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KC BBQ: The list and poll
Going to redo the poll. Which places need to be added?
Adding: McGonigle's Q39 Taking off the list: Greedy Man filling station Haywards BB's Lawn BBQ Kansas City barbeque http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/2070 <!-- END tabs --><!-- begin content -->New Orleans has its gumbo. Philadelphia has its cheesesteaks. Boston its seafood. And Kansas City’s culinary claim to fame? Barbecue of course! And what barbecue, around 80 operations to choose from — spicy to sweet, bare bones dive to white tablecloth, heart of the city or afternoon drive in the country. Here is the current list of establishments in and around KC. But barbecue fans beware, call ahead first to make sure they are open. Got changes, additions or BBQ news? Send them to Joyce Smith at jsmith@kcstar.com http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...or.preview.jpg Adam’s Rib BBQ 9148 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kan., 66212; 913-341-7427; www.adamsribkc.com Year opened: March 2009, but had previously operated in Overland Park from 1994 to 1995 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/images/bryants.jpgArthur Bryant's Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque (three locations) 1727 Brooklyn Ave., Kansas City, Mo., 64127; 816-231-1123 Ameristar Casino, 3200 N. Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, Mo., 64141; 816-414-7474 The Legends at Village West, 1702 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., 66111; 913-788-7500 www.arthurbryantsbbq.com Year opened: 1940 but traces its roots to the 1907 Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 4140 S. Noland Road, Independence, Mo., 64055; 816-373-7800; www.bandanasbbq.com Year opened: The St. Louis area-based chain started 1996 and opened the Independence location in 2007 Bates City Barbeque (two locations) 6493 Quivira Road, Shawnee, Kan., 66216; 913-962-7447 201 E. Market St., Bates City, Mo., 64011; 816-625-4961 Year opened: 1976 in Bates City http://economy.kansascity.com/files/images/bbs.jpgB.B's B.B.’s Lawnside Bar-B-Q 1205 E. 85th St., Kansas City, Mo., 64131; 816-822-7427; www.bbslawnsidebbq.com Year opened: 1990 The BBQ Shack 1613 E. Peoria St., Paola, Kan., 66071; 913.294.5908; www.thebbqshack.com Year opened: 1997 Bee Cee’s Authentic Barbecue 10328 Blue Ridge Blvd.; Kansas City, Mo., 64134; 816-765-2480 Year opened: 2002 Big Papa’s Bar-B-Que 5827 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan., 66104; 913-287-5744 Year opened: 2004 Big Q Barbecue 2117 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kan., 66106; 913-362-6980 Year opened: 1986 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...%20t's.jpg Big T’s Bar-B-Q (two locations) 9409 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., 64138; 816-767-0905 6201 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, Mo., 64129; 816-923-2278 Year opened: 1993 in a different location Brobeck’s BBQ 4615 Indian Creek Parkway, (106th and Roe Avenue), Overland Park, Kan., 66207; 913-901-9700; www.brobecksbbq.com Year opened: 2007 Buffalo Bob’s BBQ Smokehouse 719 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan., 66044; 785-841-6400 Year opened: 1977 Daniel’s Bar-B-Q (two locations) 215 West St., Tonganoxie, Kan., 66086; 913-369-2440 12200 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, 66216l 913-248-4477 Year opened: 1996 in Edwardsville, Kan. http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...