Kansas City BBQ Stores
Kansas City, MO
One of the major perks of living in the hot bed of BBQ in the United States is having BBQ all around me. This means some of the best restaurants, but also means a lot of places that are selling these items for you to cook at home. As we have been competing in KCBS BBQ competitions, these stores have become essential, and we have been visiting these almost monthly as we prepare for our next competitions.
Two of our favorite BBQ stores in Kansas City are highlighted below, but there are others that are worth checking out as well!
KC Grilling Co:
Located in Olathe, Kansas, just south of Kansas City, the KC Grilling Co is the location that really introduced me to what a store with only BBQ equipment could be. With grills and smokers, pellets and charcoal, every rub and sauce you can think of, and single-use gear, this is the kind of place that every backyard chef or competition BBQ team should frequent.
Started by, and run by, the competition BBQ team @fergoliciousBBQ, there are always people around who are super knowledgeable and ready to help wherever they can. Also, atleast once a week, they will be selling their own cooked BBQ in the store, for anyone to buy. Whether its ribs, brisket, or some new concoction that anyone whos tops in can try, there is always amazing smells around this place!
Also available here are BBQ classes. With backyard classes, BBQ basics, and competition tell-all’s, there is a class that will appeal to every skill level! These guys are former teachers, so not only are they good at making BBQ, but they are also good at teaching you how to do it yourself!
Be sure to check them out on Facebook at @kcgrillingco or Instagram at @kcgrillingco to see their specials and highlights of their merchandise. You can also visit their website to order items online!
The Kansas City BBQ Store:
Also located in Olathe, Kansas, the KC BBQ Store is a mainstay of competition BBQ teams. When visiting, you will appreciate the many varieties of smokers, rubs, and tools they have on hand. Also, they sell Snake River Farms brisket, which is the top of the line Wagyu Beef and what a lot of teams use for competitions.
Started by the founders of Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (review found here) who are members of competition (and Kansas City) BBQ royalty, The Slaughterhouse Five, you know this place will help you find all the items you need to kick up your personal BBQ game!
The KC BBQ Store sponsors a number of competition teams from all over the country. From the Kansas City area to Oklahoma and Texas, it’s clear that this place is known among the best of the best in Competition BBQ and worth making a stop if you’re in town!
Be sure to visit their website and their social media pages on Instagram at @thekansascitybbqstore for more information on specials or featured products!
