Stockyards Brewing Co - KC Airport (MCI): A Flavorful Stop for Travelers

Keep in mind this location makes you a captive audience. Pulled pork sandwiches were quite good, service efficient and prices really not that bad since it's KCI. I think this might be the best value for the buck at the airport.

Overall the food was just ok. It had a really good flavor but I came early so they only served breakfast. I ordered the brisket breakfast sandwich and it comes on Texas toast and the egg was square, just as thick as the toast and reminded me of powdered eggs.The service was mid level as well. The prices just like anything else are on the higher end of the spectrum. I wouldn't eat here a second time unless it was to try their burnt ends.

I really enjoyed the smoked nachos! The nachos were very flavorful. They come loaded with a lot of smoked meat on them - sausage, brisket, and chicken. I definitely recommend the nachos! Also Veronica, the bartender, was very nice and provided a fun and friendly atmosphere.

I ordered the 3 meat with brisket burnt ends, pulled pork, and smoked sausage. Overall, it was ok, but I was really disappointed with the sauces. They tasted very much the same and were too sweet for my preference. The service from Janina was exceptional, and the West Bottom IPA from Stockyards was fresh, with grapefruity citrus, and paired great with the meal. The food was warm, the burnt ends were tender, the pulled pork wasn't my favorite, and it came in a predertimened sauce which I didn'tcare for. The sausage was too spongy for my taste, similar consistency to a frankfurter/hot dog, which was off-putting. Cornbread was very dry. The coleslaw had a purple tinge, again, didn't balance well the sweetness with the lack of acidity and had dried cranberries. I probably would stick with brisket burnt ends or try the brisket and stick to the beef options. I'd be willing to try again, but I think the portion for the 2 meat was a bit small and ordering up to the 3 meat was too much for 1 meal.

This is my second time visiting Stockyards and I ordered the smoked nachos again. During both visits (March then June 2025, photos from both visits) the staff was attentive and service was fast. The nachos were very good (by airport food standards they're absolutely amazing) both times, and the serving size would be enough for two folks to split as lunch. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a sit-down spot and 'healthy' isn't what's for dinner.

PROS: the pulled pork sandwich seemed slight when it arrived, but it was actually very filling, though there was more slaw than the sandwich needed. The pork was tender and juicy and not bathed in sauce, which is good. The macaroni and cheese was a stunning side, much better than I expected, so cheesy and so creamy. Pricing: while many airports charge significant up-pricing for being at an airport, this was no more expensive than a pulled pork sandwich at any KC BBQ restaurant in the city. CONS: While the food comes out fast once you've ordered, the service is slower than molasses in winter. After taking my empty dishes away, it was another 7 minutes before I could get anyone's attention to ask for my check, and then another 11 minutes before I got my check, and then 5 minutes before it was brought back to me to sign.