Appreciate the info, its definitely on the itinerary

I'll admit I've only had Harp about 4-5 times. It's not close to where I live and was always inconvenient to go early on Saturday's when they were operating out of Crane Brewery. But each time I've gone, it's been consistently nails. Last time I went they had a blueberry and white cheddar sausage that was better than sex. And the brisket is that thick cut, fatty with good char style.

I rarely have "bad" BBQ at any of these places in KC. I've just come to find that these small craft places can consistently put out a better quality that the super popular places like Joes and Jack Stack. That being said, I'd eat any of them any day of the week and be happy.

That sausage is incredible and spot on with the brisket. Yes you can't go wrong with really any of the big name places but not branching out to discover that there is fantastic BBQ out on the outskirts is really missing the boat.

Sadly Gates and Bryant don't resemble anything of what they once were. I Just don't bother anymore.

I haven't been to it since LC died is it still as good?

Favorite is Joe's because of the consistency. A lunch plate Burnt End with Fries is ALWAYS going to be top tier. Never had a bad or even mediocre one. Unfortunately can't say the same for any of the other 'name' joints like Jack Stack, Bryants, or Gates.

Q39 is objectively good but can't stand how pretentious it can be.

I can't get out of q39 for under $80 for two but the meal is always phenomenal. It's expensive but it is good.

When I visit family in KC, Hayward's in OP(?) is really close by. Nothing fancy, but I love getting a full rack of ribs to go. Simple to swing by, get in and out, and has the right amount of bark and meat tenderness, for me.

Wish I had something similar out here nearby.

Has anyone been to Wolfepacks new location that is the restaurant and not the food truck? Heard they ran outta food last week at 4pm (was like the first Saturday night they were open in the restaurant). Would like to see how good their fries are since they couldn't ever serve them at the food truck

Just picked some up now, their ribs fall off the bone, it’s officially my new fav place.

You like bone, Eh

Have not. Interesting though, that location used to be LaSala's Deli.

If I'm in that area its usually for Caddyshack pizza, but we can give BBQ at the Wolfe a try sometime.

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