Peanut on Main

If you are heading to Kansas City and want a place that has history, great people, and good conversation, this is your place. Believed to be the oldest bar in Kansas City, you will find a mix of people from construction workers to millionaires all sitting at the bar, having an ice cold long neck beer, and enjoying the best chicken wings in Kansas City. Now, fair warning, this is not a corporate place! This is a local bar that is a local attraction. Take the time to visit, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere!

Their menu says, "Best wings in KC!" I disagree they have the best wings in the world. When i eat these wings, i honestly have an emotional experience! I love every bite, and afterward, i feel extremely satisfied. The staff is all really nice and attentive. The place has history as well. This place is awesome, and i highly recommend it!

This place is amazing. Truly the best chicken wings in Kansas City, great beers and excellent selection of liquor. Alex the bartender is so nice and fast and kind and chef Camille who cooks the delicious wings is so cool. And amazing music. This place rocks!

The BEST wings I’ve had since I’ve been in KC. I really don’t think anyone can top it.

Absolute gem! Don’t sleep on this dive bar. Glad I came here. Has the chili cheese fries and wings. Best of both I’ve ever had!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

Some of the best buffalo wings that I've ever had in my life. Not even joking, they're insanely GOOD.

This is straight up your local dive with good prices, cold beer, and amazing wings. Not much more to say about the place. Come and have a beer and try these wings. And since Eeyroe could not make this trip with me, here is a bathroom Eeyore would give 5 stars too. Bet he would.give those wings 5 stars too, but I'm holding firm to a solid 4 star performance here. Kuddos to this bathroom celebrating the donkey!

Arrived at 5:30 on a Tuesday and it was perfect time to get a table. But the WINGS woah seriously so delicious I order a sandwich because I'm thinking "12 wings for three people isn't enough" but wow was I wrong. Order them with the blue cheese sauce and you can't go wrong! Also I loved the ambiance and music they were playing in here! I could've stayed here all day it's a very warm and lively atmosphere

WINGS!!!! Top 5 wings we've ever had...big and fully sauced, 10/10 highly recommend! Oh yeah, pretty cool place too!

The Peanut is hands down - best wings I've ever had across this nation. I've had a lot of wings, from many different places. The Peanut wing, is the quintessential wing and blu cheese dressing accompaniment!!!!!

Great bar right off the Plaza. If you have a friend in town and they want wings, you take them to this Peanut. It's the original, has great charm, and always has a diverse crowd that is fun. It's small place, but it just works.

These wings are so delicious! And the homemade blue cheese is perfect! The bar itself is so cool, i like the string lights everywhere. The service was good they made sure our waters stayed filled and constantly checked on our table.

OMG exclamation The "Original" Peanut in Kansas City is the place to go for Buffalo chicken wings! These are not your typical chicken wings... These are colossal wings deep-fried to perfection and pasted in just right Buffalo hot sauce. The original Peanut restaurant in Kansas City is a classic. It is mostly a local type bar with excellent chicken wings. This is a perfect place to watch a Chiefs game on a cold night jam packed in with your closest friends.

Best wings in the country. Establishment hometown feel. I grew up going here since i was a toddler. Service is great but also kinda like youre in an Always Sunny episode in a good way. BLT is done correctly and dont sleep on their french toast.

Best wings and vibe in the country just wish they'd answer the phone every once in a while

The Peanut was recommended by a coworkers and it was delish! Very much a dive bar but always a lovely crowd. You have to understand it's very basic here. Your only wing option is buffalo and it's the whole wing (drum and flat) so keep that in mind when you order. Also very affordable!

Classic bar food! The original peanut, with the true corner bar feel. Fast and friendly service, would recommend again

Extremely bad service tonight. The bartender never once got our order, we had to flag down the male bartender to get any drinks. When it was time to pay she was snappy and extremely rude. She even rolled her eyes at us. I couldn't believe how outrageous this server was. I was there with the founder of a non profit and their view on this establishment will be to never frequent here again. Good looking out Peanut, this person has long reaching capabilities in the community and you just made an enemy out of themand all their friends.

