Food and Drink KC Bbq Tour - Page 11

Boise_Chief · 12-05-2023, 11:03 AM

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.

Idaho_Chief · 12-12-2023, 02:38 PM

Finished up the tour with Q39. All the meat was good. Burnt ends were a little spongy, but super tasty. I liked the zesty sauce the best.

In summation….

Best Wings and Ribs…. Jack Stack
Best Brisket and Burt ends Chilli… SLAP’s
Best Sandwich Z-man on toast
Best Sauce Night of the Living Sauce. (Joes)
Best fries Joes

Honestly I didn’t have a bad meal the whole trip. Smokehouse probably was the worst if you made me choose and that’s mostly because they covered everything in their original sauce that I didn’t care for.

Boise_Chief · 12-12-2023, 03:00 PM

I pretty much agree. The big stand out was the wings from Jack Stack. They were picked up and we didn't try them for most of an hour from when they were served. AND still the best smoked wing I have had. I fully expected not to like Jack Stack as I figured them to be too big and corporate. Pleasant surprise that they were good. Definitely not the best sauce but solid and good.

Q39 was my surprise as I wasn't blown away. The first superbowl I ordered in a dozen sauces and various rubs and q39 zesty was my favorite. Q39 is good but I was hoping for more.

Boise_Chief · 12-12-2023, 03:04 PM

Slaps and Joe's were my favorites. Both had a good spicy sauce. Idaho and I split a rocket pig and a zman. Fries at Joe's were good. I'll probably order some fry spice in.

Over all I'm going slaps. Good sides great meats beer in the line didn't love waiting to get in but it was worth it.

Rasputin · 12-17-2023, 12:36 AM

I'll be in Kansas City 4 days for Christmas and Raiders game. I'll partake in some BBq but what I really want is a nice big juicy steak. Where is a really good steak house?

George Liquor · 12-17-2023, 12:49 AM

Joe's does have excellent fries as well. I feel like they never get mentioned and i always forget how good they are until i order them.

George Liquor · 12-17-2023, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Idaho_Chief

Brought Jack Stack for tailgating. Ribs and wings were both exceptional!! Wings stood out for me because I don’t like wings in the first place.

Went to Joes for lunch today. I had the Z-Man on toast(recommendation from my cousin) and fries. Boise_Chief had the Rocket Pig and beans. TecCrash had the brisket. The Z-Man was OUTSTANDING!! The fries were very good as well. I liked both sauces, but I’m partial to the spicy

There used to be a jack stack concession stand in Arrowhead i believe but i don't know if it is still there.

Boise_Chief · 12-17-2023, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rasputin

I'll be in Kansas City 4 days for Christmas and Raiders game. I'll partake in some BBq but what I really want is a nice big juicy steak. Where is a really good steak house?

Let us know what you find. I don't eat at steakhouses often (because Teccrash makes a better steak than most restaurants) but want to try a good example of a Kansas city strip.

Chris Meck · 12-17-2023, 08:13 AM

It's too bad, because once upon a time, the old warhorses Bryant's and Gates were yin and yang, and I would take out of towners to one or the other, and they would be amazed.

But both have fallen far, far off. I wouldn't take anyone to either as an example. They're down to what, grandchildren running the businesses or something? And the quality is just wildly inconsistent. I occasionally grab Gates because there's one near my house, but it's convenience only.

Joe's is always consistent, always top notch. Sides are good in general, but I'm pretty sure they sprinkle crack cocaine on the fries. Great sauce, too.

Jack Stack is okay. It ain't Joe's, but it's real solid.

Recently got into Slaps. The regular sauce is kind of weird, but if you go with the hot sauce it's good. Meat's tender, good stuff. Not quite Joe's.

Q39 is good enough, but I'm kind of weirded out by the 'elevated' concept. It's BBQ. It's not supposed to be white table cloth food. You're supposed to slip a little on the greasy tile when you walk in the door.

Chris Meck · 12-17-2023, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rasputin

I'll be in Kansas City 4 days for Christmas and Raiders game. I'll partake in some BBq but what I really want is a nice big juicy steak. Where is a really good steak house?

Golden Ox is my go-to. Some of that is nostalgia, but it's real solid and a lot of history there.

Pierponts is also a 'can't go wrong'.

Chris Meck · 12-17-2023, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Boise_Chief

Let us know what you find. I don't eat at steakhouses often (because Teccrash makes a better steak than most restaurants) but want to try a good example of a Kansas city strip.

Golden Ox or Pierponts are top notch. Can't go wrong either way.

although I'm a Rib-Eye man.

Monticore · 12-17-2023, 10:11 AM

Man everything sounds good lol but I’m going to need a salad at some point lol

Dayze · 12-17-2023, 10:27 AM

Gates hasn’t even been on my list for probably 20 years. About a decade ago, after not visiting for probably a decade , we randomly decided to stop off for Gates after a royals game.

it was up there with some of the worst bbq ive ever experienced opinion. . Sauce I like. But the bbq itself…..eeeesh.

When friends come in from out of town, I don’t even recommend a visit to Gates. Can’t go wrong with virtually all the other bbq joints around the area though .

George Liquor · 12-17-2023, 10:29 AM

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Jack Stack is okay. It ain't Joe's, but it's real solid.

My main problem with Jack Stack is they serve their sauce in a tiny little bowl. Just give me a bottle and leave me alone. I hate having to flag down a waiter to get more bbq sauce.

blake5676 · 12-17-2023, 10:36 AM

I think I might be in the minority in that I don’t really care much for how good of a bbq sauce these places have. I do like trying them out and will occasionally use them sparingly, I much prefer to just eat the meat without any sauce at all.

