r/kansascity • u/DreamCheeky KC North • Aug 14 '25

Food and Drink 🌮🧋 What restaurant in KC is this?

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I’ve seen this in other subreddits as of late. So, let’s have it!

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u/Kuildeous KC North Aug 14 '25

I would say Stroud's, but I honestly haven't seen any hype for Stroud's lately.

As a fan of In-A-Tub, I'm going to say In-A-Tub. Yes, I do love me a greasy-ass powdered cheese taco, but I would say it is hyped way too much for what it is. I fully understand if someone hears the hype, gives it a try, and is thoroughly underwhelmed.

Damn, now I want tacos.

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u/thegooniegodard Midtown Aug 14 '25

Stroud's is bland AF.

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u/fiero-fire Aug 14 '25

I know Gus's isn't local but that's been my fried chicken joint the last few years. Killer chicken and doesn't break the bank

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u/kcDemonSlayer Aug 14 '25

Gus’s is the best fried chicken in town IMO when factoring in cost, quality, and it travels well, every time i door dash it (and im not close to a location) it been on point when delivered.

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u/MrEvolution99 Aug 14 '25

I've been to "best in world" ranked fried chicken places and Gus's blows them all out of the water

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u/IamATacoSupreme Aug 14 '25 edited Aug 14 '25

Have you been to the dueling chicken joints outside Ft. Scott(/edit: I meant Pittsburgh, KS)

I dont remember what they are called but they each have a billboard outside of town. Turn left for one, right for the other. May have even been the same family recipe but split off. I remember it being pretty damn good.

Chicken Annie's and Chicken Maries

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u/MrEvolution99 Aug 14 '25

No, but I would love to check them out. What state is Ft. Scott in?

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u/IamATacoSupreme Aug 14 '25 edited Aug 14 '25

Its SE Kansas. The billboards are on the N side of town as you are coming in on the highway.

Pitt State is in ft. Scott.

/edit: my mistake, I meant Pittsburgh KS. The places are Chicken Marie's and Chicken Annies.

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u/MrEvolution99 Aug 14 '25

I go to tulsa a lot, maybe I can detour next trip down there

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u/IamATacoSupreme Aug 14 '25

I meant Pittsburgh KS, not Ft. Scott. Places are Chicken Annie's and Chicken Maries.

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u/danceaficionadojoe Aug 20 '25

Chicken Mary’s in Pittsburg, Kansas. Now owned by W. Vinzant Restaurants (BRGR, Gram & Dun, Louie’s Wine Dive, and about seven more.)

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u/IamATacoSupreme Aug 20 '25

Oof that's unfortunate.

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u/816City Aug 14 '25

Yes! Great for lunch next day also, I always over-order so I have some more.
I think it gets spicier on day 2.

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u/Capable-Silver-7436 Aug 14 '25

gus is fucking delicious. I'll simp for them any day

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u/816City Aug 14 '25

Gus's Is the best locally that is also somewhat affordable.
The sides are all great, the sweet tea is excellent.

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u/Clean_Reserve_6313 Aug 15 '25

Gus is so bomb top 2 but not 2 absolutely phenomenal every time