Let's just start off by saying, we're from California, here visiting for a basketball tournament, and we've never seen Buffalo Wings this big! My son is the biggest wing fan, and he said without a doubt these wings were the best he's had. And their homemade ranch... the best! I had the beef burger with cheddar and all the toppings along with a bowl of chili with cheese. Had a little snafu with the burger, but they fixed it right up. The burger comes with chips or crinkle fries. Chose fries and they eye really good. Chili was homemade...not a real big fan of the chili though. And the cheese on top isn't hand grated; rather the kind of cheese you get pre-shredded out of a bag. The chili is mostly a lot of chopped up hamburger meat and only a few beans and small amount of onions and bell peppers. I mean, if you like a super duper meaty chili, this might be for you. I guess I'm more into a chili that is saucy, which this definitely was not. The ambiance was like you'd expect a pub to be. It was bright, fun atmosphere, and seemed to invite a diverse group of people. It must be a well known place, as it was full, but still had some available seating. If you like drinking, and hanging out with friends, seems like a cool place to be.

What does this dive bar have over most others? How about this was the first bar reopened after prohibition in KC 1932, Interesting since I was just in KC celebrating the end of cannabis prohibition in 2023. How about truly fantastic bar food? Wings, the best, burgers top shelf, sandwiches, delicious. Top that with a great beer selection drinks, that actually have liquor, and fast friendly service. It's a 4.8 easily! Great Job

Great burgers, but heard I will need to try the wings and blt next time. Great service. It ids small and loud though which is to be expected at a bar. Would recommend

They have some of the best wings I've ever had! They are big in size and taste delicious, usually takes about 15 minutes but it's worth the wait! Customer service is always great I always order online and I'm in and out !

I absolutely love the peanut but the service today was absolutely atrocious. Our server was so outright rude and did not visit our table once after taking our order. I even tried to get her attention and she looked right at me and walked away. We had to flag down another server just to get water refills, not to mention one of the waters had something floating in the bottom. Although the food tasted great It took over an hour for it to come out. Once we had finished our meal and waited another 20 minutes, I had to go up to the bar to get boxes and our check. When I handed the server our cards she goes "don't you move, I'm not coming over to give these back to you". Such a horrible experience, we will not be returning to this location.

I'd often heard that this is the place for the best wings in Kansas City, and I can now attest to it! I came by here shortly after opening on Christmas Day, which turned out to be a good idea as it got packed! Despite how crowded it got, the bartender was extremely attentive and made sure I had a soda refill ready even before I was done. I decided to try their cheese fries and 3 piece wings, and wow! The wings were spicy, tender, and so delicious. I'm normally not a wing fan, but couldn't help but fall in love with the sauce. The cheese fries went perfectly with the wings - just the right amount of grease, and the mildness helped cool off the spice a bit. Another thing I absolutely loved was how clean it was! I've been to many dive bars that don't keep up with cleanliness, but the Peanut absolutely does. I had a wonderful time and can't wait to be back!

Was a cool little dive bar, crowded on Friday night. Food and service was good. Cold beer and awesome drinks, come early if you wanna seat . Will return again.

So! Since things close early in this town, we decided to try out this place. We were NOT disappointed! These wings were huge. They were very tasty. The fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The margaritas weren't bad either! The best part is, we didn't have to sell our first born children! This place is extremely reasonable when it comes to pricing! Have to check it out if you're in the area!

