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Silock · 12:18 AM

Might be the most overrated BBQ joint in the city. Overpriced as hell. 1 appetizer, 4 beers, 4 entrees . . . $130. Sheesh.

Sauce was way too sweet. Joe's KC has a sweet sauce, but this is on a whole different level of sweet. The meat was good, but it's not BETTER than other meat in the city.

I mean, it's not BAD, but I don't understand the hype at all.

EDIT: Forgot to add that their french fries were bland as hell. Most fast food places have better fries. Although, I did like their slightly spicy ketchup. Fries still absolutely pale in comparison to Joe's, though.

**alpha_omega** · 07-12-2015, 09:18 AM

I think I've said this before, but the burnt end burger was fantastic and the beans were dreadful.
Overall....I'd rather go somewhere else

**RollChiefsRoll** · 07-12-2015, 09:32 AM

LC's has the best burnt ends in the city.

**srvy** · 07-12-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RollChiefsRoll

LC's has the best burnt ends in the city.

Make a trip to Excelsior Springs The Wabash BBQ might change your mind.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wabash-barbe...elsior-springs

**gblowfish** · 07-12-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Might be the most overrated BBQ joint in the city. Overpriced as hell. 1 appetizer, 4 beers, 4 entrees . . . $130. Sheesh.

You can buy a President's Party Tray at Gates for that, and get $$ back.

If you don't like Gates, try Smokin' Guns in NKC, or Hayward's in Overland Park, or Big T's a block down the street from LC's. They're all unique.

**Reaper16** · 07-12-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by srvy

I am still going to try it not everyones tastes are the same. Oh and sweet BBQ sauce is KC BBQ very few stray from this just the level of bite or heat are the determining factors. Probably Bryants for the less sweet but still it is a little.

Almost everything has some sweetness to it, but not everything is correctly characterized as "sweet."

A lot of the sauces from classic, black-owned KC joints have more heat and vinegar to them than sauces from Jack Stack, Joe's, etc. FOR ME the sauces from Gates, LC's, Big T's, etc. don't register as "sweet" sauces overall.

All tomato-based sauces are going to be sweeter than vinegar-based or mustard-based, which is where KC gets its sweet reputation from (well, that and KC Masterpiece's nationwide existence).

**gblowfish** · 07-12-2015, 10:18 AM

KC Masterpiece is made by the same people who own Clorox. They basically cheapened up the sauce with HFCS and other cheap ass ingredients, and ruined it.

You can buy the original formula sauce here in KC. It costs three times as much, but it's worth it. I use it in my BBQ beans and on chicken.

**Reaper16** · 07-12-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

KC Masterpiece is made by the same people who own Clorox. They basically cheapened up the sauce with HFCS and other cheap ass ingredients, and ruined it.

You can buy the original formula sauce here in KC. It costs three times as much, but it's worth it. I use it in my BBQ beans and on chicken.

That makes sense to use it for beans.

KCrockaholic · 07-12-2015, 11:47 AM

KC Masterpiece is disgusting sauce and makes KC look bad considering it's sold in stores all over America.

And it's made in Oakland I believe.

ChiefsCountry · 07-12-2015, 12:20 PM

It's more of a hipster place. It was good, but there are better BBQ choices in the city IMO.

But shit KC has so many really good BBQ places anyways, its like arguing religion or politics nobody is going to agree on any of them.

stevieray · 07-12-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

But shit KC has so many really good BBQ places anyways, its like arguing religion or politics nobody is going to agree on any of them.

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Demonpenz · 07-12-2015, 12:41 PM

Expensive and small portions.

**BossChief** · 07-12-2015, 12:55 PM

I try something new each time I come to town and so far, everything has paled in comparison to Q39.

Not sure where the small portions stuff started, none of us could finish our meals...loaded plates and everything was exceptional.

**lewdog** · 07-12-2015, 12:56 PM

I don't want anyone telling me how big of a meal I can have, so that's why I only dine at Golden Corral.

King_Chief_Fan · 07-12-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by srvy

Goodluck and dont get the burnt ends. And Dane is right the Martin City and Prospect location when it was Smokestack was better. The family feud when they split and some restaurant became Jackstack and the others remained Smokestack I dont think they ever got back to what they were. I just don't understand the love for it. When I talk to people the talk is usually of the sides not the que. A bbq joint where the main talk is of the cheesy corn

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Jack Stack in Lee's Summit is horrible.
I now assume they all are

**kysirsoze** · 07-12-2015, 01:08 PM

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What have you tried thus far? On my trips I've hit LC's, Gates, Arthur Bryants, and Oklahoma Joes. All multiple times. I was thinking Jack Stack and Q39's this time. I'm with you though, I don't want to waste my one or two shots at a place that ain't worth it.

As far as the ones I've tried so far, Gates has been the only disappointment. LC's was a very pleasant surprise.

Hit all of those more than once, except LC's which I've only had at a tailgate. I'll also be having catered Joe's at a party I'll be at. Looking to hit up something besides the usual suspects. Not a huge fan of Jack Stack except for their sides. (Which will also be at the party)

07-11-2015, 11:09 PM
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Just had Q39 Might be the most overrated BBQ joint in the city. Overpriced as hell. 1 appetizer, 4 beers, 4 entrees . . . $130. Sheesh. Sauce was way too sweet. Joe's KC has a sweet sauce, but this is on a whole different level of sweet. The meat was good, but it's not BETTER than other meat in the city. I mean, it's not BAD, but I don't understand the hype at all. EDIT: Forgot to add that their french fries were bland as hell. Most fast food places have better fries. Although, I did like their slightly spicy ketchup. Fries still absolutely pale in comparison to Joe's, though. Last edited by Silock; 07-12-2015 at 12:18 AM..
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07-12-2015, 09:18 AM	#31
alpha_omega Supporter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Liberty Casino cash: $-1560000	I think I've said this before, but the burnt end burger was fantastic and the beans were dreadful. Overall....I'd rather go somewhere else
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07-12-2015, 09:32 AM	#32
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07-12-2015, 10:18 AM	#36
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16896178 VARSITY	KC Masterpiece is made by the same people who own Clorox. They basically cheapened up the sauce with HFCS and other cheap ass ingredients, and ruined it. You can buy the original formula sauce here in KC. It costs three times as much, but it's worth it. I use it in my BBQ beans and on chicken.
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KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3462900	KC Masterpiece is disgusting sauce and makes KC look bad considering it's sold in stores all over America. And it's made in Oakland I believe.
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07-12-2015, 12:20 PM	#39
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $-1361248	It's more of a hipster place. It was good, but there are better BBQ choices in the city IMO. But shit KC has so many really good BBQ places anyways, its like arguing religion or politics nobody is going to agree on any of them.
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07-12-2015, 12:56 PM	#43
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $-1358100	I don't want anyone telling me how big of a meal I can have, so that's why I only dine at Golden Corral.
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