Joe's KC BBQ

This was our first time trying BBQ in Kansas (we are from Oklahoma) and we enjoyed this establishment. The workers were very nice. Location was easy to locate and plenty of parking. We went on an early Friday evening. I ordered the burnt ends with Mac and cheese. My husband had the pulled pork, sausage and fries. My burnt ends were great, definitely had good flavor and were not dry at all. Mac and cheese was good. My husband said the pulled pork wasn’t bad, but we have had better. Sausage was about the same. The fries were really hot and the seasoning on it was great. The bbq sauces were on each table and both were good. If we are out that way in the future , we would definitely try it again. I didn’t see any dessert options (I might have missed it).

Joe’s Kansas City BBQ!! We had been told we had to visit Joe’s during our visit to Kansas recently!! Friends had gone & loved it! Locals love it! I even saw them listed in the Social Media lists for Must Do for Kansas City. They have good social media peeps apparently. So we went in search of Joe’s. We went to the original location first. It’s an old gas station it appears. Interesting. The he line was around the building outside & long still inside. We called another location & asked about their wait time. That was a shorter time. So we went to that location. They had plenty of parking & lots of indoor seating as well as patio under cover. We got in their line. It moved pretty quickly. You order at the register & serve yourself for drinks & seating. They had our orders right away! Everything was great! Big servings & so many choices! It was a hard decision to make. We tried the ribs & brisket along with bbq beans, dirty rice, & coleslaw. We loved it all. So good! So glad we were able to visit & try their BBQ! Go visit them soon. 3 locations!

I enjoyed the 2 meat combo. Brisket was very thinly sliced and the flavor was good but not as moist as I like. The turkey was moist and tender. Very good. The highlight was the sauce. I loved it. The potato salad was good enough to mention. And the Texas Toast was delicious.

I went on a weekday lunch and had an amazing experience. There is a queue as you have to order at the counter(it was pretty fast though). I ordered Portobello Z-Man which is a vegetarian option along with Onion rings. My colleague go Chicken Z-Man. The food was amazing, service was fast.

Joes BBQ is an unpretentious “upscale” BBQ joint. This is somewhere where a family can dine side by side with business leaders making deals. On the menu today was a half chicken dinner with fries and a ribs and burnt ends dinner with dirty rice. This was topped off with a banana pudding. Chicken was moist and flavorful. Can definitely eat “dry” but the sauce added a nice note of Smokey sweetness. 10/10. Fries were frozen fries but elevated with their fry seasoning. Solid 7/10 (highest I can give for frozen fries). Ribs were fall off the bone tender but still had a bite to it. Like the chicken, can be eaten dry but sauce added a nice touch. 10/10. Burnt ends were melt in your mouth. I did prefer with sauce verses not. Because of this I’ll give a 9/10. Dirty rice was decent. I don’t have much to compare it too so a 7/10. Wouldn’t order it again but would eat it if given to me. The banana pudding wasn’t anything to write home about. It was not cold, more like “cool”. It had heath bar candy on top which was a nice touch. It was good, just not great. Give it a 7/10. So why the missing star with so many 10/10s? They have a policy we don’t agree with. I’ve never seen it before actually. If an adult orders a kids meal, they are charged an extra $2 with no additional food. I feel this is unfair to dieters or those who can’t that much. If that policy wasn’t here, it’d be 5 stars all day everyday.

Joe’s never disappoints and worth standing in that long line for! We arrived at 6:30 and line was at the door; we finally sat down with our food at 7:10. We opted for the 3 ribs and 1 meat dinner. The fries were very fresh and hot, the Mac and cheese was great with the added Joe’s seasoning and toasted bread was nicely toasted. They made a mistake and gave me 4 ribs (which isn’t a bad thing all!) but compared to my husband’s plate, his 3 ribs were much smaller than mine and I ended up giving him 2 of mine since my other 2 were fairly large. Even though his were smaller, he thoroughly enjoyed how much meat was on the ribs and the brisket was nice and soft.

