Must eat BBQ places for I-55 and I-70 road trip?

Corn_Smuggler · 04-09-2007, 06:51 PM

Heading back to CO... going from I-10 North on I-55; from there, heading N to I-70 and taking it West all the way back into Denver.

So... my question: Where are all the good BBQ stops? I'm talking about places easy to get to from the freeways (short drives) and a place I can fit a F250 +18ft deckover with my rig on it.

We'll be near the Memphis areas and KC so I figured we would be in prime Q country. Above all, we must be talking about good, not that fast food crap.

Hook us up, we are pulling out in the morning... would be nice to have some good Q for dinner.

gotmuddy · 04-09-2007, 06:56 PM

if you want bbq you need to go to texas. I have been to one of the supposedly "best" places in memphis...it sucked.

abnormaltoy · 04-09-2007, 07:06 PM

I know it wasn't going to help...but I was going to say Texas too.

I just checked Google Earth...man, you gotta long drive. Stop in KC and go to...

#1 Arthur Bryant's (the old shop down in the rape and murder district is kick ass). It's different from Texas bubbaQ, but it beats Memphis Q all over.

#2 Gates

gotmuddy · 04-09-2007, 07:39 PM

I would alter my trip to go through TX...seriously. If you take 20 through tyler I have a buddy that owns a rib place that is second to NONE.

Corn_Smuggler · 04-09-2007, 08:15 PM

I am taking that route to specifically avoid TX actually. (seriously)

I did have some Brisket at a place in Tyler, TX last time... probably the best Brisket I have had. Now that I think about it, I think it was called Bodacious BBQ or something like that.

I've never really been the 55/70 route, but we have some time to kill, and with Diesel being as cheap as it is (

), we decided to hit that route and maybe test out this legendary KC and Memphis BBQ I've heard rumors of.

gotmuddy · 04-09-2007, 08:41 PM

I havent had KC bbq, but I have had memphis bbq...and I dont like it. Bodacious bbq isnt bad, but Ribmaster's in White Hall is the BEST.

edit, why would you wanna go around TX? Best place in the world.

Prohibited · 04-09-2007, 08:51 PM

You need to take I-40 to DeValls Bluff, AR The place is Craig Brother's Cafe, better known as Craig's bbq. It's the shit when it comes to bbq.

FlyingCarp · 04-09-2007, 09:35 PM

If your around Columbia MO at feeding time, I think its the third exit in town coming from the east, It's the providence exit i'm not sure of the number. Take that exit and turn left onto providence, go two blocks and there is a place called "Buckinghams BBQ" on the right side you cant miss it. IMO its the best in the area. By the way the parking is a little cramped but there is a large car wash behind the joint that should have plenty of open areas to park. Have a good trip..

tacoma73 · 04-09-2007, 09:37 PM

West of KS there isn't a damn thing as far as BBQ.

Mechanos · 04-09-2007, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abnormaltoy

I know it wasn't going to help...but I was going to say Texas too.

I just checked Google Earth...man, you gotta long drive. Stop in KC and go to...

#1 Arthur Bryant's (the old shop down in the rape and murder district is kick ass). It's different from Texas bubbaQ, but it beats Memphis Q all over.

#2 Gates

Arthur Bryant's sucks ass and Gates is barely more than fast food. Both are rip-offs if you're wanting good bbq.

In KC, hit up either Jack Stack or Smokehouse for some good Q. Jack Stack has better meats, but Smokehouse has the best bbq beans.

gotmuddy · 04-09-2007, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechanos

Arthur Bryant's sucks ass and Gates is barely more than fast food. Both are rip-offs if you're wanting good bbq.

In KC, hit up either Jack Stack or Smokehouse for some good Q. Jack Stack has better meats, but Smokehouse has the best bbq beans.

what kind of retard goes to a bbq place for the beans?

tacoma73 · 04-09-2007, 10:52 PM

What??? you can't have BBQ without beans. Sheesh.

