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Q39

BBQ Joint and Gastropub$$$$

39th Street West, Kansas City

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9.3^/10

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Ranked #1 for BBQ joints in Kansas City
The brisket at Q39 is a can't miss
"burnt ends and a rib are the best choice on the menu!"(53 Tips)
"It's the best BBQ in KC! My favs are the pork, ribs & THE BRISKET."(52 Tips)
"Judges Plate was amazing, probably the best barbecue I've ever had"(5 Tips)
"Ribs were my favorite followed by brisket and then pulled pork."(21 Tips)

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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!!!
John KosterApril 1, 2015
Top 3 in KC. Places like this pushing BBQ forward in KC.
Chuck BradySeptember 2, 2017
Absolutely flavorful with every bite!👍🏾
Karl DeutschMarch 11, 2021
Ribs and sausage were good. Brisket was tender but no real “smoke ring” or fall apart quality
Hilary WerreJanuary 5, 2015
Chef Rob Magee, pulled pork and beef brisket is delicious!!
Tricia DierksDecember 3, 2017
Great Bloody Mary, Mac & cheese & pulled pork tacos
Chelli TillmanMay 7, 2014
All entrees and sides are to die for, but have dessert at Murray's.
c contrerasJuly 5, 2017
Awesome brisket and ribs
Prentiss Earl IIIApril 25, 2014
Been here 10+ times
great atmosphere...wood fired delicious meats....👏👏👏👏
Russo ValenzuelaApril 6, 2021
Been here 5+ times
BBQ burnt end beans are the best!!
Richard GannJune 16, 2016
Best BarBQ I've ever ate!! Roll Tide!
🌎EricJune 10, 2016
We sampled all the meats and all were good.
Barry DoetchApril 24, 2016
Get there early for the burnt ends. They go fast.
Susan AndersonSeptember 12, 2023
Burnt End Burger ..best in KC
Matt KnustApril 16, 2022
Burnt Ends are some of the best.
Amy VernonJuly 14, 2017
The beans with burnt ends are divine.
WimoMarch 15, 2016
I'll echo the rest, go for the burnt ends burger.
Dave Ray DaveRayPhoto.comDecember 9, 2018
Certified Angus Beef burnt end burger!
Karen KonkelOctober 24, 2019
Burnt ends. Brisket. Judge’s platter. Burnt ends. Burnt ends. Burnt ends. Craft beer. Burnt ends. Saucy sauce. Burnt ends.
Jim MattesonMarch 7, 2015
Had brisket & cassoulet excellent!
NatalieJune 22, 2016
They are iffy at guesstimating waiting times and the server took forever to finally get to our table. Overall I'm saddened because it certainly did not live up to the hype for me.
Jim KircherSeptember 21, 2014
Try the apple desert I would take a pic but it disappeared
Caleb SommervilleJuly 16, 2015
Good barbecue, but deafeningly loud. Get it take out if you can.
Todd L.October 23, 2015
Best brisket I have ever had!
MeganMarch 4, 2020
Get the mac and cheese app!
John SkidmoreAugust 21, 2019
The ribs melted off the bones.
Anthony RodermanAugust 11, 2016
Dare I say it? ... The best burnt ends in KC.
PT ThompsonFebruary 20, 2015
Burnt end burger!
Prentiss Earl IIIMay 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Get the burnt end burger! #nom
SheilaOctober 9, 2016
Their ribs are amazing.
Andrea HMay 12, 2014
Delicious! The ribs are to die for!!
Ed PattersonMay 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get the Pit Master sandwich....tasty!
Brendan MAugust 25, 2016
Judges platter + apple slaw + iced tea
Stephanie SimmsApril 17, 2015
Brisket and ribs were pretty flawless.
Joe SpirkJanuary 1, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Burnt ends are ery'thing.
Steve "The Swede"March 27, 2016
Meat combo brisket and pulled pork
Christian FroudeOctober 7, 2014
Highly rated place. Food was good, but pricey for what you got. Had to try it though. I would go back again.
Mary GianarisJuly 16, 2014
Pulled pork is delicious! Yummy!
Nate DixFebruary 3, 2018
All the meats were mouth watering
Mohammed AlsalimFebruary 21, 2018
Planet Wings. Burnt End Burger. Brisket 😴👍🏽.
Jerry McDowellNovember 27, 2024
Sumptuous burnt ends and ribs at Q39, my stomach begs me to go back.
Timothy MöhleJuly 12, 2015
Had to come back for the burnt ends
Sara GrubbMay 30, 2014
Try to fondue app, it was delicious
Josh KraftSeptember 4, 2015
Food is excellent. Noisy surroundings though
Josh KraftSeptember 4, 2015
Everything
Shane DaileyApril 14, 2018
Burnt ends and brisket.
MATTHEW ISHKANIANAugust 15, 2018
Veggie Burger and baked beans.
Tiffany HuiJune 30, 2017
burnt ends burger. that is all.
Heidi LeeAugust 27, 2015
Yummy pork belly and white beans!
Michael CrittendenJanuary 17, 2016
Brisket, ribs and burnt ends

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