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Q39

Item: Q39
Author: Lisa Waterman Gray

Cuisine: Barbecue

Price: $$

10Best Says

Led by national barbeque champion, Rob Magee, Q39 has become well-known for pushing the boundaries of barbecue during less than two years of operation. Competition BBQ Plates showcase Magee's three decades of expertise, from Certified Black Angus Beef Brisket to smoke and char-grilled chicken or House-Made Chipotle Sausage. Fresh rolls, apple coleslaw and a choice of potato salad or beans are standard issue with these hefty plates. Three varieties of ground brisket burgers are crafted from USDA-certified Black Angus beef, oak-wood grilled, and served on toasted buns. Smoke and fire also infuse Cobb or salmon salad and a Mexican chicken wrap. Wood-Fired Grilled Plates showcase steak, salmon and smoked fried chicken, accompanied by house-made sauce, fresh vegetables or Magee's singular white bean cassoulet. The restaurant's modern, yet rustic ambiance includes a large communal table, as well as smaller tables and a patio with urban views; or sip a craft cocktail at the bar.

Address:

1000 39th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-255-3753

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: 11am-9pm

Website:

q39kc.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Lisa Waterman Gray
Kansas City Local Expert

Barbecue: "Customers will appreciate the restaurant's gluten-free side plates, including house-cut fries, apple coleslaw and baked beans. Additional gluten-free options range from the Salmon Filet plate, to Wood-fired Grilled Salmon, Chicken Cobb Salad, and many of the Competition BBQ Plates."

Best for Barbecue Because: In less than two years, this Westport barbecue joint has already developed a huge group of loyal fans.

Dinner Menu
- share-ables
  
  smoked and grilled pork belly
  
  white bean cassoulet, onion straws ($12.00)
  
  best wings on the planet
  
  jumbo wings, chipotle BBQ sauce ($10.00)
  
  pork belly and sausage corn dogs
  
  pork belly, sausage, classic BBQ sauce, maple syrup ($10.00)
  
  tall grass cheese fondue
  
  warm soft pretzels, apples ($9.00)
  
  Q39 spiced onion straws
  
  BBQ aioli ($7.00)
  
  macaroni and cheese
  
  five cheeses, herb bread crumbs ($7.00)
  
  bacon wrapped shrimp
  
  jalapeno-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo ($12.00)
- soup and salads
  smoked chicken tortilla
  
  vegetables, black beans, crisp corn tortillas ($5.00)
  
  Q house salad
  Cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, cucumber, sharp cheddar, garlic croutons, balsamic herb vinaigrette
  
  Side: $5.50
  
  Full: $9.00
  Romaine Caesar
  Garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano reggiano, olive oil
  
  Side: $5.50
  
  Full: $9.50
  wood-fired grilled salmon salad*
  
  bib lettuce, strawberries, toasted almonds, pickled onions, balsamic herb dressing ($15.00)
  
  spinach salad
  
  warm goat cheese, pickled onions, pecans, granny smith apples, balsamic herb vinaigrette ($10.00)
- brisket burgers
  
  Q Burger*
  
  Sharp cheddar, bbq sauce, onion straws, toasted bun ($10.00)
  
  burnt end burger*
  
  topped with sliced burnt ends, spicy pickle slaw, classic sauce ($12.00)
  
  BBQ veggie burger
  
  classic sauce, provolone, onion straw ($8.50)
- specialty sandwiches
  
  triple threat
  
  sausage, pulled pork, pork belly, apple coleslaw, zesty BBQ sauce, toasted bun ($11.00)
  
  southern pride
  
  pulled pork, zesty BBQ sauce, southern coleslaw, toasted bun ($8.25)
  
  mr. burns
  
  cubed burnt ends, chipotle BBQ sauce, pepperjack cheese, onion straws, toasted bun ($11.00)
  
  pit master brisket
  
  classic sauce, provolone cheese, onion straws, toasted bun ($9.50)
  
  short rib griller
  
  pulled short rib, provolone, caramelized onion, mushrooms, toasted bread, smoked beef jus ($12.00)
  
  pulled pork taQos
  
  flour tortillas, jalapeno-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo ($8.00)
  
  no jackin' around
  
  pulled pork, classic BBQ sauce, pepperjack cheese, toasted bread ($8.50)
  
  kickin' chicken sandwich
  
  smoked fried chicken, chipotle mayo, spicy pickle slaw, toasted bun ($8.00)
- competition BBQ dinner plates
  jumbo beef short rib
  
  white bean cassoulet, seasonal vegetables, classic BBQ sauce ($30.00)
  
  house made chipotle sausage
  
  fresh ground pork, Q39 spice blend ($15.00)
  
