Day in the Life of the #1 BBQ in Kansas City

[@GarethLeonard]

If you want more of the Best Kansas City BBQ, watch part 2 here 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJPbiYePrJpknpI

[@sigungajoshua6149]

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[@GarethLeonard]

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[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

Man I had to subscribe to your

[@philippkucia8442]

At 10:54 it is very unique!

[@Jaden-y7e]

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[@luckyAssassinx]

That’s my dad yall proud of you pops like father like son love you Wayne Garrett jr ❤

[@dapacreative]

What a cool and passionate dad to have. You are one lucky fella!

[@scottw2487]

Your dad is a legend! Keeping that awesome tradition at Arthur Bryant's thriving!

[@HARVEY_1988]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@luckyAssassinx]

@@dapacreativeyes he’s very passionate when it comes to barber q that’s what makes me respect him even more cause of it in my eyes he’s a legend

[@luckyAssassinx]

@@scottw2487I’m glad he’s the legend to the business who loves barber q it runs in his blood that’s what makes me respect him even more

[@Kevin_747]

Born and raised in KC. I've been going to Arthur Bryant's since 1963. I moved away from KC in '84 for my job but on my trips home I always go back to Bryant's. The BBQ scene in KC has definitely changed in the last 40 plus years. I cherish those times I had at Bryant's when Arthur was "on the pit" himself. My most memorable moment at Bryant's was meeting and shaking hands with Satchel Paige after an Athletics game, very cool. Thanks for the video.

[@GarethLeonard]

That's unbelievable! Thank you so much for tuning in and sharing your story! 🙏

[@LovinMusic1965]

I'm West of KC, and BBQ in KC is sooo sooo amazing, and your story makes so much sense. Imagine Lunch there, and then a visit the Negro Baseball League museum. That might just lead to a visit in the evening to some small, low keyJazz and Blues club downtown!! That's KC !!!!

[@t04v7]

@@GarethLeonard When Anthony Bourdain did his KC episode he threw serious shade at AB’s and just generally misrepresented the KC food scene. It was a great travesty in food television. This is well done and well deserved. KC on the whole has many hidden gems that don’t get enough attention.

[@tasha2698]

KC Native!!! So 🔥🔥. The paper is ICONIC

[@tias.6675]

I hope they've gone back to putting sauce ON the meat.

[@barahng]

This is the kind of food that literally brings you to tears.

[@royalukas8144]

I lived in KC years ago and have been to Arthur Bryant’s. It’s the real deal of real deals. Authentic. I remember the window sill being lined up with those bottles of “juice” just warming in the heat of the afternoon sun. Amazing

[@GarethLeonard]

Such an amazing place to experience - I wish I could have seen it way back in the day!!

[@nkcjulie]

@@GarethLeonard You might not have liked it TBH. The floors were kinda greasy, and Arthur had two FAT boxers that kinda had the run of the place. How he got away with that, I'll never know. But the Q has never faltered IMO.

[@christopherdavison652]

I'm from New York, and I'm getting in my car right now, and speeding to Arthur Briant's!!

[@darrellhornick7764]

I was 5 yrs old the first time my dad took us into Bryant's. We would ride the baseball bus downtown and get off in front of Bryants to get our order to go. We'd walk up the hill a couple blocks then go into old Municipal Stadium and watch the Kansas City A's baseball games and the Kansas City Chiefs football games. I am 64 now. To this day Bryant's is best!

[@RogerMillerInVA]

My life partner was born and raised on Arthur Bryant's. He passed two years ago. Thank you for bringing him back to me.

[@blueblur6447]

The best food has a memory attached to it... Respect.

[@cynthiamcdaniel2474]

Thank you for sharing your memory of food and love.

[@KCN007]

I’ve lived in KC my whole life with Arthur Bryant’s always being my favorite. This in-depth video is excellent!

