Great ribs, especially on sale. They are Smokey and well seasoned. They could be eat ten without the sauce. The beans were what you would expect same with the fries from a BBQ Joint. The sauce? I would want more of a classic KC style sauce that is thick and coats the meat, but the flavor of the ribs makes up for it. Pair it with your favorite sauce and it's a 10/10. read more

I've found our new favorite restaurant for our weekly BBQ fix at J's BBQ! This was my second visit in three weeks, and I can't rave enough about the food, ambiance, and service. My first trip was with my teenage son who loves ribs. We went for their unbeatable Wednesday/Saturday $18 full rack rib special. We shared the ribs and still had plenty left to take home. The meat was tender, smoky, and perfectly cooked. The BBQ beans were outstanding with just the right balance of smokiness and sweetness, and the seasoned crinkle-cut fries were addictive. This past weekend I brought the whole family of five. We're longtime regulars at KC Joe's, so I was a little nervous about a potential mutiny , but everyone loved it! My wife's face lit up the moment we walked in. She said it felt like a cozy restaurant we'd stumble upon while on vacation. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming with plenty of comfortable booths, warm lighting, and that perfect smoky BBQ aroma that hits you right when you enter. I went with the sausage and brisket combo, and it easily holds its own against most of the BBQ I grew up eating in Texas. One child ordered the kid's hot dog meal, and it was one of the best hot dogs I've tasted. Another got the brisket "Sloppy Mess" sandwich, and my wife had the shredded pork sandwich. Every single plate was a hit, and the whole family agreed we've found a new favorite. The owner was incredibly friendly and took the time to chat with us about how he opened the restaurant. It's always great to see that kind of passion! My only feedback is that I wish they stayed open a bit later. They close at 7pm on Sundays and 8pm the rest of the week. With a 20-minute drive from Overland Park and a family of five to wrangle, we could roll up right around closing time. A little extra time would make it perfect which I anticipate will happen the more people discover them. All in all, J's BBQ has officially earned a regular spot in our weekly rotation. If you're in the area and craving quality BBQ in a family-friendly setting, do yourself a favor and check it out! read more

J’s Bbq - Rack of Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

The vibe is exactly what you want in a BBQ joint--rustic, but actually clean--and the service was great. The gal behind the counter was Happy to help, though I did have to pivot my order since the pulled pork I was hoping for was still about 45 minutes out from being ready. I went with the brisket lunch special instead. To be honest? It was a bit on the dry side and the flavor was just "okay"--nothing that's going to knock your socks off. However, they definitely don't skimp on the sides. I got a heaping helping of really tasty beans and a full boat of perfectly crispy fries. For the sauces, I'm a spicy guy, so the Kicking Hot and Regular Hot were the winners for me. The Apple was a nice surprise, but the Hickory had a bit of an off-putting funk to it that I wasn't a fan of. I'm giving them another shot, though. Brisket can be hit-or-miss even at the best of places, so I'll be back to see if that pulled pork or the ribs can redeem the meat category. read more

J’s Bbq - Signage - Barbeque Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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Howdy everybuddy. Family emergency in Kansas, jumped in the car last night and drove up. All seems well so I had time to catch some Kansas City BBQ at J's BBQ Smokehouse. Yes, it's truly a smokehouse. Getting out of the car that real wood smoke hits you like a cord of wood. Service was excellent, upbeat, moving at lightening speed with smiles. Prices are on the low side for the quality and quantity of ribs n sides you get. No way my plates this heavy back in Texas under @$18.99. That's a deal. Those beans had huge, succulent burnt ends sized chunks of brisket. These were a meal by themselves. Ribs? Pure tenderism, full smoke flavor. Time to up my game again. Well I had to tap out. I got out of there with all my fingers though. Good as it was, I was worried I'd nip a few digits. I see why KC is famous for BBQ. Take care, stay as warm as a belly full of BBQ. Peace read more

