Food and Drink Just had Q39 - Page 4

Silock · 12:18 AM

Might be the most overrated BBQ joint in the city. Overpriced as hell. 1 appetizer, 4 beers, 4 entrees . . . $130. Sheesh.

Sauce was way too sweet. Joe's KC has a sweet sauce, but this is on a whole different level of sweet. The meat was good, but it's not BETTER than other meat in the city.

I mean, it's not BAD, but I don't understand the hype at all.

EDIT: Forgot to add that their french fries were bland as hell. Most fast food places have better fries. Although, I did like their slightly spicy ketchup. Fries still absolutely pale in comparison to Joe's, though.

KCUnited · 07-12-2015, 01:16 PM

I like the different bbq options KC is providing. I don't need to waddle out of every bbq joint I go to. That said, bbq is approaching shark jumping territory for me. The margin has to be pretty thin on brisket if you take into account the 12+ hours it takes to make it edible.

As far as restaurant prices go, we have to stick to a 2 drink, one app, shared entree formula to keep it under $50. The many BYOB restaurant options in Chicago are a god send.

**TimBone** · 07-12-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

Hit all of those more than once, except LC's which I've only had at a tailgate. I'll also be having catered Joe's at a party I'll be at. Looking to hit up something besides the usual suspects. Not a huge fan of Jack Stack except for their sides. (Which will also be at the party)

I'm thinking Jack Stack is gonna be the one I leave out. I've heard that info about the sides/meat prior to this thread.

Besides, if Q39 turns out to be a flash in the pan, I'd like to be able to say I tried it while it was around.

**Saul Good** · 07-12-2015, 03:21 PM

Anyone had their smoked wings? I've heard great things about them.

**Reaper16** · 07-12-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TimBone

I'm thinking Jack Stack is gonna be the one I leave out. I've heard that info about the sides/meat prior to this thread.

Besides, if Q39 turns out to be a flash in the pan, I'd like to be able to say I tried it while it was around.

Q39 is gonna expand into Overland Park. They are here to stay. Atmosphere wise it's seemingly the perfect middle-ground between the other two joints that white Kansas Citians flock to; it's in-between Joe's gas station frumpiness and Jack Stack's tablecloth & expense account vibe.

Hammock Parties · 07-12-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Q39 is gonna expand into Overland Park. They are here to stay. Atmosphere wise it's seemingly the perfect middle-ground between the other two joints that white Kansas Citians flock to; it's in-between Joe's gas station frumpiness and Jack Stack's tablecloth & expense account vibe.

This.

Now I'm wondering...with two locations, will the quality go down?

**BossChief** · 07-12-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

This.

Now I'm wondering...with two locations, will the quality go down?

Exactly. The owner is present most of the time at the original location and that is the motor of the whole thing.

|Zach| · 07-12-2015, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

It's officially off my list of places try now.

Thanks.

That is a mistake. Just say'n.

|Zach| · 07-12-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

It's more of a hipster place. It was good, but there are better BBQ choices in the city IMO.

But shit KC has so many really good BBQ places anyways, its like arguing religion or politics nobody is going to agree on any of them.

What place is better?

Does the word hipster actually mean anything anymore? How is a really popular place a lot of people go to a "hipster" place.

Sure-Oz · 07-12-2015, 05:31 PM

I've been there a few times and really enjoyed the food. It is really good but i agree its def more expensive than OK Joes but i've never regretted their food. The fries are ok but i always compare them to joes which isnt fair.

I prefer Joes slightly over Q39 then like jack stack after those 2.

|Zach| · 07-12-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

It's fine ... But not nearly as good as its rep. Just new and in a cool locale.

It's also more "craft" BBQ than KC BBQ, IMO.

How is it a cool locale? It's by a nail place and a laundry mat is across the street. The space it is at now used to be a shitty Chinese buffet.

**TribalElder** · 07-12-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

Jack Stack in Lee's Summit is horrible.
I now assume they all are

it's been open for about 10 minutes

duncan_idaho · 07-12-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

What place is better?

Does the word hipster actually mean anything anymore? How is a really popular place a lot of people go to a "hipster" place.

I saw lots of SKC fans in there when I was there. That automatically qualifies it as a hipster spot.

As for the "locale" being cool, that west 39th has a lot of bars and is "trending" upwards.

|Zach| · 07-12-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I saw lots of SKC fans in there when I was there. That automatically qualifies it as a hipster spot.

As for the "locale" being cool, that west 39th has a lot of bars and is "trending" upwards.

So hipster now means "really popular"

Going to be honest I am really confused by you guys.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-12-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I saw lots of SKC fans in there when I was there. That automatically qualifies it as a hipster spot.

No offense but you're not using the correct definition of "hipster".

|Zach| · 07-12-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I saw lots of SKC fans in there when I was there. That automatically qualifies it as a hipster spot.

As for the "locale" being cool, that west 39th has a lot of bars and is "trending" upwards.

Yea but that area has been like that for a while now way before 39 came in and nobody was in that little strip location ever until now.

Maybe the food is really good.

07-11-2015, 11:09 PM
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Just had Q39 Might be the most overrated BBQ joint in the city. Overpriced as hell. 1 appetizer, 4 beers, 4 entrees . . . $130. Sheesh. Sauce was way too sweet. Joe's KC has a sweet sauce, but this is on a whole different level of sweet. The meat was good, but it's not BETTER than other meat in the city. I mean, it's not BAD, but I don't understand the hype at all. EDIT: Forgot to add that their french fries were bland as hell. Most fast food places have better fries. Although, I did like their slightly spicy ketchup. Fries still absolutely pale in comparison to Joe's, though. Last edited by Silock; 07-12-2015 at 12:18 AM..
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07-12-2015, 01:16 PM	#46
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $-1401756	I like the different bbq options KC is providing. I don't need to waddle out of every bbq joint I go to. That said, bbq is approaching shark jumping territory for me. The margin has to be pretty thin on brisket if you take into account the 12+ hours it takes to make it edible. As far as restaurant prices go, we have to stick to a 2 drink, one app, shared entree formula to keep it under $50. The many BYOB restaurant options in Chicago are a god send.
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07-12-2015, 03:21 PM	#48
Saul Good Quit your bullshit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bored of winning Casino cash: $10052799	Anyone had their smoked wings? I've heard great things about them. __________________ Today is not a good day to be a pussy.
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