Beyond the Hot Dog: Stadiums Serving America's Most Delicious Local Cuisine

21. The Burnt Ends Sandwich at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City

No visit to Kansas City—or Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals—is complete without indulging in burnt ends. These tender, smoky, caramelized pieces of beef brisket are a Kansas City barbecue staple, and at the stadium, they’re piled onto a buttered brioche bun, doused in rich, tangy BBQ sauce, and topped with pickles and coleslaw. The result? A sweet, smoky, and savory masterpiece that perfectly represents the barbecue capital of America. The Burnt Ends Sandwich is not just food—it’s a Kansas City rite of passage.