Burn Theory Fire Kitchen

Restaurant · Lee's Summit

Burn Theory Fire Kitchen

Restaurant · Lee's Summit

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949 NE Columbus St, Lee's Summit, MO 64086

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Smoked burgers, tacos, Taylor Tots, wings, BBQ pub fare  

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949 NE Columbus St, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 Get directions

diametricbrewing.com
@burn_theory

$10–20 · Menu

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949 NE Columbus St, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 Get directions

+1 816 519 6368
diametricbrewing.com
@burn_theory
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$10–20 · Menu

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"A smoke-forward kitchen serving hickory-smoked St. Louis–style ribs alongside international pub fare, such as a Cubano with smoked pulled pork and a Mexican street food–inspired corn casserole baked directly on the smoker." - Pete Dulin

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Taleasha Harvey

Google
Absolutely the best food I have ever eaten! I will drive the 3 hours back just for this!

Arthur Delgado

Google
Had the 3 meat plate with burnt ends, pulled pork and brisket along with smoked mac-n-chz & chips/queso. The bark on the burnt ends was great, and they were tender. Brisket had great taste as well as a great pull. Pulled pork melts in your mouth. I am taking a star away due to the temp of the food being warm at best. I will be giving it another try.

Lee Keller

Google
The burgers were good. They "lost the orders" for two of our group and it took over 30 minutes for everyone to get served. The beers we nothing great.

Justice Austin

Google
Looking for somewhere new and stumbled upon Burn Theory Fire Kitchen and we will be coming back here! The environment was very laid back and welcoming. Food was AMAZING! The Banger Burger lived up to its name and the Southwest Turkey was absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to return and try more food.

Kim Riffle

Google
I absolutely love the food at Burn Theory Fire Kitchen! It is a food truck permanently located in the parking lot of Diametric Brewing in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. You order at the bar counter, get a number to display at your table, then your food is brought in & delivered to you. I’ve eaten there for years & have never done a review (basically because the food is so good that I never get photos prior to digging in!). Well I remembered today! We ordered the Baja Pork Nachos this time. The pork was so delicious, crispy edges and tender middle, and the red onion, jalapeños and cilantro were a perfect medley of flavors. We also ordered a dozen Smoked 3 Chile Taylor Tots (these are a must order every time we go!). They are slightly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The 3 chile spices are slightly sweet, slightly salty, and just a touch of heat. The perfect spice medley! The inside almost has a fritter texture, but moister, and they are so delectable! This was just enough food for two people & we were pleasantly full.

Poncho67

Google
My friend and I both had the brisket Philly sandwich and their perfectly crispy seasoned fries. It was quite possibly the best brisket sandwich I’ve ever had. Which is saying something considering this is Kansas City where smoked and BBQ Brisket is the King of the sandwich world. Smooooth and flavorful craft beer called Splendid Defending was fantastic!

Theresa Ferguson-wilson

Google
Just a horrible experience. Three people two sandwiches, side of fries, then a shareable fries with queso two Dr. peppers 51.00 sandwiches came with no side. Took over a hour to get food. Then when I asked a waitress seemed unconcerned we had ordered a hour ago. If that’s a normal wait time for you be courtesy and tell your customers it’s that simple. Honesty is BEST! Will not be back. They rather have people sit and drink while you wait. We went for the food which fell short.

Emmy W

Google
This is a wonderful place! The patio area overlooks the lake and had 10 or so picnic tables outside. They are dog friendly inside and out which is amazing. Bring your well behaved dogs out to hang out! The food is amazing. The beer is amazing. Had the buffalo wings, baha street tacos, Cali shrimp tacos with blue corn tortillas, fries and tots, and a Bare burger. Everyone loved their meals. Their carrot cake wheat beer was delicious. I heard good things about Ruby on Rails as well. We also had the smoked old fashioned; good reviews but a bit heavy on the cinnamon flavor, but still recommended. The atmosphere is so fun and chill. My kid celebrated his birthday and the whole patio randomly sang him Happy birthday. A few people came and gave the dog some scritches. An overall fun crowd.
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Joelyn B.

Yelp
Very good staff and all very friendly. Some great beers and enjoy this open air bar so much.
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Michael R.