Without a doubt, Joe's KC BBQ is the place to go and take your friends. Our KC friend highly recommended that Joe's served the best BBQ of anyone around, Although my food was good, substantial & priced right, I found the Turkey & Brisket sliced too thinly, plate was unattractive and extra bread under meat unnecessary. Turkey was rather dry. The restaurant was busy when we arrived at 7 pm. Restaurant was full of diners & there was a long line ahead of us waiting to place their orders. It went quickly. Great decor & room excitement generated by satisfied customers.

Came in town to attend UFC fight and wanted to try local barbecue compared to back home in Texas. You will not be disappointed if you stop by Joe’s KC BBQ! Atmosphere outstanding with sports in the TV’s but not to load so a conversation at your table is no problem. Service was fast and the staff outstanding. We tried the ribs, brisket and sausage with mac & cheese as well as red beans/rice. Everything was fresh and tasted outstanding! Definitely can’t go wrong for lunch it dinner. Prices were reasonable. Great experience.

I love the delicious, award-winning, nationally recognized BBQ, the great location, the clean, nicely maintained and spacious dining area and the fast, efficient service at the counter. There always seems to be a line at this popular restaurant but it moves quickly. My go-to meal is the jumbo Carolina pork sandwich ($12.39) with a side of BBQ beans ($5.19). The sandwich stands tall with PLENTY of warm, moist, shredded, tasty pork topped with cool slaw on a fresh bun with pickle slices on the side - nice! The BBQ beans are always hearty and delicious to the last spoonful. They offer two BBQ sauces at the tables - original BBQ and night of the living BBQ. I enjoy the somewhat hot and tangy night of the living BBQ sauce. They also offer a variety of beers (including some local brews) and a few cocktails. I noticed a clean, spacious, traditional BBQ dining area and a nice patio area out front. Excellent!!!

The line was out the door when we stopped by for a Saturday afternoon lunch and for good reason! The Z man sandwich was phenomenal. Note: the Z man portobello is a Z man with meat subbed out for mushrooms- not BOTH. We made this mistake but it was a happy mistake. My date and I just married our sandwiches and it was perfect. Highlight: So much flavor and the portions were perfect. Not skimpy like other bbq joints!!! Definitely get some fries to share! ... or not hehe. (:

What a cool spot! The prices and the menu feels just right, and I love that it has taken over this gas station for a bunch of people to go and enjoy a meal. I found myself getting a Z-Man based off the recomendation of, well, everyone. I feel like it didn't 100% do it for me, because once I took a bite of the first rib I got... oh boy. I should have just ordered a rack of those!

Joe's is easily one of the best BBQ places I've had. The service was quick and the workers and patrons were very friendly. I always go here now whenever I am in Kansas City.

I had an incredibly satisfying meal--starting with the brisket, which was tender, juicy, and full of smoky flavor. Every bite just melted in my mouth, and you could tell it had been slow-cooked with care. The mac and cheese was creamy and rich, with a smooth, velvety texture and just the right amount of cheesy goodness--no crispy top, just classic and comforting. To finish, the banana pudding was a standout. Light, sweet, and perfectly layered with fresh banana and vanilla wafers--it tasted like a hug in dessert form. Definitely a meal worth going back for!

Hear me out. Let me start by saying I'm not the biggest bbq gal ok. I have to have a hankering for bbq and I'm particular with it. I typically enjoy either a good ol brisket or pulled pork. This time around, I ordered ribs and a banana pudding. One mistake was probably getting it delivered vs eating straight at the restaurant, but I'll own that mistake. That's all me and my laziness. Anyways, back to the ribs. They had a really good smoky flavor, but they just didn't hit the spot for me unfortunately. Not because they weren't good, but I've had better ribs at other places. These were on the dry side and thought it had great smoky flavor, that was about it. Their original sauce had a more tart flavor vs sweet, and again, I'm a sweet bbq sauce kinda gal. I'm sorry!! I will say though you definitely have to try the banana pudding! That one, I'd definitely order a gallon of and be happily content with each and every bite!

