Danny Edwards' Boulevard BBQ
Third-generation BBQ royalty on Southwest Boulevard
Danny Edwards' Boulevard BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri.
Danny Edwards carries a Kansas City barbecue lineage that runs back generations, and he's spent it on a small, focused Southwest Boulevard counter that opens for lunch and closes when the smoke runs out. The short hours and tight room are the whole point—this is a pit with nothing to prove and no interest in proving it twice a day.
The pilgrimage order is the chopped beef sandwich: crusty, smoky, and unapologetically meaty, piled until the bun surrenders under the weight. Smoked brisket forms the foundation cut behind it, sliced for the plate crowd, while a plain beef sandwich offers a cleaner take for those who want the meat undressed. Pork ribs provide a steady counterpoint on a beef-forward counter. High commitment and a short window, but a deep payoff for anyone who times the lunch break around the drive.
- Style: Kansas City Style
- Price: $
- Neighborhood: Crossroads
- Serving since 1980
What to order
- Chopped Beef Sandwich
- Smoked Brisket
- Beef Sandwich
- Pork Ribs
How it scores — 8.8/10 overall
Visiting
- Address: 2900 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
- Phone: (816) 283-0880
Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–3pm
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