Kansas City's Best Carryout Deals for Epic Game Day at Home
Craft the perfect gameday experience at home with Kansas City’s vast array of carryout cuisines. With many restaurants offering special gameday deals and family packages, there are plenty of ways to turn your at-home watch party into an outstanding dining experience.
Barbecue
The Kansas City Chiefs and legendary, low-and-slow barbecue—it’s a timeless combination. With more than 100 joints all across the area, your options are virtually endless. Get started with a few iconic institutions and recent additions that have garnered high praise.
- Gates Bar-B-Q: A Kansas City original known for its trademark greeting, “Hi, may I help you?”
- Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que: Nationally celebrated—and rightfully so. Gas station ‘cue never tasted so good.
- B.B.’s Lawnside Bar-B-Q: Featured in countless TV shows,B.B.’stouts friendly faces and a smoker more than 60 years old.
- Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue: An expansive menu of and celebrated desserts awaits at Jack’s Stacks several locations in the area.
- Q39: Wood-fire grilling adds another layer of flavor to already-appetizing bites at one of the hottest spots in the metro.
- Slap’s BBQ: Serving new takes on classic barbecue plates and sandwiches daily in KCK, plus a menu of premium side dishes like fried cheese curds and jalapeño bottle caps.
Explore a full list of options at VisitKC.com/BBQ.
Burgers
Settle in for a satisfying Sunday dinner with KC’s impressive and inventive roster of burger menus. Whether you prefer yours simple and straightforward or stacked with top-tier extras, Kansas City’s array of options fit the bill for every preference.
- Ravenous: A fast-casual concept located inside Parlor serving James Beard finalist Michael Corvino’s famously rich burgers.
- Town Topic: A KC original in every sense, with a walk-up window ready to serve you 24/7.
- Pigwich: A wide variety of toppings, patties and spreads keeps your taste buds guessing at Pigwich inThe City Market.
- Westport Flea Market: Long-renowned Westport Flea Market churns out massive, no-frills burgers that always satisfy.
- Pirate’s Bone Burgers: From its location in the heart of the Crossroads, Pirate’s Bone serves up some of the best plant-based burgers in the metro.
Fried Chicken & Wings
Crisp and loaded with flavor, it’s impossible to go wrong with Kansas City’s choices for chicken. Wing, sandwich or tender—these restaurants boast standout choices in every style.
- Rye: James Beard Award-nominated dining meets down-home fried chicken (and other Midwestern staples) at the restaurant’s two metro locations.
- Motherclucker: Operating out of Parlor in theCrossroads Arts District, Motherclucker represents KC’s savory take on Nashville hot chicken.
- Brookside Poultry Company: Stop by the inviting Brooksidecafé for its decadent sour cream-marinated chicken.
- BLVD Tavern: Order the Korean fried chicken wings for a unique, extra-crispy take on the dish.
- Stroud’s: A pan-fried chicken spot that’s been serving folks since before WWII.
Pizza
Delight the entire family with a selection of slices and styles available at the pizza shops across Kansas City. No matter what you’re looking for, these pie purveyors are ready to make it warm and fresh.
- Minsky’s: A traditional pizza parlor with more than 15 locations in the metro.
- Waldo Pizza: Touts friendly neighborhood vibes and great-tasting pies.
- Spin! Neapolitan Pizza: Kid-friendly Spin! has a little something for everyone, including thin-crust pizza, gelato and local brews on tap.
- Il Lazzarone: Your River Market pizza destination with idyllic views and Neapolitan flavors.
- Buffalo State Pizza: Locations in Downtown Kansas City and Downtown Overland Park serve an endless selection of toppings on some of the biggest slices in town.
- Observation Pizza: This newcomer operating in the Crossroads Arts District has already earned itself a reputation for some of the freshest, most flavorful dough in town.
Other Essentials
- Fox and Pearl: Choose from the Sunday brunch menu or Chef Vaughn Good’s new barbecue pop-up operating in the same location.
- BŌRU Asian Eatery: Japanese, Chinese and Korean influences shape the offerings at this hip ramen bar and noodle shop in Waldo.
- Summit Grill: Three locations and an extensive menu of dishes designed for winter comfort make Summit Grill the perfect solution.
- Mission Taco: Grab a selection of street tacos topped with fresh herbs and fruity salsas in the Crossroads or on the South Plaza.