Yelp
My imperial stout was super sweet. It was like drinking syrup. Didn't really like it. The $15 burger didn't include a side so we paid another $9 to share an order of seasoned fries which were overly salty and seasoned with cumin which seems like an odd choice. The burger was super salty as well and the meat patty was very dense which seems like a weird description but if you eat here you'll understand what I mean. My wife and I paid almost $60 for two beers, one shared order of fries and two smallish beers. I cannot recommend this place.
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Joe R.

Yelp
Mac a cheese for $10 not enough for 1 person and the tacos were dry for $18? Never again you have some pair charging for that. We had to go out and eat. Thanks for nothing. Hey your ego is pathetic
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Colleen L.

Yelp
I recently tried the new Burn Theory truck at Strange Days Brewing and wasn't disappointed. There are several QR codes placed around the brewery for easy ordering. They bring it straight to you when it's done. The guy who brought ours was super nice. He asked if we needed any utensils or sauce. I was just having a beer and then was taking my grub to go so he brought me a bag to carry everything easily. I ordered the Burn Theory Cubano: House smoked ham and pulled pork, melted Swiss cheese, pickles and house made mustard on toasted brioche. This sandwich was huge! It's very shareable if you're ordering sides. The meat was super smoky and I loved the flavor. It's definitely a top 5 Cuban in KC. We ordered several sides: seasoned fries, smoked Mac and cheese, and a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was good sized and easily shareable as a starter. I liked the house made dressing. If you wanted to have this as an entree, you have the option to add brisket, chicken, or shrimp. I will definitely consider it in the future. The seasoned fries were pretty standard. My boyfriend liked the seasoning and that they didn't put too much on them. My 3 doggos also enjoyed a few. The smoked Mac and cheese was probably my favorite side and I'll have a hard time getting a different one in the future. The Smokey flavor was perfect and not overwhelming. The pasta wasn't overcooked and the sauce was creamy. I end up at Strange Days pretty often and I feel like this is a perfect addition to the area. I'll definitely be ordering from them in the future while I enjoy a beer.
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Jason H.

Yelp
I wanted to try the beer at Diametric Brewing, we both wanted to try the BBQ. It came highly recommended by friends, and they were right! The guys were great and helpful. There were tv's all playing something different, but I was ok with the variety of things to watch. As busy as it was, it never got loud, which was nice for us to be able to talk. My wife had a BYO Sammie where she picked pulled pork with pepper jack cheese with fries. She thought the flavor was good, but would have liked it to be "pulled" more. It was a little too chunky for her liking, and a little too fatty as well. She loved the fries though. I had the burnt ends with fries and smoked mac and cheese. They were the best I've ever had. I loved the rub they had on it! Both of the sides were great. We didn't care for the pickles, as they weren't pickle enough for us, but the peppers that came with my plate were good. I thought the portion sizes were good and the prices were fair. We'll go back and try some of the other menu items for sure.
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David P.

Yelp
My girlfriend and I met here at approximately 1600 in the early evening or late afternoon. I guess aside from the staff there were two other people at this time we were able to choose for many tables. And found one near the bar where we were able to sit and enjoy each other's company. If you have not been here before there are no waiters or waitresses. The menus are on the table and when you are ready to order, you go to the bar and place your order and then take a number back to your table where then someone will deliver your meal. I had a buffalo chicken nacho platter and she had a beef nacho platter. Both of our portions were very large and felt like a good value for the money. The food tasted great and the chips. I couldn't identify a brand so they may be, though I am not sure made in House. They were seasoned well and not too spicy yet. Not really that mild either. Just a really good medium taste. My girlfriend gave me a piece of her beef, which was very tender and tasted great and have very good seasoning on it. We also got a six piece Side, which was seasoned very well and tasted good though for what it was it did seem a little overpriced however the entrées that we enjoyed felt like very good deal for the price charge. As she was on call at work, she just had water and with her not drinking. I didn't feel like tasting a drink from the bar so I stuck with an in-house root beer which was flavored very well. I think it was cinnamon vanilla root beer but it was very tasty. They had a few typical bar type games available. I saw a foosball table and I'm pretty sure I saw some other things but I honestly don't remember exactly what was there. It was a nice night and so the windows and doors were open they did have a patio And sitting out under the sun as a set on the horizon was a very nice and peaceful way to spend an evening after three hours, we paid our bill or tab and left, but we would definitely come again. It is a very nice place to sit and eat. I can tell by the area that it must get more busy either later in the evening or on certain days, we went on a Monday And even when we left, it was probably only about a third full, but everyone that I saw look like they were having a good time next time. We will definitely have to try their spirits that are available if you're in Lee Summit, or in the surrounding area, I would definitely give this place a try.
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Cally R.