  Certified Angus Beef brisket
  
  sliced smoked brisket, burnt ends ($18.00)
  
  1/2 smoked and char-grilled chicken
  
  leg, thigh, chicken breast, chipotle BBQ sauce ($15.00)
  
  Q spare ribs
  Honey glaze
  
  1/2 Rack: $19.00
  
  Full Rack: $29.00
  Combo Plate (Pick 2)
  
  Q39 spare ribs (2), sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, sausage ($17.00)
  
  Judges Plate (Pick 3)
  
  Q spare ribs(2), sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, sausage ($20.50)
  
  with any BBQ plate
  Extra Serving Of Any Meat 4 Oz: $5.00
  
  Extra Rib: $3.00
- wood-fired grilled plates
  
  kansas city strip steak* 14 oz
  
  with herb butter, house-cut fries, and season vegetables ($28.00)
  
  smoked fried chicken
  
  chipotle BBQ sauce, baked beans, apple coleslaw ($15.00)
  
  salmon filet*
  
  classic bbq glaze, jalapeno cilantro slaw, seasonal vegetables ($23.00)
- Munchin' Hogs BBQ sandwiches
  
  Apple Brined Pulled Pork
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Sliced Beef Brisket
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Sliced Burnt Ends
  
  ($9.50)
  
  smoked pulled chicken
  
  ($7.00)
- Side Plates
  
  Apple Coleslaw
  
  Creamy dressing, green onions ($3.00)
  
  Baked Beans
  
  Pinto beans, smoked meats ($3.00)
  
  White Bean Cassoulet
  
  Sausauge, onion, tomato, thyme ($3.00)
  
  Potato Salad
  
  Russet, egg, tarragon ($3.00)
  
  Seasonal Vegetables
  
  Herb butter ($4.00)
  
  House-Cut Fries
  
  Chipotle ketchup ($4.00)
Lunch
- share-ables
  
  smoked and grilled pork belly
  
  white bean cassoulet, onion straws ($12.00)
  
  Best Wings on the Planet
  
  jumbo wings, chipotle BBQ sauce ($10.00)
  
  pork belly and sausage corn dogs
  
  pork belly, sausage, classic BBQ sauce, maple syrup ($10.00)
  
  tall grass cheese fondue
  
  white cheddar, warm soft pretzels, apples ($9.00)
  
  Q39 Spiced Onion Straws
  
  BBQ aioli ($7.00)
  
  Macaroni and Cheese
  
  five cheeses, herb bread crumbs ($7.00)
  
  bacon wrapped shrimped
  
  jalpeno-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo ($12.00)
- soups and salads
  smoked chicken tortilla soup
  
  vegetables, black beans, crisp corn tortillas ($5.00)
  
  Q house salad
  cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, cucumber, sharp cheddar, garlic croutons, balsamic herb vinaigrette
  
  Side: $5.50
  
  Full: $9.00
  romaine caesar salad
  garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano reggiano, olive oil
  
  Side: $5.50
  
  Full: $9.50
  wood-fired grilled salmon salad
  
  bib lettuce, strawberries, toasted almonds, pickled onions, balsamic vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  spinach salad
  
  warm goat cheese, pickled onions, pecans, granny smith apples, balsamic herb vinaigrette ($10.00)
- brisket burgers
  
  Q burger*
  
  sharp cheddar, bbq sauce, onion straws ($10.00)
  
  burnt end burger*
  
  topped with sliced burnt ends, spicy pickle slaw, classic sauce ($12.00)
  
  BBQ veggie burger
  
  classic sauce, provolone, onion slaw ($8.50)
- specialty sandwiches
  
  triple threat
  
  sausage, pulled pork, pork belly, apple coleslaw, zesty BBQ sauce, toasted bun ($11.00)
  
  southern pride
  
  pulled pork, zesty BBQ sauce, southern coleslaw, toasted bun ($8.25)
  
  mr. burns
  
  cubed burnt ends, chipotle BBQ sauce, pepperjack cheese, onion straws, toasted bun. ($11.00)
  
  pit master brisket
  
  classic sauce, provolone cheese, onion straws, toasted bun ($9.50)
  
  short rib griller
  
  pulled short rib, provolone, caramelized onion, mushrooms, toasted bread, smoked beef jus ($12.00)
  
  pulled pork taQos
  
  flour tortillas, jalapeno-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo ($8.00)
  
  no jackin' around
  
  pulled pork, classic BBQ sauce, pepperjack cheese, toasted bread ($8.50)
  
  kickin chicken sandwich
  
  smoked fried chicken, chipotle mayo, spicy pickle slaw, toasted bun ($8.00)
- competition BBQ lunch plates
  house made chipotle sausage
  
  fresh ground pork, Q39 spice blend ($11.00)
  