%20edwards.jpgDanny Edwards Danny Edwards Famous Boulevard BBQ 2900 Southwest Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo., 64108; (816) 283-0880 Year opened: 1983 at a different location Depot Saloon 2706 N. Bell St., Avendon, Mo., 64117; 816-452-2100 Year opened: 1974 Earl Quick’s Bar-B-Q 1007 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, Kan., 66103; 913-236-7228; www.quicksbbqandcatering.com Year opened: 1964 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...us%20daves.jpgFamous Dave's Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que The Legends at Village West, 1320 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., 66111; 913-334-8646 Kansas City Power & Light District, 131 E. 14th St., Kansas City, Mo., 64106; 816-471-3700 www.famousdaves.com Year opened: Minneapolis-based chain opened 1994 and opened its first area location opened at the Legends in 2003 Filling Station BBQ 333 S.E. Douglas St., Lee’s Summit, Mo., 64063; 816-347-0794 Year opened: 2000 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...ck.preview.jpg Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue (four locations) 13441 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Mo., 64145; 816-942-9141 Country Club Plaza, 4747 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Mo., 64112; 816-531-7427 9520 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan., 66212; 913-385-7427 Freight House, 101 W. 22nd St., Kansas City, Mo., 64108; 816.472-7427 www.jackstackbbq.com Year opened: 1974 at the Holmes Road location, but the family traces its history to 1957 Smokestack BBQ http://economy.kansascity.com/files/images/gates_0.jpg Gates Bar-B-Q (six locations) 3205 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., 64110; 816-753-0828 1221 Brooklyn, Kansas City, Mo., 64127; 816-483-3880 2001 W. 103rd Terrace, Leawood, Kan., 66206; 913-383-1752 1026 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan., 66101; 913-621-1134 10440 E. U.S. 40, Independence, Mo., 64055; 816-353-5880 1325 E. Emanuel Cleaver Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.; 816-531-7522 www.gatesbbq.com Year opened: 1946 Greedy Man’s Bar-B-Que & Grill 5536-A Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo., 64110; 816-523-4885 Year opened: 2009 Hawg Shed Bar-B-Que (two locations) 8 N. Central St., Buckner, Mo., 64016; 816-650-5626 727 S. Highway 13, Lexington, Mo., 64067; 660-259-2050 Year opened: 2006 in Buckner Hayward’s Pit BBQ 11051 Antioch Road, Overland Park, Kan., 66210; 913-451-8080; www.haywardsbbq.com Year founded: 1972 at a different location Hickory Log Bar-B-Q 5047 Welborn Lane, Kansas City, Kan., 66104; 913-287-9560 Year opened: 1964 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/.../hillsdale.jpgHillsdale Bank Bar-B-Q Hillsdale Bank Bar-B-Q 201 Frisco, Hillsdale, Kan., 66036; 913-783-4333 Year opened: 1989 Hog Wild Pig Crazy BBQ 6519 Parallel Parkway Ave., Kansas City, Kan., 66102; 913-788-4700 Year opened: 2007 Holy Smoke BBQ 240 N.W. Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit, Mo., 64081; (816) 554-7427; www.holysmokekc.com Year opened: 2006 Johnny’s Hickory House BBQ (two locations) 5959 Broadmoor St., Mission, Kan., 66202; 913-432-0777 1375 W. Old 56 Highway, Olathe, Kan., 66061; 913-768-0777 www.johnnysbbq.net Year opened: 1977 at a different location http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...asterpiece.jpgKC Masterpiece KC Masterpiece Barbeque & Grill 10985 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan., 66210; 913-345-2255; www.masterpiecebbq.com Year opened: 1987 K&M Bar-B-Q 603 N. Webster St., Spring Hill, Kan., 66083; 913-592-5145; Year opened: 1991 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...cs.preview.jpgL.C.'s L.C.’s Barbeque 5800 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, Mo., 64129; 816-923-4484 Year opened: 1986 Mama Jo's BBQ 7201 N.E. Parvin Road, Kansas City, Mo., 64117; 816-455-3300 Year founded: 2002 Mr. Epps Famous Kansas City Barbeque 6666 Kaw Drive, Kansas City, Kan., 66111; 913-328-1711; www.eppsbbq.s5.com Year opened: 2005 Oden’s Family BBQ 1302 N. Scott St., Belton, Mo., 64102; 816-322-3072 Year opened: 1988 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...lahomajoes.jpgOklahoma Joe's Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ (two locations) 3002 W. 47th St., Kansas