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Is Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que Still Open? Update (Olathe, KS)

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As of September 2026, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 23, 2026.

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kctv5.com ·
Secondary source
kcur.org ·

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What the source shows: KCTV5 (2026-06-23) and KCUR (2026-03-11) both describe Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que as actively operating and expanding in 2026.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is a barbecue restaurant that appeared in a legends-themed episode of the show, credited to a Kansas City, Kansas location; the address on file for this record is the original Strang Line Road restaurant in Olathe, Kansas. KCTV5 reported on 2026-06-23 that Joe's returned to Sunday closures after temporarily operating seven days a week during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing strain on staff. KCUR reported on 2026-03-11 that founders Jeff and Joy Stehney, with vice president Ryan Barrows, were opening a new concept called Joe's Next Door near the original restaurant. Both outlets describe Joe's as actively operating multiple Kansas City-area locations in 2026, with the original Strang Line Road restaurant continuing normal service outside of Sunday closures.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 10, Episode 11
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Genuine Legends
What was featured
Kansas City-area barbecue landmark featured in a legends episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

Frequently asked questions

Is Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 23, 2026.

What happened to Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is a barbecue restaurant that appeared in a legends-themed episode of the show, credited to a Kansas City, Kansas location; the address on file for this record is the original Strang Line Road restaurant in Olathe, Kansas. As of September 2026, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 23, 2026.

Where is Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que located?

11950 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS 66062. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que?

Season 10, Episode 11 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Genuine Legends”.

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Address
11950 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS 66062
Venue type
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Official website
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Sources

  • kctv5.com — https://www.kctv5.com/2026/06/23/joes-bar-b-que-returns-sunday-closures-citing-significant-strain-staff/
  • kcur.org — https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-03-11/kansas-city-barbecue-icon-joes-will-open-a-new-restaurant-concept-next-door-to-its-original

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