Stopped in for a sandwich after gaming. Good sandwich from friendly folks. A+ for these folks!!!read more

Stopped by for dinner on our way through Joplin. Glad we did!…read more I ordered the new Chicken Potpie. I was warned that it would be bubbling hot because they cook it in the pizza oven, it wasn't a lie! I love my food hot! I even had to blow on it to cool it down. It wasn't perfection...only thing that would have been better is to have some potatoes in it, but it still was delicious. There was a good amount of chicken too, I'm stuffed and couldn't eat it all...I tried! Hubby had the Soy Glazed Salmon. It came with rice and broccoli. He really enjoyed it. It came highly recommended by Boston, our server. Great recommendation! Boston kept our drinks full and was very attentive. We will ask for his section when we are back in town. Bathrooms were clean and the restaurant was pretty full on a Sunday night. Definitely will go back when we are in the area! I saw a cheeseburger that look good too...next time!

Still our favorite dinner spot in Joplin Well worth the 2…read more1/2 hr drive for the loyalty birthday dinner (got to visit family as well but probably would have made the drive just for the pretzels-honey chicken and McFadden Red Ale even if family wasn't on the agenda) Always friendly and attentive service

Food is always delicious and fresh! Fast friendly service! Newly remodeled facility is beautiful!read more

This one had the possibility of bein' five star, but he service dropped it down. The food was…read moredelicious and my cocktail was quite tasty. But when we got there, we were going back and forth about getting one large table for everyone, or a smaller table, and let the rest of the folks fend for their own table when they got there. The guy at the front knew our dilemma and said that our server could take our orders right away, and get the ordering process going, so we picked the bigger table. Well, that worked out horribly. We don't know if he didn't pass it on to our server or if she just didn't care, but everything took forever. ALL of our food came out at the same time, and then we were asking for our checks because we had somewhere we needed to be, it was like she downshifted into non-movement. Ruined a good meal.

Great food and great service. Started out with the crab dip…read morewhich was outstanding. Next the salad which was very good as well. For the main dish had the build your own pasta - fettuccine, Alfredo, shrimp, veggies - outstanding and fresh! Provided small cupcakes at the end of the meal. Great food and great service. Will definitely be back when in the area!

Service 5 stars, drinks 5 stars, appetizers 5 stars, salads 5 stars, desert 5 stars. We are going…read moreto need to revisit the main courses. The pastas needed a little help. My ravioli pasta dough was raw for a couple of them. The fettuccine really resembled chewy egg noodles, but everything else was so amazing we have to go back for a second chance. To be fair, I couldn't quite place the issues with the pastas, so I didn't mention it to the staff, or I'm sure they would have handled everything. The service was perfect. We are excited to go back.

Great first visit. Was enjoying myself so much I neglected to take photos of our food! Nice bar and…read moredecent selection of wine priced around $20 a bottle, great for the 3 of us having wine. At the table we had filets with mashed potatoes and the glazed mushrooms, fried catfish with creamed peas and fried okra, and a chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes. Everything was good - the steak and mushrooms were EXCEPTIONAL, and the catfish filets were fat and perfectly prepared. No room for dessert but we did stick around for the bar and after dinner drink and about an hour of music upstairs in a cool room. They were super busy and out of a few items I ordered, but service was thoughtful and attentive. Only negative noted by us all is the lighting is bright and seating is hard, so less ambience than Denny's, honestly. A few minor tweaks would improve that a great deal. That said - can't wait to go back for the steak and mushrooms. They are worth the drive.

Have been hearing about this place for a year now and finally went. Eclectic place a little off the…read morebeaten path but cool. Great menu with a lot of good options. We went with the pasta YA Ya and a classic chicken fried steak and mash. Pasta is a Cajun garlic cream sauce with blackened chicken, shrimp, Andouille sausage mushrooms and onions - fantastic! CFS was good but nothing special. Service was a little space as it is a big place and they were busy. We had carrot cake and chocolate cake for dessert, very good. Will be back.

Hidden gem This place is outstanding $10 for a wrap this is…read morethe chicken and jalapeño wrap but you can also get it in a bowl without the tortilla highly recommended you order at the window and they bring it out to your car

This is a nice little secret in Parsons! I travel to Parsons frequently and this is one of my…read morefavorite lunch stops! They may not have a large menu but everything is good and they will make it exactly the way you want it! The owners are so kind which makes tHis a must lunch stop in Parsons

Stopped in for lunch at the Iron Skillet inside Joplin 44 and it was exactly what we needed after a…read morelong morning on the road. Iron Skillets are pretty common at truck stops, but this one really stood out for the service and consistency. Hot food, quick service, and our drinks were never empty. It's always such a nice break to sit down and enjoy a real meal instead of grabbing deli or fast food. The menu is familiar, the portions are solid, and everything came out fresh and fast. Great staff, great service, and a perfect spot to relax for a bit before getting back on the highway. We'll definitely be stopping again.