City, Kan., 66103; 913-722-3366 11950 S. Strang Line Road, Olathe, 66062; 913-782-6858 www.oklahomajoesbbq.com Year opened: 1996 at the KCK location Outlaws Barbeque & Saloon 129 E. Washington St., Kearney, Mo., 64024; 816-628-6500 Year opened: 1994 Papa Bob's Bar-B-Que 11610 Kaw Drive, Bonner Springs, Kan., 66012; 913-422-4210; www.papabobsbbq.com Year opened: 2007 Porky’s Blazin Bar-B-Q 9512 S. Buckner Tarsney Road, Grain Valley, Mo., 64029; 816-566-0203 Year opened: 2005 Quick’s 7th Street Bar-B-Q 709 Cheyenne Ave., Kansas City, Kan., 66105; 913-371-1599 Year founded: 1956 Red Shanty 2201 Highway 13, Higginsville, Mo., 64037; 660-584-2204; www.redshantycafe.com Year open: 2008 Rib Crib BBQ 19801 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, Mo., 64057; 816-795-5144 Year opened: Tulsa-based chain opened in 1997 and the Independence location opened in 2004 R&J BBQ 8401 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., 66112; 913-299-1311 Year opened: 1987 RJ's Bob-Be-Que Shack 5835 Lamar Ave., Mission, Kan., 66202; 913-262-7300; www.rjsbbq.com Year founded: 2004 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/images/rosedale.jpgRosedale BBQ Rosedale BBQ 600 Southwest Boulevard, Kansas City, Kan., 66103; 913-262-0343 Year founded: 1934 Smokebox BBQ Cafe Tiffany Landing, 10020 N.W. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Mo., 64153; 816-891-8011 Year founded: 1994 Smokehouse BBQ (four locations) 19000 E. 39th St., Independence, Mo., 64054; 816-795-5555 6304 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, Mo., 64118; 816-454-4500 7121 W. 135th St., Overland Park, Kan., 66223; 913-685-1717 Zona Rosa, 8451 N.W. Prairie View Road, Kansas City, Mo., 64153; 816-587-3337; www.smokehousebbq.com Year founded: 1986 Smokestack BBQ 8920 Wornall Road, 64114; 816-444-5542; www.kcsmokestackbbq.com Year opened: 1957 at another location Smokey’s BBQ and Café 510 Main St., Wellsville, Kan., 66092; 785-883-4119 Year opened: 2000 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...ns.preview.jpgSmokin' Guns Smokin’ Guns BBQ Restaurant and Catering 1218 Swift St., North Kansas City, Mo., 64116; 816-221-2535; www.smokingunsbbq.com Year founded: 2003 Smokin’ Joe’s Bar-B-Q 519 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, 66061; 913-780-5511; www.smokinjoesbbqolathe.com Year opened: 1989 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/images/sneads.jpg Snead’s Bar B-Q 1001 E. 171st St., Belton, Mo., 64012; 816-331-7979 Year opened: 1956 Summit Hickory Pit BBQ 1012 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, 64063; 816-246-4434 Year founded: 1992 at a different Lee’s Summit location Wabash BBQ 646 S. Kansas City Ave., Excelsior Springs, Mo., 64024; 816-630-7700; www.wabashbbq.com Year opened: 1997 We B Smokin’ 32580 Airport Road, Paola, Kan., 66071; 913-256-6802; ttp://www.webesmokin.com Year opened: 2001 Winslow’s KC-Style Barbeque City Market, 20 E. Fifth St., Kansas City, Mo., 64106; 816-471-7427; www.winslowsbbq.com Year opened: 1971 http://economy.kansascity.com/files/...rd.preview.jpgWoodyard Bar-B-Que Woodyard Bar-B-Que 3001 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, Kan., 66106; 913-362-8000; www.woodyardbbq.com Year opened: 2005 but the family has had it as a side business to their wood yard since 1950 Wyandot B-B-Q (two locations) 8441 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., 66112; 913-788-7554 7215 W. 75th St., Overland Park, Kan.; 66204; 913-341-0609 Year opened: 1977 at the KCK location http://economy.kansascity.com/files/images/zarda.jpg Zarda Bar-B-Q (two locations) 214 N. Missouri 7, Blue Springs, Mo., 816-229-9999 11931 W. 87th St., Lenexa, Kan., 66215; 913-492-2330; www.zarda.com Year founded: 1979 Poll just took the most often mentioned as the best. Listed alphabetically. You can only choose one choice and its a public poll. |
I'm goin with Bates City... just had it the other night....and was delicious.
