OMG...people this is the best place to get your pie from. My wife was craving a custard pie, so got…read moreon the internet and found this place and what a gold mine. You must call and place an order for your favorite pie. Man this is amazing....

From the owner: Jam Cottage is a home bakery. While we do not have a brick and mortar location to shop, you can…read morefind us at the Independence Uptown Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 to 1 (211 W. Truman). You can also call us to place an order for pickup. We specialize in delicious home baked gourmet cookies that make every day feel like a celebration. We offer all the classic flavors like chocolate chunk and peanut butter. We also offer unique flavors like maple bacon and cookie monster. We love our customers! We pride ourselves on our superior customer service. You will always get a smile and cheer with your purchase.

I LOVE this shop! It's like the time-honored "General Store" some may remember. It's truly a…read morecharming store from the beautiful flowers outside the front door, to the back walls, to the 2nd room, including life-size cutouts of Travis & Taylor there to greet you! Everywhere I turned, around every corner there was something that caught my eye and interest, especially all the unique food items, many hand-crafted by well-known independent companies in the KC Metro area. And the most extensive variety of Stonewall Kitchen jams, jellies, and preserves of every sort! I swooned at the sight of Pink Grapefruit Marmalade...you just can't leave here empty handed! Gift-able items galore, sure to please, because you know YOU want them too! Kitchen and housewares, unique grocery items, games...an almost endless variety. It's just delightful place to shop and browse. And be sure to try the epic assortment of the locally produced Polly's Pop!

I had visited this store a few years back and remembered it fondly as a cute store with neat…read morekitchen nick nacks and delectable food items. However, while in the area I decided to stop by since I am in the midst of a kitchen remodel, and I did not like the vibe I received from the woman in the store. I do not believe that she was the proprietor but someone who seemed to have hawkish eyes and a bit of cynical skepticism about her. I do not present myself like the regular provincial type of women from these parts. I am cool and confident and humble (but not in that Mary Kay way, if you know what I mean). It seems that I didn't fit her particular vision of who she wanted in there. B.T.W, I was the only there and am not surprised if this is because others have felt the same. I almost was about to purchase something that I liked but decided that I could definitely find it elsewhere.

Great locally owned butcher shop and one of the best local places to get BBQ supplies. Friendly…read morestaff and super helpful. Will custom cut steaks!

We love this place! Have been a few times. It's on Raytown Road. Short drive from Lee's Summit…read more The Store has an amazing staff! Very friendly and competent. They have old school service and smiles. Great meat, friendly butchers and the folks at the front are super. We buy Curley's BBQ sauce here. Plus they have wonderful local KC bread and Amish eggs, farm fresh for $5.99 a dozen. High quality meat here, cut to spec and they have bigger quantity value packs you can order ahead and fill the freezer. The building is old, but spotless. Love the HUGE selection of wood and pellets here. It's amazing!! Buy local. This is a neighborhood gem!!

I stopped by to check it out, but I'll definitely keep coming back for the UCKC Monte Cristo and…read moreLyssa--I hope I spelled that right! Trying to capture how delicious everything was in one review is tough, but I'll give it my best. First off, customer service was outstanding--Lyssa truly knocked it out of the park. She was so delightful, and I couldn't help but laugh when we both got excited about my sandwich choice. These folks really know their stuff. They treat their animals with care and expertise, and it shows. Having been to many fine dining spots, I can honestly say the quality of meat here at The Upper Cut KC surpasses them all. I'm picky about my food and can tell great quality when I see it & taste it. The Upper Cut KC deserves way more than five stars--seriously, I mean it! I also tasted my daughter's brisket sandwich--absolutely tender beyond words. And don't miss their Mac & Cheese; it's worth a standing ovation! Do yourself a favor: just go and experience it! P.S.--The Butcher Shop inside brings back so many nostalgic memories.

4 star food, 3 star pricing and wait time…read more I'm not one to complian about pricing much but $31 for just this sandwich and small side is discouraging when compared to available options in the city. I thought the brisket sandwich was fairly tasty, but it wasn't huge, the onions weren't carmelized they were grilled, and the brisket wasn't smokey. The Mac and cheese was fine and good but not great. If I lived closer and I could get the above with a soda for $20-23, I would give it 4 stars. There's nothing amazing about it to earn 5 stars even if it were priced like I wish. The place wasn't that busy, but with one register running, 4 people in line, and ringing up 2 butcher orders that came in after I was there, it took me about 12 minutes to place the order and another 20 to have my sandwich and side.

They have the best taco meat in town! So tender and full of flavor. Upon request they will add…read moreonion, cilantro marinade, and seasoning to the taco meat. They have freshly made tortillas as well. I definitely recommend shopping here, they have so such things here. The fruit and veggies are always fresh too. The service is always good as well.