Quick Review: Overall 3 stars, because it's a chain,…read moredoesn't matter if it's a Denny's or an I-Hop, the food is pretty production line quality. If you've ever been to classic diners like the ones featured on Guy Fieri's such as Sam's #3 in Aurora Colorado (miss those days living out in the Rockies), then you know that special something when you sit down and all the locals come out and congregate for brunch...well didn't get that feel here. However, 5/5 stars to the chef. Let me explain. And don't get me wrong, the server was fantastic. The setting was in the retail section of the Joplin Petro Truck Stop, being a fairly dim but rather quiet corner. In all my years of trucking, on the road, whether it be at a Denny's in a truck stop, or a Black Bear diner, Waffle House, another Iron Skillet, or i-Hop, whenever I order medium rare on a steak, it would always end up on opposite ends of the spectrum-- either very well done OR bloodshot rare. So when my server brought me a true medium rare steak, there was this aura of sacredness to it. I simply didn't expect the chef was going to make it to that likeness...and he proved me wrong. It just shows, that there are still individuals on planet Earth that know how to grill up an everyday New York steak and not destroy it. , Thank you Jesus this art form is still alive and well. But of course going back to the quality and satisfaction levels of eating the food, I still want to stick to a 3. It's a truck stop, it's a chain, it tastes very manufactured production line quality. Like if you walked into any Flying J or Pilot, whatever they have in the hot food trays, it's on par with that. Basically the Caesars Salad, the Mashed Potatoes, but the steak was how a New York strip would taste but on the saltier side. Until next time, maybe I'll check out that other diner in Barstow CA on route 66

We found this cafe when we moved to the area and we love it would go to dinner there 2-3 times a…read moreweek but they close at 2 pm now !! Wish they would stay open late ! We love the food and the service clean nice cafe !

Had breakfast it was called the country Benedict hashbrowns 2 eggs basket and gravy as well as 2…read morecups of good coffee all for 8.95 people where so friendly fast service its not fancy and doesn't have to be the food is what's important and it was a perfect mom and pop breakfast spot would eat there again anytime

Cars on the Route in Galena is one of those Route 66 stops that manages to be memorable whether the…read moredoors are open or not. Even if the station itself is closed, the outside displays and vehicles are always accessible, making it easy to wander around, snap photos, and pose beside some true Americana at any hour of the day. The site is a restored Kan-O-Tex gas station, and it has become a playful landmark thanks to its alleged inspiration for characters in Pixar's Cars movie. Parked out front are classic fire trucks and other vintage vehicles that immediately transport you back to the heyday of the Mother Road. Old gas pumps stand as reminders of a time when stations like this were lifelines for travelers, and through the windows you can glimpse memorabilia that adds to the nostalgic atmosphere. It's a stop that blends history, pop culture, and roadside charm. Whether you're making a quick detour off I-44 or planning Galena as a destination in its own right, Cars on the Route offers a slice of classic Americana that feels both timeless and inviting. [Review 1504 of 2025 - 44 in Kansas - 25055 overall]

Very fun stop while traveling through the area. It's located on historic Route 66 in Galena,…read moreKansas, approximately 6 miles from Joplin, Missouri. The town is a shadow of what it was during its heyday. But they have made some very cute exhibits inspired by the 2006 movie "Cars".

This place was recommended to us and it did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious and…read moreour waiter was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely be going again!

Blackstone Gastropub is a gem of a restaurant. We stopped by for lunch yesterday and what a great…read moreexperience. We were greeted at the door by CJ who turned out to be our server and she was great. We started off with the Candied Pork Belly. The combination of the pork belly, peach ginger jam and the tang of the brussels sprout slaw was like a happy dance on the tongue. My husband had the Andy Reid with a side of shaved and fried brussels sprouts. Loved them both. I had the fried cod sandwich. The cod was lightly beer battered and it all came together with the lettuce, tomato, diced pickle and the star the homemade remoulade sauce. CJ told us the sauces are homemade and you can tell they're that good. We finished our meal with the smoked fruit cobbler with apples and peaches. I never thought of the combination of apples and peaches together, but it works. We will be back on our next visit to Joplin.