I'm a Kansas boy raised on BBQ. And Kansas City boasts some of the BEST BBQ joints in the world! A bit of a problem though, I'm also diabetic. Eating right is always a challenge and that makes enjoying those sauces and sides even more challenging. I've compiled a list of 85 restaurants and food trucks in and around Kansas City that bill themselves as Kansas City BBQ. I am going to visit them all on this blog and do my best to stick to a diabetic-friendly diet (but I might cheat a little).
This is my quest!
The one I hoped I wouldn't have to write...
Went to Famous Dave's for the sake of being thorough and complete on my list. I think it is safe to say that BBQ is one of those foods that should never be corporately mass produced. The experience at Dave's has generally declined over the years and this most recent (and final) trip came in at the low end of the scale. Starting off with the cheese curds as an appetizer left me with a funny after-taste.
The app came out only moments before the food. So by the time I got to the broccoli, it was cold and squishy. And no, that is not a partially eaten order. That is how the presentation was delivered to the table. The brisket and sausage sandwich was a bit skimpy on the portion and the sausage itself was chewy.
Famous Dave's website says "A passion for authentic BBQ is behind everything we do. We source the highest quality meats and trim them up like we’re in a competition. Our Pitmasters get their hickory logs smoldering around 4 a.m., hand-rub them with fresh spices, and slow-cook them to perfection."
Sorry, but I have to ask "they hand-rub their hickory logs"???
If you want quick and convenient, check out their website: https://www.famousdaves.com/
I'm throwing in a little bonus review, so that I don't come off as a total downer on this one.
Roscoe's BBQ is a little place in Edwardsville, Kansas. The review will be short just like their odd hours - open 11AM to 5PM Tuesday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday, then only 11 - 3 on Monday. By the way, these are their PRE-Covid hours. In short, good ham and decent brisket served on a couple slices of white bread, which did not hold up very well against the sauce and grease. If you can get there when they are open, it's worth a try, but don't go too far out of your way.
They only have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RoscoeskcBBQ/
About the Foodie: After spending almost 15 years in Florida, Mark has returned home to Kansas. He has achieved some success as a Kindle Best Seller and having one of his short stories selected as a winner in the Florida Writer's Association Short Story Collection. Growing up in Kansas, Mark graduated from Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences and received his Bachelor's in Film from the University of Kansas. Mark has written numerous novels, screenplays, short stories and digital series. Inspirational stories with positive messages are his goal with everything he writes. Find Mark's books with keyword "MillerWords" on Amazon or other online book retailers and connect on Facebook.
This is not a paid review. I am an independent customer expressing a non-biased opinion.
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