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J's BBQ Olathe
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8.3/ 10
0 reviews“Burnt ends are right there in the name”
Burnt End BBQ puts its thesis right in its name, then spent a decade in Overland Park proving it before relocating to a larger De Soto home in 2024. The move gave a burnt-ends specialist room to spread out on the western edge of Johnson County, with breakfast service added to the day and a decade of practice traveling west along with the name. The burnt ends are the reason to come—cubed, caramelized, and glazed in a sweet, tomato-based Kansas City sauce—but the kitchen doesn't coast on the headliner. Brisket, the cut those burnt ends come from, gets sliced for the tray, and the pork ribs hold down a steady supporting role on a burnt-ends-first menu. The cheesy corn is the side worth adding to every order. Come for the namesake cube; stay for a full spread that backs up the branding rather than leaning on it.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 7am–9pm, Fri–Sat 7am–10pm
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Burnt Ends, Brisket, and Pork Ribs
What to Order
1
Burnt Ends2
Brisket3
Pork Ribs4
Cheesy CornWhy It Stands Out
A specialist that staked its whole identity on the city's signature cube and largely delivers. A decade in Overland Park earned Burnt End its roomier De Soto home, where the caramelized, sweet-glazed burnt ends still lead a full KC menu.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 34071 Commerce Dr, De Soto, KS 66018
- Phone
- (913) 884-1999
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 7am–9pm, Fri–Sat 7am–10pm
- Website
- burntendbbq.com/
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2024
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.4
Bark8.2
Tenderness8.3
Value8.6
Atmosphere8.0
Consistency8.2
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Good to Know
Burnt End BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Burnt End BBQ?
Regulars point to Burnt Ends, Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Cheesy Corn.
What are Burnt End BBQ's hours?
Sun–Thu 7am–9pm, Fri–Sat 7am–10pm
Is Burnt End BBQ expensive?
Burnt End BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Burnt End BBQ serve?
Burnt End BBQ serves Kansas City Style barbecue — Kansas City BBQ is defined by its variety of meats (not just pork or beef, but both plus chicken, sausage, turkey, and more), thick tomato-and-molasses-based sauce, slow-smoking over hickory wood, and the legendary burnt ends.
When did Burnt End BBQ open?
Burnt End BBQ has been serving Kansas City barbecue since 2024.
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