There are two JackStack locations in KC not too far away, one is in the Freighthouse district not too far from downtown. One is in the country club plaza, which is a trendy shopping area about 40 blocks south of downtown. Both are in safe areas.

According to traditional popular acclaim, here are the big-name BBQ places you might try:
- Fiorella's Jackstack
- Joes' KC
- Gates
- Arthur Bryant

Plus tons of other places, most of which are very good.