Our family of 4 with two growing boys had a great experience here tonight! 7:00 on a Friday and we waited in line maybe 30 minutes. We love that it's an order at the counter and then you go to the end, pay and get your food..cafeteria style. So the line is your only wait! So much delicious food. I got the special because I wanted to try 3 meats. All were fantastic. If in doubt, get the pork. My guys all got sandwiches that were piled high. Onion rings are perfectly flavored and crispy. The barbecue beans are a bit spicy but wonderful flavor...I'm sensitive to heat. Love the casual atmosphere. Will be back next time we are in town!

The last thing Joe's needs is another positive review, but here I am. I joined the line at the Leawood location at around 1 pm and waited about 20 minutes for a regular combination sandwich with brisket and turkey, plus fries and onion rings. A simple, but indulgent meal. I ate half of it and was elated that I wouldn't have to cook dinner that night thanks to the leftovers. The meat was smoked perfectly. The fries were not overly seasoned this time, but I do need to remember to order them extra crispy next time. The onion rings were thick with good crunch. My one complaint is that they were showing a Yankees game on the dining room televisions instead of the Royals who were playing at the same time. I mean, I put the game on my phone and watched at my table, but c'mon. Anyway, eat at Joe's.

One of the top three places to get barbecue in Kansas City - and also on Anthony Bourdain's list of Top Places in the World you must eat before you die! Stopped by around 11:30 am for lunch with a colleague. We snagged the last parking spot and headed inside, where we stood in a long line for about 15 minutes before ordering our food at the counter. He ordered a Z-man sandwich, and I opted for a Rib and Burnt End dinner, served with Texas toast and a side of corn. The food arrived even as we paid the bill, and we found a table to enjoy it at. While he happily dug into his Z-man, I took a tentative bite of my first ever burnt end! It was small and charred, but surprisingly juicy and flavorful - and I was hooked! I savored every last morsel (there were about 15 burnt ends) - trying some with the spicy barbecue sauce on our table, and some with the regular one. My favorite way to eat it was without any sauce. Then I turned my attention to the ribs - which were a bit overdone and needed large helpings of barbecue - and the side of corn, which I enjoyed. We chatted away about work and family, and when a waitress stopped by to clear our plates and trays, it was past 1 pm, and the place was emptying out as people drove back to work. As we drove away, I resolved to return before long to try my new favorite - the burnt end!

Stopped here for lunch while on the area. It as really good. I got the pulled chicken sandwich and banana pudding. The chicken sandwich was amazing. The banana pudding wasn't bad but was very sweet so wasn't my favorite but not bad. The service is super friendly and fast

Super Bowl busy indeed but this location still got orders taken and out the door before closing! So grateful! Ribs-Meat dinner which has ribs and your choice of another meat.. I asked for an alternate pulled chicken and the manager kindly obliged. The ribs was smoky flavored and meaty.. not fatty at all. The pulled chicken portion was less than I hoped for but the chicken served its purpose. My fries were golden and sprinkled with Joes seasoning. I was satisfied.

At Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Q having PROPER KC Burnt Ends. Melt in your mouth!!! my sister and I both have a gluten sensitivity so it's good to go to a place that takes it seriously. I loved how they had their gluten-free buns right up front away from everything that could possibly cross contaminate them. Each individually wrapped just so you know. Finding Kansas City burnt ends that aren't fat floating in grease like they are at a certain restaurant in Saint Augustine, well, it can be difficult. You can't call him KC burnt ends if you don't do it right. It was wonderful to have proper melting your mouth not too much fat not too burnt burnt ends. If you know you know.

Best BBQ in town! My favorite thing on the menu is the burnt ends but the tried the Smoky joe sandwich I really enjoyed it as well. Service is always efficient with the lines being so long, it helps. The atmosphere is casual and you order at the front then go find your seat. I prefer this location to the original due to the space. I also love that they sell barbecue by the pound. Very convenient for a big group.

Food is outstanding. The staff is well versed on Customer service. A nice wood interior with the smell permeating throughout is a great place to eat in as well because of that.