The new El Mercado Fresco makes the 3rd of this growing brand with-in 30 blocks of each other along…read moreIndependence Ave, and the 5th in the metro. This makes the 4th one that I've shopped at and is by far my new favorite, simply because of size. The added square feet gives a much better shopping experience and not as many times having to say - "pardon me" while navigating the compact produce and butcher areas and tight aisles. Not only does this EMF have a better and larger floor plan, they have added a small juice and ice cream stand near the front door. The produce selection and pricing is fantastic as is the gigantic butcher case and bakery. The three most important areas to judge a grocery store and they delivery on all of them. Today I loaded up on fruits and veggies for the week - (mangos 3 /$1 and limes 15 / $1) and then some fresh churros from the bakery. El Mercado Fresco - please come to the Northland; the Price Chopper location at N. Oak and Vivion will be vacant by years end. Please...

Wonderful selection of Russian, Bulgarian, Polish, Byelorussian, Greek, Turkish, Lithuanian,…read moreSlovakian, and other European goods, from pork sausages to feta cheese and a huge array of sweets along the spectrum. If you don't read Cyrillic or Greek, make sure to take a Russian or Greek speaker along with you, else use your common sense and/or ask lots of questions -- even the stupidest of questions are welcomed and answered with courtesy.

I have never seen an unkinder person in my life. I entered the store and she threw me out to wait…read moretwo more minutes because she is not ready for work yet. I said the door was open and she insisted I come out. Just to mention that I am an elderly disabled person.I will never check this store again!!

If you're looking for a legitimately delicious deli, look no further--this place is the real deal!…read more​The restaurant has a wonderfully quaint vibe, with a few tables inside and several benches outside to sit back and enjoy the food. What really stood out right away was the service. The lady taking our orders was incredibly nice and personable, and she actually took the time to walk us through the menu to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. ​I went with the #5, which is their version of a Sicilian Muffuletta. It was phenomenal. It's stacked with mortadella, salami, provolone, ham, and Swiss cheese, topped perfectly with a red wine vinaigrette chopped olive salad, all sitting on a beautifully toasted seeded loaf. ​One of my friends ordered the #20 Reuben, and it was a masterpiece. We're talking melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu corned beef, legit sauerkraut from Brooklyn, house-made Russian dressing, and melty Swiss, all piled high between two buttery, toasted slices of marble rye bread. ​Naturally, I also grabbed a couple of their homemade chocolate chip cookies, and we got a raspberry and blueberry tiramisu that was absolutely terrific. You just can't leave a place like this without hitting the dessert menu! ​I consider myself very lucky to have experienced this spot. Honestly, if I lived in the area, I'd probably gain 50 lbs--and it would be worth every single ounce!

I was initially disappointed I hadn't discovered this place sooner! The meatball sub and chicken…read moreParmesan sandwich were outstanding, with the meatball sub featuring perfectly seasoned meatballs in rich marinara on a soft roll, while the chicken Parm had juicy, breaded chicken and gooey cheese. my husband and I both split our sandwiches and we were so happy with the choices we made. we also tried the pasta salad and it was delicious as well. They have indoor seating and a outdoor patio, plus convenient to-go options. We're excited to return and try more from their menu, including various delicious sandwiches and Italian sausage. The market area was a nice surprise, filled with take-home meal options that promise the same high quality and authentic flavors. I can't wait to return for more! I also love that they offer gluten-free options to purchase for take home as well as to eat in the store or to go. The employee did mention to call ahead to make sure that they have gluten-free bread if you're looking for a sandwich.

Wanted to go for refills on my Tuscan olive oil and tried some other flavors and got new…read moreinformation on some options I haven't had. This place is always offering a warm welcome and the staff is so knowledgeable. I'm on the email listing and get updates on the new options or the lists for the cooking nights. I'd like to go to one in the future. The oils are very heart healthy and they offer a listing of what to pair with them and how to use them. If your in the area go by there, you won't be disappointed. Always an amazing option from marinating to salad dressings even adding them to waters for flavor.

Amazing taste and amazing service from a friendly lady can't wait to try again next time I come to…read moretown.

Great service and meal! Hosted a holiday party here recently and had a great time in the private…read moreroom.

The service was great and the food was delicious. We had an amazing Mother's Day Brunchread more

For a Saturday farmers market it's as good as any. There's tons of great produce from some great…read morefarmers. I've seen they have baked goods and crafts for sale as well, but I can't speak to those. While it's definitely worth checking out on a Saturday, in the summer especially, it's tough to recommend the Independence Farmers Market for the midweek market on Wednesdays. There aren't a ton of options midweek.

Since all of the new additions to the market it is a beautiful place to go shop, walk around, have…read morelunch...I really enjoy the square!