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Q39

Q39

BBQ Joint and Gastropub$$$$
39th Street West, Kansas City
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    This BBQ joint is famous for their brisket. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Quendy S.
    "burnt ends and a rib are the best choice on the menu!"(52 Tips)
    Drew B.
    "It's the best BBQ in KC! My favs are the pork, ribs & THE BRISKET."(52 Tips)
    Ryan D.
    "Judges Plate was amazing, probably the best barbecue I've ever had"(5 Tips)
    Drewton
    "Ribs were my favorite followed by brisket and then pulled pork."(21 Tips)
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  • Drew M.heart icon on user image
    Drew MNovember 10, 2017
    The burnt ends, end of story. Also try the chicken wings, which are exceptionally meaty and tasty.
  • Nash P.heart icon on user image
    Nash PleasantSeptember 10, 2018
    It’s not one of the classic KC establishments, but it’s the best cue in town. The brisket and burnt ends are on another planet
  • Matt F.heart icon on user image
    Matt FeyerabendMay 25, 2015
    The new kid on the block might have the best BBQ in all of KC. Burnt ends that just melt in your mouth!
  • Mike P.heart icon on user image
    Mike PetersApril 26, 2018
    Great short ribs, delicious brisket, onion straws, cold slaw with apples, great beans.
  • Pam H.
    Pam HannaJanuary 5, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Fabulous find. Great farm-to-table, cozy atmosphere. Will be a favorite going forward.
  • Susan W.heart icon on user image
    Susan WellfordAugust 8, 2014
    The pulled pork sandwich was crazy good! Hard for a new BBQ place to stand out in a BBQ town, but they have done it!
  • Sam D.heart icon on user image
    Sam DSeptember 22, 2017
    Don't pass up the beef rib!
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MiciekJuly 19, 2017
    Phenomenal food from the beef and spare ribs to the burnt ends to the variety of sides.
  • Rachel B.heart icon on user image
    Rachel BindelAugust 13, 2016
    Everything we had was amazing! Don't miss this if you are in Kansas City.
  • Kendall C.heart icon on user image
    Kendall ChadwickSeptember 15, 2017
    Triple threat sandwich was one of the best bites of BBQ that I have ever had.
  • Quendy S.heart icon on user image
    Quendy SweeneyDecember 30, 2018
    The brisket with burnt ends and a rib are the best choice on the menu!
  • Carys R.heart icon on user image
    Carys Rohan AnorMarch 19, 2018
    Oh my gosh. Everything I get from here is just a mouthful of happiness.
  • Brian K.heart icon on user image
    Brian KimmelOctober 29, 2021
    I had the brisket, it was tender, moist, and flavorful. Everything here is excellent.
  • Christian
    ChristianMarch 28, 2017
    Don't ignore the wings, they are delicious! I particularly liked the burnt ends and ribs.
  • Brent G.heart icon on user image
    Brent GatewoodAugust 18, 2015
    Pulled pork with Zesty sauce - fantastic! Great fries, spicy ketchup. A must!
  • Erin G.heart icon on user image
    Erin GuthrieMay 18, 2014
    Ohmygod. Pulled pork with appleslaw, homemade mac n cheese with crumb topping... I'm in love.
  • Jason G.heart icon on user image
    Jason GreenJuly 11, 2017
    Burnt ends are the best! Don't forget about the pulled pork...get both you won't be disappointed!
  • Zeb Y.
    Zeb YokoSeptember 6, 2015
    Brisket burger is fantastic. Slightly smaller portions than other places, but more complicated flavors
  • Zachary C.heart icon on user image
    Zachary CobbAugust 27, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    One of Kansas City's best. Try the judges plate to get a good sampling of all they have to offer.
  • Rudy G.
    Rudy GomezJune 24, 2023
    This place is much more formal than most of the other bbq joints, but it's phenomenal!
  • Eager E.heart icon on user image
    Eager EaterJune 22, 2022
    Literally the best BBQ meal I’ve ever had.
  • Albert T.
    Albert TongMay 9, 2015
    The brisket and the ribs are the stars.