Yelp
For a small "food truck" outside of diametric brewing... it is THE best food around. Wings are amazing. Brunch is amazing. Everything we have had has been AMAZING. Have to check them out while having great beer at Diametric. You will keep coming back like we do.
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Ebony C.

Yelp
Very cool atmosphere. You can sit facing the windows and lookout to the body of water... very calming. The food was great...all of it. The Mac n cheese was the only thing that was slightly less awesome than we expected. It could have been a little dryer. There service was amazing. They were so nice and kind.
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Macie R.

Yelp
Cool place! It has really good food. I would reccomend the "Bare Burger" The people are very nice. We went on a Friday night and it was kind of slow. But overall great place!
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Tara K.

Yelp
My daughters and I went here for lunch not really understanding the concept of the place. Also, We weren't really sure where the entrance was as it's not that clear. The place is actually a brewery and all the brewery equipment is inside the building The food is cooked outside in a food truck I believe. You order at the bar counter, get a number to display at your table, then your food is brought to your table. The food was pretty good, but I think the draw of this place is the beer, including beer flights that I saw other tables ordering. They have an outside patio area that is nice and the food is mostly sandwiches and burgers that were slightly above average in my opinion. I may come back with husband if he is interested in the brewery part of the experience.
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Kourtney F.

Yelp
Tucked in to Diametric Brewing Co. is where you can enjoy Burn Theory's tasty food! They operate a food truck outside with some of the best food you can find in town. Brunch is a staple and there have been no misses at all here. Everything is uniquely crafted with ambitious thought behind every menu item. Steak and eggs is a staple but there have soooo many other items worth checking out. This is a "run, do not walk" destination for brunch. Best in town!
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Jay J.

Yelp
The food was simply delicious. Great variety of drinks and their own beer is awesome. They accommodate big groups and groups with kids. They have a big outdoor area as well.

miranda g.

Yelp
Every single thing we ordered was delicious. The customer service was kind and helpful. It was a casual setting with indoor/outdoor seating. I think we found our new favorite restaurant. Highly recommend their tator tots (as pictured in the middle)! We tried chili and garlic parmesan.
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Debra J.

Yelp
This is my favorite spot in Lee's Summit. The beers are always tasty, the staff is super friendly and honestly helpful. The food feels like an unfair bonus. Every darn thing is delicious and the menu rotates so that they can concentrate on what they're making!. I recommend the tots, the corn, the brussels sprouts, the burnt ends, the burgers. Heck, I even had a salad once and the produce was sweet, cold, and fresh and there was a ton a juicy smoked chicken on it. Sunday brunch is outstanding too.
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AL D.

Yelp
Visited here with two girlfriends on a Sunday, which was disappointing because much of the menu listed online wasn't available on Sunday (?) but we didn't understand that until we tried to order and the employee acted like we were STUPID for not knowing this. The staff seemed completely annoyed with us for bothering them at every interaction. Chairs were brutally uncomfortable metal. Food was just okay, but when I got the bill (actually just a touch screen to total) they had overcharged me $2 for requesting the egg that came with my meal fried hard (which it wasn't, it was still runny) AND $2 extra for my $8 cocktail. The bartender was pissed at me when I pointed it out to him. Overall not an enjoyable experience and I was embarrassed because I suggested the place based on the great reviews for the food.

Melissa D.

Yelp
Amazing food that the whole family will eat. Seriously one of the best in Lees Summit.
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Meg P.

Yelp
This food is always consistently good. The Cuban is killer, so is the smoke burger. Never left hungry!
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Jeff K.

