Jack Stack Barbecue (Freight House)
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
A local barbecue brand in an old freight warehouse beside Union Station, with a more formal setting, known for its Crown Beef Rib and crispy burnt ends.
Founded by the Fiorella family in 1957, Jack Stack is a local Kansas City barbecue brand. The Freight House location sits in an old freight warehouse behind Union Station, with brick walls, timber beams, and reservations accepted. It suits a sit-down meal better than a counter-style barbecue joint. Over ten kinds of meat are smoked over Ozark hickory. The signature dishes are the Crown Beef Rib and burnt ends. Side dishes such as cheese corn bake and hickory-smoked baked beans are widely recommended. Some reviews say the quality can be inconsistent. The burnt ends platter costs about $26, and the average price is $30–45 per person. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.
Opening hours
Daily lunch through dinner, about 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (extended on Fridays and Saturdays); check the website
Nearby sights
- Union Station
- Science City at Union Station
- Crossroads Arts District
- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
- National WWI Museum and Memorial
- Kansas City Power & Light District
- Boulevard Brewing Company
- City Market & River Market