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We tried out J's for the first time. We got our order to go. They have $18 rib slabs on Wednesdays and Saturdays. My partner is a huge fan of ribs so he finds all of the BBQ places with a rib special. I decided to get the Maddies's special bowl which is homemade white cheese Mac and cheese with burnt ends on top. It comes with BBQ sauce on it but I asked for it on the side. When we got there to place our order around 6:45pm, we got the last slab of ribs. We were going to get 2 for the rest of our family to eat for dinner but since there was only one, we got the whole chicken as well. Again, I got the Maddie's special to eat on my own and the rest was for the other BBQ lovers on the family. They also got a large salad to share. I added on a peanut butter brownie because brownie and peanut butter are some of the reasons to eat any dessert so I couldn't pass up that combo. The restaurant is kind of what I'd call a whole in the wall atmosphere which is actually a big positive to me. I often find the best food at these places. Rustic is another description I've seen by others and I'd agree. Weirdly enough, it almost has this cottage feel. Lower ceilings, a lot of wood, and smaller. There was a decent amount of seating and there were tables open but they had a pretty large and steady crowd with lots of orders being picked up for takeout too. A small sauce bar with 4 options. I do like that they offer a vinegar bbq and not just sweet. We waited 10-15 minutes to get our order. It's about a 20 minute drive for us so we made a quick glance to make sure everything was in our order. Unfortunately, when we got home, we realized the full slab of ribs was short with 9 bones instead of 12. They were very good according to the family who ate them. The chicken was also very good and everyone agreed that they would go back for the rib special even though they were disappointed in not getting the full order. We also agreed that the large salad is not enough for 4 people if you want more than just a tiny serving. It's excellent for 2-3 but not really enough for 4 adults. My Maddie's bowl was really yummy. It's rich and it could only eat about a third of it with some side salad. The Mac and cheese made with white cheese and sauce was really yummy. The burnt ends were really good! I'm not a fan of fat and yes there was a little but overall the burnt ends were tender meat with little fat. It was good enough that I had no desire to use the bbq sauce which I think would have covered up a lot of the other flavors. I'm a huge fan of dill pickles and their dill pickle spears were on point! I ate almost all they gave us! I greedily did not really share. I usually don't eat much and share but when it comes to dill pickles most everyone knows those are mine. These were crisp and bold! Not sure if they make or buy them, but yummy! We wish they were a bit closer to us but we will definitely make the drive again to get more from J's. Unfortunately, I neglected to take photos of the food which is a compliment because we ate it too fast and that's what I'm focused on instead of photos. Lol read more

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Small little place, but wow does it deliver. We went for the Friday prime rib special and it was honestly one of the best I have ever had. The meal comes with green beans, potato casserole, cornbread, au jus, and house made horseradish. I don't usually go for horseradish, but theirs was delicious. The only miss for me was the green beans, which were pretty overdone and didn't have much flavor -- but truly, that's the only negative thing I can say. Every staff member we met was friendly and helpful. Josh himself brought our meals out and filled us in on their house made BBQ sauces. They do have the classic KC style sauce, but the others have more of a southern vinegar base and they are absolute chef's kiss. Others at my table ordered the burnt ends and the brisket, and both were incredible. They loved the beans and coleslaw, so clearly there's something for everyone. I'm already excited to go back and try the pulled pork next time. Definitely recommend this hidden little gem of a restaurant. read more

J's BBQ in Olathe is located in the same building with the same old-school BBQ restaurant atmosphere as the former occupant Johnny's BBQ. But behind the scenes, things have improved. I always enjoyed Johnny's meats, but I believe J's are even better. The ribs weren't exactly fall-off-the-bone, but they had the right amount of firmness and only required the slightest tug to pull the meat free. The burnt ends were as juicy and tender as any other in the KC area. And the smoked chicken was also excellent. The sides were definitely better than average, but not the best I've had. My favorite was the smooth tasting mac and cheese - definitely not made from a box of Kraft. I also enjoyed the cole slaw which hit a particularly pleasant note with me. I'm not a fan of onions and I struggle to find cole slaw that doesn't have an overpowering onion taste. J's slaw was creamy and tasted like slaw, not onions. Yay for me! The BBQ beans were good with a few chunks of brisket thrown-in, but they were nothing spectacular. My wife also enjoyed her potato salad. Shortly before we arrived at 5:45 pm on a Sunday the kitchen ran out of French fries which I had been planning to order. I could see on other plates from patrons that had arrived prior to us that the fries are crinkle cut, direct from a bag in the freezer, so I suppose I probably didn't miss much. The chalkboard sign by the register queue also indicated they had run out of pulled chicken. The staff was a bit slow to take orders and to get the food out to the customers, but J's hasn't been open long and I assume these issues will improve over time. The meat at this restaurant isn't sauced in the kitchen which is a very nice touch in my opinion. This gives customers the opportunity to select their own sauce (or no sauce if they prefer) from a small bar at the end of the serving counter. They offer their original sauce, a spicy sauce, a hot sauce, and an apple flavored sauce. I enjoyed all of them, but I doubt I'll use the apple flavored BBQ sauce again. Another element that adds to authenticity of the establishment is the BBQ smoker smell in the dining room. Don't worry, it isn't overwhelming and I didn't notice that it soaked into my clothes after I left. But in my opinion, if an old school style BBQ doesn't have at least a little bit of that smoky smell in the restaurant, something is wrong. Rather it's one of the promising signs that with a little bit of time and some fine tuning of this new restaurant, things will be very right. read more