Yelp
Food was delicious and quick. And beer was excellent!! The atmosphere really sold it for me, vary chill and overlooking a small pond.

Brady S.

Yelp
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." Is what I have to tell myself after every meal at Burn Theory. Every new menu item I try becomes my favorite. I am genuinely convinced they don't make a bad item on their menu. The only reason I gave them a five star is because I can't give them a 10. My compliments to the chef.
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Tim M.

Yelp
Flat out amazing. Always consistent.....and it's a food truck outside Diametric. Our favorite go to casual good meal. Wings, spot on, nachos, OMG, grilled cheese...hell yes! Just go. Beer and staff at Diametric top it off as our favorite spot. Just check open times. See you soon!
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Jimmy S.

Yelp
Have not had anything that I do not like. Incredible BBQ and the Taylor Tots are also very good. Highly recommend this place if craving some BBQ.
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Betsy M.

Yelp
Laid back, no frills joint with amazing food! You order inside the brewery that offers wine, cocktails, and craft root beer as well. Great scenery too. Cheap for the quality and quantity. Lots of games and space for the kids and lots of drinks for the adults. Really friendly people. Best butts and buns in town by far. Ribs on Fridays and burnt ends on Saturdays plus a special Sunday brunch menu with loaded biscuits and gravy and several avocado toasts plus lots else. Everything will fill you up without breaking the bank.

Amanda W.

Yelp
We went here one evening when we were bar hopping and let me tell you we had a few beers here and it was the coolest vibe! The server was nice and appetizer we got was amazing!! Definitely worth a stop

John B.

Yelp
Hands down best wings in Lee's Summit. Great food, great beer, friendly people. What else can you ask for!

Vuthy W.

Yelp
The smoked chicken wings smell delicious. If would have been one of the best smoked wings in the area, except it was over seasoned on both flavors. (Cajun and Carolina reaper). I'd order again. But I'll just ask for the seasoning in the side. The food was pretty good besides that.
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Briana D.

Yelp
So delicious on all fronts. I go Buffalo for tacos and nachos. Wings are excellent too.

BJ B.

Yelp
Burnt ends and ribs were great. Baked beans with pork shoulder, bacon, and smoked rib juice was great. Belmo IPA great. Definitely recommend for anyone in LS. So many more things would like to try.
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JD C.

Yelp
I'm not one to tops out 5 stars very often but this food is freaking amazing!! A little trailer outside of Diametric Brewing, pumping out flavor most folks in Missouri dream of tasting. We went with the tacos tonight and they were delicious. The barbacoa has great flavor and spice. The baja pork is to die for! The shrimp has a refreshing taste that just cleanses the palate. Oh and by they way there's BEER. Hat's off my friends. You have to try this place.

Tim R.

Yelp
This was my second time trying Burnt Theory, and will not be my last. Carnitas nachos, tots, mac & cheese and carnitas tacos were all fantastic. Sadly everyone at our table agreed the burnt ends were way too salty and dry. I couldn't finish mine. Hopefully it was just an off day.

Briana D.

Yelp
Super delicious everything. The buffalo taylor tots are amazing. I would eat that powder stuff straight.

Chandra S.

Yelp
I am telling everyone I know that this is the best food in Lees Summit and I'm not joking. My brother orders it at least once a week and we get something new everytime we go and it's always delicious! You gotta try the Taylor Tots, the ribs, the tacos, try it all.

Matthew F.

Yelp
So surprised at the quality that comes out the little food truck outside Diametric Brewery. I went on a Saturday and had their Burnt End Special. I fancy my self an aficionado of Burnt Ends and these were as fine as I have ever had. for an appetizer The wife and I split wings with the smoked siracha and apricot teriyaki. They were both amazing. For sides we had the creamy smoked Mac n cheese, and the tots. The tots by themselves are in a class of their own in Kansas City. They were the size of ping pong balls, with smoked gouda incorporated into the tot. They had several different seasoning options like bbq, cajun, and garlic parmesan, but just stayed with them as is, and they will be a must have every time I go there now. Also had the house made smoked poblano ranch for dipping of the tots and was blown away on how they can take something as simple as ranch dressing to a new level.