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Snead's Bar-B-Q

Belton · since 1956

📍 1001 E 171st St, Belton, MO 64012 Get directions & live hours →

A south-metro pilgrimage since 1956 — famous for its 'brownies'.

If you order one thing

A 'brownie' sandwich — Snead's signature crusty brisket ends.

The facts

Order style
sit-down
Sauce
classic sweet-tomato
Cash only
No, cards accepted
Closed
Monday
Price
$$
Pedigree
Hickory-pit institution cooking since 1956, started on the Snead family farm.

Snead's Bar-B-Q has drawn crowds to Belton since 1956, when it started on Bill Snead's family farm. Its signature is the "brownie" — crusty, burnt-end-style brisket ends — alongside hickory-smoked brisket cooked 14–18 hours. A genuine south-metro destination that pulls visitors from several states.

Sources

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