How can you even put Famous Daves in the same sentence as real BBQ joints? You might as well add Applebees... I've been to most of the places in KC and would say that Oklahoma Joes (original location) is the best. I'm not a huge fan og Gates or Aurther Bryants, but I do still go to each of them once in a while. I would also suggest Danny Edwards Boulevard BBQ! Danny has some of the best meats in town (sides are not great though). Beyond that, I would say RJ's Bob-B-Q, Johnies, And Smokin Guns are favorites of mine.