7.7
Bates City BBQ
$$Bates City, Bates City
The pit that makes the I-70 exit worth taking
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8.0/ 10
0 reviews“Olathe's from-scratch family smokehouse”
The Rub Bar-B-Que is a family-run Olathe smokehouse on Ridgeview Road, the sort of Johnson County pit a neighborhood tends to keep to itself. It turns out classic Kansas City-style smoked meats alongside from-scratch sides, trading on a scratch kitchen and a loyal regular crowd rather than a splashy concept or a competition résumé. Burnt ends and pork ribs lead the tray, with brisket and pulled pork filling out a full KC menu under a sweet, tomato-based sauce, and the cheesy corn earning its keep as the side to add to any order. The cooking is unhurried and homemade, aimed equally at the sit-down family dinner and the takeout run home. It's a suburban pit that has quietly built its following one weekend at a time, letting the food and the regulars do the advertising instead of a marketing push.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Burnt Ends, Pork Ribs, and Pulled Pork
What to Order
1
Burnt Ends2
Pork Ribs3
Pulled Pork4
Cheesy CornWhy It Stands Out
A family-run Olathe pit with a scratch kitchen and a devoted regular crowd. The Rub builds a full KC menu around burnt ends and ribs, with brisket, pulled pork, and a cheesy corn side that keeps the takeout orders coming back.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 10512 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061
- Phone
- (913) 894-1820
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm
- Website
- www.therubbarbque.com/
- Price Range
- $$
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.1
Bark7.9
Tenderness8.0
Value8.3
Atmosphere7.9
Consistency7.9
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Good to Know
The Rub Bar-B-Que — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at The Rub Bar-B-Que?
Regulars point to Burnt Ends, Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, and Cheesy Corn.
What are The Rub Bar-B-Que's hours?
Sun–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm
Is The Rub Bar-B-Que expensive?
The Rub Bar-B-Que is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does The Rub Bar-B-Que serve?
The Rub Bar-B-Que 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.
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