I am from Kansas City and have eaten at all these places. If you are there just for the food then Joe’s Kansas City brisket burnt ends can not be beat. Fora fancier sit down experience then Jack Stack is great. They have all kinds of dishes. The best time to go to Joe’s is about 3 pm, otherwise you will have to stand in line for a while.
Here is a tip, pre order joes, then walk to the left and pick up your order. Then sit and eat, no line no wait. My Tuesday lunch routine fir years when I lived there.
The first time I went to Gates was like 2002 the one by Blue Ridge Mall I will never forget. They need to open one in Nashville Tennessee I've said that since that day in 2002, and when my daughter goes back home to KC MO she already knows to bring her dad some Gates BBQ back to Tennessee. Hungry 🍽️ Amen 🙏🏿
Another place to find great KC BBQ is the Chief's parking lot Sunday mornings before their games. Our home town everyday people cook some wonderful BBQ as well as the shops.
I drive from Vail, Colorado to the Indy 500 every May. I time when I leave, both directions, so I hit Kansas City for lunch or dinner. Joe's used to be my favorite, although I love the burnt ends at Slap's better now. I'll have to try Gates sometime.
To my demise KC Masterpiece was closed. It was my go to bbq, whenever I was in Overland Park, KS. You can still buy their BBQ sauce at the grocery stores.
I would not put jack stack in the top 3. The freight house is a nice experience but do they even have a smoker on the property? Bryants should have been your first stop
I have delivered to the Freight House Jack Stack many times in the morning as a route man when I worked for Sara Lee. They have a massive brick smoker that they would be loading up with wood and meats in the morning while I was there.
I ate at Gates over 40 years ago. Man it's always good. Jack Stack was good but not what I call smokey flavor. Have yet to try Joe's. I ate at that exact Smokehouse location 4 years ago and it was HORRIBLE. Warm ketchup sauce with no zip slathered on everything. Yuk. No smoke flavor in anything and the Beans were blah. Must have improved but I ain't going back to find out. We asked for the Manager and got a rude snub. Recently ate at Char Bar on the West side off 435 & 45. Excellent. Q39 is another worth the wait.
@@jerryjerrylahngenhairy4724 #1 Jack Stack, a little pricey but worth it. They have several restaurant's but the best one is in Martin City (South KC). #2 Smokehouse in Independence, MO excellent Q & #3 Burnt Ends BBQ in Overland Park, KS. Honorable Mention: I admit I haven't eaten there yet but I've heard a lot of good things about Harps BBQ in Raytown, MO
An argument can be made for Gates and Joes but not Jack's Stack. It should be noted that the hosts favorite thing at Jack's Stack was "carrot cake". Jack's Stack is highly overrated.
And yet another Kansas City BBQ video that just gets it wrong. I'm 64 born and raised in Kansas City. So here's the deal. In today's world of millennial thinking. Places like Joes and Q39 thrive but have no where near the "essence" of what an actual BBQ Joint entails. These are more upscale restaurants that cater more towards comfort than BBQ. People will argue saying "Joes is upscale"?? Walk into Bryant's or LC's and you will immediately see what I'm talking about. Henry Perry (father of Kansas City BBQ circa 1908) is rolling over in his grave. Best in Kansas City is the OG, Arthur Bryant's. New Yorker magazine once called it the best in the world. Then there are the next best places like LC's and Danny Edwards. Oh, and I would literally rather have a McRib sandwich from McDonalds than to step foot in any Gates restaurant.
It's interesting that you never see Zarda's on W. 87th St. mentioned in these TH-cam videos...I've eaten there many times in the last 40 years and am never disappointed.
terrible top 3. gates and jackstack or old news. There are so many better places bbq joints in the kc metro than those two. Its like this guy has only gone to a handful of places in his years here. q39, harp, slaps, LC's, rosedales just to name a few that are far better than gates. gates has rested on their laurels too much for 25 years now.
Smokehouse is so underrated. There baked beans are the best
agreed!
I am from Kansas City and have eaten at all these places. If you are there just for the food then Joe’s Kansas City brisket burnt ends can not be beat. Fora fancier sit down experience then Jack Stack is great. They have all kinds of dishes. The best time to go to Joe’s is about 3 pm, otherwise you will have to stand in line for a while.
Here is a tip, pre order joes, then walk to the left and pick up your order. Then sit and eat, no line no wait. My Tuesday lunch routine fir years when I lived there.
@@wesleygordon6941 great idea!
The first time I went to Gates was like 2002 the one by Blue Ridge Mall I will never forget. They need to open one in Nashville Tennessee I've said that since that day in 2002, and when my daughter goes back home to KC MO she already knows to bring her dad some Gates BBQ back to Tennessee. Hungry 🍽️ Amen 🙏🏿
Another place to find great KC BBQ is the Chief's parking lot Sunday mornings before their games. Our home town everyday people cook some wonderful BBQ as well as the shops.
Absolutely!
Personally, I love LC's. The smoker is feet from the counter. And when those doors open, Oh my God.