Haole · 04-09-2007, 11:26 PM

http://www.woodranch.com/

MOSTWANTED · 04-10-2007, 01:05 AM

I live just outside of KC. My favorite is Jackstack, followed by Zardas and Arthur Bryants. I recommend Zardas cause it is easy to get to and Arthur Bryants is setup by the speedway and in Ameristar casino, but isn't as good as the one in the hood. Zardas in Blue Springs will be the easiest to get to.

http://www.zarda.com/locations.shtml
http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/
http://www.jackstackbbq.com/
http://www.gatesbbq.com/

90WAG · 04-10-2007, 06:33 AM

My favorite BBQ place in the KC area is called Sneads. It's south of the city though, not sure how far off the highway you want to go. Theres some decent BBQ in STL too, a place called "Phils" used to consistantly win the locall "Best of" competitons. Not sure if it's still there though.

CaryW · 04-10-2007, 07:20 AM

Topps on I40 in Memphis is good for a sammich. I think it is Sycamore View exit?

DamBigBuck · 04-10-2007, 08:28 AM

In KC, Arthur Bryants mustard based BBQ sauce is really an aquired taste. Definitely not the norm. But their meat at the original downtown restaurant is moist, juicy, and has great flavor.

Another place I found out about before we left was Smokin Guns. The owner, Phil (not sure if it's the same Phil as in St. Louis mentioned above), has won a ton of awards including Jack Daniels Grand Master Champion (forgot the year). Very, very good meat. They also sell a dry rub that I have in my cupboard and use on my pork ribs when smoking.

Jam Master Jay · 04-10-2007, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechanos

Arthur Bryant's sucks ass and Gates is barely more than fast food. Both are rip-offs if you're wanting good bbq.

In KC, hit up either Jack Stack or Smokehouse for some good Q. Jack Stack has better meats, but Smokehouse has the best bbq beans.

I've had Gates, Zarda, Oklahoma Joes and Jack Stack. Jack Stack is by far the best. If you want real good BBQ come down to Oklahoma or Texas. Being born and raised in Oklahoma I think all KC BBQ sucks.

soilantgreen · 04-10-2007, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacoma73

West of KS there isn't a damn thing as far as BBQ.

I tried to tell him this same thing but he had to move to CO anyway. Change some words in your sentence, and you'll understand why he moved. (Change "west" to "south", "KS" to "GA", and "BBQ" to "rocks".)

Eat well, Dan. Drive safer.

Myanarchy · 04-10-2007, 12:37 PM

In Memphis:
Interstate BBQ on third
Rendezvous off Union
Corky's all over the place
Gilt Edge out by Duvalt Landing

Anyone who doesn't like Memphis BBQ sucks peter and is un-American

MOSTWANTED · 04-10-2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myanarchy

In Memphis:
Interstate BBQ on third
Rendezvous off Union
Corky's all over the place
Gilt Edge out by Duvalt Landing

Anyone who doesn't like Memphis BBQ sucks peter and is un-American

I like all BBQ

KC's BBQ doesn't suck!

muddawg95yj · 04-10-2007, 01:11 PM

Coleman's Bar-B-Q
312 E Main St
Senatobia, MS.
Main street exit off of I-55. I am sure you have already left and won't see this, but oh well... I tried.

04-09-2007, 07:06 PM	#3
abnormaltoy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22608 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 206	I know it wasn't going to help...but I was going to say Texas too. I just checked Google Earth...man, you gotta long drive. Stop in KC and go to... #1 Arthur Bryant's (the old shop down in the rape and murder district is kick ass). It's different from Texas bubbaQ, but it beats Memphis Q all over. #2 Gates Last edited by abnormaltoy; 04-09-2007 at 07:08 PM.

04-09-2007, 08:15 PM	#5
Corn_Smuggler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28766 Location: Denver Posts: 731	I am taking that route to specifically avoid TX actually. (seriously) I did have some Brisket at a place in Tyler, TX last time... probably the best Brisket I have had. Now that I think about it, I think it was called Bodacious BBQ or something like that. I've never really been the 55/70 route, but we have some time to kill, and with Diesel being as cheap as it is ( ), we decided to hit that route and maybe test out this legendary KC and Memphis BBQ I've heard rumors of. __________________ Tow Rig: 2000 F250 - BTS Tranny - DPTuner Toys: '94YJ - LT1 w/ 42's & '91YJ - D44's on 31's