Joe's is ol' reliable; great BBQ, efficient when pre-ordering, pretty quick when waiting in line, and altogether a safe, wonderful option to get BBQ. The vibes in this suburban setting don't hold a candle to the original gas station, so if you're able to easily swing it as an out-of-towner, try to go there first with this location as the runner up. We often order from here for family get togethers so it's predominantly take-out, and they have the game mastered. It's often on time, they rarely get orders wrong, and it's always good. If you have an air-fryer, it's easy to quickly bring the fries right back to life, if needed. My go to is like a million others, a Z-Man sandwich (brisket, provolone, onion ring) and share fries with the fam. Their red beans and rice are a really good, underrated side. I'm not a big fan of the BBQ beans at Joes, just kinda oniony and peppery compared to some others. A good to great spot for BBQ in KC!

I used to eat here very often when working out south, but it's been a year plus since I'd been. Prices definitely went up, but that was about the only change. The Zman was great as usual--got the brisket version that includes provolone and onions rings. The jumbo version has more meat on it, but not sure it's really worth the additional charge. The fries are always amazing. We did try the Gouda Mac n cheese and it was pretty decent, but the price/size are not close to what it should be for the price. We paid $.90 extra, so nearly $8 to upgrade to the cup size for 2. The cup size should be the smallest for sure, very small portion. Nice facilities and nice staff. No wait midday, but very busy at lunch and dinner still I'm sure. Pepsi products are a big plus here for me too.

Always a good time at Joe's where the bbq is basically meat marshmallows. Service is fast and the banana dessert is delicious.

Prompt service for a place that you walk through. Got lucky and didn't get busy till 1 PM on Sunday.. Had the burnt end special. Mac & cheese was creamy. Everything is a good deal. a huge portion and only one of the pieces was a little too fatty overall great meat very smoky good deal. Simple ambience but you don't need more from a barbecue restaurant Parking super busy and might consider taking down some of the dedicated spots for carry out .

This place didn't disappoint. The staff members were friendly and quick. The restaurant was clean and has a large dinning area with plenty of tables, and that's good because they are busy! The menu had so many enticing options it was difficult to choose. I picked the Rocket Pig. If you like pulled pork and a little heat, this is your sandwich. I should also mention the Dirty Rice. It's a Cajun style rice with sausage, and it is my new favorite rice. If you're going during busy hours, expect long lines. This isn't due to inefficiency, it's due to popularity. It's worth the brief wait.

Fool me once... We've stayed away from Joe's Leawood for several years because the last ribs we got were dry and tough to tear off the bone. My definition of great ribs is that they are juicy and fall off the bone. Our carryout was again dry and tough to tear of the bones (see photo). Fooled me twice now - not again.

The hotel suggested Joe's was the place most locals chose for barbecue so off we went. The format is to order at the register (Like Dickey's in our town) then pick up your food at the end of the counter. We arrived around 6:30 on a Thursday night and waited about 15 minutes to order, but then our food came out immediately. It's a large noisy-in a fun way- place but there were separate seating areas and we found a quieter spot and later I saw they had some outdoor tables. We split rack of ribs and couldn't even finish them! They were meaty and juicy and the sauce is divine. Joe ordered 3 sides- a HUGE bag of awesome onion rings, great traditional cold slaw, and baked beans. The slaw and beans were also good portion sizes-not served in a little condiment cup you see sometimes. The beans were like my friend Tameka makes, meaty and with a little kick- yummy! You fix your own drinks and self serve utensils (and take out boxes!) Paper towel rolls and sauces in the tables- you get the picture. I'd definitely go back and ours of people were getting takeout. One small negative. After ordering you stay in line about 20 feet until you reach the end of the line and there's your food- really fast! However, Joe picked up a cup sitting there and the line cook practically growled at him. "That's not your cup!' Pit it down!! " Ferocious glare, then pointed at another helper who angrily slapped on a prep glove to take the cup from Joe- looking like it was covered in Covid germs or something, from him just picking it up. A definite turn off, but now that we know the drill in cup assignments I guess we'd return. However, it was over the top rude and annoying enough to change my 5 star to a four. I'm going to eat my leftovers now.

