Not a leaderboard. These are the spots I keep coming back to. Sometimes a 91 is more memorable than a 97 — these earned a place in my rotation.

1

Hackett Hot WingsJoplin, MO · Wings

90Elite

2

Blackstone GastropubJoplin, MO · Comfort

82Excellent

3

Cesar's Old MexicoSpringfield, MO · Tacos

83Excellent

4

Arthur Bryant's BarbequeKansas City, MO · BBQ

91Elite

5

Town Topic HamburgersKansas City, MO · Burgers

89Excellent

6

Q39Kansas City, MO · Wings

82Excellent