[@GarethLeonard]

Thanks for watching, have you been to these three spots as well 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJPbiYePrJpknpI

[@5790cmc]

Turkey and Beef combo is one of the best BBQ meals I ever had in my life. Know where I'm going this weekend. Awesome video

[@LouisKathleen]

Most smiles are started by another smile.

[@schlottsseafood8781]

Hey Gareth, thank you so much for this amazing biography!! You, your crew, and the crew at legendary Authur Bryants was amazing to watch and learn!

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you so much for tuning in! It was a great day at an amazing institution!

[@michaelgarrett2266]

I moved to KC in 1988 from New York. Been to bryants many times. On first visit i was blown away at size of sandwich. They put 6 slices of bread grab a handful of pulled pork smash in top, then put fries on top of that. Then wrap all in paper. One hell if a sandwich will feed 3 easily.

[@marlanscott2508]

Glad to have this establishment in this part of the country. Great Midwest beef. Thank you Arthur Bryant. 😊

[@JustinKolby]

Being from Memphis, I was always told that if the meat falls off the ribs then it is not cooked correctly. Good job KC.

[@MustHaveWine]

Spot on!!

[@nathansiegel6799]

Good job KC? We do the best job when it comes to BBQ and football baby.

[@johnfrazier699]

Been going there since my early teens and I'm 60 now. I had a little trouble with the "grittiness" of the sauce my first couple of visits. After that it became my favorite sauce and I still use it today! My favorite bar-b-que joint in the entire city because it authentic and delicious.

[@mer2705]

I live in Kansas City. We have so many different BBQ options here. It's amazing

[@QuadeQuick]

"Take that, France." I'm tearing up a little.

[@GarethLeonard]

Haha, oops! 🇺🇸

[@markl2815]

Living in france … thinking of visiting KC just for that It may not be be Michelin Star but it looks bloody good and doesn’t cost €150 a plate My kind of food. There are some things that are only really done well in the US

[@kcinks]

Glad I clicked on this, I had no idea which bbq joint it was going to be....this is my fave! One story, I took my nephew to a Chiefs game in the 90's and this is where we went to get our tailgate meal. He was 15 then, and he's told me that was his fave too cause the sauce turned his fingers orange! I haven't been back for a long time, I live too far away, but this will always be my favorite KC BBQ...tell John McGee hey for me!

[@jeffpfannenstiel1011]

I lived in KC for 5 years (98-03). First place my co-workers took me to was AB's. I will never forget that day and that lunch. It will always be a core food memory for me. And AB's is and will always be THE BEST in KC BBQ. Go there. Even if you have to make a trip to get there, it's worth it.

[@tberman2386]

The burnt ends are amazing!

[@terryweatherford5070]

That man loves his job! Almost spit my drink when I saw that wad of fries. Will definitely give it a try when visiting KC.

[@BigWallysBarbecue]

The reason that I do BBQ. This is history. Salute from Charlotte, NC.

[@russelbaird3342]

I have been going there from when I was 12 years old , 77 now . There may be lots of great BBQ joints in KC area , but Bryant’s is the heart and soul of them all .

[@PurpleHippoCinema]

Great video! One of my all-time favorites and a living museum to the great history of bbq in KC!

[@GarethLeonard]

It is such a special place that I never thought to visit! So happy I had the chance!! 🙏

[@kens.3729]

We had a Group travel from St. Louis to Kansas City to Eat BBQ at Arthur Bryant’s. Left STL at 6:30am, spent 5-6 hours in KC and Returned to STL at 11:00pm. 16.5 hrs.

[@metalboy27]

KC BBQ beats STL BBQ all day!

[@alancohen5688]

I grew up in Kansas City Missouri and Arthur Bryant's is legendary.

[@GarethLeonard]

So true! Have you been to these spots too? 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJPbiYePrJpknpI

[@alancohen5688]

@@GarethLeonard I've been to Gates and sons, Haywards, KC Masterpiece had a restaurant for a while, I've been to Jack Stack, Jake Edwards BBQ (his son Danny Edwards has a place on Southwest Blvd) Joe's on State Line (back in the day, it's been gone for a while) just to name a few.

