Championship BBQ meets chef-driven menus. Opening in Lawrence in late February 2026. Sign up for our email list to get an early look as we fire up the smokers.
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639 New Hampshire
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 330-5830
Opening Late February 2026
Dine-In, Carry Out & Delivery
Sunday–Thursday: 11AM – 9PM
Friday–Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
We’re recruiting a team of champions to help us bring pit-to-plate BBQ to our new community! If you’re passionate, hungry for excellence, and ready to win together, take a look at our open positions and apply today.
At Q39, our mission is to create craveable, memorable dining experiences. Championship-winning, chef-driven, and innovative are just a few words that describe our philosophy. We pride ourselves on being a from-scratch, pit-to-plate kitchen––which means we don’t take shortcuts or settle for “good enough.”
Expect quality ingredients, brisket sliced to order fresh from our pit, Certified Angus Beef burgers ground in-house daily, and wood-fired entrées like our KC strip steak. Our guests come for the Q, stay for the craft cocktails, and keep coming back for the hospitality.
Our founder, Rob Magee, discovered a passion for cooking at an early age and took his skills to the highest level with a degree from the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America. While working his trade in some of the finest kitchens across the country, Chef Rob made a point to honor the tastes of whatever region he was in. In 2000, he moved to Kansas City, where he became obsessed with mastering the art of barbeque and assembled a competition barbeque team called the Munchin’ Hogs.
But this was no ordinary side hustle. For over a decade the Munchin’ Hogs ascended to the highest level of competitive barbeque in events across the country winning dozens of local competitions and national championships and receiving numerous accolades and honors along the way.
Rob combined these experiences to bring a new approach to BBQ along with his signature sauces and rubs. In 2014, with the help of his wife and cofounder Kelly, and her invaluable background in business development, marketing and technology, Rob’s dream became a reality.
In Missouri and Kansas, there’s no lack of great barbecue, but there was nothing like this—the pursuit of perfection from a classically trained chef creating championship BBQ from scratch. Since opening, Q39 has become well-known to locals and travelers from all over the world as one of the city’s best barbeque restaurants.
Unfortunately, after a 5 1/2-year journey with colon cancer, Chef Rob Magee passed away in November 2021. Chef Rob’s legacy lives on under the leadership of his wife, Kelly Magee, our executive chef Patrick Peluso, and on every plate that leaves the kitchen. Chef Pat brings 20+ years of experience working with some of the best chefs in the world, and with the support of our pitmasters who’ve been there from the beginning, we’re able to offer our signature championship-quality BBQ alongside seasonally inspired dishes and menus.
This isn’t an expansion. It’s not a shiny copy-and-paste of what we’ve done before. This is a Q39 that Lawrence can call its own, serving locals, students and the greater community. We want to be where you celebrate life’s wins, reconnect with friends, share a laugh or even cater events nobody will want to miss. And we can’t do any of it without you.
Our menu offers a variety of options for those craving something satisfying and delicious for lunch. Order a Competition BBQ Plate to craft a perfect meal with your favorite BBQ meats and sides. Lighter appetites can enjoy equally delicious options like our Southwest Chicken Salad, or the Pit Master Brisket sandwich. Don’t let lunch slow you down––at Q39, you’ll have the convenience of speedy service without sacrificing on the quality of your meal. Can’t make it in? Order Q39 for pick up or delivery.
Our menu offers a variety of options for those craving something satisfying and delicious for lunch. Order a Competition BBQ Plate to craft a perfect meal with your favorite BBQ meats and sides. Lighter appetites can enjoy equally delicious options like our Southwest Chicken Salad, or the Pit Master Brisket sandwich. Don’t let lunch slow you down––at Q39, you’ll have the convenience of speedy service without sacrificing on the quality of your meal. Can’t make it in? Order Q39 for pick up or delivery.
Dinner at Q39 guarantees something delicious for everybody. Start your meal by sharing an order of our Best Wings on the Planet or Crispy Cauliflower Bites with homemade buffalo dipping sauce. For your main course, try one of Competition Dinner Plates, featuring wood-fired entrée’s like Canadian Salmon, Kansas City Strip Steak, or our Smoked and Wood-Fired Half Chicken. Can’t decide? Have everyone share the Q Champion Meat Platter, served with all the best BBQ meats, on order of Onion Straws, and two family style sides.