This was my first Joe's KC BBQ experience, and this location did not disappoint! Even going at the height of the lunch rush, I was pleasantly surprised to see how quickly my group of three was taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious and was easily some of the best bbq I've had in Kansas City. Even though the restaurant was busy, I wouldn't think twice next time I wanted to visit. The restaurant has a classic rustic look and feel to it. To order, you stand in line, place your orders, and then pick them up down the counter. Since it was bustling when I went there, someone directed us to an empty table, but that was it. There was no fuss, and the food came out extremely fast and hot. Recommend for a KC BBQ experience!

They are SO efficient. I stopped in recently with some friends at about noon on a graduation Saturday and we still got through the line and seated within 5-10 minutes. Don't risk the long lines though, come at off peak times so you don't need to wait.

Amazing Barbeque! The fries were great too. I got a half slab of the small end ribs and could not believe how big a half slab was! I could only eat 3 bones, so shared the rest. So sad I could take the rest for left overs but was traveling and couldn't warm them up in the hotel. It was busy. We waited in line for about 40 minutes to get to the counter to order, but the food came right out. So no worries there. I want more of Joe's KC BBQ!

Joe's KC is a solid choice if you are looking for good bbq! It is casual dine in where you get in line and order at the register. The restaurant itself is clean and has a lot of character. We ordered the Lunch Plate Special, which was $16.99 before tax. It came with a generous amount of brisket, toast, and a bag of fries (coleslaw is the other side option). We also got a pint of mac and cheese, which was a great side to pair with the main dish. Beyond the food, the service is fast and friendly, even when the lines are long. The portions are pretty big which I love. If you're in KC, I highly recommend.

Yum, yum, yum! Kansas City BBQ at its finest! Be prepared to wait in line...knowing it is worth the wait!! Our table split some fries (a MUST...the seasoning is unbelievably good!), beans (good flavor), and spicy slaw (was a meh). Three of us got a Z Man sandwich and RAVED about it, and I got the rocket pig (pulled pork sandwich in a spicy sweet glaze, fried jalapeños, bacon, and pepperjack). The rocket pig is one of the best things I've ever eaten! Grab yourself a garage beer and some bbq and enjoy!!

I was visiting from California on a school trip and all the locals I met told me to go to Joe's for bbq. Not just any Joe's. The one at the gas station. We took the trek out of our way for dinner and the line was starting to wrap around the building! We thought, "Damn, this place MUST be good." The line moved pretty quickly and you even have an option to buy beverages as you pass the gas station counter. As we entered the door while waiting in line, I was happy to see all the tables packed! This spot reminded me of the time I went to eat bbq at Franklin's in Austin. The decor is similar and the line moved just as fast! Staff was super friendly and quick to serve. We tried a little bit of almost everything on the menu and even took some home to California as leftovers. This place is the real deal!

Brought Joes KC BBQ home for the Chiefs game! As we walked inside to pick up our food, inside of the place is nice! For ordering, and sitting, lines were long, stretching to the outside, even the pick up area was busy, but they were still accommodating! We had 2 slabs of ribs, burnt ends, Z-man, fries, onion rings. All of them were delicious! If you live here or just visiting, this place is a must visit!

The food here is delicious! I come from California and never really liked bbq sauce but the day I tried KC bbq sauce from Joe's is the day I was finally able to say that I do in fact like bbq sauce now, if it's Joe's. Also the Mac is amazing. Thanks! :3

The Joe's original sauce is perfectly Kansas City- thick and sweet. The smoked chicken salad had a good amount of chicken but the chicken was pretty flavorless and kinda dry. The salad did have good amounts of greens, tomatoes, banana peppers, and some croutons. The bbq French sauce is kinda tart and very sweet. The burnt ends are the ideal mix of fat and meat! Not gristly, good size, plenty juicy.

Ribs taste different here than other locations a bit more salty rub but good outside seating fries were expensive didn't get 6$ worth !! Prefer tin kitchen ribs !!!

