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    J’s Bbq

    4.0 (45 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Smokehouse
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Perfect Rib dinner in Kansas. Looks gorgeous.
    Kevin S.

    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

    Heather B.

    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

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    Randy H.

    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.

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    Alan B.

    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.

    This is  waist of money KC Combo

    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.

    Pork Belly Burnt Ends

    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.

    Friday Prime Rib deal with smokes aggies, bacon string green beans, corn muffins, creamy horsey sauce and homemade au jus.

    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.

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

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    Fritz's Meat and Superior Sausage Company

    Fritz's Meat and Superior Sausage Company

    4.4
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    I went on a two month long hot dog adventure that ended with stop #20 at Fritz's Meat and Superior…read moreSausage Company. Fritz's takes a blue ribbon for its $3 made and smoked in-house hot dog. Free sauerkraut, mustard, Dijon, BBQ sauce, and ketchup are available at the condiment table and other toppings are available for purchase, I added jalapeños and slivered onions for $1. A masterpiece on a soft but durable bun. I also bought a $5 pint of sausage "burnt ends" that I ate plain and mixed into a scrambled egg dish. The $8 whole smoked chicken was my wife and I's favorite chicken we've ever had. I'm sad that in Fritz's has been in operation 99 years and that I have never been in before this weekend. If you buy rotisserie chickens from the store, stop it and head to Fritz's.

    We don't go here on a regular basis, only special occasions, but they always knock it out of the…read morepark! While during most of the year, they do sell lunch, that's just not why most people go to Fritz's. They're renowned for their smoked meats. Around holidays they sell smoked turkeys, gravy, and- most importantly- their 3 sausage stuffing, which is a must for our holiday meals. It is delicious! It can get busy some mornings with people picking up, but I always see people getting helped fast, the line goes quickly. Pro tip: you don't have to be there right in the morning. Wait a couple hours and come in, you'll be fine. Year round, we're a fan of their breakfast burrito mix of meats- just cook it up with eggs and you have yourself a filling meal. Then there's the dog bones.... Altogether, this is a simple and unassuming place, a bit old fashioned, but very much solid.

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    St. Louis style smoked pork rib $14/slab.  (Christmas gift for friends). 12/16/2017

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    Texas Roadhouse

    Texas Roadhouse

    3.8
    (296 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Shocked that a TRH has this many positive reviews!…read more First time going. Funny story, my SO and I have been trying to get a seat here for Valentine's Day for three years now. We initially chose it thinking "oh it's v day, people will want to do something nicer than TRH". WRONG. Told a 3 hour wait and we shuffled over to the Olive Garden. Well, this year, I was smart. I went online weeks prior to make a reservation, only to find out that they don't take reservations--only a waitlist. So I plotted. I told myself that I'd start looking at the waitlist starting at 2p for Valentine's Day I kid you not, by 330p, the waitlist was already at 1.25 hours. 30 min later at 4p, the waitlist was at 2hrs. Perfect. 6pm dinner sounds great! We arrived and they seated us within 2 minutes. Our waiter came promptly and checked on us so many times. Salads came out literally within a minute of us ordering. Entrees took five minutes. A wait staff stood there and waited for us to cut into our steaks to ensure that it was to our liking. And we pay at the table on a machine on our own time. We got in and out in 30 minutes. Whoever is the manger/GM know how to manage. Kudos to them for an insanely smooth holiday dinner. Also... a chain restaurant having an almost 4 star review is insane--but now I understand.

    The service here is quick and friendly. The food is usually pretty good as well! Their rolls and…read morebutter are so good, and I love their baked potatoes. I like all the neon signs on the walls and the Christmas decorations.

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    Burnt End BBQ

    Burnt End BBQ

    4.0
    (511 reviews)
    9.9 mi
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    We were eating late lunch so it was 3pm on a Monday & pretty quiet. We tried burnt ends, the sauce…read moreoptions are good & definitely KC style. The burnt ends were very much the burnt ends of the beef - my husband really liked them but I had some dry bits that were not fun to eat around. Mac & cheese was good, not off the charts. Cheesy corn very good & nice flavor! Onion rings were panko-crust & pretty crunchy (tearing up roof of mouth) but fresh & tasty. Slaw was good enough. Overall good food, will eat here again is 3-4 out of 5 on each item. Service was great, friendly & prompt

    1/2 Burnt Ends BBQ - Kansas…read more When you're in Kansas/ Kansas City area, BBQ is non-negotiable. Since we were staying near our Airbnb, we searched for a local place and landed on Burnt Ends BBQ, a restaurant that's well known for its barbecue sauces. We walked in with no expectations and were quickly seated. Our server, Lily, greeted us right away, took our drink order, and brought out complimentary cornbread bites. Those little bites were a fantastic start to the meal. If I lived nearby, I'd probably order those every visit. I had already decided what I wanted, but my wife was doing her usual "let me study every item on the menu" routine. Lily recommended the All the Ends Platter, so I changed my order and we decided to share it. The platter included beef, pork, and corned beef burnt ends. I chose the creamy coleslaw while my wife selected the baked potato salad. Presentation was excellent. Everything looked like it was going to be outstanding. Unfortunately, the flavor didn't quite match the appearance. The corned beef burnt ends were decent, the pork was just okay, but the beef was easily the best of the three. Since Burnt Ends is known for its sauces, I sampled all four. None of them were what I'd call unforgettable, but my favorites were the Thick & Bold followed by the Honey Glaze. The sides were a mixed bag. The baked potato salad was served warm, which makes sense considering it's modeled after a baked potato, but both my wife and I prefer potato salad cold. It just wasn't for us. The creamy coleslaw also seemed to be missing something. It wasn't bad--it simply lacked the flavor I was hoping for. Since neither of us cared much for the sides, my wife ordered a basket of fries. Crispy, hot, and perfectly cooked. Sometimes the simplest things are the best. After finishing the burnt ends, we decided to order a half rack of ribs. I'm glad we did. They turned out to be one of the highlights of the meal--tender, flavorful, and worth the extra five dollars. The biggest disappointment had nothing to do with the food. The dining room was uncomfortably warm. It wasn't very busy, yet it felt like the air conditioning either wasn't working or simply couldn't keep up. It definitely affected the overall experience. In the end, the service from Lily was very good, the complimentary cornbread bites were excellent, the fries were spot on, and the ribs were the best thing we ate. Overall, it wasn't a bad meal--it just wasn't the memorable Kansas City BBQ experience I was hoping for. If I were only in town for a few days, I'd probably continue exploring some of the other local BBQ spots before returning. Chef T's Scorecard: * Food: 7/10 * ‍ Service: 9/10 * Sides: 6/10 * Atmosphere: 5/10 (Too warm to be comfortable.) * Value: 7.5/10 Overall: 1/2 (3.5/5)

