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Plowboys BBQ

Blue Springs, Lee's Summit·$$·Est. 2013
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8.4/ 10
1,050 reviews

Competition pedigree parked on the eastern edge

Plowboys grew out of one of the most decorated teams in KCBS competition history, and its Blue Springs storefront turns that contest precision into everyday barbecue. Todd Johns and crew took the discipline that wins trophies and pointed it at a daily lunch rush—championship cooking you can simply walk into without a cook-off badge or a folding chair. The burnt ends and ribs carry the competition polish, glazed and smoked to the standard judges reward, tender and sweet without going soft. Brisket comes sliced with contest discipline plated for the daily crowd, and a pulled pork sandwich rounds out a full tray under a sweet, tomato-based sauce. Open every day, it's the dependable eastern-suburbs stop for anyone who wants contest-grade smoke without the contest crowds. Precision, minus the pretense, served on the metro's eastern edge for the price of lunch.

Know Before You Go

Hours
Daily 11am–9pm
Price
Mid-range ($$)
Don't miss
Burnt Ends, Pork Ribs, and Sliced Brisket

What to Order

1
Burnt Ends
2
Pork Ribs
3
Sliced Brisket
4
Pulled Pork Sandwich

Why It Stands Out

One of the most decorated teams in KCBS history, running a daily storefront. Todd Johns turns competition precision into everyday plates—glazed burnt ends and ribs at contest standard, no cook-off crowds required, on the metro's eastern edge.

Quick Facts

Address
3111 S 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Hours
Daily 11am–9pm
Price Range
$$
Established
2013

Ratings Breakdown

6 dimensions, each scored 0-10

510Smoke8.2Bark8.5Tenderness8.3Value8.0Atmosphere7.8Consistency8.5
Smoke8.2
Bark8.5
Tenderness8.3
Value8.0
Atmosphere7.8
Consistency8.5
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Plowboys BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at Plowboys BBQ?

Regulars point to Burnt Ends, Pork Ribs, Sliced Brisket, and Pulled Pork Sandwich.

What are Plowboys BBQ's hours?

Daily 11am–9pm

Is Plowboys BBQ expensive?

Plowboys BBQ is mid-range ($$).

What kind of barbecue does Plowboys BBQ serve?

Plowboys BBQ serves Kansas City Style barbecue — Kansas City BBQ is defined by its variety of meats (not just pork or beef, but both plus chicken, sausage, turkey, and more), thick tomato-and-molasses-based sauce, slow-smoking over hickory wood, and the legendary burnt ends.

When did Plowboys BBQ open?

Plowboys BBQ has been serving Kansas City barbecue since 2013.