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We ordered at 1:07 after the lunch rush. What a mess we got 2 of the KC combos it is supposed to be ribs, burnt ends, brisket, cole slaw, fries, bbq beans, pickles and bread. That is what1 ordered, what I got was 4 ribd that looked like they came off the end of a St. Louis rack of ribs. Of course they were out of burnt ends (they did substitute pulled pork with no adjustment in the price) 2 slices of brisket that you could resole your boots with they were so dry, 1 slice of bread, the fries must be from Walmart pickles, the cole slaw and bean containers were barely half full. All for 28.00 and change each. Two combos for 63.00 not worth the money and time. As for the service, well you can tell that everyone should be grateful to be in her presence. The ambiance has not changed since it was Johnny's. You can't say it has gone down hill and off a cliff.. Some reviews say run don't walk, this is true, run out the door. read more

J’s Bbq - This is waist of money KC Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Tried to order on line. A lot of menu items not listed there. Tried to call in an order. Busy signal x3. Finally got through. Put on hold for 10 minutes. Hung up. Tried again. Got through. Oh sorry. We are out of ribs. 5:15 now after all of the wait. Out of your main item? Don't seem to be trying very hard or care. Not the first time this has happened either read more

I've been to the location in Shawnee and I've always loved the food there so having an Olathe location made me happy as I live 30 minutes from Olathe this makes it a closer location to me. The food is amazing, the burnt ends will tell you all you need to know about a place, if their burnt ends are good, then everything is good. Their burnt ends are simply amazing! They don't sauce their meats, they let you sauce your own which I love because not everyone likes the same sauce. Now don't get me wrong, the original recipe bbq sauce is fantastic but I tried the apple bbq and OMG! I can't explain how excellent this the apple bbq sauce is! It's sweet with a tangy flavor to it. It's hard to explain, all I can say is try it, you're going to like it! The baked beans and slaw were so delicious and the French fries....well I don't know how they did it but they were nice and crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Their fried mushrooms were golden and lightly fried not heavy oily fried. They have margaritas on tap and let me tell you they are strong! Also sangria which we didn't try but I might next time. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself was very clean as well as the ladies room which is always a plus because they always say the way the bathrooms look is always an indication of what the kitchen is like. Of course the kitchen is in clear view through the window behind the counter and it looked clean and in great order. I was pleased with the quality of food and whole experience. read more

Went in with my family for the Friday evening Prime Rib special and Burnt Ends but ended up trying the Pork Belly Burnt Ends they were testing today. The Pork Belly Burnt Ends were absolutely outstanding. The best description for them would be meat candy! I hope this dish makes its way to the main menu. If it doesn't I'll go back to my old faithful of Burnt Ends which are also amazing! If you haven't been to J's or it's been awhile, give them a try. read more

J’s Bbq - Pork Belly Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Hands down the best bbq restaurant I've ever been to!! We drive an hour just for this bbq. Definitely worth the stop!!

Chicken is fire! My family loves the sandwiches, get there early to be able to order what you want.

Burnt ends sandwich primo! Good service. Busy place. Will def return here. Formerly Johnny's BBQ.