[@Havingthetimeofmylife2008]

So you Memba that big jar of sauce that was separated in the window with dust on it? My Mom bought it for me once when we were going to Arrowhead for the Parliament Concert. But brought our Gates sauce. I’m now in a Maryland and still won’t claim this nasty place.

[@hayeshumphries311]

My parents and I went on a BBQ tour (we are from KC so we know our bbq trust me)....I kid you not, the gentleman who did all of the prep and bbq'ing.....while in line....whispered to us "if you give me $20 bucks cash I'll give you my discount....walk to the right and right before you get to the register ....cough and I'll hand you the beef brisket sandwiches and run out the door" Each sandwich that he gave us cost literally around $20.....We had three.....Years later he was awarded best employee at the company on Facebook.......He screwed us over with some side things like sauce and stuff....but....hilarious and such a great memory! Priceless....This place is one of the GREATEST restaurants in the world (not just bbq but in general).....God bless them! Great video btw!

[@rjunk12349]

oh, one more thing. Back in the day - when you were in line, you handed the guy your plate. My dad taught me to hold a 5 dollar bill under the plate and when the guy took it, you got a pound of meat on your sandwich. They haven't done that in years, probably when Berbiglia bought them. But those were the days....

[@michaelgarrett2266]

Yes, I moved here in 1988, pound of meat blew me away.

[@rjunk12349]

as a KC Ex-Pat, Arthur Bryant's is a must visit when I go back home. 45+ years. If I had to choose between the "cemetery" cruise or Arthur Bryant's - I'll hit my mom up next time. She'd understand.

[@SnkrsandCards]

This is why Kansas City is #1 for BBQ. I don't care what others say! Home of the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs!

[@jeremyinthebay]

KC Ribs are hard to beat and the history is incredible! However, having traveled the US and the world, Texas is king of BBQ in my opinion. Joe’s, LC’s, Q39, Arthur Bryant, etc are all amazing and I have deep respect for each of them and for KC BBQ in general. I just personally feel the overall offering of Texas BBQ is better and has more to offer. To each their own!

[@jeremyinthebay]

@@mevrammcoyoteV8f150 😆 ok bud

[@TJ-nk4de]

im afraid the refs are the world champions. im a bbq expert and lived in KC for years, KC bbq is good but it is not the best in the world for bbq. -your excellency

[@insominac]

Come to Texas and try our BBQ!

[@TJ-nk4de]

@@insominac bigly agreed. texas, florida, and the carolinas are the oldest and greatest states on earth and they invented BBQ. much richer history than KC ketchup sugar sauce BBQ

[@scopetoxn]

It's not the given #1 in KC, but it's definitely among the top. Everyone has a different #1 and it's all subjective but they are great. I would say them and gates are the old school and created the game as we know it in KC so they deserve their props and it's cool to see all that they do. Henry Perry, from Memphis, started doing BBQ in 1908. Charlie Bryant and his brother Arthur Bryant began working at Perry's and then Arthur took it over in 1946. Also in 46 a former cook for Henry Perry named Arthur Pinkard partnered with George Gates to start Gates and Sons BBQ. Arthur Bryant's was acquired by MMD Acquisitions LLC around November of 23 and Gates is owned by Ollie Gates as far as I can tell. The heritage of the two institutions, and their connection with Henry Perry give them the clout to be the originators.

[@GenX_Racing]

Pork and Beef combo with fries and the OG sauce... heaven in a paper roll.... Thanks for making a great video one of the best KC has to offer...

[@whuang03]

I am glad I stop by here when I pass by last year.

[@MustHaveWine]

I absolutely love Arthur Bryant's!! My go-to is the beef and fries. Grab a cold pitcher of Boulevard Pale Ale and I'm good to go!!! Great video!

