Better get there early if you want the burnt ends, they go quick.
you know it's decent bbq when they run out of things. also, if you don't see/smell smoke, it isn't bbq. there's a few joints around here where you drive in from the back. no wood stacked up, no smoker...no idea where the bbq came from. not sure if famous dave's smokes the meat there or not. there are some exceptions like Jack Stack BBQ here in KC that use natural gas - but there is still wood stacked outside because I think they start w/ a smoke, then finish with gas. best beans in KC. Pretty solid brisket. Best KC BBQ is Oklahoma Joes. Lawrence has Biggs BBQ - my favorite sauce and some pretty good pulled pork.