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A Small Eatery That’s Big On Flavor If you’re looking for delicious, authentic Kansas City Style BBQ the search is over! Burke’s Bar-B-Que Barn is a cozy takeout joint located on Grand Boulevard in Baldwin and has been serving its satisfied customers since 2009. Their business is primarily delivery and takeout, however there is a small table for those who just can’t wait to dig in. Owners Jim and Kathy Burke have made quite a name for themselves through their mouth watering, flavorful food offered at their classic Kansas City Style BBQ joint. Kathy has a deep passion for cooking and is the woman behind the scrumptious food of Burke’s Bar-B-Que Barn. She uses apple, hickory, maple, cherry and oak in their smoker, giving their food a unique and engaging taste.
Upon walking into this eatery you are immediately welcomed by the enticing smell of BBQ. This joint gives off a down home feel as it is decorated with country inspired designs including roosters, old-fashioned wooden benches and silver milk cans. Awards are displayed throughout the restaurant, as Burke’s Bar-B-Que Barn is the proud recipient of over a dozen awards. Jim and Kathy travel to numerous competitions and BBQ throw downs each year to show off their product and their skill. Their team is known as the Baldwin Butt Burners. Their first award was won back in 2004 at Eisenhower Park and upon winning they knew they had discovered an award-winning formula for what would later become Burke’s Bar-B-Que Barn.
We started off our meal with the Pulled Pork Wontons (above), which were fried until golden brown and served with Burke’s original BBQ sauce. A fried food lovers dream, these wontons had a crunchy outer golden shell and the pork that filled the shell was perfectly seasoned. Their original BBQ sauce gives off a sweet and smoky taste and was an ideal accompaniment to the wontons. The Pulled Pork Wontons are the perfect way to start off your meal- with a finger food that is coincidentally finger licking good! Our next dish was The BBQ Pork Cup (below left). This is one of Burke’s specialty items not featured on the menu, but with a taste as delectable as this one they might consider adding it. At first glance this unique item resembles an ice cream sundae, but as you get a closer look and taste you’ll notice the layers of pulled pork, mashed potatoes and BBQ Sauce. Topped with a cherry tomato to keep the steam in, this dish was like a meal in itself. The pulled pork melts in your mouth and the flavor of the dish as a whole gets more intense as you reach the BBQ drenched bottom of the cup.
Next up was the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich (above right). This was a colossal sandwich topped with a mound of homemade coleslaw and served with your choice of either French or Sweet Potato Fries. We had the crispy Sweet Potato Fries which complimented the components of the sandwich very nicely.
Their first place, award-winning Ribs (above left) are served with your choice of two individual sides and Buttermilk Garlic Cheddar Biscuits (above right). We highly anticipated these ribs and they surely did not disappoint. They were tender and well seasoned with just the right amount of sauce. The freshly prepared biscuits accented the dish very well. The juicy and tender Slow Smoked Brisket (below left) was a crowd pleaser. It melted in your mouth as soon as it touched your palate and was served with fresh, homemade potato salad (below right).
Next we sampled the BBQ Chicken (below left) that was so juicy it dissolved in your mouth. It was nicely seasoned, smoked and full of luscious flavors. The flavors of the rub permeate the entire breast and can be tasted throughout the chicken.
We couldn’t leave Burke’s without trying their Smoked Hot Wings (above right). They’re smoked, rubbed and doused in their very own homemade sauce. These moderately hot wings were succulent with just the right amount of spice to them. Although Burke’s Bar-B-Que Barn is a cozy, little takeout eatery it definitely has much to offer and brings a lot to the table- literally. Their generous, oversized portions are proof that you can still get your moneys worth in today’s world and their mouth-watering food is something you won’t want to pass up!
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