[@palepa15]

First time I have seen this channel. Loved this video as a big bbq fan especially not having to sit through ‘fake facials’ I normally see on some KZbin content creators. Thanks heaps. New fan from Nee Zealand

[@pamsummers1176]

I grew up in Grandview mo,Im 65 ,Great BBQ,it was a treat to eat thier 😋 everything is delicious!

[@jasontaylor2237]

Just got off work sit down and the channel comes across my yt homepage. Good show. glad i decided to watch. keep up the good work.

[@blacklatin11]

New follower....love your content champ.

[@santonior2]

Gareth you a foo lol. Love the segment and how you showed just being yourself and authenticity with Mr. Wayne!

[@3goodtimes3]

Burnt ends are my favorite. Great episode.

[@GarethLeonard]

I agree! Thanks for tuning in 🙏

[@philippkucia8442]

Thanks for your effort in filming unknown attractions in the US, the Baseball Museum looks gorgeous and the food does not look bad either putting tons of effort into its processing.

[@ElCamionero]

I’ve had the practice of arriving early and sitting by the window so I never really look at what others are eating - so in the 24 years since my first visit, I never knew about the sausage. Something to look forward to the next time I’m in town!

[@Zher-o7r]

I love the way your eyes are glossing up as your eating it!

[@Blazo84]

Home town! Love author Bryant!

[@dalewalker5845]

My sister brought us some one time and it was Delicious. I love Barbecue. Congratulations to Arthur Bryants on their legacy.

[@rickp5279]

New bucket list addition! Next time in KCMO 🎉

[@zoomin131]

I’ll be visiting KC for a Cheifs game in October. Definitely adding this to the bucket list!

[@SwampWaterInfusions]

I’ve had the awesome pleasure and experience of this legendary BBQ spot. The best I’ve ever tasted.

[@georgiaanderson4483]

Author Bryant's is the best. I love the BBQ brisket sandwich and fries ❤❤❤ 😋 Yummy

[@meatmissile420]

KC raised and i’ll tell you the first time i had arthur bryant’s i literally cried because of how good it was

[@Im_a_49er]

Wayne is the epitome of an ELITE blue collar barbecue Chef. Yes Chef. He knows his kitchen and oven/pits like the back of his hand. Moving all kinds of meats to various hot spots and cooler spots all at once. I hope they have his successor planned out because he is for sure is an integral part of the entire operation.

[@alfredmawdsley9712]

Immaculate vibes, Incredible energy, A well aimed shot at the French... Stunning.

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

Great video brother.

[@My2CentsYall]

That looks absolutely delicious! My mouth is watering just looking at it.

[@tzadik.]

Very dope. Thanks for taking the time to show us all the extras

[@pr1nt692]

Great vid as always! This bbq looks tastyy🔥

[@barbaracampbell794]

You look like a kid on Christmas morning.... Love it 😊

[@GarethLeonard]

Haha, that's how I feel when I get to eat all this!!

[@desmundlighten3603]

8:24 hell of a shot of the meats right there

[@roshr1829]

Nothing but love in this place keep it up guys 👍🏽

[@BrotherKyler]

The awesome thing is that Arthur Bryant’s is one of hundreds of BBQ restaurants in the region. Truly a BBQ Mecca!

[@clintcastro7314]

Brother! YOU are makin me Hungary watching you enjoy some delicious KC BBQ!

[@the5-starreview871]

Now I got to visit that restaurant. Thanks Gareth.

[@MarkHazlitt-c5n]

Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.

[@fredthomasiii4576]

Gareth outstanding video, as well as a couple of others I checked out. A year ago we did a KC BBQ run and Arthur Bryant's a stop as well as Joe's in (MO) and of course Gates. But, the one I ranked number one was LC's on MLK. I even caught the iron-horse (bus) from my hotel to check it out. It just reminded me of a country Q stand. Keep up the great work. By the way, thanks for going by the Negro League Museum and giving them a shout out.

[@robertwalegir8677]

I was lucky enough to be a guest there to say the food was amazing would be a understatement, but I can say this is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!! Attention to detail in a professional way is amazing

[@meandmyRC99]

I am so glad you showed the rolled to go order. That place is an experience.

