SquirrellyMama 2,568 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) We were in KC for a couple days, and ate at a Gates BBQ today. Good food, but stressful to order. It reminded me a little bit of the Seinfeld "Soup Nazi" episode. We were not ready with our order ;) A guy in line next to me said, "It's your first time here, isn't it." We decided we need to eat there again sometime since we understand their menu now. I'd also never eaten at a place where they yell back the orders with words that aren't even close to what you ordered. It all makes sense to them. The weirdest things stress me out :) ETA: We loved the Nelson Atkins Art Museum. That is a must see if you are planning a trip there. Edited March 18, 2017 by SquirrellyMama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prairiewindmomma 26,684 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Kansas City Joes > Gates. :) You want to order the Z-Man. https://www.joeskc.com 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SquirrellyMama 2,568 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Kansas City Joes > Gates. :) You want to order the Z-Man. https://www.joeskc.com Good to know:) I really enjoyed KC, so we'll go back again. It's only 3.5 hours south of us. We decided to get away from the snow here, and weren't disappointed. It was a perfect 76 degrees today. It was only 50 when we got back home, but the snow is gone. Kelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarbecueMom 6,319 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Kansas City Joes > Gates. :) You want to order the Z-Man. https://www.joeskc.com Not sure that place is any less stressful! Waiting in a line wrapped around a gas station in pouring rain with two little kids at 10:45am for BBQ... I can't even remember what I had. That trip was a blur. Maybe we should go back this summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prairiewindmomma 26,684 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 You can call your order ahead and they have a separate pickup window. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prairiewindmomma 26,684 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 And both locations have updated since then....but the waits can get crazy long at peak times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SquirrellyMama 2,568 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 We had a late lunch, and it's probably a good thing. We didn't eat until almost 2pm, and it was still busy. We would have held up the lunch rush :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarbecueMom 6,319 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 You can call your order ahead and they have a separate pickup window. :) Yes, but our friend, who we were visiting, was insistent that we have the *experience*, even with two toddlers. Friend, obviously, does not have children, haha. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prairiewindmomma 26,684 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 The same pickup window also sells seasonings. Their fry seasoning is to die for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Χά�ων 13,998 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Not sure that place is any less stressful! Waiting in a line wrapped around a gas station in pouring rain with two little kids at 10:45am for BBQ... I can't even remember what I had. That trip was a blur. Maybe we should go back this summer. Walk in and place your order to go. ETA: And enjoy the food at one of the near by parks. Edited March 18, 2017 by Χά�ων Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gardenmom5 29,848 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 We were in KC for a couple days, and ate at a Gates BBQ today. Good food, but stressful to order. It reminded me a little bit of the Seinfeld "Soup Nazi" episode. We were not ready with our order ;) A guy in line next to me said, "It's your first time here, isn't it." We decided we need to eat there again sometime since we understand their menu now. I'd also never eaten at a place where they yell back the orders with words that aren't even close to what you ordered. It all makes sense to them. The weirdest things stress me out :) ETA: We loved the Nelson Atkins Art Museum. That is a must see if you are planning a trip there. sounds like ivar's fish bar on the waterfront. . . . you know the locals by how they order. tourists line up neatly. and be sure and plan on giving some (or all) of your fries to the seagulls. they'll remind you if you forget. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Χά�ων 13,998 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Kansas City Joes > Gates. :) You want to order the Z-Man. https://www.joeskc.com I am partial to the Cowboy Plater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Χά�ων 13,998 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 The same pickup window also sells seasonings. Their fry seasoning is to die for. Yep. We buy all our BBQ sauce there. I live Plow Boys sauces and it is easier to buy there than at their down town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jyhwkmama 1,796 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Kansas City Joes > Gates. :) You want to order the Z-Man. https://www.joeskc.com Amen, Sister! OP, Minsky's has the good pizza, calzones, and breadsticks. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eternalsummer 8,998 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 For pizza you want Waldo's (vegan, esp.) The Nelson is a great gallery. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klmama 4,743 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 I remember Gates being billed by everyone I knew in KC as the best BBQ ever. Um... no. I hated the sauce. Some people love it, though. Minsky's Pizza, now, THAT was good! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laundrycrisis 2,308 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Joes, omg. Get the burnt ends sold by the pound. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gardenmom5 29,848 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 how does KC bbq compare to texas bbq? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laundrycrisis 2,308 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) how does KC bbq compare to texas bbq? More sauce, sweeter, and less or no mesquite. Edited March 18, 2017 by laundrycrisis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sugarfoot 366 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Wow, this brings up memories for me! I went to UMKC, and most Fridays, a friend and I went to Gates for lunch. It stressed me out, too, and I was a regular! Walk in the door, and BAM! The Nelson... my favorite field trip as a kid and one of my favorite places to take my kids as a grown-up. It's weird to me entering through a garage, but that's progress (I guess ;)) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eternalsummer 8,998 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Dh's grandmother was a slide curator for decades at the Nelson; when we lived in the area she took DD11 to the Gallery for a tour and lunch every week for just about 2 years. She had short term memory problems but had retained all of her long term memory, so she gave great tours - but every week was the same tour, as she'd forgotten that she'd given that tour (her favorite parts) the week before. I went one week and took DS8 (then 5). He was impressed by the full suit of armor (and horse? my memory is unclear) and a lion statue, and then needed to go run around outside. Art galleries and 5 