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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que vs Q39

Two of Kansas City’s BBQ names, side by side — scores, prices, styles, and what to order at each.

On our editorial score, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que edges Q39, 9.8 to 9.1.

Scores are the BBQ Atlas editorial composite across six dimensions — not aggregated user reviews.

MetricJoe's Kansas City Bar-B-QueQ39
Score9.8 / 109.1 / 10
Price$$$$
StyleKansas City StyleKansas City Style
AreaWestwoodMidtown
Established19962014

What to order at Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

  • • Z-Man Sandwich
  • • Burnt Ends
  • • Pork Ribs
  • • Brisket
Read the Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que guide

What to order at Q39

  • • Brisket
  • • Smoked Wings
  • • Burnt End Tacos
Read the Q39 guide
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