Stopped in for a quick meal before grandkids sports. Wife and I split a KC Trinity platter. Generous portions of tender brisket, delicious ribs (3) and burnt ends. 3 big sides consisted of creamy Cole slaw. Sweet baked beans and fries. More than enough for two people. Burnt ends were some of the best I've ever eaten. Nice bark and very tender. Clean restaurant, happy and helpful staff. Order at counter and they bring your food to the table. Great value for two people. Give this place a try. read more

A friend told us about this place because he knows we love barbecue. Wow!!!! It's been a long time since I found a new barbecue place I liked. We tried the ribs, brisket, pork tenderloin, slaw, beans, fries and the fried mushrooms. All of it was fantastic. All the sauces we tried were great too. The atmosphere was fun and the service was top-notch. We will be back often. read more

I used to be a manager at a Famous Dave's and I can tell you this place does it absolutely right. I will tell you to order or get there early though because we arrived around 6 pm and the burnt ends and brisket were all gone. While this was disappointing, it speaks to how good it must be. I ended up with a pork sandwich. The bun it came on left a bit to be desired but the meat was moist, flavorful and on point. They have 4 sauces you can choose from and all of them have their own unique positives. Also tried the sides and got a two meat combo with the smoked sausage and half chicken. I have to say, these two meat combo meals are absolutely huge and come with so much food, all for such an amazing price. The chicken is what they are known for. It is smoked and then finished in the fryer to give it a nice moist, yet crispy flavor. This place is also a cute little indoor eating place and has a nice outdoor seating area as well. While this place is an order and sit down and not full service place, they do a fantastic job of making sure you are taken care of. We will absolutely be back to try the brisket and maybe even some ribs. read more

We've visited here twice in the past two weeks. Our 1st meal was their amazing Friday night prime rib deal. It was worth every penny, and we couldn't get enough of the smoked Aggies. On our 2nd visit, we tried the Chicken Clucker sandwich, and the owner recommended the white cheddar mac and cheese, which was fantastic. Their corn muffins are our son's favorite, so we had to order extra for him. The owner is very friendly and very passionate about his food. We can't wait to come back and try more food. read more

J’s Bbq - Friday Prime Rib deal with smokes aggies, bacon string green beans, corn muffins, creamy horsey sauce and homemade au jus. - Barbeque Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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The bbq here is incredible. Johnnys was good, but this is much better in my opinion. The burnt ends and ribs are top notch. Highly recommend. read more

i usually never leave a review even when the food good but this is literally the best bbq ive had in my life .. bro look at the pork belly burnt ends so good read more

J’s Bbq - Pork belly burnt ends rib dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Everything was just just as it was when this was Johnny's, but worse. They still have the BBQ sauce that's closer to ketchup, the Ore-Ida type crinkle-cut fries, and not-so inspired sides that kept Johnny's from being on par with the other BBQ joints around town. Johnny's usually delivered on the meats, however. I ordered burnt ends, and although they had good smokey flavor, they were so dry that they were barely edible, and some weren't. Beef jerky has more moisture than these did. It's the first time in ages that I had to leave food on the plate. The pulled pork on my son's sandwich wasn't as dry, but it was put on a plain untoasted bun that soaked up most of the moisture they did have. I try to support local businesses whenever I can, but I don't think I'll be back to this one. read more

Great ribs, pulled pork and brisket. And the baked beans and Mac and cheese was fantastic. It was our first time here and we ARE COMING BACK FOR MORE. read more

Food was great. Huge portions on meat and sides won't leave hungry. Apple bbq sauce is great on sandwich

Josh arrived with a huge spread to cater our office lunch. He was friendly and took the time to set up each place for the 8 of us, all we had to do was sit down and eat! Definitely recommend for a business luncheon, lunch and learn or clients in from out of town. We had individual burnt in sandwiches, they were perfect, not sure why someone said differently, must have been an off day! Josh does Awesome burnt ends. J's BBQ also has Excellent side choices: Mac-n-cheese, Baked Beans, Side Salad and Potato Salad..we tried them all and they were Terrific! Also was able to partake in the house made Margrita and Sangra, Both were awesome! Give them a try to end your day on a positive note! Last but not least, don't forget about the TO DIE FOR Corn Bread Muffins! They are a must! As for the BBQ sauce, there are 3 different flavors, I prefer a sweeter one so the traditional was for me, you can get the one that at meets your taste buds. Give J's BBQ a try, would Highly Recommend for family outings, meeting friends, picnics, office meetings or busy nights where you don't want to think or cool! Highly Recommend! read more

