MICROWAVE BBQ

   SSSandman3 - 06/17/2008

This place used to be great! Now, I'd swear that they must use a freakin' microwave. There was a time when you'd have to wait to be seated - not anymore. Go somewhere else.

Warmed Over

   CPool20786 - 06/06/2008

Meats have that warmed over taste...........yuck!!
Beans are okay but there's better.

Tough chew, poor service

   busybody404 - 04/17/2007

After a long day at work, my co-worker and I decided to head to Hayward's for some KC BBQ. There was one waitress managing at least 7 tables and it took our food an hour to come out. The meat was dry and overcooked. A table of 15 teenagers who were sat after us got their food and were out the door before we were delivered the check. I do not recommend this place for anyone.

Wayward's Has Been BBQ

   waydowntexasway - 03/14/2007

Met some friends there on Saturday evening,
the one good thing I have to say: I can't say they skimp on food portion, we had combo for 2 and was a HUGE PLATTER of meat.

15 years in the food business and I know what to look for and what to overlook. I can overlook overworked waitstaff if managment is pitching in. They didn't. There were plenty of folks around the hostess table, but the poor waitress had the dining room to herself, even having to tend bar! The place filled up then the Lacross team showed up!

1. Burnt ends were burnt yesterday or the day before. Old mixed with new and mostly tasted tired.
2. Too much grease on plate. Sliced brisket again seemed like yesterday's
3. Did I mention the service? could have died of thirst!

Place is cruising on it's past glory and will be a just a memory in a few months. Remember, If Memories are all I have, I'd rather drive a truck!

ps, the sauce was ok, but Rosedale's is just as good.
Try Smokehouse on North Oak Trafficway. That's my burnt end standard!

WHAT HAPPENED?

   hbmariainhb - 09/12/2006

Hayward's used to be a place we would take a LARGE group of out-of-town employees to because it was so good. While I haven't lived here in more than 10 years, I got to town and sought out the closest bbq and remembered its "reputation" at my former company. The regular beef brisket sandwich, while had a lot of meat, left a lot to be desired in regards to the TRADITIONAL KC BBQ smoked flavor. It was almost as tasteless as the crap they call BBQ in California! The beans were practically regular, out-of-the-can style. The best part is the potato salad. So sad to see a KC local favorite has gone downhill, IMHO.

JUST AVERAGE BBQ

   jintoy - 03/24/2006

IT'S JUST A AVERAGE BBQ PLACE... ITS STILL CAN'T TOUCH GATES OR ARTHUR BRYAnts... number 1= the bbq is very expensive ( i guess thats why the owner is a millionaIRE)

NUMBER 2-- THE FOOD IS BOUGHT TO YOU... THAT MEANS U HAVE TO TIP THE WAITRESS.. good bbq u never tip... no one cares about fancy table cloths and silerware... all we want is the table to be clean and the silverware clean

the fries were luke warm and the bbq tated as if it was heated in a microwave and had been sitting a long time

Best BBQ

   lawclerkcaren - 07/06/2005

I had this bbq catered for a fourth of july celebration and it is one of the best meals i have ever had. The turkey hoagie was so tender and juicy! The bbq sauce and all of the sides are to die for! I am hooked now and you will be too!

Haywards Bar-b-que

   rrobe81484 - 04/22/2005

This is by far the best BBQ restaurant in a KC that is known for it,s great BBQ

Shawn is an imbecile

   flintnord - 11/27/2004

Hayward's is BBQ for JoCo whities who are afraid to go to Arthur Bryant's for real BBQ.
Just over priced hog renderings masquerading as BBQ.