Recently we have had very close friends/family go through difficult times, and I volunteered to get a good dinner meal for a fairly large group of people on short notice due to these circumstances. Obviously I selected J’s having no idea how everything would be except for looking very briefly through reviews. Everyone commented on how wonderful the food was. Most all of them (except me and my folks) live in the Olathe/Overland Park area, and every single family asked where I got the great BBQ. Of course, I let them know … J’s. Needless to say, they will very likely be back to enjoy J’s in the future. My personal THANK YOU for your help, support, and kindness on such short notice by the entire team! Special Thanks to Zoe (sp?)!
Ted Leeper
Best burnt ends & sauce in entire KC area. The new ownership cleaned the place very well & kept the original sauce. Great!
Scott Katstra
It was better when it was Johnny's. Burnt ends were good. Pulled pork was bland. Smoked turkey was dry and not much flavor. Interesting options for sauces. The apple sauce tasted like apple cider vinegar....and wow, its expensive! $25 for burnt end sandwich, fries, large drink!
Jerret Perrin
Brisket on the sandwich was dry and definitely didn't seem fresh. Hardly any noticable smoke flavor on the meat The crinkle cut fries had absolutely no salt or seasoning. The chili cup was ok but was a bit greasy. KC has some great BBQ but this misses the mark.
shannon kauffman
We were devastated when Johnnys closed but now it is back! Thanks @joshsbbq for Bringing it back!
jeremy wells
I'm from Ohio and travel all over the country. Some of the best bbq I've had!!
christine miller
6/25/25 From Johnny's to J's. Stopped in for lunch today and OMG... What a great experience! Appreciate the renovations and the improved streamlined flow for getting my meal! The Burnt ends lunch special ($12.99) was no doubt the best meal I've had! This is a hidden gem in Olathe you must try.
R S
Went to lunch on a Sunday and we were a bit disappointed. The first meal came out cold and had to send it back. They remade it but it still seemed like the meat was not all that fresh. The beans were good but we believe they are Bush’s baked beans so of course they’re good. The second meal, the turkey was very dry. The kids meal was the last to come out and we were already done eating. Those with kids (toddlers specifically) know the kids meal is the most important to get out quickly. They did try to make things right with a gift card and everyone was very nice. Just a lot of money for what we received.
kaylynn anderson
The food was horrible. Cant even get regular bbq sauce all i get is ketchup or twang bad enough i have to put it on this dry meat. never coming again, place was awful!!
Zoe Boggs
my family and I LOVE J’s!! ever since the new ownership we’ve noticed an extreme upgrade in the quality of food. the service is always good and fast. we will be regulars from now on!
It was a very pleasant food experience. I enjoyed the bbq ribs and the mac and cheese sides. Services was very quick.
Keith Harold
I had the combination platter. Top to bottom fantastic. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. The place has ample room for indoor and outdoor dining. Handicap parking is 20 feet from the door. Sausage, brisket, pork, and great sauces.
Vincent DiCarlo
1st Time and it's reasonable. Of being a past restaurant family business owner for over 30 yrs. Now our Legacy is our Gourmet Salsa business.
Recently we have had very close friends/family go through difficult times, and I volunteered to get a good dinner meal for a fairly large group of people on short notice due to these circumstances. Obviously I selected J’s having no idea how everything would be except for looking very briefly through reviews. Everyone commented on how wonderful the food was. Most all of them (except me and my folks) live in the Olathe/Overland Park area, and every single family asked where I got the great BBQ. Of course, I let them know … J’s. Needless to say, they will very likely be back to enjoy J’s in the future.
My personal THANK YOU for your help, support, and kindness on such short notice by the entire team! Special Thanks to Zoe (sp?)!
Best burnt ends & sauce in entire KC area. The new ownership cleaned the place very well & kept the original sauce. Great!
It was better when it was Johnny's.
Burnt ends were good. Pulled pork was bland. Smoked turkey was dry and not much flavor. Interesting options for sauces. The apple sauce tasted like apple cider vinegar....and wow, its expensive! $25 for burnt end sandwich, fries, large drink!
Brisket on the sandwich was dry and definitely didn't seem fresh. Hardly any noticable smoke flavor on the meat The crinkle cut fries had absolutely no salt or seasoning. The chili cup was ok but was a bit greasy. KC has some great BBQ but this misses the mark.
We were devastated when Johnnys closed but now it is back! Thanks @joshsbbq for Bringing it back!
I'm from Ohio and travel all over the country. Some of the best bbq I've had!!
6/25/25 From Johnny's to J's. Stopped in for lunch today and OMG... What a great experience! Appreciate the renovations and the improved streamlined flow for getting my meal! The Burnt ends lunch special ($12.99) was no doubt the best meal I've had! This is a hidden gem in Olathe you must try.
Went to lunch on a Sunday and we were a bit disappointed. The first meal came out cold and had to send it back. They remade it but it still seemed like the meat was not all that fresh. The beans were good but we believe they are Bush’s baked beans so of course they’re good. The second meal, the turkey was very dry. The kids meal was the last to come out and we were already done eating. Those with kids (toddlers specifically) know the kids meal is the most important to get out quickly. They did try to make things right with a gift card and everyone was very nice. Just a lot of money for what we received.
The food was horrible. Cant even get regular bbq sauce all i get is ketchup or twang bad enough i have to put it on this dry meat. never coming again, place was awful!!
my family and I LOVE J’s!! ever since the new ownership we’ve noticed an extreme upgrade in the quality of food. the service is always good and fast. we will be regulars from now on!
Restaurantji Recommends
My favorite bbq place in all of KC!! 🩷
Nice quiet place to eat
It was a very pleasant food experience. I enjoyed the bbq ribs and the mac and cheese sides. Services was very quick.
I had the combination platter. Top to bottom fantastic. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. The place has ample room for indoor and outdoor dining. Handicap parking is 20 feet from the door. Sausage, brisket, pork, and great sauces.
1st Time and it's reasonable. Of being a past restaurant family business owner for over 30 yrs. Now our Legacy is our Gourmet Salsa business.
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