KANSAS CITY, Mo. — We know many Chiefs fans will be driving north as the team goes through training camp, so get ready to rev up your appetite because KSHB mapped out some of the best bites from Kansas City to St. Joseph along Interstate 29.
Up first, Scott's Kitchen, which is right off I-29 and less than a five-minute drive from the Kansas City International Airport.
Proud owner Scott Umscheid started his award-winning traditional barbecue joint seven years ago and is known to be a top spot for Chiefs Kingdom.
"We love being someone's first choice because once they give us a try, we usually see him again, " Umscheid said. "Every year, it's gotten a little bit better in terms of seeing more and more red and gold coming through the restaurant when the Chiefs are in St. Joe."
At Scott's, you can find burnt ends smothered in barbecue sauce, mouthwatering barbecue tacos with a savory twist, juicy fall-off-the-bone ribs that are finger-licking good, and sweet cherry lemonade with a side of watermelon topped with Scott's rub. You get the picture.
Scott's Kitchen has it all, and lucky for you, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Select menu items can also be found at times inside Kauffman Stadium.
"We feel pressure every day, every plate, " Umscheid said. "Small businesses like ours depend on our customers' business, and we would hope that you would come and give us a try."
As you continue to make your way up north, expect delays as roadwork continues along I-29 toward St. Joseph, but instead of waiting, you can refuel for the journey ahead at Fetterman's in Platte City.
"When people place the orders, you don't get a number, you get a name because it's a way for us to connect to our customers and connect to the community," said owner Scott Fetterman.
Known for rich Rubens and sizzling Philly cheesesteaks, Fetterman's is a top deli spot filled with premium meats and cheeses and your favorite KC must-haves, like Betty Rae's Ice Cream and Messenger Coffee.
"I chose local items because Kansas Citians flock to local; they love local more than any other city," Fetterman said. "We get people not only from Kansas City, I remember we had people from Arkansas and a family that came from Texas that drove up here just for Chiefs training camp."
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