In Kansas City’s barbecue wonderland, where smoke signals rise from countless pits across the metro, Q39 stands tall as a modern-day meat sanctuary that’s worth every mile of your journey.
The name itself—Q39—might sound like a secret government project or a particularly interesting highway exit, but it’s actually one of Kansas City’s most beloved barbecue destinations.
Located in the heart of Midtown Kansas City, this barbecue haven has transformed from local favorite to pilgrimage-worthy destination faster than you can say “burnt ends.”
What makes people drive hours across Missouri’s highways and byways for this particular smokehouse when the state is practically paved with excellent barbecue joints?…