Lexington Kentucky
Smoked low · Built proud · Est. 2023
My Old Kentucky BBQ

Q859

— Craft BBQ —

Elevated barbecue with Southern-style sides and an emphasis on Kentucky-proud products. Smoked slow, built honest, and catered to your table.

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Q859 pork belly sandwich
Area Code 859 Approved
Our Story

Bite into flavor, built the long way.

Q859 started where every good thing in Kentucky starts: with patience, a fire, and the conviction that nothing worth eating happens in a hurry. We smoke low, build honest, and stand by every plate.

Our menu leans on Kentucky-proud meats and pantry staples we believe in — sourced close to home, prepped by hand, and finished with the kind of quiet care that turns a sandwich into something you remember.

“If a smoker has a soul, ours speaks Bluegrass.”

Whether it’s a backyard cookout, a corporate event, or a family gathering, we bring the smoke to you. Catering across the 859 and beyond.

— The Q859 crew
What makes it craft

Four things we won’t cut corners on.

i.
Low & Slow
Hours over heat. Smoke pulled from hardwood, not shortcuts. Tenderness is earned, not rushed.
ii.
Kentucky Proud
Local meats, local produce, local pride. We source close to home because the bluegrass tastes better.
iii.
Small Batch
Sauces, rubs, and sides made in-house, in batches small enough to taste every step.
iv.
Elevated Sides
Southern roots, sharper finish. Our sides earn their spot on the plate, not just the menu.

From the smoker, to your table.

All sandwiches $12
No. 01

Pulled Pork

Slow-smoked, hand-pulled, piled high on a bun that knows what it’s for. Kentucky proud, all the way through.

House Favorite

The Pork Belly Sammie

Thick-cut, glaze-finished, and stacked with intent. Our most-asked-for sandwich for a reason.

Full menu & catering options
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Hours

Find Us

Based in Lexington, Kentucky. Catering across central Kentucky and the surrounding 859.

Pop-ups, private events, corporate lunches, weddings — we travel for good reason.

ordering@q859craftbbq.com

Follow Along

The smoker’s always going. See what’s coming off it.

Bring the smoke to your table.

From small gatherings to full-spread catering — tell us what you’re feeding, we’ll handle the fire.

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