30 to make sure I remembered where it was and kept driving, only to realize I didn’t have to wait… But it’s in a great area. I love SW Boulevard, it’s very industrial, very diverse, the Rosedale area itself has «Rosedale neighborhood» banners everywhere. I didn’t see much here besides this place honestly… BUT it gets packed at lunch with the large amount of factories, shops, and hardware places around.
Inside is good size, you can order at either end of the counter. Staff was friendly, though I already knew what I wanted. I had the pig pen (beef) and a side of fries. They have water in coolers on either side of the restaurant… I’ve realized EVERY BBQ place in KC makes you pay for refills so customers can’t access the soda fountain.
I got y sandwich and took a look. Lots of meet, different colored peppers, and cheese. Honestly, I could have used more cheese. I couldn’t even tell there was any on it. Peppers kind if blended everything together, couldn’t tell them apart too much. Meat was tender and had good flavor. Their sauce is great. I got a whole lot of those fried jalapeño bottlecaps that were delicious but SOOOOOOO hot. Fries were good, I probably didn’t need a whole side of them.
I’d definitely come here again, it’s a very unique place in a unique area. My sandwich was good, not outstanding, but I would like to try more. If you ever want to trek off the beaten path and into a different environment give this a shot.

Week 1 in «The KC BBQ Tour.» The pulled pork sandwich was smashed, and the meet was a little dry, will very little color. However the sauce took the taste way up. The fries were crisp and hot, but lacked salt and had an odd taste with the ketchup. Note, there was no fountain drinks. Has the potential for more, but did not quite measure up. They received a 74%.

I have been eating Rosedale BarBQ several times a year since the late 1960’s. It is not in my top 5 for ribs, sauce, or any category except for fries. But it carries decades of dependability serving blue collar folks a reliably good plate of smoked meat, unique sauce, great beans and fries with RC cola. One of my earliest memories is riding from Rosedale to Liberty in the back seat next to slab of ribs wrapped in butcher paper. Anxiously awaiting to get home and peel the sauce soaked white bread off the top and making messy rib meat sandwiches with pickles.
Today I had the burnt ends, but i normally go with the beef dinner. The beef plate has plenty of meat to make a healthy sandwich and then some, plus slaw, beans and great crispy crinkle cut fries.
This is a place that is greater than its parts. Nothing stands out as incredible but everything is solid and stands the test of time, and wouldn’t we be lucky to get that more often. Rosedale’s for the long run…

Horrible customer service and the ribs are pretty crappy. They are lacking in flavor and smoke. Not worth it. With all of the good places in KC, this will now become a last resort. The fries and pickles are the best things on the menu here. And their hot BBQ sauce tastes like crap

Rosedale BBQ came on the recommendation of the Travel Channel as one of Anthony Bourdain’s stops on No Reservations. They definitely have a country BBQ joint feel — no frills, just styrofoam plates loaded up with the smoked meat of your choice. Composite wood laminate tables with paper towel rolls. The ‘cue was delicious. Out of the wide selection ranging from a half-​chicken to smoked sausage to turkey, beef or pork, I settled on a platter of two sliced meats (beef brisket cut lean and sliced pork). It came with spicy baked beans and slaw and fries. The tomatoey sauce had a little bit of a kick to it. The meats were delicious. They slice them a little thin for my taste but nonetheless the flavor was there. The place had a little too much smoke out in the dining area proper, so I’ll leave it with four stars. An excellent little stop off I-​35 if you’re looking for some good local BBQ.

I love getting local BBQ when Im in new cities. I wanted to try Oklahoma Joe’s during my last stop in KC but line was crazy so we stopped at Rosedale. Family owned and and in business for over 70 years. I was hoping the best. It missed the mark, unfortunately.
The ribs. i dont think they were made in a BBQ pit. Most likely made in an oven. No smoke flavor or spice. No smoke ring to speak of. Tasted like pot roast and the sauce was definitely ketchup based which only added to the pot roast taste.
The burnt ends were not burnt ends. They were chopped brisket.
No BBQ flavor to speak of here. Anyone saying this is good BBQ doesnt know good BBQ.