  • Matthewheart icon on user image
    MatthewAugust 10, 2014
    BBQ Chicken was great, along with the brisket and short ribs. Order the Judges Plate!
  • Eric W.heart icon on user image
    Eric WattsJuly 16, 2016
    It's all good. Haven't found anything I don't enjoy on the menu.
  • Sid E.heart icon on user image
    Sid EJuly 14, 2015
    The best BBQ I have had in my entire life. Better than KC Joes BBQ I would say.
  • Taneshia R.heart icon on user image
    Taneshia RileyFebruary 15, 2015
    Deliciousness!! I had a brisket burger with bacon.
  • Shelley H.heart icon on user image
    Shelley Handler SimonMarch 18, 2016
    The brisket and ribs were great! Actually we didn't have anything we didn't like!
  • Ryan D.heart icon on user image
    Ryan DonnellySeptember 9, 2016
    Judges Plate was amazing, probably the best barbecue I've ever had
  • Zack B.heart icon on user image
    Zack BrittinghamOctober 13, 2015
    Best BBQ I've ever eaten. Great beer list too. 10/10.
  • Simon K.
    Simon KuoAugust 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The white bean cassoulet is a great side dish and the wings spend time in the smoker!
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    c contrerasJuly 5, 2017
    Amazing combo, brisket and Rivas just delicious. Awesome
  • Theresa P.heart icon on user image
    Theresa PattonMay 8, 2015
    The brisket is the best I have ever had, sometimes I dream about it :-)
  • Sam N.heart icon on user image
    Sam NauApril 15, 2014
    Delicious! Great fries and sauce. Try the pulled pork sandwich. Very good!
  • Jennifer H.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer HuffmanMay 16, 2014
    Try the burnt end burger and macaroni n cheese. Nice atmosphere and wonderful smells!
  • Ziggy
    ZiggyApril 18, 2014
    Thank goodness for the food. The only way it should take 2 hours to eat bbq for dinner is when it's 6pm, 80° on a Friday at Oklahoma Joe's.
  • Cassie W.heart icon on user image
    Cassie WallaceDecember 5, 2018
    Burnt ends and ribs are the way to go.
  • Franz A.heart icon on user image
    Franz AcostaOctober 12, 2018
    Outstanding BBQ!!!! Love the potato salad as well!
  • Sue K.heart icon on user image
    Sue KirklandJune 20, 2021
    Barbecue is great! Wait staff very pleasant and helpful.
  • Valentina R.heart icon on user image
    Valentina RizoFebruary 20, 2016
    Pulled pork has been the best I've tried since moving to KC
  • Jake R.heart icon on user image
    Jake RileyNovember 10, 2017
    The ribs are where it’s at!!! I didn’t care much for the Brisket, Sausage, or the Mac N Cheese. My server was also sub par. You could tell she didn’t want to be there.
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    P MyersJuly 2, 2015
    Brisket was very moist and pulled smoked chicken sandwich was amazing.
  • Nick V.heart icon on user image
    Nick VargoSeptember 15, 2017
    Nothing more to say other than perfect. Best BBQ in KC!
  • jason m.heart icon on user image
    jason mooreAugust 27, 2022
    Great option for KC BBQ
  • Dan S.heart icon on user image
    Dan StellyOctober 27, 2015
    Everything was great. And don't sleep on the coleslaw.
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WrbskyAugust 29, 2021
    Ribs and chorizo sausage were outstanding
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric ShoemakerAugust 19, 2014
    The burnt end burger is amazing. Definitely recommend.
  • Neil K.heart icon on user image
    Neil KanningOctober 5, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    It’s all good hear. I love the wings.
  • Tom V.heart icon on user image
    Tom Van FleetFebruary 19, 2020
    Q39 does some of the best burnt ends/brisket around!
  • Stephanie S.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie SimmsAugust 17, 2014
    Overall meats were very good. Sides were average. Portions seemed small for kc bbq. Everything was tasty but with all the other options I don't think this would be my pick.
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    Gail JonesDecember 3, 2016
    2Go guys work very hard to get your carry out as fast as they can. Chop chop!!!
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