3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Topeka, KS

Expert-recommended Top 3 BBQ Restaurants in Topeka, Kansas. All of our barbecue restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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HOG WILD PIT BAR-B-Q

5330 SouthWest 21st Street,
Topeka, KS 66604 Directions

Since 2015

Specialities:

✓Ranch House Salad ✓3 Meat and Rib Dinner ✓Regular and Large Sandwich ✓2-Meat Sandwich ✓Carolina and Large Carolina Pulled Pork ✓Smoke Stack ✓Open Face Sandwich ✓The Wild Hog ✓Whole Slab ✓Ranch House Salad with Meat ✓1/2 Slab ✓Individual Rib ✓Rib Snack Basket ✓Loaded Tater ✓Loaded Tater with Meat ✓Loaded Tater with Double Meat ✓Potato Skins ✓Smoked Meats (By The Pound)

" Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q is known for its tasty, award-winning smoked BBQ. The restaurant has a friendly and comfortable setting, perfect for sharing a meal with family and friends. All meats are smoked fresh on-site every day, so the food is full of flavor. Their menu includes favorites like beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and spicy hot links. Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q is a kid-friendly restaurant. They also offer catering for events like office parties, reunions, weddings, and tailgates. You can enjoy their food by dining in, carrying out, ordering online, or getting it delivered. If you love BBQ, Hog Wild is a great place to eat. They also serve vegetarian dishes. Hog Wild has locations in cities like Hutchinson, Salina, El Dorado, Lawrence, Derby, Omaha, Lincoln, and more.

2026 Highlights: Families can choose from generous shareable meal options, making it easy to enjoy a BBQ feast together. Guests can take advantage of free private parking, and well-behaved dogs are welcome too."

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Reader's Choice Award by Salina Journal 2010,2012-2014
Reader's Choice Award by The Wichita Eagle 2010-2019
License #2479532

Menu:

Bbq Dinners
1 Meat Dinner $14.95
2 Meat Dinner $16.10
3 Meat Dinner $19.55
Rib Dinner (12 Slab) $20.70
Ribs
Whole Slab $31.05
12 Slab $16.68
Rib Snack Basket $11.50
Individual Rib $4.03
Loaded Taters & Salads
Loaded Tater $9.78
Loaded Tater With Meat $11.50
Loaded Tater With Double Meat $14.95
Potato Skins $8.05
Ranch House Salad $8.05
Ranch House Salad With Meat $10.93
Smoked Meats
By The 12 Pound $11.50
By The Pound $20.70
Sides & Extras
Sides (Each) $3.45
Hot Link $4.03
Extra Toast (2 Pcs) $1.15
Retail Sauce Bottle $7.48
Desserts & Kids
Fresh Baked Cobbler $4.60
Cookie $1.15
Kids' Meal $6.90
Family Packs
#1 Family Pack (Feeds 4) $35.65
#2 Family Pack (Feeds 8) $69.00
Family Feast (Feeds 6) $73.60
#3 Family Pack (Feeds 12) $103.50

Contact:

(785) 783-7071

Mon-Sun: 11am - 8pm

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT

609 NorthWest Highway 24 Road,
Topeka, KS 66608 Directions

Since 2010

Specialities:

✓Original and Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich Combo ✓Nashville Crispy Chicken Sandwich Combo ✓Ranch Boss Chicken and Brisket Sandwich Combo ✓Texas Brisket and Smoked Chicken Sandwich Combo ✓Southern Pulled Pork Sandwich Combo ✓Westerner and Turkey Sandwich Combo ✓Trail Boss Sandwich Combo ✓Jalapeño and Cheese Trail Boss Sandwich Combo ✓The Dickey Dog Combo

" Dickey's Barbecue Pit is owned and operated by the Wenrich family, a casual and comfortable place to enjoy smoked meats, baked potatoes, and homemade sides with real, authentic flavor. Laura Rea Dickey and Roland Dickey, Jr. are the Chief Executive officers of the restaurant. Dickey's Barbecue Pit slowly cooks their meats to make sure everything tastes great, and its menu has something for everyone. Their catering team is ready to help with any special event, offering great service. They want every guest to feel at home when they visit. To make things easy, they offer delivery to your door, pickup, and curbside carry-out. With over 866 locations in 44 states, many people enjoy their BBQ. Dickey's Barbecue Pit is a kid-friendly restaurant. They also have happy Hour food deals and free Wi-Fi for customers. Give the gift of good food with a gift card made for BBQ lovers.

