Gates BBQ Menu has been a Kansas City legend since 1946, when George W. Gates and his son Ollie opened their first humble smokehouse on Brooklyn Avenue. What began as a small, family-run barbecue joint quickly became a local institution, thanks to its lively “Hi, may I help you?” greeting and irresistible slow-smoked meats. Progressively, Gates BBQ expanded across Kansas City, earning a reputation for its signature tangy-sweet sauce and perfectly charred ribs that define the city’s famous barbecue style.
Today, the Gates BBQ Menu features time-honored favorites like the Beef on Bun sandwich, burnt ends, and tender short ribs — but locals whisper about a secret menu too.
Hidden gems like off-menu sausage combinations and extra-saucy rib tips keep loyal fans coming back.
Yet, it’s the original Beef on Bun — simple, smoky, and sauced just right — that still steals the show after all these years.
Gates BBQ Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
Entrees
Item
Note
Price
1/2 Chicken
$13.95
Sausage
BBQ Beef Sausage link
$16.25
Mixed Plate
3 Long End Ribs, a generous portion of Beef & Ham and fries.
$39.95
Gates Chili Straight
Gates BBQ Signature Chili served with pickles and crackers
$6.70
Gates Chili w/Beans
Gates Signature Chili served over Red Beans with pickles and crackers.
$6.70
Double Duce
Two Premium Center Cut Ribs & Two Mini Sides
$13.65
Chili Cheese Fries
Our one of a kind Chili, served over a generous portion of fries topped with a special blend cheese sauce.
$8.60
Struttin’ Man Chili Dog ONLY AVAILABLE FRIDAYS
BBQ’d quarter pound hot dog served on a hoagie bun topped with our signature Chili, add cheese for a special treat!
$4.75
Fish & Fries ONLY AVAILABLE FRIDAYS
BBQ Basa Filet seasoned with Gates’ Original fish spice blend, served over a bed of fries and a side of jalapeño hush puppies.
$13.95
Chicken Link
Ground Chicken (Sausage) “Link” seasoned with Gates’ link spice served with fries featuring an all new Special Chicken Link Sauce.
$12.59
Trays
Item
Note
Price
Large Party Trays
2 slabs of ribs, your choice of 2 lbs. of sliced meat, bread, pickles and a cup of sauce. Serves 7-8
$167.42
Presidents Choice Tray
1 slab of ribs, your choice of 1&1/2 lbs of sliced meat, 2 sausages, 1 chicken, bread pickles, and sauce. 7-8.
$171.10
Small Party Tray
1 slab of ribs 1/2 lb. of Beef 1/2 lb. of ham bread pickles and sauce. Serves 4-5.
$91.82
Large Party PLUS
2 slabs of ribs, your choice of 2 lbs. of sliced meat, bread, pickles and a cup of sauce. Plus 2 32 Oz. Sides 1 loaf of Bread and paperware upon request. Serves 7-8
$174.75
President Choice PLUS
1 slab of ribs, your choice of 1&1/2 lbs of sliced meat, 2 sausages, 1 chicken, bread pickles, and sauce. Plus 2 32 Oz. Sides 1 loaf of Bread and paperware upon request. Serves 7-8
$177.95
Sandwiches
Item
Note
Price
Nooner Sandwich
Our current trend setter option; your choice of one sliced meat and a generous portion of burnt ends topped with pickles served on a bun with fries
$14.25
BBQ Burger w/Fries
BBQ hamburger and a portion of fries
$7.50
Bun with Fries
Choice of 1 Sliced meat served on a bun with a portion of Gates Fries.
$14.25
Combo Bun with Fries
Choice of 2 Sliced meats served on a bun with a portion of Gates Fries.
$14.50
Single Sandwich
Choice of 1 sliced meat.
$12.50
Double Decker Sandwich
Choice of 1 sliced meat.
$16.75
Combo Double Decker Sandwich
Choice of 2 sliced meats.
$15.95
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Carved from BBQ Beef Brisket trimmings, then re-barbecued to enhance our smokey flavor and provide an authentic burnt end texture. Served on a Hoagie bun.
$13.50
Double Decker & 1/2
$26.95
Combo Double Decker & 1/2
$26.95
Ribs
Item
Note
Price
Long-Ends Ribs
4 Long Ribs cut from Slab
$16.75
Center-Cut Ribs
4 Premium Cut Center Ribs from the Slab
$19.69
Short-Ends Ribs
6 Short Ribs cut from Slab
$16.75
Slab Ribs
Full slab of ribs containing all three specialty cuts (Long End, Center Cut, and Short End Ribs)
$29.50
Double Duce
Two Premium Center Cut Ribs & Two Four Ounce Side
$13.65
Sides
Item
Note
Price
Gates Fries
$6.50
Onion Rings
$6.95
BBQ Beans
$3.50
Coleslaw
$3.50
Potato Salad
$3.50
Pasta Salad
$3.50
The Split
3 Onion Rings & a FULL order of Gates Fries.
$9.50
Burnt-E-Mac
BBQ Macaroni & Cheese topped with a generous portion of Burnt Ends.
$8.50
Burnt-E-Fries
A full serving of Gates fries topped with a generous portion of BBQ Burnt Ends
