What Happened to Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering? (North Kansas City, MO)
Current status
As of September 2026, Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering has closed — confirmed via thepitchkc.com, October 31, 2022.
Last verified
What the source shows: The Pitch KC reported the Hopkinses' retirement announcement and November 2022 closing date, corroborated by a Yelp listing still marked permanently closed.
- Season / episode Season 22, Episode 15
- Original air date
- Address 1218 Swift Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64416
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' "All Beefed Up" (aired 2015-03-09), Guy Fieri sampled brisket and burnt ends, hickory pit beans and cheesy corn at Smokin' Guns BBQ & Catering, according to Food Network. The North Kansas City barbecue restaurant and catering operation was run by husband-and-wife team Phil and Linda Hopkins, whose competition barbecue had earned more than 400 awards. The Pitch KC reported on 2022-10-31 that the Hopkinses announced on Facebook they were retiring and would close the restaurant on 2022-11-11 after 20 years in business. After closing, the Hopkinses continued selling their Smokin' Guns spice rubs and barbecue sauces, according to The Pitch KC. A Yelp listing updated 2026-07 continues to mark Smokin' Guns BBQ & Catering permanently closed.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season / episode
- Season 22, Episode 15
- Original air date
- Episode title
- All Beefed Up
- What was featured
- Brisket, burnt ends, hickory pit beans and cheesy corn
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering
Frequently asked questions
Is Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering has closed — confirmed via thepitchkc.com, October 31, 2022.
What happened to Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' "All Beefed Up" (aired 2015-03-09), Guy Fieri sampled brisket and burnt ends, hickory pit beans and cheesy corn at Smokin' Guns BBQ & Catering, according to Food Network. As of September 2026, Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering has closed — confirmed via thepitchkc.com, October 31, 2022.
Is Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering permanently closed?
As of September 2026, Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering has closed — confirmed via thepitchkc.com, October 31, 2022. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.
Where is Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering located?
1218 Swift Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64416. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Smokin Guns BBQ & Catering?
Season 22, Episode 15 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired March 9, 2015. The episode is titled “All Beefed Up”.
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Visit info
- Address
- 1218 Swift Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64416
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- smokingunsbbq.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Missouri
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Sources
- thepitchkc.com — https://www.thepitchkc.com/north-kcs-smokin-guns-bbq-to-close-after-20-years-of-business/
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/smokin-guns-bbq-and-catering-north-kansas-city
- foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/mo/north-kansas-city/smokin-guns-bbq-restaurant
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