[@micahspeacefullife4203]

Hey Gareth, God bless you and your Great Vacation!😇

[@pdet1951]

I was there in 1980, it’s still the same. I never forgot how great everything tasted and they still grab the fries and dump on top of your sandwich and wrap it up awesome!

[@thyslop1737]

Food looks amazing. I wish I was there NOW. Why did I have to watch this video?

[@GarethEats]

Stay tuned for Part 2 of Kansas City BBQ over on Gareth Eats!

[@GarethLeonard]

Next Saturday!

[@matthewacuna1898]

Harp BBQ in Raytown!

[@TheManFromKansas]

@@matthewacuna1898 You mean Harp BBQ.. of Overland Park? they moved.

[@matthewacuna1898]

@@TheManFromKansas yes they are moving or have moved already. I was there earlier this month and they were still in Raytown.

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gareth is good to see you and as usual good video... Abrazos

[@MJCx777]

Been going since I was a child. Grandpa was going there in the late 50s and I still take him when I visit KC. Remember when they served out of the original pit and did not care about the health department. Guys would be sweating back there with the pit. You're dead on about the sausage. Best sausage in KC because it's unlike anything else. and remember when you get KC bbq you always gotta order a RED CREAM to drink!

[@winstondoc2009]

When I moved to KC in 94, before the establishment was sold off, the meat prep was a shocker to me. They actually cut and sliced meats for for your sandwich and grabbed it all with their bare hands 😳 with a touch of sauce on that bad boy. The taste was outstanding enough to forget about how your meats were handled 😂. Burnt ends and fries are my favorite combo to get!

[@aprilingram1655]

Enjoyed watching this video.

[@sandragriffey4869]

LOOKS SO GOOD

[@gloriaburch5414]

I was born and raised in kc Missouri Arthur Bryant's is one of the best places to go get barbeque i live in Oklahoma now was just in Missouri two weeks and and they was closed for some reason.

[@GarethLeonard]

What about these three spots, have you been? 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJPbiYePrJpknpI

[@JoelMBarr-hh7vs]

Six generations of my family have crossed the threshold of that door. It's literally right down the street from me. One thing that you might not know if you're not from here is the sauce is to help if the meat doesn't taste right - if the meat is smoked right, you shouldn't need any sauce at all. My grandfather said that tradition comes from the days when heating/cooling meats with various elements (cold storage that needed blocks of ice, etc)

[@sherwinclay4777]

Arthur Bryant’s is the best. I’m glad you enjoyed the food. I’m also glad you visited the NL Baseball Museum.

[@plankgje4641]

I used to live a few blokcs from this location. KC has spoiled me for BBQ. I actually prefer my brisket thin cut, it works out better in sandwich format

[@nateb2715]

Been there once when passing through(2005ish). First time I ever even heard of burnt ends. Awesome!

[@blackkid9498]

Unveiling your meat to the world is crazy😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@steveholman546]

I was fortunate to go here once and had the Brisket sandwich it was awesome. When I left KC swung by again and got a Brisket sandwich to take on the plane with me, fond memories of this place and my trip.

[@brandonelliott5345]

Life long kc resident and bbq lover and my number one kc bbq item is the beef sandwich from Bryant’s!

[@stevekim3217]

Use to go to Bryant’s in the 1960s before I got transferred to Arizona. The BEST BBQ, really miss it. I still wear my Arthur Bryant’s BBQ Tee Shirt that I bought when I visited in the 1990s.

[@charlesivey100]

Yes, if there's better BBQ, I want to go there. Arthur Bryant's was the best I've had and the BBQ places in Texas are a distant second.

[@GarethLeonard]

Awesome, check out these three spots next 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJPbiYePrJpknpI

[@jon545]

That is real BBQ and ain't no better . This is living the American dream and that Cook is not replacable so give him respect and thank him for his great work . I live in Alabama and we have cooks that work a long time to get like that and even have Dreamland or Full Moon but they can't do it that way . They franchised it and that isn't original like this :) God bless that man and keep him going .