year old boys are not natural companions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elegantlion 20,839 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Love the Nelson-Atkins, so overdue for a visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbog 2,192 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Good to know:) I really enjoyed KC, so we'll go back again. It's only 3.5 hours south of us. We decided to get away from the snow here, and weren't disappointed. It was a perfect 76 degrees today. It was only 50 when we got back home, but the snow is gone. Kelly You must not be far from me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aggieamy 17,867 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 For pizza you want Waldo's (vegan, esp.) . My favorite pizza in the whole world. One summer while in college I worked there. Every night we were allowed to take a pizza home and at the time I lived with my grandma so she and I would have a pizza at 10 o'clock every night. It's no wonder I didn't gain 50 pounds this summer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SusanP 41 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 I live in the KC area now, used to live in San Antonio, TX, and I prefer the KC BBQ. I just like the sweeter taste. But I love South Carolina BBQ as well. However, I will eat ANY BBQ that is set before me! We love the Nelson Atkins! And the World War 1 museum is fantastic; my 18 yo son is heading down there today...he loves to pop in a couple of times a year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calm37 525 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 You must not be far from me. Or me. Seems like there must be an Iowa contingent here. :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsinkable 23,856 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Or me. Seems like there must be an Iowa contingent here. :) "Is this Heaven?" "No, it's Iowa." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 21,515 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) I moved to SC from KC. The thing about SC is that most places only have pork, one can get pretty much anything BBQd in KC. My favorite BBQ places in KC are Joes and Jack Stacks. My favorite places for touristy things are the WW1 museum and Truman Library (which is actually in Independence) One day we thought we were smart going to Joes while the tornado sirens were going off, thinking there wouldn't be a line. There was still a line but it was all locals complaining they didn't think there would be a line while the sirens were going off. :lol: Edited March 18, 2017 by Slartibartfast 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Um_2_4 2,838 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Wow, this brings up memories for me! I went to UMKC, and most Fridays, a friend and I went to Gates for lunch. It stressed me out, too, and I was a regular! Walk in the door, and BAM! The Nelson... my favorite field trip as a kid and one of my favorite places to take my kids as a grown-up. It's weird to me entering through a garage, but that's progress (I guess ;)) :ohmy: Whoa!! What garage???? Guess I need to check out their website. KC girl, born and raised, but I haven't been back since my parents passed in the late 90s. I went to UMKC also and had a pass to the Atkins every year. Spent my time between classes there or on the plaza. And let's just say they don't know what BBQ is in California. :smilielol5: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elegantlion 20,839 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 If anyone is looking for some great crepes in Kansas City, Chez Elle is a wonderful place to eat. Our French club goes down there at least twice a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Χά�ων 13,998 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) I am hungry ad the cabbage steaks and spinach salad no longer sound as good as when I planned them out. I want Joe's. Edited March 18, 2017 by Χά�ων Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelle in MO 2,462 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 I remember Gates being billed by everyone I knew in KC as the best BBQ ever. Um... no. I hated the sauce. Some people love it, though. Minsky's Pizza, now, THAT was good! We had Minsky's in Columbia, MO, back in the day! I had totally forgotten about that YUMMY pizza! Thanks for the memory! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbog 2,192 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 "Is this Heaven?" "No, it's Iowa." Haha...I wouldn't go that far. Born and raised in Nebraska...transplanted to FL for ten years, now in Iowa. They aren't big fans of my Husker gear here...or my Royals. 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theelfqueen 3,878 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Yeah Jack's Stack is my must visit when I'm in KC. Grew up in that place (it was just the Smoke Stack back then). I love the National WWI museum too Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten18 5,186 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Our favorite BBQ was Smokehouse. I was in K.C. for less than 24 hours last summer (first time in almost 13 years) and we went to Minsky's twice. 😋 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelle in MO 2,462 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Our favorite BBQ was Smokehouse. I was in K.C. for less than 24 hours last summer (first time in almost 13 years) and we went to Minsky's twice. [emoji39] THEY STILL EXIST??? ROADTRIP!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten18 5,186 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 THEY STILL EXIST??? ROADTRIP!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes. We had it one night in Overland Park and the next day for lunch in K.C. north on Barry Road. They were both excellent, completely lived up to my memories. My kids were thrilled because they've been GF for years and Minsky's had great GF pizza. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sugarfoot 366 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Love the Nelson-Atkins, so overdue for a visit. We need to meet there sometime! :ohmy: Whoa!! What garage???? Guess I need to check out their website. KC girl, born and raised, but I haven't been back since my parents passed in the late 90s. I went to UMKC also and had a pass to the Atkins every year. Spent my time between classes there or on the plaza. And let's just say they don't know what BBQ is in California. :smilielol5: I know! It's weird! They built a garage on the side near the Art Institute, and the entrance is underground now from the garage. It's so strange. We're a couple of hours away now, but still visit fairly often. The Plaza is really different, too. Some of the landmark stores are now gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Χά�ων 13,998 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Yeah Jack's Stack is my must visit when I'm in KC. Grew up in that place (it was just the Smoke Stack back then). I love the National WWI museum too Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk My son would live at the WWI museum if if was allowed. It is incredible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovinmyboys 1,593 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Haha...I wouldn't go that far. Born and raised in Nebraska...transplanted to FL for ten years, now in Iowa. They aren't big fans of my Husker gear here...or my Royals. 😂 How could they not be Royals fans? In Iowa? Say it isn't so 😱! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
