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A Black-owned North County institution since 1963, and a snoot landmark.
SnootsRib TipsHistoric
8.7/ 10
0 reviews“North City's snoot-and-rib-tip carry-out, a perennial best-of.”
A carry-out institution where the snoots and rib tips are the move. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and worth planning around.
Know Before You Go
- Price
- Budget-friendly ($)
- Don't miss
- Snoots, Rib Tips, and St. Louis-Cut Ribs
What to Order
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Snoots2
Rib Tips3
St. Louis-Cut Ribs4
Smoked TurkeyWhy It Stands Out
A family-owned North City soul-barbecue counter that is repeatedly named the city's best for snoots — crisp, sauced, and unmistakably St. Louis.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 6929 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63136
- Phone
- (314) 381-6200
- Website
- ropersribs.com/
- Price Range
- $
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Good to Know
Roper's Ribs — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Roper's Ribs?
Regulars point to Snoots, Rib Tips, St. Louis-Cut Ribs, and Smoked Turkey.
Is Roper's Ribs expensive?
Roper's Ribs is budget-friendly ($).
What kind of barbecue does Roper's Ribs serve?
Roper's Ribs serves St. Louis barbecue — St. Louis barbecue is its own animal, built on the pork steak, the crispy pork snoot, and the St. Louis-cut spare rib, finished with a sweet, sticky, tomato-based sauce. The tradition leans closer to grilling and long backyard smokes than to the all-day pit cooking of Texas, and it carries a deep soul-food lineage on the city's North Side.