2026 Highlights: They offer catering for a wedding, graduation, birthday, corporate lunch, family reunion, or any special event."

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Brisket for a Week Corporate Challenge Winner in 2021 by Dickey's Barbecue Corporate Franchise System.

Menu:

Bbq Sandwich Combos
Classic Sandwich Combo $13.99
Westerner Sandwich Combo $16.99
Slider Combo $9.86
Build Your Own Plate
2 Meat Plate $17.99
3 Meat Plate $18.99
Pork Rib Plate $18.99
Sandwiches
Pulled Pork Sandwich $8.49
Smoked Ham & Cheddar Sandwich $6.85
Loaded Baked Potatoes
Giant Pit-Smoked Loaded Baker $9.99
Giant Pit-Smoked Baker With Meat $11.99
Wings
6 Bone-In Classic Wings $8.49
Desserts
Pecan Pie $4.31
Blondie Brownie $3.07
Beverages
Big Yellow Cup $3.49
Group Packs
Family Pack $79.49
Xl Pack $93.49
Specials
Chili Cheese Dog $10.48
Chili Cheese Dog Combo $13.49
Pickle Ranch Mac Stack With Pulled Pork $11.49
Pickle Ranch Loaded Fries With Pulled Pork $10.49
Pickle Ranch Pulled Pork Plate $14.99

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J ROCKS SMOKE HOUSE

1003 South East Quincy Street,
Topeka, KS 66612 Directions

Since 2022

Specialities:

✓Turkey Leg ✓Smoked Wings (4) ✓Ribs (4 Bone) ✓Rib and Link ✓1/2 Slab ✓Full Slab ✓Rib Tips ✓Rib Tips and Link ✓Chicken Tips and Link ✓Pulled Pork ✓Burnt Ends ✓Hot Honey Chicken ✓Pizza Puff ✓Wings (10) ✓Pork Chops (2) ✓Pulled Pig Sandwich ✓Pulled Pork and Pickles Sandwich ✓Smoke'n J Sandwich ✓Burnt End Sand ✓Hot Link Sand ✓Po'boy ✓Smash Burger ✓Topeka Cheese Steak

" J Rocks Smoke House is a family-owned restaurant that serves delicious food. They offer smoked meats with a soul food twist. Their menu has more than just barbecue; you can also enjoy fried wings, fish, and sandwiches. Every dish is made with love and care, bringing a little piece of their family to yours. They have outdoor dining available and offer takeout for meals on the go. J Rocks Smoke House also provides a separate menu for kids. Their Hot Honey Chicken is made with hot honey sauce, Ranch dressing, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions, and Cheese. Their Mac & Cheese Bowl is topped with your choice of chicken tips or pulled pork.

2026 Highlights: The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers convenient parking close to the entrance."

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Menu:

Sandwiches
Pulled Pig $10.99
Pulled Pork & Pickles $10.99
Smoke'N J $12.99
Burnt End Sand $14.99
Hot Link Sand $9.99
Po'Boy $13.99
Smash Burger $9.99
Topeka Cheese Steak $12.99
Fried
Whole Snapper $22.99
Catfish $14.99
Swai $12.99
Perch $12.99
Shrimp 6 $15.99
Shrimp 12 $22.99
Kids Meals
Pulled Pork Sand $6.99
Mac & Cheese Bowl $6.99
Dessert
Cake & Pie $2.99

Contact:

(785) 329-5648

Mon & Tue: Closed
Wed-Sat: 11:30am - 8pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm

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