Ok, so I don't write about or "review" food very often. However, in a case like this, I need to. We've all heard at some point or another that Kansas City is the place for BBQ. Today I was in Bonner Springs, a small town just outside of K.C. There really isn't any reason to ever go there, unless, you want a phenomenal BBQ experience. You will be met by some exceptionally nice & friendly owners, Papa Bob and his wife. The place is only 5 years old, and for the most part, off the beaten path. But Papa Bob has made a name for himself out here. This is BBQ country, and when it comes to BBQ, no one is counting calories; especially, Adam Richman, star of The Food Network's, "Man vs. Food." Adam was at Papa Bob's not too long ago, attempting to defeat "The Ultimate Destroyer Challenge!" What is it you ask? I'll let Papa Bob tell you...

"SPREAD OUT ON THE FIRST LAYER OF THE 12” HOAGIE BUN IS A HALF POUND OF MOUTHWATERING PULLED PORK. ATOP THAT, A HALF POUND OF HICKORY SMOKED SLICED PORK. ABOVE A GENEROUS SQUIRT OF PAPA BOB’S REGULAR SAUCE, WE ADD TWO SLICES OF BREAD. NEXT COMES A HALF POUND LAYER OF SLICED, HICKORY SMOKED HAM WITH A HALF POUND LAYER OF HICKORY SMOKED TURKEY BREAST ABOVE THAT. FOLLOWING THE SAUCE AND TWO MORE PIECES OF BREAD, ADD THREE, COUNT ‘EM, THREE, HALF POUND HICKORY SMOKED HAMBURGERS WITH ANOTHER GENEROUS SQUIRT OF SAUCE. ADD THE BREAD AND HERE COMES THE BEEF. A HALF POUND OF TENDER HICKORY SMOKED BRISKET SPREAD OUT WITH A HALF POUND OF LEAN, HICKORY SMOKED BBQ SAUSAGE AS THE LAST LAYER FOLLOWED WITH YET ANOTHER SQUIRT OF SAUCE. ALL THIS WILL TRY TO BE CAMOUFLAGED WITH THE TOP OF THE HOAGIE BUN.

FOR YOUR CULINARY ENJOYMENT, WE’RE ADDING ONE AND ONE HALF POUNDS OF FRIES AND FOUR DILL PICKLE SPEARS OR FOUR JALAPENO PEPPERS TO COMPLETE THE “ULTIMATE DESTROYER CHALLENGE”

Drooling yet? Think you could handle all of that? Well, if you think you can muster to put down all 4 1/2 lbs of this meal'o'heartattack, then you should give it a shot. Because if you can clean your plate in under 45 minutes; that $55 sandwich you just ordered will be free! Plus, you'll get your picture up on the wall next to the two others that have completed the challenge successfully. If you don't finish it in under 45 minutes, you still get your picture on the wall, you just get to have your picture next to Adam's on Papa Bob's "Wall of Shame."

Next time you're traveling through Kansas City, do yourself a huge favor and stop by here. It is a delightful experience! And if you don't want the Ultimate Destroyer, than try the burnt ends... They're absolutely amazing!

Find all hotels by Independent in Bonner Springs, KS from AED 231

Plan, book, stay with confidence

Be picky

Search almost a million properties worldwide

Treat yourself

Change your mind

Book hotels with free cancellation

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Compare rooms and suites by Independent in Bonner Springs with rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

"Great place to stay "

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

"The room is spacious and the bed is comfortable. "

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

"Fantastic place to stay!!!"

AED 663 total

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

"Great hotel, decent breakfast, quiet."

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

"Great stay"

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

"Amazing property and great staff!"

AED 797 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Grand Suite, Balcony | Living area | 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

"This is a lovely hotel."

AED 1,451 total

includes taxes & fees

22 May - 23 May

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

"nice room and breakfast"

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

19 May - 20 May

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Recent reviews of Bonner Springs hotels

5/5 Excellent

"Great"

A verified traveler stayed at Wyndham Garden Kansas City Airport

Posted 19 hours ago

Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton

5/5 Excellent

"This is the 5th time I've stayed at Hotel Phillips en route between St. Louis and Aspen. I love the convenience, super cool old Art Deco building right in the Power & Light District with access to tons of dining options. I will always stop when I drive through the few times a year. Thank you for always taking such good care of me!"

A verified traveler stayed at Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"The good: The hotel was clean and the lady at the front desk was knowledgeable and friendly. Our room was quiet, despite being there on a busy Saturday night. Parking was convenient and plentiful even as we arrived at nearly 7pm. The not as good: My only real complaint is that the coffee shop was lacking. The espresso machine was broken. So, my cafe au lait was really just drip coffee with cold milk, resulting in mediocre luke warm coffee.. The good definitely outweighs the bad! I’ll definitely stay again! "

Find all hotels by Independent in Bonner Springs, KS from AED 231

Plan, book, stay with confidence

Check prices for these dates

Compare rooms and suites by Independent in Bonner Springs with rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

American Inn North Kansas City

The Fontaine

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

American Motel Kansas City, Kansas

Crossroads Hotel

The Inn at Meadowbrook

Virginia Inn

KC Inn

Chateau Avalon Hotel & Spa

Recent reviews of Bonner Springs hotels

Wyndham Garden Kansas City Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Beacon Hill

The Fontaine

Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton

Loews Kansas City Hotel

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

Argosy Casino & Hotel

Sonesta Essential Hotels Overland Park

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Bonner Springs Hotels by Brand

Hotels in Bonner Springs Neighborhoods

Hotels near popular Bonner Springs Attractions

More Hotel Options in Bonner Springs

More Accommodation Types in Bonner Springs

Hotels in Popular Destinations

Explore more hotels