I drive from Vail, Colorado to the Indy 500 every May. I time when I leave, both directions, so I hit Kansas City for lunch or dinner. Joe's used to be my favorite, although I love the burnt ends at Slap's better now. I'll have to try Gates sometime.
Would love to hear what you think once you make it to Gates!
Rosedale 1933, Edwards 1918, Gates 1923, Bryant's 1918
Yes and don't forget Popa Hayword's on the Kansas side.
To my demise KC Masterpiece was closed. It was my go to bbq, whenever I was in Overland Park, KS. You can still buy their BBQ sauce at the grocery stores.
KC Masterpiece is definitely a staple!
My favorite is the burnt in sandwich at Joe’s YUMM!!!
Burnt ends are a KC classic!
LCs & Woodyard are sooooo good
I would not put jack stack in the top 3. The freight house is a nice experience but do they even have a smoker on the property? Bryants should have been your first stop
I have delivered to the Freight House Jack Stack many times in the morning as a route man when I worked for Sara Lee. They have a massive brick smoker that they would be loading up with wood and meats in the morning while I was there.
joes,char-bar,and wolfpack
missed so many.. like to see you do a top 10 BBQ.. Maybe get in Q39 , author's and brobecks
You're not wrong! Might have to do a part 2!
Q39 is definitely one of the best.
Brobecks is a gem
Watched several vids lately that made no mention of Gates. Shame on them. Good to see u got good sense pal. Since 1949 Ollie's house rules the KC Q.
I ate at Gates over 40 years ago. Man it's always good. Jack Stack was good but not what I call smokey flavor. Have yet to try Joe's.
I ate at that exact Smokehouse location 4 years ago and it was HORRIBLE. Warm ketchup sauce with no zip slathered on everything. Yuk. No smoke flavor in anything and the Beans were blah. Must have improved but I ain't going back to find out. We asked for the Manager and got a rude snub.
Recently ate at Char Bar on the West side off 435 & 45. Excellent. Q39 is another worth the wait.
The Smokehouse was good about 25 years ago, but when they moved and sold to someone else, it was never the same.
I'm from Tennessee and Gates is my favorite.
I've been to Gates, joes and Jack Stack. I didn't care for gates as much as joes and Jack.
Smokehouse BBQ is on North Oak in Gladstone. He didn't give its location.
thanks for that
Gates doesn't even make my top 10. Then again ask 10 Kansas Citians what they're favorite BBQ place is and you'll get 10 different answers.
What's your top 3? Traveling there soon
@@jerryjerrylahngenhairy4724 #1 Jack Stack, a little pricey but worth it. They have several restaurant's but the best one is in Martin City (South KC). #2 Smokehouse in Independence, MO excellent Q & #3 Burnt Ends BBQ in Overland Park, KS. Honorable Mention: I admit I haven't eaten there yet but I've heard a lot of good things about Harps BBQ in Raytown, MO
Really,,,,,,,,,no Arthur Bryant's? Not even a mention?
Arthur Bryants is great! I only mentioned 3 this video, but I'll have to do a follow up soon!
@@nelsonhomegroupkc No worries! KC is loaded with great BBQ!
Bryant's is the worst BBQ
BB Lawnside, Slaps, Little BBQ joint
An argument can be made for Gates and Joes but not Jack's Stack. It should be noted that the hosts favorite thing at Jack's Stack was "carrot cake". Jack's Stack is highly overrated.
Jackstacks prime beef rib is the best bbq in KC. Everything else they have is overrated.
Anyone starting with Gates doesn't know anything about kc bbq.
And yet another Kansas City BBQ video that just gets it wrong. I'm 64 born and raised in Kansas City. So here's the deal. In today's world of millennial thinking. Places like Joes and Q39 thrive but have no where near the "essence" of what an actual BBQ Joint entails. These are more upscale restaurants that cater more towards comfort than BBQ. People will argue saying "Joes is upscale"?? Walk into Bryant's or LC's and you will immediately see what I'm talking about. Henry Perry (father of Kansas City BBQ circa 1908) is rolling over in his grave. Best in Kansas City is the OG, Arthur Bryant's. New Yorker magazine once called it the best in the world. Then there are the next best places like LC's and Danny Edwards. Oh, and I would literally rather have a McRib sandwich from McDonalds than to step foot in any Gates restaurant.
Somewhat agree, however, Gates spicy is my all time favorite sauce.
It's interesting that you never see Zarda's on W. 87th St. mentioned in these TH-cam videos...I've eaten there many times in the last 40 years and am never disappointed.
Love LC’s, Arthur Bryant’s is slacking off late, but Gates is SOLID.
Smokehouse also has smoked catfish and it is soooooood good!
I have never had that, love the unique selection though!
terrible top 3. gates and jackstack or old news. There are so many better places bbq joints in the kc metro than those two. Its like this guy has only gone to a handful of places in his years here. q39, harp, slaps, LC's, rosedales just to name a few that are far better than gates. gates has rested on their laurels too much for 25 years now.