Rosedale BBQ has been a family staple for 40+ years. Picnics, weddings, graduations, and many celebrations were catered or spent inside one of Kansas City’s historic BBQ landmarks. My go-​to meal over the years has been beef, potato salad, fries, white bread, pickles, RC Cola, and/​or sweet tea. Well, today started out with decisions…
Forgive the BBQ name-​dropping I’m about to embark upon, but I started out in the parking lot of Q39 BBQ down the street from KUMC. Ran inside and grabbed a menu. Have heard great things about Q39 and just couldn’t pull the trigger today. Another BBQ joint that has been on my mind lately is Quicks BBQ down on Merriam Lane, not too far from where I was at. Upon arriving at Quicks, I noticed they were freakin closed at 3pm on a Tuesday!!! Now I’m deciding between traveling down Merriam Lane to Woodyard BBQ or say screw it and proceed on over to Bonito for Taco Tuesday. El Bonito Michoacan it is…
Well, not quite. After passing Rosedale and sitting at the lights on 7^th & Rainbow/​Southwest BLvd, I whip a u-​turn and decide on what I know will be my go-​to meal; Rosedale BBQ. I remember they underwent a small remodel and updating so was anxious to see what the new look entailed. Upon entering, you immediately get that Oklahoma Joe’s vibe. To be fair, different businesses around town have been installing wood trimming with the sheet metal panels along with the high resolution & colorful graphic indoor signage. This is exactly what Rosedale BBQ did. They installed new flooring, bar stools, bathroom fixtures, lighting, and other items in the back kitchen area. I’m standing there hoping like hell that Rosedale didn’t mess with the prime jewell of any BBQ joint; the Smokers!
The menu appeared a little cleaner and streamlined. Going against my better judgment after being forewarned many many times, I decide on the short rib dinner with potato salad, cole slaw, french fries, and bread. Oh yea, I also order a sweet tea. The girl at the counter is very friendly which may come as a shocker because Rosedale has been known to have rude people taking orders (which to be honest, is no big deal) I’m here for the BBQ and really don’t care about attitudes e.g. Gates BBQ.
The plates come up pretty quickly considering we are the ONLY two people in the entire restaurant on a Tuesday afternoon. Should this be a red flag? Later I overheard the kitchen guy telling a carry-​out customer that the holidays don’t result in good business for Rosedale. I can kinda see that; I guess.
The ribs don’t look too bad. Fries are well… you know the always consistent crispy golden crinkle cut & wax paper bagged variety. The bread… oh Lord the «bread» has changed! It resembles the packaged white sliced Italian type bread you can find in the local grocery store. WHY?
* Side Note* Apparently the bread has been this type for a while and not of the traditional Wonder Bread style
Man, these ribs better be off the charts; I swear to God!
Ugh, upon my first tug on these ribs an uneasy feeling occurs with the sheer amount of force required to tear these things apart. But the shocker was when I pulled that thin top layer of rib meat and I’ll be damned if these ribs weren’t 80% fat & grizzle!
BBQ 101 tells you most cuts of meat in BBQ cuisine REQUIRE a process called rendering. Hence; fats liquefy and help turn tough cuts of meat with lots of connective tissues into tender bites of mouth watering morsels. At this point I’m so disappointed and move onto the coleslaw which is hidden beneath the ribs and thus coated in grease from I assume the overly fatty ribs. The potato salad wasn’t much better as is was mushy and tasted as though overcooking had occurred in Rosedales kitchen or the manufacturing plant (if this is where it came from).
At least the fries were FANTASTIC! Might be psychologically at this point, but I couldn’t even accept the sweet tea as being very fresh. You know what… I should have known something was up when the pitmaster personally came out and seemed pre-​occupied with our ribs. Why? He even commented that Rosedale was having a hard time getting customers to accept their previous ribs. I have no idea what that comment meant or what era of ribs he was referring to. This I do know… the current selection of ribs at Rosedale on this very day SUCKED!
I’m still sitting here debating why I didn’t take my butt to Woodyard or stay at Q39. I’ll chalk this up as a bad day or maybe Rosedale did the unthinkable and over-​cleaned their historic smokers. Worse yet, maybe they installed new smokers and proper «seasoning» hasn’t sit-​in yet? Then again, take a gander at the long and growing list of 2 & 3 star reviews for Rosedales BBQ. Sorry folks, but this is scary news. I refuse to utter a similarity to the once mighty BBQ joint situated up around College & Antioch… could it be happening to the great Rosedale BBQ… Nah, I refuse to believe this, so 4 stars based on great history

I’ve had more BBQ in Kansas City at Rosedale than any other single place and it remains my favorite, my desert island pick. Why? Simplicity, good price, uncompromising quality, same counter help for well over a decade. Love those ladies. Doesn’t hurt that I worked within walking distance of them for 10 years, but Oklahoma Joe’s was just over a mile away as well and Rosedale got most of my business.
Look, you can get a gut stuffing rib dinner plenty of places, including here. What Rosedale really excels at to my mind are simpler dishes. Their beef or turkey sandwich on white bread is hands down the best in town for my money. The meat, unlike others, is fine chopped yet retains plenty of moisture. Their fries, twice fried, are crispy little critters tied up in wax paper. You order those two items and you might think you didn’t order enough, but just wait. In about an hour you’ll be glad you didn’t get more. Their chili in the winter is exceptional. Not many BBQ places doing chili. Theirs is very, very fine ground meat, bit of smoke, hints of cumin, cinnamon, chili spices, onion, garlic. No big chunks of tomato, no beans, no filler, just pure goodness. Superb!
Just my opinion? No. Certainly Oklahoma Joe’s runs their lines out the door but so does Rosedale. More so than most other BBQ joints in town. It’s packed wall to wall every day of the week for lunch… honestly, I’ve never had dinner here but that’s because I live in Lawrence and at the time worked at KU Med up the hill just off state line. Driving back into the city 45 minutes, not after 80 miles of commuting thank you.
Another choice as one of Kansas City’s all-​time great BBQ destinations. I hope you’re around for another 100 years and beyond!

With all the BBQ places in KC, why would you go to Rosedale’s? That is the question I keep asking myself after spending $ 15 on a mediocre meal.
I came here with a group of 8 for dinner after a recommendation from a local who claimed this was the «best bbq in kc» Yes, he is still my friend, but let me tell you, that this os not the best BBQ in KC. I decided to try the burnt ends since I missed burnt ends night at Oklahoma Joe’s on Wednesday. Bad move… While the portion was large, they tasted a bit like fatty pot roast.
The sauces are also just OK here, they have 3 different kinds, spicy hot being my favorite. The best part of the dinner was spending time with friends, so it wasn’t all that bad, but I would rather wait in line for 30 minutes and get some real KC BBQ. Sorry Rosedale, I will not be coming back.