Dinner at Q39 guarantees something delicious for everybody. Start your meal by sharing an order of our Best Wings on the Planet or Crispy Cauliflower Bites with homemade buffalo dipping sauce. For your main course, try one of Competition Dinner Plates, featuring wood-fired entrée’s like Canadian Salmon, Kansas City Strip Steak, or our Smoked and Wood-Fired Half Chicken. Can’t decide? Have everyone share the Q Champion Meat Platter, served with all the best BBQ meats, on order of Onion Straws, and two family style sides.
Want to enhance your BBQ dining experience? Our specialty craft cocktails and draft beers feature local distilleries and breweries you know and love. Come find your perfect pairing today! Please drink responsibly.
Want to enhance your BBQ dining experience? Our specialty craft cocktails and draft beers feature local distilleries and breweries you know and love. Come find your perfect pairing today! Please drink responsibly.
BBQ has a way of bringing people together. And for people who are already coming together, Q39 is the ultimate way to celebrate the occasion. Whether your group event is formal, a business setting, a school club, or something even more casual, we take care of everything so you can customize your perfect menu and enjoy. At Q39, we offer multiple service options tailored to fit your event needs:
Lunch and Corporate Catering: Small bites and box lunches leave guests wanting more. Spice up your next event and have Q39 BBQ delivered! Ideal for small- to mid-sized events such as corporate lunches, student organization meetings, anniversary celebrations or graduation parties. We’ll deliver the food ready to eat, then set it up and provide everything you need to enjoy it hot and fresh. Clean-up is a breeze, too, thanks to our disposable trays, utensils, plates and napkins.
Party and Wedding Catering: If you’re in need of full-service catering for your next large event, you can count on Q39 to make it even more memorable. Our professional caterers will be on-site to provide exceptional service from top to bottom, from setting up the beautiful buffet and serving to cleaning it all up at the end of the event. We promise to wow your guests with one-of-a-kind, elevated BBQ catering.
Private Dining and Event Space: Q39 Lawrence offers a unique and surprisingly convenient location to host your next private event. From birthday parties to group get-togethers, you can enjoy them with up to 16 of your guests in our private dining room. We can also accommodate large parties in our regular dining area, or you can book our expansive outdoor dining patio for up to 81 guests. With family-style meal service, we guarantee nobody will leave hungry.
Q+A About Q39
We’re putting the final touches on our pit and our dining room. Official opening date coming soon! Join our email list to be the first to know.
We’re excited to bring chef-driven, championship BBQ to Lawrence. Our new home is at 639 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Yes! Q39 Lawrence will feature all the favorites—award-winning Burnt Ends and Brisket, Competition BBQ Plates, Judge’s Plate, wings, our signature sides, and so much more—plus occasional location-specific features.
Absolutely. We’ll offer full-service dine-in, carryout, and online ordering for easy pickup. Delivery options will be announced closer to opening.
Q39 is walk-in friendly and we do accept reservations for select party sizes at all locations. Reservation details for Lawrence will be shared prior to opening.
Yes! Catering and private dining will be available. Whether it’s a tailgate, office lunch, or celebration, our team can help you feed a crowd. Catering menu and order form coming soon.
Yes! We’re looking for friendly, hardworking people to join our team—front of house, back of house, and management positions. Visit our Careers page for current openings.
Yes, there is street parking and a parking lot to the north of our building. View our parking map here.
You sure can. All Q39 gift cards work at every location, including Lawrence.
Absolutely. Q39 is a great spot for families, game-day meals, KU visits, celebrations, and everything in between.
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Be part of an opening crew that sets the tone from day one. As a member of the Q39 team, you will be able to grow your career, be rewarded for your hard work, and thrive in an awesome company culture built on engagement and feedback. Q39 is committed to:
…and give back to Pete’s Garden! We’re donating 5% of all gift card sales to fuel their mission.