This is "Hands Down" the best BBQ and meats in the city!!! The service is great, and the menu is extensive. REALLY GREAT EATS!!! read more

They are awesome if you can find them open. They have a bad habit of closing early whenever they feel like it. If you can't manage to work through 7:00 p.m. something's not right. read more

I wasn't sure about Jay's barbecue when he first opened I really like Johnny's I wasn't crazy about the ribs the first time I got him from J's. They were just different than I was used to I felt good Josh he made everything right I've ordered the slab of ribs special on Wednesday and Sunday and I've ordered a rib dinner and they're all great thanks Josh for making things right and oh yeah your mushrooms are great too read more

Always delicious! Ordered a large brisket sandwich with a french fry/onion ring. Got burnt ends for my husband with seasoned fries - delicious! read more

We ate there last week, and the brisket sandwich was tough as leather and had no flavor. We both left half a sandwich. This will not be a place we will go back to. read more

We enjoyed going to J's predecessor, Johnyy's Barbecue, but Josh has taken this barbecue restaurant to an entirely new level. The food is better across the board, and is as good or better than any of the big names like Joe's, Stacks or Q39. I just had the best burnt ends I've ever had in KC. The service is terrific, and everyone is friendly, professional and helpful. Special thanks on this last visit to Dakota, Hailey, and of course, Josh the owner. The "ambiance" is down-to-the-earth KC barbecue. Spacey, clean, and a great vibe. If you want fancy and want to pay more for it, this isn't the place for you. But if you want a terrific meal and a wonderful time, go to J's. James Raymond read more

Around December 18th, 2024, I bought a $35 gift card for my brother-in-law's Xmas present. I am pretty certain the restaurant had already been sold and the changeover was in the works. The person who sold me the card had to have known about it and likely still works there. I called after a few months and was told the gift card was no good: he could get a 25% discount. I believe he would have to spend a couple of hundred dollars to get the $35. This is unacceptable. The person who sold me the gift card knew that it wouldn't be any good. I liked Johnnie's bbq, but I will never eat at J's (nor will my brother-in-law). read more

We ordered 2 Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Ribs. There was so much fat in the sandwich we couldn't eat them. They brought 2 more with the same issue. The Ribs were tender but not good flavor. Both of us felt sick an hour after we left. We used to love this place when it was Johnnys BBQ. Since its under new ownership the food is not good. Will not go there again read more

Awesome burnt ends. Juicy not dry. Love their bbq beans. The employees were friendly and helpful. It was very clean.

Omg the burnt ends are amazing- the onion rings were crispy and the Mac n cheese yummy!! Check out the new sauces too!!! Very tasty!!! Great service too! Give them a try- you won't be disappointed! read more

J’s Bbq - Burnt ends to die for!! - Barbeque Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Among the four of us eating together, we tried a lot of menu items. The wings were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The sausage was also really good. The brisket and the burnt ends were fine, but not our favorites. The sides were our favorite part. We tried everything but the potato salad. We all especially enjoyed the macaroni and cheese and the cole slaw. The sauces weren't that great, but the pickles were fantastic. Also, the portion sizes were very generous. It was more than enough food. read more

Just spent 20 minutes trying to make an online order. Too frustrating so I guess I'll go to Go chicken go, tonight.

I got the combo platter and it was good! The bbq sauces were good. There was a lot of food for one person. The food came out really quick during lunch time. The staff was really nice and the ambiance of the restaurant was really nice and cool with all the different BBQ glass bottles around the store. read more

Fun place to enjoy some great barbecue. They're catering team is amazing with some great drinks

Great BBQ and plate specials. J's is even better than Johnny's was. Love all of their BBQ.

The food was amazing service was so nice and fast. I would recommend eating here i had the ham,coleslaw and beans and the tea their was made perfect.my grandson had the ribs and he said that it was the best bbq he ever had! read more