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    $20.95 All the ends platter with slaw and potato salad October 2024
    $20.95 All the ends platter with slaw and potato salad October 2024
    $20.95 All the ends platter October 2024

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    Harp Barbecue

    Harp Barbecue

    4.0
    (150 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    This place is AMAZING!! It may seem a little pricey, but the quality, portions, and SERVICE are…read moreunbelievable!! As you walk in you're immediately greeted with a welcome and today's specials. Staff is honest and makes great suggestions. "To go" materials are easily accessible cause you can't really finish your meal (I mean you can, but you better carve out some time for a nap!). They offer catering for celebrations, parties, graduations, or anything you could think of! Place was very clean, and comfortable. While every bbq place in KC offers their own spin, many of which are great, this place just hits better!! It just feels like a small town bbq spot that is hidden; like a speak-easy of BBQ! Picture below is their 2 meat combo with 2 sides (ribs, burnt ends, cheesy corn and tallow fries) $26.

    Did a little pick up for this order! Customer service was kind and super quick! I ordered a 2 meat…read moreplate (brisket and sausage), ribs, turkey sandwich, and banana pudding. For my sides, I got Mac and cheese, cheesy corn and potato salad. Turkey sandwich was good, per le bf. It had a good smokey flavor and wasn't dry! My brisket was also quite moist with minimal fatty parts, which is what I prefer. Sausage was ok, had to really chew into it. What I'm most disappointed about is the ribs. The ribs were good, but for almost $20, I got 3 pieces. They stated for the ribs plate, you'd get about 3 or 4, depending on the weight, but it would be nice to note that down somewhere that when paying $20, expect 3 pieces. Ive gotten double that and about the same price at other bbq spots, hence my disappointed and surprised when opening the container. Mac and cheese had huge shell noodles, which was cool but on the watery side. Potato salad was decent, got the job done but a little bland. Sauces are also on the tangy side, and if you're a sweet bbq sauce gal like me, it wasn't hitting the spot. Overall was nice giving a try, but will prob be going elsewhere for my bbq needs!

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    Burnt ends and ribs
    Brisket taco with pickled onions and strawberries. Cheesy corn (top)
    Brisket taco with pickled onions and strawberries. Cheesy corn (top)
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    Prices can vary which is why they do not post prices here. It is written on a chalk board.
    Jack Stack Barbecue - Overland Park

    Jack Stack Barbecue - Overland Park

    4.3
    (1.5k reviews)
    11.1 mi
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    I mean, Jack Stack to me is some of the best bbq in town. I've eating inside the restaurant and…read morealways was seated right away with fantastic service and food. I've also picked up my orders to enjoy from home, still absolutely fantastic bbq. Le bf always, always gets the smoked turkey sandwich and I typically resort to the meat plates woth burnt ends, sausage and brisket. We also enjoy a side of their honey bbq ribs, cheesy potatoes, fries, etc and every single time, the food is just absolutely amazing. I love the sweetness from the honey bbq ribs sauce, I dip all my meats in it! Never dry, always moist with a delicious smokey flavor. Always impressed!

    The Overland Park location is centrally located, with plenty of parking throughout the shopping…read morearea. The atmosphere inside is both intimate and spacious. The kitchen sits behind glass windows, allowing you to see the magic behind the scenes. The Taste of Kansas City platter is more than enough to feed three people. We ordered spare ribs, brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, and Fiery Wings (they were out of bone-in chicken). The Fiery Wings had great flavor but were served a little cold. The baked potato was generously sized and wasn't overloaded with sour cream. The spinach salad was refreshing and fresh. The vinaigrette had excellent flavor and contrasted beautifully with the smoked bacon on top. The Cheesy Corn was underwhelming. The texture was very runny, and it lacked flavor. The Hickory Pit Beans are slow-cooked and loaded with chunks of hickory-smoked brisket, pork, and sausage... THESE ARE GREAT! They're a bit on the sweet side, but they're absolutely worth ordering. Our waitress was fantastic! Despite the restaurant being packed with all the FIFA World Cup excitement, she checked on us frequently and kept our drinks full throughout the meal

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    Kansas City Combo Lunch with Turkey, Beef Brisket and Choice of Two Classic Sides (Instead of the Included Fries) - Delish!
    Kansas City Combo Lunch with Turkey, Beef Brisket and Choice of Two Classic Sides (Instead of the Included Fries) - Delish!
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