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Bryants has gone downhill, I love the taste but i've consistently gotten cold meals the past few times ive been there.
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I just had LC's for the first time this past weekend at the Los Angeles BBQ festival and it was pretty good but not great.
It was much better than the Memphis BBQ that we had (and the North Carolina as well). Waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much vinegar in those sauces! Nasty! When I visit, I prefer Zarda's or JackStack in OP out of all the rest. |
Mmmm Oklahoma Joes..........yum
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I just had Jack Stack for lunch, pretty damn good- but I gotta go with Oklahoma Joe's. I like their Carolina style pulled pork. Admittedly, I haven't been to most of those places though.
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Any/all are better than what I've had since being in South Carolina.
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Has anyone ever been to Snead's? I've lived near there for over 10 years and never stopped in, but I never hear them mentioned when discussing BBQ joints.
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Tough call for me. If I'm looking for a sit-down "nice" joint, it's gotta be Jack Stack. But I end up at OK Joe's more because I'm typically feeling more casual and their fries are the best GD thing I have ever tasted. Next to their brisket, of course.
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Anyone tried Rib Crib? There is one in Independence and I think they have an all you can eat rib night. I thought about giving it a try sometime.
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I love Bryant's and Jack Stack, and tried Winslow's a few weeks ago (it was OK), but at least this week I'm leaning toward Oklahoma Joe's.
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Bates City.
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I am a "Till I die" supporter of Arthur bryants, you cannot change my mind unless you pay me and give me a lifetime supply of new sauce.
I have lived in New Jersey (raised in KC) for 10 years and NO ONE o ut here has a clue what good BBQ is. These people also believe Kansas City is in Kansas. I will tell you that I am a huge hit for BBQ's in my backyard, I typically do a "taste of KC" with Bryants, Gates and Jack Stack. I pay insane amounts to ship out God's BBQ sauce but it is well worth it. I miss the experience of going to Bryants. I will say that Jack Stack has been rising up the charts as of late, its a local favorite and my wife loves it. Maybe if I poured it on my.....wait...nevermind.....off topic... You should all feel proud and blessed to be in the BBQ capital of the world. Anyone who feels BBQ is King somewhere else (St. Louis / Memphis) should be stoned to death.. |
LC's all the way. I grew up right next to there and I remember when his smoker used to be in the parking lot. Great stuff there.
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Anybody been to Big T's? I've driven by it several times but have never ventured in.
I usually send people to Jack Stack when they come into town the first time since it has a safe suburban feel and good food overall. I grew up on their food (Smokestack to Jack Stack). I like Gates sauce, but their meats are sometimes a bit chewy or tough. I like Bryants, but think their sauce is a bit of an acquired taste because of the texture. Johnny's in Olathe has excellent ribs. I always enjoyed Haywards if I wanted to get in and get out quickly. I've tried several of the other places, but never crave them. I like some better than others and will eat there, but never feel compelled to go out just to eat there. Edit - is there any way to get Famous Dave's off of this list. Blah. |
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Big T's isn't bad not just run of the mill for KC BBQ. Don't get me wrong its good BBQ and if it was anywhere in the world but KC it would be considered the best in town. But its still not an elite taste in KC, IMHO. |
I'm an Oklahoma Joe's and Jack Stack guy, although I need to try the Smokehouse on 135th and Metcalf sometime.
