Experts' Choice Award Q39 - Midtown
What the experts agree on
Q39 elevates Kansas City barbecue with made-from-scratch everything—sauces, rubs, sausage—in a refined farmhouse setting. Chef-driven creativity meets classic smoke.
“Everything is made from scratch (including the sauces, rubs and sausage) at this Midtown barbecue joint dishing up wood-fired grill plates, brisket burgers, sandwiches and sides.”
– Zagat
Where "Barbecue from a classically trained chef who creates the entire menu from scratch, including wings, apple-brined pulled pork, smoked pulled chicken, beef brisket, chipotle sausage, ribs, steaks, salmon and more." Full review
Tasting Table "Kansas City has its fair share of noteworthy order-at-the-counter barbecue restaurants that consistently make national best-of lists (Arthur Bryant's, Gates and Joe's Kansas City, to name a few)." Full review
Eater "The burnt ends, which are preternaturally tender, don't suffer for the brisk pace."
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The Infatuation "This is cloth-napkin BBQ, with a modern farmhouse-style dining room that proudly displays all the trophies they’ve won for their meats. Their sauces are standouts" Full review
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Get yourself an order of burnt ends or a meat platter to try some spare ribs, brisket, and chipotle sausage.