A must stop for bbq when you're in Kansas City! I always make sure to stop by here each time I'm in KC! The Z man sandwich was perfect! Ribs and brisket were tasty and my wife loved KC bbq too! I'll be back each time I fly to KC again! Lots of parking and good service here too!

The food here is the star of the show! Let me tell you that the food here is AMAZING! KC BBQ just hits different and these guys are doing right. Nothing fancy with service as you oder at the counter and pick it up yourself. The place is nice and lots of room as it does get busy at times. Also, good BBQ is not chump change either so be ready to spend some dough for great BBQ.

Bonafide KC barbecue at its best. In terms of restaurants, Joe's is always my #1 priority when I am back in town. They offer a large selection of incredible barbecue sandwiches in addition to all of the classically smoked and sauced meats. This place represents everything spectacular about Kansas City BBQ - meats, atmosphere, and tradition. The kind staff are genuine and so proud of what they serve. There can often be a long line but you can order ahead and pick it up. Worth the wait regardless. I've long said that if I were to have one meal left in my life, I'd want it to be a Z-Man from Joe's. You can't go wrong with anything from their menu, but this sandwich stands out. It comes with succulent brisket (or a substituted meat), provolone cheese, some barbecue sauce, and a couple of onion rings. Simply constructed, complimentarily textured, flawlessly flavored, and down right delicious. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

The wait was not long. They are very quick and efficient, the restaurant gives a feel of a down home BBQ spot with the upscaled feel of a chain. The food was absolutely amazing! I had the Ribs +one meat (brisket) with the BBQ beans. And my wife had burnt ends with fries and the Nana Pudding. I would highly recommend everything, but warn that the BBQ beans are more of a trail bean that reminisces chili. Great place to have some true KC BBQ.

Joe's is one of my favorite BBQ spots. I typically come to this location. The Z-man is by far my favorite sandwich. For sides, I enjoy their fries and onion rings. We share the sides between 2 people as the portions are usually large amounts. While there is almost always a line when I go, the staff takes orders very quickly and I rarely have a long wait. I always recommend Joe's to anyone looking for BBQ and I will continue to return!

Great place to meet up with family. Z-Man for the win! We liked the brisket. burnt ends and onion rings.

Oklahoma Joe's' best trait is its consistency. By now, you've probably heard its story. It was barbecue born in Oklahoma, but raised in a gas station in Kansas City. Then there was a new suburban location. Now there's a third location. Like its older brothers, this location smokes and serves some of the best barbecue in the city. There's The Z-Man, a KC staple, the New York Times famous slab of ribs, the soft shell shrimp po' boy (it's only served on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent) and more. If you loved it in Kansas City and Olathe then you'll love it in Leawood. Judging by my unscientific eye, the dining room looks to be double the size of the renovated 47th Avenue location. That means there's plenty of space to eat, though you should still be prepared to wait during peak times. The staff is good natured and positive, even during the busy moments. They're happy to answer any questions and offer suggestions if asked.

Everything you've heard about this place is true. It's worth the wait, and yes, the Z Man is actually that good.

Take out, because lines are long on a Friday after work and I didn't think to call ahead--to that end, I have no idea if they take reservations. I purchased the Z-Man portobello sandwich. No sides, but extra pickles! Sooooo good! Smokey mushroom strips with two crunchy, golden onion rings and some melted cheese, on a soft bun. First time I've ever been to a Joe's KC BBQ. Definitely not disappointed! Maybe some day I'll dine in and try something not vegetarian?

I personally think Joe's is overrated for KC BBQ. It's pricey for bbq and there isn't much dry rub flavor, most of the flavor comes from the bbq sauce that they serve on the side. Positives are that the ribs were incredibly tender, they fell right off the bone. The sides are also great! I would order all of them again. The burnt ends were amazing but the portion size was so small and served with two pieces of sandwich bread. The brisket also wasn't very tender. I might have ordered the wrong things, looking back I would go back to try the Z Man and skip all of the mains I got this time around.