This popular opinion absolutely holds up: best wings in the city, and not particularly close. Having lived near(ish) this location for nearly a decade, it's naturally my favorite. It's a great place to watch a Chiefs or Royals game with a mix of dive bar vibes (I say that lovingly), Christmas lights, good TVs for the space, and cheap cold beers to go with the wings. They actually play the sound of the game, and strangers becoming high-fiving friends (in non-Covid times), so it's much more fun than some sterile sports bars. It's not perfect. I've had several times where they don't answer the phone for orders, or are running way behind on them. The staff is friendly, but often stretched pretty thin with one server for the whole joint. That being said, any of those minor annoyances are just little blips on the way to me stuffing my face. Food-wise, the wings are traditional with a decent amount of peppery, spicy kick to them. Their traditional wing sauce also has butter in it (!) which is as good as it sounds. Ask for them a little extra crispy, and know it'll take at least 30-40 minutes for them. One wing is whole, including a drumette and drumstick, so it's going to be two based on how most sports bars do it. Eating these wings is a freaking experience. I'm like Homer Simpson: "Can't Talk. Eating." The wing sauce will end up all over your hands and mouth, so you gotta just keep going once you start. When I was dating my now-wife, she had to witness this and still decide to keep the relationship going. I don't really go for bleu cheese often, but here it's a must. If they started lining up shots of it, I'd take 'em. It's house made, flavorful, and the perfect compliment to not just wings, but the inevitable mountain of fries I take down with them. I'll wrap this up with a little pro-tip: If you're ordering takeout, know that the wings will keep and reheat very nicely in an air-fryer. Cheers to this classic institution and all it's divey deliciousness.

This is by far my favorite location is town. The food, vibe, and service is always great.

There are a few different Peanut locations in the KC metro area and you would 100% be missing out if you didn't try The Peanut wings! Suggestion: add cheese on top of their drinks cut fries...delicious! We also ordered the spinach artichoke dip before we got our meals.

REAL KANSAS CITY PLACE. This is a DIVE bar with incredible wings. NO you might not get 5 star table service, NO you might not be able to find a table because it is often packed, NO they probably won't meet your weird ass specific dietary restrictions. But the bartenders here are always nice, the ambiance is always incredible, and the wings are some of the best ANYWHERE. I'm from KC but live in Florida now, I'll make the 15 hour drive just for the peanut. Look at the sub 5 star reviews on here, you can tell they're all bullsh*t.

Wings wings wings. Service was awesome. Did I mention the wings? We annihilated the wings. Old school bar environment. See you next week.

Since 1933, the Peanut has been a staple of KC's culture and society. Likely to be the very first speak easy, they have been in this location since day one. The atmosphere is friendly and the vibe is chill. What you come here for is great conversations over what's likely to be the best wings on the planet! Crispy yet juicy with just the right amount of kick! Each bite just keeps getting better and better. Try the cheese fries and their famous BLT too. Grab a beer and enjoy !

BLT was soooo good. So simple but delicious. The wings are also great and it has a peanut subtle taste. I recommend this bar for sports. Drinks are reasonable for an entire football game. Wait staff is great and quick. It's a pretty small dive-y bar. It feels homey inside.

Came here at the recommendation of a friend..and do not regret it. If you get anything besides the wings--you're doing it wrong. Their claim is the 'best wings in KC' and they certainly did not disappoint. They give you the full wing--a rarity that is hard to find at many restaurants anymore. We can't find this in Lincoln. The sauce is a homemade classic buffalo; not too sweet or hot, just perfect. I'm not a person that can handle blue cheese, but my friends also raved about this. The atmosphere is a total old school dive bar and the restaurant is very tiny, so it can be hard to get a table, but it's worth the wait. There really isn't much else to say. Go try these AWESOME wings!!! We sure will again the next time we are in KC.

I'm a MASSIVE carnivore ( ie. I don't think I'd last one day as a vegetarian). So when I heard that The Peanut has giant chicken wings, I had to check it out. Now this is the epitome of what you'd expect a dive bar to be. Came here for happy hour with a few friends and a huge appetite. I ordered the half dozen wings + a side order of crinkle cut fries. You only get one option for the type of wing: bone-in with buffalo sauce. They do take atleast 20min to make, since they fry them fresh each time. The wings had the perfect amount of heat which balanced well with the housemate blue cheese dressing. They were also ridiculously crispy The fries were decent: I just wish they had a little bit of salt on them. Overall: really enjoyed it, and will be back when I get a hankering for giant wings again

Great wings, good atmosphere! Really enjoyed my first visit here and to the KC area! Will definitely be back.

