Good food isn’t hard to come by in the Buckeye State. When your appetite is hearty all you really need to do is hop in the car and drive around for awhile. Eventually, you’ll stumble upon a hidden gem to two. Kennedy’s Bar-B-Que in Canton is a true hidden gem. A tiny roadside restaurant that doesn’t look like much, it’s unexpectedly hiding some of the most delicious barbecue in Ohio and a legendary ham and bean soup.

A tiny but mighty restaurant, Kennedy’s Bar-B-Que is a force to be reckoned with in the barbecue world.

GlassFamilyFun/TripAdvisor You’ll find it along 7th Street Northwest in Canton.

Inside, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time, when life was simpler. Pull up a seat and make yourself at home.

GlassFamilyFun/TripAdvisor You can visit Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Pulled Pork Sandwich is a must-try. (You can also get a slider for just $2.50.)

Diane B/TripAdvisor Please note: Kennedy’s Bar-B-Que is closed on Sundays.

But you can’t leave without trying their famous Bean Soup. You can get a bowl for $4.20 or a cup for $3.35.

Diane B/TripAdvisor To keep up with specials and menu changes, follow Kennedy Bar-B-Que on Facebook.

As an added bonus, you can also purchase meat by the pound. It’s the perfect option for a carry-out dinner.

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You’ll find it along 7th Street Northwest in Canton.

You can visit Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Please note: Kennedy’s Bar-B-Que is closed on Sundays.

To keep up with specials and menu changes, follow Kennedy Bar-B-Que on Facebook.

For more delicious barbecue in Ohio, check out our previous article: The Meat Is Smoked To Perfection At These 9 Scrumptious Smokehouse Restaurants In Ohio.

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Address: Kennedy Barbecue, 1420 7th St NW, Canton, OH 44703, USA