  Certified Angus Beef Brisket
  
  sliced smoked brisket, burnt ends ($14.00)
  
  1/2 smoked and charred chicken
  
  leg, thigh, chicken breast, chipotle BBQ sauce ($11.00)
  
  Q spare ribs
  honey glaze
  
  (4): $12.00
  
  Half: $16.00
  
  Full: $25.00
  Combo Plate (Pick 2)
  
  Q spare ribs(2), sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, sausage ($13.00)
  
  Judges Plate (Pick 3)
  
  Q spare ribs(2), sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, sausage ($16.50)
- Munchin' Hogs BBQ sandwiches
  
  Apple Brined Pulled Pork
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Sliced Beef Brisket
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Sliced Burnt Ends
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Smoked Pulled Chicken
  
  ($7.00)
- Side Plates
  
  Apple Coleslaw
  
  creamy dressing, green onions ($3.00)
  
  Baked Beans
  
  pinto beans, smoked meats ($3.00)
  
  White Bean Cassoulet
  
  sausage, onion, tomato, thyme ($3.00)
  
  Potato Salad
  
  russet, egg, tarragon ($3.00)
  
  Seasonal Vegetables
  
  herb butter ($4.00)
  
  House-Cut Fries
  
  chipotle ketchup ($4.00)
Q2go Menu
- Share-Ables
  
  smoked and grilled pork belly
  
  white bean cassoulet, onion straws ($12.00)
  
  best wings on the planet
  
  jumbo wings, chipotle BBQ sauce ($10.00)
  
  pork belly and sausage corn dogs
  
  pork belly, sausage, classic BBQ sauce, maple syrup ($10.00)
  
  tall grass cheese fondue
  
  white cheddar, warm soft pretzels, apples ($9.00)
  
  Q39 spiced onion straws
  
  BBQ aoli ($7.00)
  
  macaroni and cheese
  
  five cheeses, herb bread crumbs ($7.00)
  
  bacon wrapped shrimp
  
  jalapeno-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo ($12.00)
- Soup and Salads
  smoked chicken tortilla soup
  
  Vegetables, black beans, crisp corn tortillas ($5.00)
  
  Q House Salad
  Cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, cucumber, sharp cheddar, garlic croutons, balsamic herb vinaigrette
  
  Side: $5.50
  
  Full: $9.00
  Romaine Caesar
  Garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano reggiano, olive oil
  
  Side Salad: $5.50
  
  Full Salad: $9.00
  Wood-Fired Grilled Salmon Salad**
  
  Bib lettuce, strawberries, toasted almonds, pickled onions, balsamic vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  spinach salad
  
  warm goat cheese, pickled onions, pecans, granny smith apples, balsamic herb vinaigrette ($10.00)
- Munchin' Hogs Bbq Sandwiches
  
  Apple Brined Pulled Pork**
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Sliced Beef Brisket**
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Sliced Burnt Ends**
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Smoked Pulled Chicken**
  
  ($7.00)
- brisket burgers
  
  Q Burger*
  
  Sharp cheddar, bbq sauce, onion straws ($10.00)
  
  Burnt End Burger*
  
  Sliced burnt ends, spicy pickle slaw, classic sauce topped with sliced burnt ends ($12.00)
  
  BBQ veggie burger
  
  classic sauce, provolone, onion straw, toasted bun ($8.50)
- specialty sandwiches
  
  triple threat
  
  sausage, pulled pork, pork belly, apple coleslaw, zesty BBQ sauce ($11.00)
  
  southern pride
  
  Pulled pork, zesty BBQ sauce, southern coleslaw, toasted bun ($8.25)
  
  mr. burns
  
  cubed burnt ends, chipotle BBQ sauce, pepperjack cheese, onion straws, toasted bun ($11.00)
  
  pit master brisket
  
  classic sauce, provolone cheese, onion straws, toasted bun ($9.50)
  
  short rib griller
  
  pulled short rib, provolone cheese, onion straws ($12.00)
  
  pulled pork taQos
  
  flour tortillas, jalapeno-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo ($8.00)
  
  no jackin' around
  
  pulled pork, classic BBQ sauce, pepperjack cheese, toasted bread ($8.50)
  
  kickin chicken sandwich
  
  smoked fried chicken, chipotle mayo, spicy pickle slaw, toasted bun ($8.00)
- competition BBQ plates
  jumbo beef short rib
  
  white bean cassoulet, seasonal vegetables, classic BBQ sauce ($30.00)
  
  housemade chipotle sausage
  Fresh ground pork, Q39 spice blend
  
  Lunch: $11.00
  
  Dinner: $15.00
  Certified Angus Beef brisket
  sliced smoked brisket, burnt ends
  