FYI for any peanut allergy sufferers: this place, while named the peanut is completely safe for you!! They said they use no peanuts or peanut oil in the dishes. Just in case the name scares you away, as it almost did me! Came here while in Kansas City to try the infamous wings and chile cheese fries. I was definitely not disappointed! The wings are huge, (we ordered half dozen) and the sauce, while nothing too unique, is a very tasty standard buffalo sauce. It was spicy enough, even for me! They had just the right amount of crispiness as well. The chile cheese fries were also a big standout! The fries stayed nice and crispy, and the chile was really tasty as well. We got the Rotel cheese on the side, which probably helped keep the fries from getting soggy. The place itself is very charming and divey. For a dive bar, they had really nice, clean updates bathrooms, which was also a plus! Get a boulevard wheat beer on the side to enjoy, and have yourselves a nice Kansas City moment!

First time coming to KC and we're from SD and stumbled upon this awesome dive bar! They really do have the best Buffalo wings we've ever had! The vibes are awesome especially when there's a game going on! You can tell there's a lot of locals that come here and get smashed with their friends and have a great time. EJ was or bartender/server and she was so attentive and gave us the best server! Everyone must visit here at least once in their lifetime! Also can't beat the decor!!

This is a classic Kansas City spot. I have always been encouraged to visit and decided to spot by. I honestly cannot state it was worth the trip. No one greeted or said hello upon entry. There no warmth of feeling like one belonged in the restaurant. The customer service was lacking. We sat for over 20 minutes before we were approached. At this point decided to leave.

Thought it was a good idea! NOT AT ALL! Let's grab a drink and order our food in person to go. What a horrible plan. Almost an 1.5 hrs after ordering still WAITING!!! no way this food is going edible! So much money, what a waste of time and money. Never again and recommend you don't either! Mission location runs a decent business but this place is horrible. Shame!! If you to drink beer for hours before you ever see food this is the place for you. Personally NEVER again. Seriously, an hour and a half for a burger and a dawg to go! No apology... it is what it is. Not for me!!!!!

No redeeming qualities to be found. The place is small and the staff is not ideal. Save yourself some time and get wings from somewhere else.

Wow! The wings are incredible. Great dive bar to sit at and have a drink or two. I had the half dozen wings and it was more than enough and a side of chili cheese fries. There was plenty for leftovers the next day. Service wasn't the fastest sitting at a table, so I would recommend sitting at the bar top for the best service.

Ordered well done burgers. Rare in middle. Bit into mine and they gave a new one. Husband did not bite into his burger patty, just cut it in half and yep it was rare in middle too. They took his back and recooked same patty and brought it back to him. Lol. Was it cooked alongside your patty, lol. Manager said they take meat back to kitchen all the time to rebook it and then bring same meat out to customer again. NASTY!!!

Best hot wings I've ever had. Nothing else compares and everywhere else disappoints me now. They take a while but they're worth the wait. Service isn't overly gushy but they'll take care of you if you know what you want. Great dive bar, great wings, no BS.

If they would answer the phone maybe I could try it. Tried calling multiple times and the phone just rang out.

So, i am a huge fan of buffalo wings. The thing is that these wings are actually really huge lol. Three wings is probably an adequate amount if you eat fries or a side salad. Admittedly, on a day when my toddler was ridiculously hungry she ate 2.5 and ive never been more shocked. She said, "well they are very good." That is the recommendation you need, trust me. Eat up an an enjoy. P.s. they also have one of the best BLT sandwich's in town.

The service was horrible!! When we took a seat, the waitress/bartender never said hello or gave her name. She was to the point, "what can I get you?!" We order the wings, fries, and two beers. She brought the beers to the table in the bottle. I went to the bar and asked for a plastic cup and she seemed irritated that I ask for a plastic cup, then proceeded to give me a glass which was water stained and looked dirty. We asked again for a plastic cup and she gave it to us but seemed very irritated. We drank both beers before our food arrived and she never came back over to ask if we wanted another one. Once our food came out, she did ask if everything was fine which was very surprising to us.... but never came back to check on us! We asked for a to- go-box and the check which she gave to us promptly. She made it seem like we were not wanted there and was happy to get us out! No thank you for visiting and have a nice day. The 1 star was for the wings and fries which were really a 5. Save your time and money if you are expecting any type of good service.

