Food and Drink Best BBQ joint in KC area? - Page 32

**BossChief** · 02-07-2015, 12:20 PM

We are driving down to KC and I usually go to Gates, but want to try something different this time around.

I'm looking to go to the absolute best BBQ joint in the KC area for dinner tonight and figured you guys would know best. Maybe a few of you want to come out and eat with us.

What say you, CP?

(The search function is off or I'd use it.)

HC_Chief · 09-05-2023, 04:15 PM

First timers should hit Jack Stack - Freight House. That sets the foundation for KC BBQ: cool atmosphere, close to downtown/P&L.

Expand from there: Arthur Bryant's at 18th & Brooklyn for the historic KC BBQ; Joe's KC BBQ at 47th & Mission for the "wait in a ridiculously long line at a gas station for killer BBQ" experience; Gates at 103rd(ish) & State Line to get yelled at (those who know, know); then Q39 South for the OP "we rich" BBQ. Leave the LCs to the locals... it's killer BBQ but the experience will leave most out-of-towners traumatized.

BlackHelicopters · 09-05-2023, 04:17 PM

Rosedale

Chris Meck · 09-05-2023, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

First timers should hit Jack Stack - Freight House. That sets the foundation for KC BBQ: cool atmosphere, close to downtown/P&L.

Expand from there: Arthur Bryant's at 18th & Brooklyn for the historic KC BBQ; Joe's KC BBQ at 47th & Mission for the "wait in a ridiculously long line at a gas station for killer BBQ" experience; Gates at 103rd(ish) & State Line to get yelled at (those who know, know); then Q39 South for the OP "we rich" BBQ. Leave the LCs to the locals... it's killer BBQ but the experience will leave most out-of-towners traumatized.

Bryant's ain't Bryant's anymore. Do not recommend, sadly. Nor Gates.

Joe's is king. Slaps is ok. Q39 is good but I hate the atmosphere.

Chris Meck · 09-05-2023, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackHelicopters

Rosedale

Rosedale is boiled meat with watered down ketchup.

KCUnited · 09-05-2023, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Third Eye

Chef J and Wolfepack BBQ are the new hotness. Sadly I’ve yet to go to either, but I’ve heard nothing but great things. Wolfepack in particular has a pretty rabid following already.

Wolfepack looks legit as well

I'm converging with some Chicago friends, many of whom are ex-KC residents and Chiefs fans so really wanting to take them someplace new and fresh for
BBQ, and myself

Thanks

BWillie · 09-05-2023, 06:52 PM

This isn't that hard. It's Joe's or Q39. Wolfepack is next. Haven't tried Chef J.

Birthdayboy · 09-05-2023, 06:58 PM

Big fan of Q39, but I live out of town and only make it back once a year or so, so I’m no expert.

Pepe Silvia · 09-05-2023, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackHelicopters

Rosedale

If you like Brontosaurus ribs.

CatinKS · 09-05-2023, 07:35 PM

My favorite treat is burnt ends. Who is the best in KC market? Extra smokey and tender with sweet sauce.

vonBobo · 09-05-2023, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Seeing a few visiting KC posts about hotels, transportation and such and had my own question so bumping this as a potential useful resource

What's the word on Chef J BBQ in the Bottoms (West not Billay)?

I'm coming in for the week 3 Bears game and want to try someplace new to me

Any CPers been?

https://chefjbbq.com/

I tried Chef J soon after it opened and never cared to go back. Nothing was a big concern, but lots of little things just added up being negative overall for me.

Try Slaps if you haven't been yet, then go for cheap drinks and pinball at 403 Club.

**Shiver Me Timbers** · 09-05-2023, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CatinKS

My favorite treat is burnt ends. Who is the best in KC market? Extra smokey and tender with sweet sauce.

JOES!

O.city · 09-05-2023, 08:39 PM

Slaps is my go to now.

NWTF · 09-05-2023, 09:34 PM

Slaps and Joes in no particular order. jackstack,Q39 and meat mitch are good too. It all depends on what you go there for but you cant really go wrong at those places.

Stuff like Gates, LCs, Smokin Guns, Famous Daves are just fine for lunch based on your location while at work if you travel around the city. Good at different things but not horrible.

Avoid Rosedale, Hickory Log and Wyandotte if your on the Kansas side. I cant remember the names of the ones I hate the most on the Missouri side.

DQCHIEF · 09-06-2023, 07:50 AM

I love the Smokehouse! I never see it mentioned but my personal favorite.

BWillie · 09-06-2023, 08:11 AM

Definitely Famous Daves and Dickeys BBQ pit. Amazing legendary KC BBQ

02-07-2015, 12:20 PM
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09-05-2023, 06:52 PM	#471
BWillie Future NBA Finals MVP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Casino cash: $2251241	This isn't that hard. It's Joe's or Q39. Wolfepack is next. Haven't tried Chef J. __________________ Who wants free money? Use the link below to sign up at Bovada, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker and Ignition. Contact me for private deals, spot bonuses, possible rakeback or any questions! Bovada, Ignition, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker: baldeaglepoker.com Bovada Poker is back! Get up to $500 poker deposit bonus.
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09-05-2023, 06:58 PM	#472
Birthdayboy Rookie Join Date: Aug 2022 Casino cash: $-349500	Big fan of Q39, but I live out of town and only make it back once a year or so, so I’m no expert.
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09-05-2023, 07:35 PM	#474
CatinKS Starter Join Date: Dec 2020 Casino cash: $2450400	My favorite treat is burnt ends. Who is the best in KC market? Extra smokey and tender with sweet sauce.
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09-05-2023, 08:39 PM	#477
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09-05-2023, 09:34 PM	#478
NWTF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: overland park Casino cash: $9827081	Slaps and Joes in no particular order. jackstack,Q39 and meat mitch are good too. It all depends on what you go there for but you cant really go wrong at those places. Stuff like Gates, LCs, Smokin Guns, Famous Daves are just fine for lunch based on your location while at work if you travel around the city. Good at different things but not horrible. Avoid Rosedale, Hickory Log and Wyandotte if your on the Kansas side. I cant remember the names of the ones I hate the most on the Missouri side.
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09-06-2023, 07:50 AM	#479
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09-06-2023, 08:11 AM	#480
BWillie Future NBA Finals MVP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Casino cash: $2251241	Definitely Famous Daves and Dickeys BBQ pit. Amazing legendary KC BBQ __________________ Who wants free money? Use the link below to sign up at Bovada, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker and Ignition. Contact me for private deals, spot bonuses, possible rakeback or any questions! Bovada, Ignition, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker: baldeaglepoker.com Bovada Poker is back! Get up to $500 poker deposit bonus.
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