Exhibit 99.2


                                CERTIFICATION OF
                             CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Famous Dave's of America,
Inc. does hereby certify that:
   a.  The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Famous Dave's of America, Inc. for
       the quarter ended March 30, 2003 (the "Report") fully complies with the
       requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
       of 1934: and
   b.  Information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
       respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Famous
       Dave's of America, Inc.


Dated: May 5, 2003                        /s/ Kenneth J. Stanecki
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                                           Kenneth J. Stanecki
                                           Chief Financial Officer


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