04-09-2007, 09:37 PM	#9
tacoma73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17896 Location: tooele UT Posts: 2,489 Blog Entries: 1	West of KS there isn't a damn thing as far as BBQ. __________________ You two are playing ping pong with a ball full of dumbass on a table made of stupid

04-09-2007, 10:52 PM	#12
tacoma73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17896 Location: tooele UT Posts: 2,489 Blog Entries: 1	What??? you can't have BBQ without beans. Sheesh. __________________ You two are playing ping pong with a ball full of dumbass on a table made of stupid

04-09-2007, 11:26 PM	#13
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04-09-2007, 06:51 PM	#1
Corn_Smuggler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28766 Location: Denver Posts: 731	Must eat BBQ places for I-55 and I-70 road trip? Heading back to CO... going from I-10 North on I-55; from there, heading N to I-70 and taking it West all the way back into Denver. So... my question: Where are all the good BBQ stops? I'm talking about places easy to get to from the freeways (short drives) and a place I can fit a F250 +18ft deckover with my rig on it. We'll be near the Memphis areas and KC so I figured we would be in prime Q country. Above all, we must be talking about good, not that fast food crap. Hook us up, we are pulling out in the morning... would be nice to have some good Q for dinner. __________________ Tow Rig: 2000 F250 - BTS Tranny - DPTuner Toys: '94YJ - LT1 w/ 42's & '91YJ - D44's on 31's

04-09-2007, 09:35 PM	#8
FlyingCarp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 78775 Location: Ashland, MO Posts: 6	If your around Columbia MO at feeding time, I think its the third exit in town coming from the east, It's the providence exit i'm not sure of the number. Take that exit and turn left onto providence, go two blocks and there is a place called "Buckinghams BBQ" on the right side you cant miss it. IMO its the best in the area. By the way the parking is a little cramped but there is a large car wash behind the joint that should have plenty of open areas to park. Have a good trip..

04-10-2007, 01:05 AM	#14
MOSTWANTED Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71080 Posts: 2	I live just outside of KC. My favorite is Jackstack, followed by Zardas and Arthur Bryants. I recommend Zardas cause it is easy to get to and Arthur Bryants is setup by the speedway and in Ameristar casino, but isn't as good as the one in the hood. Zardas in Blue Springs will be the easiest to get to. http://www.zarda.com/locations.shtml http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/ http://www.jackstackbbq.com/ http://www.gatesbbq.com/

04-10-2007, 06:33 AM	#15
90WAG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10206 Location: Frankford, MO Posts: 135	My favorite BBQ place in the KC area is called Sneads. It's south of the city though, not sure how far off the highway you want to go. Theres some decent BBQ in STL too, a place called "Phils" used to consistantly win the locall "Best of" competitons. Not sure if it's still there though.

04-10-2007, 07:20 AM	#16
CaryW WALKING AMOK Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22104 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 617	Topps on I40 in Memphis is good for a sammich. I think it is Sycamore View exit? __________________ I find American beer a bit like having sex in a canoe. It's fucking close to water.” ~ Oscar Wilde

04-10-2007, 08:28 AM	#17
DamBigBuck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22983 Location: Colorado Posts: 9	In KC, Arthur Bryants mustard based BBQ sauce is really an aquired taste. Definitely not the norm. But their meat at the original downtown restaurant is moist, juicy, and has great flavor. Another place I found out about before we left was Smokin Guns. The owner, Phil (not sure if it's the same Phil as in St. Louis mentioned above), has won a ton of awards including Jack Daniels Grand Master Champion (forgot the year). Very, very good meat. They also sell a dry rub that I have in my cupboard and use on my pork ribs when smoking.

04-10-2007, 12:37 PM	#20
Myanarchy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14059 Location: Memphrica Posts: 4,762	In Memphis: Interstate BBQ on third Rendezvous off Union Corky's all over the place Gilt Edge out by Duvalt Landing Anyone who doesn't like Memphis BBQ sucks peter and is un-American __________________ "free 71PA_Highboy!"

04-10-2007, 01:11 PM	#22
muddawg95yj Stamp Collector Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35318 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 1,140	Coleman's Bar-B-Q 312 E Main St Senatobia, MS. Main street exit off of I-55. I am sure you have already left and won't see this, but oh well... I tried.

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