  Lunch: $14.00
  
  Dinner: $18.00
  1/2 smoked and charred chicken
  Leg, thigh, chicken breast, chipotle BBQ sauce
  
  Lunch: $11.00
  
  Dinner: $15.00
  Q Spare Ribs
  Honey glaze
  
  Lunch (half Rack): $16.00
  
  Dinner (half Rack): $19.00
  
  Lunch (full Rack): $25.00
  
  Dinner (full Rack): $29.00
  Combo Plate - pick two
  Q39 spare ribs(2), sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, sausage
  
  Lunch: $13.00
  
  Dinner: $17.00
  Judges Plate - pick three
  Q spare ribs(2), sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken; sausage
  
  Lunch: $16.50
  
  Dinner: $20.50
  with any BBQ plate
  Extra Serving Of Any Meat: $5.00
  
  Extra Rib: $3.00
- Q39 smoked meats
  housemade chipotle sausage
  1/2 Lb.: $8.00
  
  1 Lb.: $16.00
  apple brine pork
  1/2 Lb.: $8.50
  
  1 Lb.: $16.50
  sliced beef brisket
  1/2 Lb.: $9.00
  
  1 Lb.: $18.00
  pulled chicken
  1/2 Lb.: $8.50
  
  1 Lb.: $16.50
  smoked and grilled chicken
  Half Chicken: $9.50
  
  Whole Chicken: $18.00
  Q Spare Ribs
  Half Rack: $15.00
  
  Full Rack: $26.00
- sides
  Apple Coleslaw, Baked Beans, White Bean Cassoulet, or Potato Salad
  Single: $3.00
  
  Pint: $8.00
  
  Quart: $16.00
  Seasonal Vegetables
  Herb butter
  
  Single: $4.00
  
  Pint: $10.00
  
  Quart: $20.00
  house-cut fries
  
  chipotle ketchup ($4.00)
Kids Menu
- Meals
  
  Silly Burger
  
  cheeseburger, choice of french fries or apple sauce ($5.95)
  
  Gooey Mac 'N Cheese
  
  macaroni noodles, gooey cheesy velveeta, choice of french fries or apple sauce ($5.95)
  
  Kids Only Chicken Tenders
  
  two tenders with classic sauce or ranch, choice of french fries or apple sauce ($5.95)
  
  "Build Your Own" Bbq Sandwich
  
  choice of: brisket, pork, chicken, plus choice of french fries or apple sauce ($5.95)
Delivery Menu For Groups
- Additional Options Available
  
  Addtional Slider Buns
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Fruit and Cheese
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Vegetable Crudité with Butter Milk Dip and Onion Dip
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Veggie K-bobs
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Mixed Seasonal Vegetables with Fresh Herb Butter
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Warm Pretzels with White Cheddar Dip
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Additional Slice Meat
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Best Chicken Wings on the Planet
  
  ($1.75)
  
  Honey Glazed Spare Ribs
  
  2 per person ($6.00)
  
  4 oz Wood-fired Grilled Salmon
  
  ($7.75)
  
  Warm Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Assorted Mini Desserts
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Serving utensils
  
  ($0.75)
Fast And Fresh
- Munchin' Hogs Bbq Sandwiches
  
  Apple Brined Pulled Pork**
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Sliced Burnt Ends**
  
  ($9.50)
  
  House Made Chipotle Sausage**
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Sliced Beef Brisket**
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Smoked Pulled Chicken**
  
  ($7.00)
- Specialty Sandwich Plates
  
  Southern Pride
  
  Pulled pork, zesty bbq sauce, southern coleslaw, toasted bun ($8.25)
  
  Pit Master Brisket
  
  Classic sauce, provolone cheese, onion straws, toasted bun ($9.50)
  
  No Jackin' Around**
  
  Pulled pork, classic bbq sauce, jalapeño jack cheese, toasted bread ($8.50)
  
  Midtown Veggie Burger*
  
  Chipotle mayo, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette, mixed greens, toasted bun ($8.50)
  
  Lone Star
  
  Chopped brisket, pickles, onions, toasted-bun ($9.00)
  
  Q Bacon Club
  
  Smoked turkey, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, toasted bread ($10.00)
  
  Firebird Chicken
  
  Jalapeño-pickle slaw, chipotle mayo, toasted bun ($7.50)

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