As you walk in the door of Kansas City's most famous barbecue chain, you'll be greeted by chants of "what may I get you?" The Gates' greeting may seem rude to some, but it is a gesture of a longstanding sense of community and appreciation of their customers.
The first time visitor to any of the Kansas City locations will find a menu list that may very well seem overwhelming. Ranging from pork barbecue on a bun to sides of ribs, nothing at Gates' can be considered a poor choice. The barbecue is smothered in the world famous Gates' sauce and the meat is so tender and flavorful that it literally falls off the bone. For those looking for a spicy flavor, Gates' hot sauce has won many an international competition and they feel so strongly about their food and their sauce that they mail order both around the country and the sauce can be found in any grocery store in the Kansas City area. Although a bit pricier than many of the other area barbecue establishments, once you've had Gates you'll never settle again for any of the second bests that may be found throughout this city known for barbecue.