Some people think there is no good BBQ in New York, which is absurd. There is plenty of mouthwatering barbecue all around this great state! Take, for example, John Brown BBQ, which is located in the Long Island City, Queens neighborhood of New York City. It has serious Kansas City-style BBQ that could go toe-to-toe with any restaurant in the country. We think it is some of the best BBQ in NYC. To learn why this humble smokehouse has become a neighborhood institution, keep reading below.

John Brown BBQ was opened in 2011—a time when New York City’s BBQ community wasn’t nearly as developed as it currently is. You could call them NYC BBQ pioneers, and you wouldn’t be wrong.
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John Brown BBQ specializes in Kansas City Style barbecue, which is dry rubbed and smoked overnight in an in-house wood smoker. The process leads to a flavor you just can't get by any other means.
Justin Case/Google Reviews
Their menu is full of amazing smoked meats, which can come in a sandwich or on a plate. We recommend the burnt ends!
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The classic sides are just as good! Don’t forget to get an order of collard greens. When it comes to their specialty sandwiches, our favorite is the JB Reuben, made with house cured pastrami. It’s a little New York, a little Kansas City.
Lacquet Bino/Google Reviews
John Brown BBQ is fittingly a hangout for Kansas City Chiefs fans in New York. It’s a fantastic place to catch a game!
Tyler/Google Reviews
The restaurant was named after the famous Kansas City abolitionist John Brown.
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John Brown BBQ needs to be on any New Yorker’s barbecue bucket list. It’s just that good—trust us on this one. You might end up getting seconds, or thirds. What’s your pick for the best BBQ in New York City? Let us know your picks in the comments section! And while in the city, why not check out Brooklyn Flea, which we think is the best flea market in NYC—and, quite possibly, the entire state. And for those looking for a place to stay in Long Island City, we recommend Wingate by Wyndham.

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John Brown BBQ, 27-20 40th Ave, Queens, NY 11101, USA