[@Tom_H]

My boss took me to Arthur Bryant's in '76 and it was a weekly stop until I was transferred to Nashville. The standard order was a beef sandwich, fries and a draft. Good eatin'

[@kens.3729]

I have a Bottle of Arthur Bryant’s BBQ Sauce in my Cupboard right now and I Live in St. Louis. 😬👍🙏

[@toniamartinTHEGLUE]

Don’t y’all change that recipe that was my family’s recipe. I used to be there when I was a little girl. I’m James Berry’s granddaughter. A.k.a. Lil Red that’s me.😊

[@Rdizil-ox1ye]

La'red way you been girl come on back now you hear

[@MikeRusso10]

Liar

[@toniamartinTHEGLUE]

@@MikeRusso10 check the history, baby. I’ve been there since the door is open.

[@MikeRusso10]

@@toniamartinTHEGLUE I checked they said you lying

[@RBello]

​@@MikeRusso10😭😭😭

[@carterkenny8041]

A LONG TIME AGO I REMEMBER ORDERING A SANDWICH AND FRIES SO BIG I WALKED OUTTA THERE FEELING LIKE I WAS CARRYING A NEWBORN BABY. HOWEVER, I WOULD GO UP TO GATES TO GET MY SAUCE CAUSE ARTHUR BRYANTS TASTE LIKE IT HAD SAND IN IT. IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW!!!

[@anthonybrooks1559]

@carterkenny8041, man, when i used to visit KC on business trips, i did EXACTLY what you did!! Grab a huge turkey and brisket sandwi h with fries and go to Gates for their spicy sauce to put on it.😅

[@zyruemusic]

THATS EXACTLY HOW YOU DO IT BECAUSE BRYANTS IS NOT STINGY WITH THEY MEAT BUT THEY SAUCE IS NASTY….STRAIGHT UP!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@Havingthetimeofmylife2008]

Never ate Bryant’s sauce after that first grit. Nobody in my family eats the sauce, or food. Too many rats and roaches.

[@anthonybrooks1559]

@@Havingthetimeofmylife2008 check the pest control boxes at any restaurant

[@carterkenny8041]

​@@Havingthetimeofmylife2008WELL DAMN...GONE AND TELL HOW YOU REALLY FEEL😂😂😂 IT'S BEEN ABOUT 20 YEARS FOR ME

[@jcm9356]

Great video! The comments are equally great (if not better); some great memories from times gone by.

[@basemandog]

One of our worst BBQ places…. You should try LC’s Q-39 Slaps

[@margaretenglish1110]

Gate BBQ the BEST!!!❤❤❤❤

[@curleyreedus9800]

My partner the one and only WAYNE THE RIBB TIP KING☝

[@GarethLeonard]

👏👏👏👏

[@davidposey5172]

I like the Don't overcook attitude, I don't want meat falling off I want it to fight back a little.

[@donseay3220]

Cool sausage slicing technique observation. 👍

[@reeeesez]

love the passion

[@robsadventures8623]

I'm from Houston and this BBQ is on my bucket list.

[@eaglefan9727]

I was in Kansas City 3 years ago and I thought the ribs at Arthur Bryant's was awful. I've had much better BBQ ribs at other joints. There is a BBQ joint called Firefly's located in Massachusetts that have much better ribs.

[@QuarrellaDeVil]

6:42 That's a home run out of Kauffman Stadium for me. High fives to Wayne (and his son, if you're still lurking). I'd been here a few times previously, but on the last trip, a very good friend of mine and I made the trek to visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and see the Royals play a couple of games. I brought him here on the first day, and when I suggested we try another place that had been recommended to me by someone from KC, nope, he was just fine with coming back here. I didn't argue. So, we got the whole experience of waiting in the line before they opened, and two days in a row of some of the best barbecue I've ever had.