MVChiefFan · 12-17-2023, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Golden Ox or Pierponts are top notch. Can't go wrong either way.

although I'm a Rib-Eye man.

Went to Pierponts last night and had the Ribeye with the coffee and ancho chili rub. Good lord it was delicious!

View Poll Results: What's your favorite Bbq
Slaps Bbq	22	17.89%
CHEF j's	4	3.25%
Arthur Bryants	10	8.13%
Jones Bbq	1	0.81%
Fiorellas	9	7.32%
Night Goat	0	0%
Danny Edwards	2	1.63%
Gates	17	13.82%
Q39	42	34.15%
Joe's	66	53.66%
Harp	5	4.07%
Big T's	2	1.63%
Jack Stack	36	29.27%
Char Bar	7	5.69%
A little bbq joint	1	0.81%
Bb's lawnside	8	6.50%
Woodyard	6	4.88%
Smokehouse	5	4.07%
My Mom's house	5	4.07%
Gaz's house	3	2.44%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 123. You may not vote on this poll

12-05-2023, 11:03 AM
Boise_Chief The Lurkiest Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Boise,ID Casino cash: $784188	KC Bbq Tour 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.
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12-12-2023, 02:38 PM	#151
Idaho_Chief Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, ID Casino cash: $9924900	Finished up the tour with Q39. All the meat was good. Burnt ends were a little spongy, but super tasty. I liked the zesty sauce the best. In summation…. Best Wings and Ribs…. Jack Stack Best Brisket and Burt ends Chilli… SLAP’s Best Sandwich Z-man on toast Best Sauce Night of the Living Sauce. (Joes) Best fries Joes Honestly I didn’t have a bad meal the whole trip. Smokehouse probably was the worst if you made me choose and that’s mostly because they covered everything in their original sauce that I didn’t care for. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ...............................................................................................
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12-12-2023, 03:00 PM	#152
Boise_Chief The Lurkiest Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Boise,ID Casino cash: $784188	I pretty much agree. The big stand out was the wings from Jack Stack. They were picked up and we didn't try them for most of an hour from when they were served. AND still the best smoked wing I have had. I fully expected not to like Jack Stack as I figured them to be too big and corporate. Pleasant surprise that they were good. Definitely not the best sauce but solid and good. Q39 was my surprise as I wasn't blown away. The first superbowl I ordered in a dozen sauces and various rubs and q39 zesty was my favorite. Q39 is good but I was hoping for more.
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12-12-2023, 03:04 PM	#153
Boise_Chief The Lurkiest Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Boise,ID Casino cash: $784188	Slaps and Joe's were my favorites. Both had a good spicy sauce. Idaho and I split a rocket pig and a zman. Fries at Joe's were good. I'll probably order some fry spice in. Over all I'm going slaps. Good sides great meats beer in the line didn't love waiting to get in but it was worth it.
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12-17-2023, 12:36 AM	#154
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $1595421	I'll be in Kansas City 4 days for Christmas and Raiders game. I'll partake in some BBq but what I really want is a nice big juicy steak. Where is a really good steak house? __________________ "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it"
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12-17-2023, 12:49 AM	#155
George Liquor Forklift Certified Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: House of the Rising Sun Casino cash: $889850	Joe's does have excellent fries as well. I feel like they never get mentioned and i always forget how good they are until i order them.
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12-17-2023, 08:13 AM	#158
Chris Meck MVP Join Date: May 2001 Location: midtown KC Casino cash: $364910	It's too bad, because once upon a time, the old warhorses Bryant's and Gates were yin and yang, and I would take out of towners to one or the other, and they would be amazed. But both have fallen far, far off. I wouldn't take anyone to either as an example. They're down to what, grandchildren running the businesses or something? And the quality is just wildly inconsistent. I occasionally grab Gates because there's one near my house, but it's convenience only. Joe's is always consistent, always top notch. Sides are good in general, but I'm pretty sure they sprinkle crack cocaine on the fries. Great sauce, too. Jack Stack is okay. It ain't Joe's, but it's real solid. Recently got into Slaps. The regular sauce is kind of weird, but if you go with the hot sauce it's good. Meat's tender, good stuff. Not quite Joe's. Q39 is good enough, but I'm kind of weirded out by the 'elevated' concept. It's BBQ. It's not supposed to be white table cloth food. You're supposed to slip a little on the greasy tile when you walk in the door.
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12-17-2023, 10:11 AM	#161
Monticore I love your mom Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Sturgeon Falls, Ontario Casino cash: $774957	Man everything sounds good lol but I’m going to need a salad at some point lol
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12-17-2023, 10:27 AM	#162
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $3409358	Gates hasn’t even been on my list for probably 20 years. About a decade ago, after not visiting for probably a decade , we randomly decided to stop off for Gates after a royals game. it was up there with some of the worst bbq ive ever experienced opinion. . Sauce I like. But the bbq itself…..eeeesh. When friends come in from out of town, I don’t even recommend a visit to Gates. Can’t go wrong with virtually all the other bbq joints around the area though . __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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12-17-2023, 10:36 AM	#164
blake5676 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2013 Casino cash: $820323	I think I might be in the minority in that I don’t really care much for how good of a bbq sauce these places have. I do like trying them out and will occasionally use them sparingly, I much prefer to just eat the meat without any sauce at all.
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