One of the best things about Missouri is that you can walk into almost any town here and find some of the most amazing barbecue food. It’s hard to only choose a handful, but these tend to be the fan favorites that draw in locals and tourists alike when it comes to the sandwich form of BBQ. Enjoy!

  1. Shotgun Pete’s BBQ Shack - Columbia

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SHOTGUN PETE’S BBQ SHACK/Facebook Columbia’s best BBQ joint serves smoked history brisket, pulled pork and boneless rib tip meat on a bun so you can take this deliciousness to go if you please.

Address: 28 N. 9th St. Columbia, MO 65201

  1. Char Bar - Kansas City

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Daniel H./Yelp Brisket Cheesesteak is just one of the many innovative BBQ sandwiches made at Char Bar. It features chopped brisket, gouda schmear, melted provolone, caramelized onions and peppers all on a hoagie.

Address: 4050 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, MO 64111

  1. City Butcher & Barbecue - Springfield

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Christian K./Yelp How tall can you stack your BBQ sandwich? Find out by ordering the amazing smokestack sandwich. It includes pulled pork, brisket, pork belly and sausage all on a sweet bun.

Address: 3650 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield, MO 65807

  1. Dalie’s Smokehouse - Valley Park

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Matthew H./Yelp Try the pulled pork or pulled chicken. If you want to get experiemental with your BBQ, go for the BBQ Ham & Cheese or Roast Beef.

Address: 2951 Dougherty Ferry Rd. Valley Park, MO 63088

  1. Dempsey’s BBQ - Concordia

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Victoria R./Yelp The ultimate comfort food, pulled pork and brisket sandwich with a side of fries.

Address: 103 2nd St Concordia, MO 64020

  1. Gobble Stop Smokehouse - Creve Coeur

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Gobble Stop Smokehouse/Facebbok Delicious pulled chicken made with a perfect blend of spices and served with pickles and onions on a pretzel bun. Choose from 6 of their signature sauces to top it off with.

Address: 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza Creve Coeur, MO 63141

  1. Jack Stack Barbecue - Kansas City

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Tiffany N./Yelp Jack Stack is so good, that they have multiple locations throughout Missouri and even one in Kansas. My favorite is the chopped burnt end sandwich.

Address: 101 W 22nd St #300 Kansas City, MO 64108

  1. Adam’s Smokehouse - St. Louis

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Caitlin M./Yelp Not all BBQ sandwiches have to be just pulled chicken or just pulled pork. At Adam’s you can have freshly sliced salami added to your beef brisket sandwich.

Address: 2819 Watson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63139

  1. Bogart’s Smokehouse - St. Louis

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Melissa A./Yelp Bogart’s is a staple of St. Louis and unarguably one of the best, if not the best, BBQ restaurants in the city. If you’re craving a sandwich without the mess of ribs, go for the pulled rib sandwich.

Address: 1627 S 9th St. St. Louis, MO 63104

10.Danna’s BBQ & Burger Shop - Branson

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Sarah G./Yelp The best BBQ that you’ll find in Branson! Go for the classic Pork or Beef Sandwich served with coleslaw and beans. Address: 963 St. Hwy 165 Branson, MO 65616

  1. Q39 - Yelp

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Maggie X./Yelp You usually have to call ahead for a reservation at Q39, but it’s totally worth it. Try out their burnt ends burger with a side of baked beans for the ultimate Kansas City BBQ experience.

Address: 1000 W 39th St. Kansas City, MO 64111

There are plenty of places that make amazing BBQ in Missouri, but a few set the bar higher when it comes to a BBQ sandwich. Where’s your favorite place in Missouri to go for BBQ on bread? Feel free to share in the comments below!

SHOTGUN PETE’S BBQ SHACK/Facebook

Columbia’s best BBQ joint serves smoked history brisket, pulled pork and boneless rib tip meat on a bun so you can take this deliciousness to go if you please.

Address: 28 N. 9th St. Columbia, MO 65201

Missy E./Yelp

Daniel H./Yelp

Brisket Cheesesteak is just one of the many innovative BBQ sandwiches made at Char Bar. It features chopped brisket, gouda schmear, melted provolone, caramelized onions and peppers all on a hoagie.

Address: 4050 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, MO 64111

Jonathan T./Yelp

Christian K./Yelp

How tall can you stack your BBQ sandwich? Find out by ordering the amazing smokestack sandwich. It includes pulled pork, brisket, pork belly and sausage all on a sweet bun.

Address: 3650 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield, MO 65807

Matthew H./Yelp

Try the pulled pork or pulled chicken. If you want to get experiemental with your BBQ, go for the BBQ Ham & Cheese or Roast Beef.

Address: 2951 Dougherty Ferry Rd. Valley Park, MO 63088

Thomas H./Yelp

Victoria R./Yelp

The ultimate comfort food, pulled pork and brisket sandwich with a side of fries.

Address: 103 2nd St Concordia, MO 64020

Gobble Stop Smokehouse/Facebook

Gobble Stop Smokehouse/Facebbok

Delicious pulled chicken made with a perfect blend of spices and served with pickles and onions on a pretzel bun. Choose from 6 of their signature sauces to top it off with.

Address: 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Mark V./Yelp

Tiffany N./Yelp

Jack Stack is so good, that they have multiple locations throughout Missouri and even one in Kansas. My favorite is the chopped burnt end sandwich.

Address: 101 W 22nd St #300 Kansas City, MO 64108

Mindy P./Yelp

Caitlin M./Yelp

Not all BBQ sandwiches have to be just pulled chicken or just pulled pork. At Adam’s you can have freshly sliced salami added to your beef brisket sandwich.

Address: 2819 Watson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63139

Hana Y./Yelp

Melissa A./Yelp

Bogart’s is a staple of St. Louis and unarguably one of the best, if not the best, BBQ restaurants in the city. If you’re craving a sandwich without the mess of ribs, go for the pulled rib sandwich.

Address: 1627 S 9th St. St. Louis, MO 63104

Sandra G./TripAdvisior

Sarah G./Yelp

The best BBQ that you’ll find in Branson! Go for the classic Pork or Beef Sandwich served with coleslaw and beans. Address: 963 St. Hwy 165 Branson, MO 65616

Chris C./Yelp

Maggie X./Yelp

You usually have to call ahead for a reservation at Q39, but it’s totally worth it. Try out their burnt ends burger with a side of baked beans for the ultimate Kansas City BBQ experience.

Address: 1000 W 39th St. Kansas City, MO 64111

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Address: 2951 Dougherty Ferry Rd. Valley Park, MO 63088Address: 4050 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, MO 64111Address: 103 2nd St Concordia, MO 64020Address: 2819 Watson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63139Address: 1627 S 9th St. St. Louis, MO 63104Address: 963 St. Hwy 165 Branson, MO 65616Address: 1000 W 39th St. Kansas City, MO 64111Address: 3650 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield, MO 65807