Jane & Michael Stern

"Must-Try: Z-Man - Excellent sliced brisket sandwich, topped with smoked provolone and onion rings (!) and served on a roll."

Andy Kryza

"The 50 Most Iconic Midwest Dishes: Z-Man - Some would argue that Joe's brisket on its own is simply perfect. And they'd be right. But anyone who argues against complementing some of America's best brisket with smoked provolone, onion rings, and a kaiser roll should be promptly shown the door. Named after local sportscaster Mike Zarrick, it's the stuff of legend."

Jared Kocurek

"The Z-Man has a mysterious, nondescript name, but don't let that scare you away. This bad boy is piled high with brisket, melted provolone cheese, and two crispy onion rings on a Kaiser bun. Yum! The super crunchy onion rings were a perfect compliment to the savory, smoky brisket, and the cheese just tied it all together perfectly. The brisket itself was very tender, particularly in its thin-sliced form. I'm not normally a fan of barbecue sauce, especially with my beef, but Joe's semi-sweet sauce ... Read more

Hannah Rushton

"The Z-Man is a brisket sandwich topped with onion rings and a side of fries. It’s to die for. Smothered in their original barbeque sauce and topped with the crunchiest onion rings, it’s really the perfect sandwich."

Keith Stokes

"Joe's may be best known for the Z-Man Sandwich. The Z-Man is brisket, smoked provolone topped with two onion rings on a kaiser bun. The Z-Man is one of the best sandwiches I have had anywhere in Kansas City!"