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Thanks for the tip on Big T's. I'll probably try it some time, but won't kill myself to get out there. |
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Don't remember any bad meals at Sneads, but it's been too long to have any firm memories beyond that. As for the topic header, sorry guys, I may have gone over to the dark side, wiled by Bandana's charms. Jack Stack is a great splurge, but Bandanas has given me too many reliably great, economical, meals at this point. |
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My buddy here at work say's it's good but he always get's the chicken. So that's 2 for no and 2 for yes. :hmmm: |
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I worked at a Rib Crib when I was 16. I can assure they are not the best ribs ever.
Not a terrible place to eat, but the ribs are average, and the brisket is usually dry as a bone. The hot links are good though. |
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Best BBQ ever was Stones BBQ spfld mo.
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whats the word on Gran-Daddy's in Lawrence? Any good?
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I've eaten at three of the places... gates, arthur bryant and rosedale. of the three, I prefer rosedale.
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It's barbecue it is all good.
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I'm bout to go 'q it up right now. Got some Fun-dogs and my KC Masterpiece. Still gotta pick up a loaf of Wonder bread and a bottle of ketchup. Damn good barbecue. |
The answer to overall best in KC is L.C.'s Bar-B-Que, though I wouldn't really disagree with someone who said Oklahoma Joe's. L.C.'s is more traditional, and does brisket a lot better (Joe's, on the other hand, is more consistent and does pork better).
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Smokestack - been once, I was like 12.
Haywards - been once, I was like 14 Bryants - been like twice, I remember the sauce sucking. so, I have to go w/ Gates over Zarda, Zarda is very inconsistent, well, their ribs are anyway. I'd give Zarda an edge on one of their good days, though. |
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you ever had that, Gonzorox? I can still call you that, right? |
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Same goes for Pimento cheese. As long as you put KC Masterpiece on your pimento sandwich; it's technically BBQ. And yeah, you can call me that. I'm not too particular. |
no 'Rustlers' option? :)
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No Spam...? Option?
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1. OK Joes (I still hate the name)
2. LCs 3. ABs 4. Winslows Though these could all move up or down a spot any given day. |
Mixed Plate w/ Brisket and Turkey = GOD.
I don't want my brisket slathered in Molasses-paste and melting in my mouth; I want that sonofabitch marinated 24 hours with rub, crispy on the outside, and firm enough to make you feel like your working a little bit. And LC's Burnt Ends FTW! |
I had some of the best smoked ham, chicken and turkey at ......
Novella's Soup Trolley 11400 E. Truman Road. |
Personally I think Zarda's should have stuck to Ice Cream.
It seems to me that most of the BBQ joints tend to go downhill when they branch out. The Original Jack Stack in Martin City was damn good the few times I went. The one in O.P. sucked ass. Same holds true for Arthur Bryants the original is good but the one at Legends sucks. Growing up in Rosedale I ate quite a bit of their Q but they tend to go up and down in quality. |
Who cares about who's best in KC? The real question is which of these joints is willing to expand to Atlanta???
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Love OK Joe's!
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Here it is, ShortBusKid
http://kcpitbbq.com/ |
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I've never lived in or close to KC, but in the few times I've visited the metro I've been to Gates and Oklahoma Joe's. I found Gates to be mediocre...Okie Joes rocked my world! Proof positive that good things indeed do come from Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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Order you acouple bottles of AB sweet heat and take it with you. Its the right amount of sweet with a kick of heat at the finish. |
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Wow, I'm ****ing encyclopedic. |
They're all great! KC has the best BBQ in da vurld!
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the only thing bad about oklahoma joe's is i hate anything from oklahoma and that is where they got their start at is right in the middle langitude and longitude square in the middle of oklahoma, but haha as you know their bbq is anything but OK
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