When Coach Andy Reid Says “Go Here,” You Listen
“You do not roll into this town without calling the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs,” Guy Fieri declares at the start of this Kansas City segment. And when Coach Andy Reid tells you where to eat? You go. The destination: a butcher shop that doubles as what Reid calls “the greatest sandwich shop you’ve ever eaten at.” The name? The Big Witch.
With a big pig in the window signaling you’re in the right place, this Kansas City spot caught the attention of not just one NFL legend, but two — Reid even mentions that Jon Gruden gave his blessing for the visit. “Go Chiefs,” indeed.
The Ranch Top Sandwich: A Layer-by-Layer Breakdown
Guy dives into the Ranch Top, and the transcript gives us a clear picture of how this sandwich comes together. It starts with the bun, which gets spread with ‘nduja — described as “a spicy spreadable salami.” From there, they add house-made barbecue sauce and B&B jalapeños (that’s bread and butter pickles, for the uninitiated — Guy makes sure to clarify: “B&B? B&B. First, okay, second, third”).
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This isn’t your average deli sandwich. The combination of spicy Italian salami spread with tangy-sweet pickled jalapeños and house barbecue sauce shows the kind of creative layering that makes a butcher shop sandwich stand apart from the crowd. Similar to how places featured making their CRAB CAKE Grilled Cheese bring unexpected ingredients together, The Big Witch clearly knows how to build flavors.
The Hunch: Guy’s Signature Move Gets an A+
Of course, no Triple D moment is complete without Guy’s legendary eating stance. “You know how to do the hunch?” someone asks him. “Oh baby, I got it down,” Guy responds before diving in. The verdict from those watching? “I got to give him an A+ on hunch though.”
And there’s a warning that comes with the meal: “Don’t go too far with those fries.” When you’re eating at a place this good, you want to save room for every bite of the main event.
What Makes This Spot Special
The Big Witch represents something Guy loves to find on the show — a place that does double duty and does both things well. Being a working butcher shop means access to quality meats and the knowledge of how to use them. That ‘nduja spread isn’t something you’ll find at every sandwich counter, and house-made barbecue sauce speaks to a kitchen that takes its craft seriously.
Much like the creative combinations Guy found when he tried Succotash Smash or watched someone build a Huge Seafood TOTEM POLE, this Kansas City gem shows that the best spots often come from unexpected recommendations — even if that recommendation comes from an NFL head coach.
When Coach Reid calls a place “the real deal,” repeated twice for emphasis, that’s worth noting. Looking for more spots featured on the show? Check out our restaurant directory to find your next Triple D destination.