KC Bbq Tour

[Boise_Chief]

It looks like I Cassel'd my other thread so spin off here we go.

Your favorite Q and any recommendations therein.

This is my first poll I have attempted and the poll options were compiled off of a couple of online lists, so be gentle use lube and don't forget the reach around.

[TinyEvel]

Poll falls short because it ignores the intricacies of arguing over KC BBQ. There can be no single overall "Best BBQ."
True KCBBQ enthusiasts elevate this question to next-level arguing via sub-categories specific to a particular cut.*

Q39: Burnt Ends
Q39: Chicken
Joe's: Brisket
Char Bar: vegan pulled pork jackfruit sando. Also Wings.
Jack Stack: Ribs
Jack Stack: Sides

I would even offer up Gram & Dunn Pig Wings appetizer is the bomb.

Gates gets zero votes in my personal scale. Ugh. Worst experience. Pour some vinegar on a stack of grease fat, there you go.

*My votes are based on 2017, the last time I lived there.

[Third Eye]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

You're missing Wolfpack

I never saw if you posted your thoughts after your visit. Where did you go and what did you think?

[DJJasonp]

Originally Posted by bdj23

I know it will be a generic response but i like:

Joe's
Q39
Jack Stack

But you can't go wrong with any of the famous ones i feel like, they're all good.

that's exactly where I land in this poll.

[DJJasonp]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

Fiorella's and Jack Stack are the same thing.


Edit: And if possible, I'd like to register a negative vote for Gates.

concur

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Jackstack is sooo overrated

When I visit family in KC, I swing by Jacks and get a quart of their pork and beans to go... But yeah, otherwise I go someplace else.

[KCUnited]

Originally Posted by Third Eye

I never saw if you posted your thoughts after your visit. Where did you go and what did you think?

I thought both Chef J and Wolfepack were superb

I won't create a bunch of hyperbole from one visit but both were top end BBQ experiences. Just from a brisket standpoint, I thought both equaled the quality I've found in Texas (which is the only thing they're good that matters)

On the flipside, I also stopped by Jack Stack and their beef ribs were not up to par

[Woogieman]

The best single brisket sandwich I've had is from LCs and I had a side of sweet tater fries to boot that were top notch. Comfortably better than anything I've had from Oklahoma Joe's.

[Third Eye]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

I thought both Chef J and Wolfepack were superb

I won't create a bunch of hyperbole from one visit but both were top end BBQ experiences. Just from a brisket standpoint, I thought both equaled the quality I've found in Texas (which is the only thing they're good that matters)

On the flipside, I also stopped by Jack Stack and their beef ribs were not up to par

Great to hear!

[George Liquor]

Originally Posted by DJJasonp

that's exactly where I land in this poll.

I only put Joe's on top because it was the most recent bbq restaurant I've eaten at.

[Boise_Chief]

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

Poll falls short because it ignores the intricacies of arguing over KC BBQ. There can be no single overall "Best BBQ."
True KCBBQ enthusiasts elevate this question to next-level arguing via sub-categories specific to a particular cut.*

Q39: Burnt Ends
Q39: Chicken
Joe's: Brisket
Char Bar: vegan pulled pork jackfruit sando. Also Wings.
Jack Stack: Ribs
Jack Stack: Sides

I would even offer up Gram & Dunn Pig Wings appetizer is the bomb.

Gates gets zero votes in my personal scale. Ugh. Worst experience. Pour some vinegar on a stack of grease fat, there you go.

*My votes are based on 2017, the last time I lived there.

Tha ks Tiny E this is what ultimately I'm looking for to skim the cream off the top of individual restaurants and try to get the best sampling from however many places we can hit.

[Monty]

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

Poll falls short because it ignores the intricacies of arguing over KC BBQ. There can be no single overall "Best BBQ."
True KCBBQ enthusiasts elevate this question to next-level arguing via sub-categories specific to a particular cut.*

Q39: Burnt Ends
Q39: Chicken
Joe's: Brisket
Char Bar: vegan pulled pork jackfruit sando. Also Wings.
Jack Stack: Ribs
Jack Stack: Sides

I would even offer up Gram & Dunn Pig Wings appetizer is the bomb.

Gates gets zero votes in my personal scale. Ugh. Worst experience. Pour some vinegar on a stack of grease fat, there you go.

*My votes are based on 2017, the last time I lived there.

Well done, thank you for clarifying. To add to this, the Brisket Poutine at Q39 was amazing and should be mentioned.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by alpha_omega

Details?
Gates isn't Joe's, but it's always been decent. And it is open till 10 on Friday (see the other thread).

The last time I ate at Gates, my brisket sandwich was like chewing on shoe leather. That was 10+ years ago, and maybe I just caught them on a bad day, but there are far too many great BBQ options to risk getting the same quality shit that I did that day.

[neech]

Originally Posted by Bowser

I've still yet to try Slap's. Been there three times and the line was down the street.

Yeah, I don't venture into that part of KC much but for but looking at the menu for Slap's I want to try it now.

[neech]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Jackstack is sooo overrated

How dare you.

[TLO]

I'm sorry I know Q39 is popular but there are much better options.

Gates isn't very good either, IMO.