Gates Bar-B-Q050

When the trademark holler of "Hi. May I help you?" rings out, there is no mistaking you've arrived at one of the pillars of KC barbecue tradition. Gates Bar-B-Q has been dishing out great ribs, beef, pork, and sausage slathered with its kicky KC-style sauce since 1946. (If your kids like sweeter flavors, ask for the sauce on the side.)

Speaking of sides, there's thick French fries, creamy potato salad, beans, and more. Dinners come with straight-from-the-sack white bread - perfect for mopping up all that flavor. And don't forget the veggies - a small Yammer pie is a great way to end the meal.

Gates ordering can be a little intimidating for first-timers. Decide what you want from the online menu before going inside, then you can answer confidently to the "Hi. May I help you?"