r/TedLasso • u/Open-Quit9156 • 9h ago
Kansas City BBQ
Alright you Kansas City people. I am currently in Kansas City and want to try either Arthur Bryant’s or Gates. Which one do you recommend? I will not be able to go to both as I’m the only one in the group who enjoys bbq, I barely got them to agree to go to one
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u/BeakerandHoneydew 9h ago
I was just in KC and tried a bunch of the popular spots - Would strongly recommend Q39. Has good options for non-bbq lovers too.
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u/howdiditgetinthere 7h ago
Arthur Bryant's is absolute garbage. Visited in July and could not have been more disappointed. The sauces are so gross, particularly the traditional one. We also went to Slaps and it was fantastic.
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u/Realistic-Bobcat7732 8h ago
My wife went there for work and she sent me bbq from several places. I think you should go to one and order online from another. No such thing as too much bbq.
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u/Maverick_1882 Roy Kent 3h ago
A couple of years ago a friend from the UK came to KC for a week. We sent him home with meat sweats and a longing for Boulevard Wheat and Tank 7.
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u/Jimothy_Riggins 6h ago
All of these comments are from people that just visit. We go to LCs BBQ, located next to a motel that charges by the hour and a junk yard.
My first visit was life changing
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u/La_Mano_Cornuta Diamond Dog 8h ago edited 8h ago
If it still hasn’t been decided go to Joes KC.
If it’s between AB or Gates be prepared to be yelled at Gates and whatever meat you order ask for it lean at Gates.
Not a fan of Arthur Bryant’s sauces but the brisket sandwich and fries would be my pick if you’re already down this road. Get it dry as they have sauces at the table you can try for yourself.
If you do go to Joes KC get the burnt ends and thank me later.
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u/GrandMoffJerjerrod Butts on 3! 8h ago
Yelled at Gates? I have never been to KC. Why Gates yell at anyone?
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u/La_Mano_Cornuta Diamond Dog 8h ago
It’s part of their schtick at this point. They even sort of show it in episode one. Out of towners are not ready for it. When the place gets busy, which on weekends = yes, it can be loud and they want to get that line moving as quick as possible.
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u/GrandMoffJerjerrod Butts on 3! 8h ago
Ahh so Gates was in S4E1. I don’t think I caught the place’s name. Ty
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u/La_Mano_Cornuta Diamond Dog 8h ago
Yes, Gates was the curved booth place where Rebecca fell in love with ribs.
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u/_JDKA 9h ago
OG? Go Arthur Bryant’s. Q39 is outstanding, but several places are. Arthur Bryant’s will be a core memory.
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u/Maverick_1882 Roy Kent 3h ago
I have to disagree. Arthur Bryant’s used to be the OG back in the day. It has been going downhill. The restaurant was closed a while back because of some health concern.
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u/Leighroy1120 8h ago
Out of those two, I’ll be honest - Arthur Bryant’s has gone downhill a bit so I’d pick Gates. Joe’s is the best BBQ in KC.
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u/weedywet 6h ago
Every time I’m there I go to Jack Stack
Because it’s really good but also feels like a proper restaurant
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u/rissaaah 6h ago
I typically prefer bbq from a building that looks like it should be condemned, but Jack Stack is the exception to that rule.
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u/Maverick_1882 Roy Kent 4h ago
So…Woodyard or is it LC’s?
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u/ThreeTo3d 4h ago
Nothing was better than getting some LC’s before a Royals game. The smoker 5 feet behind the register.
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u/Maverick_1882 Roy Kent 3h ago
LC’s rocks. I won’t send any of my family, who are more comfortable in JoCo, to LC’s. They can handle Slaps, but not LC’s.
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u/catwell82 7h ago
Flip a coin, and then pick up a bottle of the sauce from whichever one you didn't go to.
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u/lifeinrednblack 5h ago
There are better places in the city than both (particularly Q39 and Joes), but both are about the experience.
If you're in it for that, you can't go wrong with either, but AB you can't FEEL the history there.
Both also have this smell that can't be faked. From over a hundred years of the walls just soaking in meat smoke.
No matter where you end up. Make sure you get an order of burnt ends.
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u/Maverick_1882 Roy Kent 4h ago
Q39, Joe’s KC, Char Bar, Slaps, or Jack Stack are the ones I recommend to out of towners. There are other nuanced answers, of course, when you want a different flavor profile or experience.
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u/ApatheticAbsurdist 2h ago
I’ve never been but a coworker of mine spent a lot of time in KC and they seem to swear by Joe’s. And get the burnt ends.
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u/grozphan 7h ago
Arthur Bryant's all day. Did not care for Gates. Hit up the Negro League/Jazz Museums before or after as it's nearby.
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u/This-Function1789 The Cat People 🐈⬛ 8h ago
Q39 or Jackstack