I was a bit bummed about the food. Long line and it was just ok. Brisket was tough, pulled pork was good, but not worth the hype. Maybe they've gotten too big and the quality has suffered? However, the service was top notch.

Great food Great service ( have me samples to taste) Enjoyed the lemonade drink Family style atmosphere Just what I wanted to experience some original bbq

Food: The burnt ends, fries, and bbq sauce are very good. Not too fatty. Turkey is horrible and beans are just ok. Atmosphere: It's awful. Far too crowded and the cafeteria style dining makes you feel like cattle. Service: Ok. The cafeteria style dining makes it so that you don't have much contact with staff. Which can be good or bad.

While staying in the area, I attempted to go to Burnt Ends BBQ one evening for dinner... getting there, they weren't open, but you could smell the beautiful smoke in the air. (BTW - I came back the next day at lunch, still not open, they're closing that location). So, I looked for options and found this place. I drove over to Joe's, which wasn't far, but when I went inside and saw the line I was thinking how damn ridiculous! But then I thought it was like the joints in Texas with long lines, so I waited. I wanted to try a few of their meats to see how well they do them. But they offer more "prepared" dishes here, like sandwiches and plates. This isn't how you're supposed to do BBQ! If you're a "legit" BBQ joint, sell that stuff by the pound! The cashier was friendly and helpful... once I made it to her. Took me 20 mins of standing in line, which is completely unacceptable for the quality of BBQ they have here. Also, they only have one cashier - RIDICULOUS!! All the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful. The food was decent, the beans and dirty rice were the 2 best things I ate (even better than the meats and sauces!)! Which is sad... yes, I do love incredible sides at a BBQ joint, but you gotta have amazing meats as a primary attraction! The ribs tasted like they were par-boiled first and then smoked, they were just "ok." The brisket was ok... it was tender... Not much flavor and otherwise boring. The burnt ends were the better of the meats I tried. Nice smoke and flavor. Overall, I can say I went, but I definitely wouldn't go back! In fact, the next day we discussed places to go for lunch and someone local brought this place up and I refused, saying it's nothing at all like I've had at the better BBQ joints in Texas (which is the STANDARD for beef and BBQ and smoking meats in the US - all the top joints are there!). So, we went to Q39 for lunch and that was amazing!

Whenever I'm in Kansas City, Joe's is my go to BBQ place. They have multiple locations, but the one in the converted gas station is most unique. While everyone will rightfully go on about the great BBQ, I will point out that they have an excellent signature banana pudding. I think it's a seasonal selection though, but it's called Nana's (or something like that). Delicious!

The ribs were okay and the sauce was good it wasn't anything compared to my hometown Memphis ribs from Rendezvous! I had banana pudding at the first restaurant and it was good not as thick as it should have been and they put toffee pieces on top of it! That was new to me! The beans were so so!

Decent sauce and sides. But the brisket had zero bark and was more like Arby's roast beef than proper smoked meat. Sausage was quite ordinary as well. Overhyped. Underwhelmed.

This is it! We moved to Kansas City on Easter of 2023. We've been here a good six months now and tried the majority of the famous places to have barbecue and also several of the lesser known places. We've been to several dozen restaurants in all. Joe's is our favorite. The meats here are generally all excellent. They have the best brisket in town and the best burnt ends. The ribs are also outstanding. I also love the sides! So many places in town use annoyingly sweet recipes for their beans. Joe's are not sweet. They are tangy and perfect. Pulled pork here is also fantastic. When you go, there will be a line most likely. Many thanks to our Yelp Community Manager, Sarah, for mentioning that in her review. The line does move quickly. So don't freak out! The atmosphere inside is pretty crazy. It's loud and there's a lot going on. Families with kids, groups and couples. It's a wonderful slice of life in Kansas City. We have also discovered that we enjoy carrying out. The staff is so helpful in bringing the food to your car. You have to order ahead online but they make it very easy. If we have friends or family that come to town and they want to go out to dinner, especially if they want barbecue, the only name on our lips is Joe's.