As I'm new to the area, I searched for bar close to work. This place is great. Very cold beer, great service, and the absolute best chicken wings I've ever had. I go at least 3 times a week.

I don't get the hype about the Peanut and especially THIS location. The wings are good but not good enough to try to find a table, deal with the rude AF bartender. Location is small and bartender is in no hurry to clear a dirty table. Even going in to order To Go she's rude.

For sure the best Buffalo wings I've had but ultimately really sad about our overall experience. We came during a weekday for late lunch and was hit with the smell of the restaurant. It was a wet day and we felt that had something to do with it. Regardless, we ordered a simple meal of 6 wings to share. The menu does say wings take at minimum 20 minutes to cook but after waiting 35 minutes with only 1 other table and several people at the bar in the restaurant we were confused on the wait time. We asked the bartender/our server about the wings and she mentioned it would take at least 30 minutes and as my friend walked away she said out loud "unless you'd like to eat it raw. " - honestly we really felt it was unnecessary and it left a bad taste in our mouth before the food even came. Would definitely try a different location and probably order it to go.

First time trying The Peanuts fabled wings and they surely did not disappoint! Wings were cooked to perfection, a nice crisp with a meaty wing that has more than satisfying proportions. Sauce had a heat that was a subtle enough to let you know it had kick! 10.75/10 Atmosphere during restaurant week was so inviting and service was top tier, Open seating & the bar was cozy. Regulars and the staff really made the experience one of a kind! If you're from KC haven't been to The Peanut, mark it on your list

Atmosphere was neat, wings were very average. I saw this place on several "best wings of KC" lists. Our whole group had high hopes and were very disappointed with the chicken wings.

I am from California and I have dreamt about The Peanut wings several times. I have visited KC twice and ate their wings almost every day during my visit. Then I bought two dozen wings and took them home to share with my sister... If that doesn't say how amazing their wings are - I don't know what will. I haven't tried anything else on their menu because locals have only ever told me to try the wings. I came on a Sunday morning when "brunch" was going on and there were several people ordering different things on the menu. If I wasn't leaving that day and on a time crunch I would've tried more items. The only reason that I did not give this place 5 stars was because the service wasn't the greatest when I came. Even on a slower day/time but whatever, it's a dive bar and the wings outweigh the service.

There are a lot of reviews about how poor the service is here but I would have to disagree. I went on a Wednesday evening and was waited on immediately after sitting down. I ordered the wings and would have to agree with what everyone is saying, these are the best wings in KC. I also recommend getting the blue cheese dressing with the wings! They add garlic to i which makes it so good with both the wings and fries.

Oh. My. Gosh. We are in town from Ft Worth.... Y'all, for real - DO NOT MISS THIS LIL JOINT!!!! Probably the very best hot wings of my life. They're not normal, tiny hot wings - these are legit, big wings. They're $14 for a half dozen and a full meal - well worth every last penny!! The chips and salsa made this Texan happy! The hot sauce is clearly homemade and MUCH better quality than I've had anywhere here in my multiple visits to KC. Friendly bar and wait staff were icing on the cake. I wish we could teleport this place home!! We will be back next time we are in town. Wow. Just. Wow!!!

This is a place that I want to love so much, but I just can't bring myself to it. Let me say right now that the food is really solid. It is not as out-of-this-world like they will have you believe with their "Best Wings In KC" moniker but they still have really good wings and some other respectable items such as their Reuben sandwich. That being said, anything to do with service and consistency at this restaurant is questionable at best. I have been here three times and the service has always been either extremely poor or below average. I understand that this is a dive bar and they really adopt that down-and-dirty feel to the spot, but that should only apply to the atmosphere or décor. Not the service. Every experience that I have had at The Peanut has been paired with either a long waiting period (not because they were busy) or a server/bartender that gave off the vibe that you were an inconvenience for even arriving at the location. This is not the worst place to go for grilled and fried food but it will no be a place that a frequent by choice, but by invitation.

It is so annoying when every time i try to place a call in order it takes forever to get someone to pick up the phone. Last night i actually gave up in frustration nobody would answer, absolutely unacceptable!!