First you’ll see our bracket picks above and our comments below. The people choice bracket is further on down.
- Q39 – they appear unstoppable, Rob Magee is becoming the face of KC BBQ
- Brobecks – took out Porky’s with tenderness
- Smokey’s – in close one advance takes out Johnny’s, we love the Ribs & Brisket at Smokey’s
- LCs – its hard to compete with that beast of smoker behind the counter
- Joe’s KC – Pork Z-Man & Fries are like no other.
- Burnt End BBQ – lots of great options and a plethora of good sauce
- Arthur Bryant’s – is still the original, although a new sauce should be created every decade
- Gates – the mixed plate is our thing
- Plowboy’s – is making a run, Ribs & Burnt Ends
- Chops BBQ – is picking up where Smokin Butts & Tender Thighs left off
- Hawg Jaw Que & Brew – now more Brew options to go with great Que
- Jack Stack – remains legendary
- S.L.A.P.s – Ribs, Ribs, Ribs
- RJ’s Bob-Be-Que – is on a mission in Mission
- Danny Edwards – we’re suckers for tender thick cut brisket
- Char Bar -amazing BBQ and plenty of whiskey options
The People’s Choice Results
Round 2 #1 received 1079 responses | |
1 – Q39 | 76.83% (829/1079) |
9 – Roscoe’s | 23.17% (250/1079) |
Round 2 #2 received 956 responses | |
4 – Brobecks | 38.81% (371/956) |
12 – Three Little Pigs | 61.19% (585/956) |
Round 2 #3 received 981 responses | |
11 – Smokin Joe’s | 53.31% (523/981) |
3 – Johnny’s | 46.69% (458/981) |
Round 2 #4 received 1038 responses | |
2 – LCs | 55.78% (579/1038) |
7 – Smokehouse BBQ | 44.22% (459/1038) |
Round 2 #5 received 1103 responses | |
1 – Joe’s Kansas City | 83.23% (918/1103) |
8 – Winslow’s | 16.77% (185/1103) |
Round 2 #6 received 962 responses | |
5 – R&J Barbeque | 34.72% (334/962) |
4 – Burnt End BBQ | 65.28% (628/962) |
Round 2 #7 received 1018 responses | |
6 – A Little BBQ Joint | 42.24% (430/1018) |
3 – Arthur Bryant’s | 57.76% (588/1018) |
Round 2 #8 received 1021 responses | |
7 – Big T’s | 32.52% (332/1021) |
2 – Gates BBQ | 67.48% (689/1021) |
Round 2 #9 received 1035 responses | |
8 – Woodyard BBQ | 44.93% (465/1035) |
1 – Plowboys BBQ | 55.07% (570/1035) |
Round 2 #10 received 985 responses | |
5 – BBs Lawnside | 62.13% (612/985) |
4 – Smokebox BBQ | 37.87% (373/985) |
Round 2 #11 received 989 responses | |
6 – Hawg Jaw Que & Brew | 39.03% (386/989) |
3 – Smokin Guns | 60.97% (603/989) |
Round 2 #12 received 1068 responses | |
2 – Jack Stack | 78.93% (843/1068) |
10 – The Stack BBQ | 21.07% (225/1068) |
Round 2 #13 received 1009 responses | |
8 – Blind Box BBQ | 33.89% (342/1009) |
1 – S.L.A.P.s | 66.11% (667/1009) |
Round 2 #14 received 953 responses | |
5 – Bare Bones Smokin | 44.18% (421/953) |
4 – RJ’s Bob-Be-Que | 55.82% (532/953) |
Round 2 #15 received 969 responses | |
3 – Danny Edwards | 46.75% (453/969) |
11 – Bates City BBQ | 53.25% (516/969) |
Round 2 #16 received 1023 responses | |
7 – Haywards Pit | 53.08% (543/1023) |
2 – Char Bar | 46.92% (480/1023) |
A few surprises in their if you ask us. Also there is mega match-up in the next round between Arthur Bryant’s & Gates BBQ? Who will the people choose. Round 3 voting will be available shortly.
Steve is a Co-Founder of KCFoodGuys.com and is transplant to KC from Nebraska. His favorite places to eat in KC include Garozzo’s, Q39, Kansas City Joe’s, Runza, and J. Alexanders. He love’s ice cold bottled Bud Light or a nice bottle of red wine and will not pass up dark chocolate of any kind.
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