This Dairy Queen has been open for a year now and has become a regular stop for me on Sunday…read moreevenings when I want to close out the weekend with a frozen treat. My go to has been the blizzards - ice cream blended with toppings, syrups, candies... my favorites are the espresso and ultimate brownie. I'd rather go to a frozen custard shop for a concrete, but DQ is a great option in a pretty barren neighborhood - miles ahead of the Baskin Robbins a block south. The food options are solid also with great burgers and chicken strips with creamy gravy for dipping. Although i usually end up at 5 Guys for my neighborhood burgers and Zaxbys for my fast food chicken. Fast service and a drive thru when I don't want to change out of my comfy sweats or the dog wants a ride. Childhood memories relived one frozen treat at a time.

This is the second time I have been at this location and waited over ten minutes for someone to…read moreacknowledge me in the actual restaurant. This time, however, we stood there waiting to order for 12 min and then they started taking orders for people who got there after us. Who stood behind us while we waited for anyone to turn and acknowledge us. I do not understand how you can pick and choose who you serve at any given location but they cleared all their online orders multiple times through so I'm just flummoxed.

The food is good for fast food. The prices are extreme. Some staff is great while others could be a…read morelittle more focused. Lots of seating area but they need to do better with cleaning them as people leave.

Freddys was on the way as we hit the road to east coast…read more Honestly this chicken sandwich made me remember why I'm not a fan. The taste of a frozen piece of chicken just didn't sit well on my tummy. Loved the dirty soda. Definitely would partake on this again.

Grew up with this place and every time I'm back down there I make it my lunch/dinner place to go…read more Today was no different. The young lady at the counter was very courteous. The food was great as usual and did not have to wait very long. FYI: if your going to a royals/chiefs game and just want to grab something to take instead of all the cooking then this is your place to go.

On the quest to find the best burger in Kansas City, I tested Hi-Boy Drive-In, and it honestly did…read morequite well. Hi-Boy is a small burger spot with no seating inside and NO DRIVE THRU, which I find charming. It harkens back to the 50s when it was first opened and even has a neon sign that looks great at night. But the whole visit here was about the burger, and while they don't have bacon here, the burger was cooked to perfection. With just a bit of char around the edges for a crunch and a flavorful and juicy middle of the patty would've been enough to get a great review. But Hi-Boy also makes an AMAZING French fry that I couldn't get enough of. This spot is a very long drive from my house, but that's not going to stop me from visiting again and again. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PQLoDu8-DYs

I decided a couple of months ago that I didn't like cheeseburgers. I swore I'd never eat another…read moreone. Enter Mugs Up Drive In. I had heard they made loose beef cheeseburgers and they are good. I drove to Mugs Up Drive In. I looked for a drive through but realized people parked and waited to be served. I parked near the menu. It's only viewable at the back of Mugs Up. I found it odd., The server walked to my car immediately. I ordered. I waited probably less than five or seven minutes. Out came the food: plain Whiz burger, fried mushrooms, medium root beer. They gave the best root beer anywhere. They make their own. Quickly home. The Whiz burger was phenomenal, considering it was my first cheeseburger in months. The fried mushrooms were the best I had. Root beer was the best. The only regret, I didn't order a black cow which is a root beer float. I'll do that next time. The server was helpful and pleasant. Serving parked vehicles quickly. It was super delicious.

I stopped in recently, all the 70 years in buisness got my attention. Sincerely from my heart…read morecongratulations. I bought the mug for Independence memorabilia. My review is, for me, the burger,its not that good, its just not for me. My expectation was, they had the "IT FACTOR" for the burgers. Something you would have expected from the day, 60/70 years ago. The old larger bun, not biscuit size, grilled burger meat, mine seemed losely patted and steamed and more than pickle, onion and mustard. Maybe thats just the way its always been and others love it. Im glad I went but it is a one stop for me. I wish you another 70 years of continued service and a great icon of Independence, Mo.

Winstead's is KC staple. There's something about a steak burger that hits differently. My go to…read moreorder is single steak burger with everything, grilled onions and cheese and side of onion rings. And of course a their infamous cherry limeade with lime sherbet ice cream. This place was packed on Friday for lunch. The servers were on top of a very busy restaurant. Definitely will be coming back!

This is the most run down place I have ever been in for a burger joint. Filthy carpet, ripped up…read morecarpet, bathrooms were gross. Burgers and tater tots were good though. But I would never come in here again

Amazing. My favorite burger joint and not just in KC. If I'm not eating BBQ in KC, I try to visit…read morehere every time I am in town. Highly recommend.

The TL/DR: Believe the hype on the overall…read more The more granular? Get a double patty, because they're smashburgers and they're fairly, uh, smashed. But when you add the standard fixins', then it makes for a good-sized sammich. But still, go for more than one patty. The 'Snack Attack' is their featured special, which is a burg & fries for a reasonable price. The double runs you a bit over $11 but it's a great value. The burgers are freshly made, they're seasoned well, and they're done right. But if you're a French fry type, like moi, then these are a don't-miss. Snack Shack on Johnson does their fries skin-on in beef tallow and the crispiness and flavor come barreling right through. Sensational side or even just on their own. One downside: ketchup isn't on the tables, just mustard, so you might need to request extra on the condiment. Yeah, but that hype. The burgers are good, not amazing. The fries, as previously mentioned, are legit fantastic. You're eating good for less than $15 in a throwback spot with a throwback approach, so that's also a win. The knock might be the organization, as it's just one register and the space is small enough that the 'line' is generally just a small crowd. Toss in some nostalgic photos and other yesteryear looks and this place is pretty close to the diner where Marty McFly first met his future dad. That image ought to cover any photo evidence. Parking is easy and pricing is competitive (have you seen fast food prices? Oy veh...) and the vibe matches the look. Definitely worth a stop, but don't tarry about when you have those fries, because they are a must-eat-when-hot experience. Last pro tip: Snack Shack does $1 ice cream cones 3-5 Monday through Friday as a 'happy hour', and yeah, those cones are worthy of being on a happy hour menu.

We met at Café Cà Phê's four-year anniversary…read more I came around the corner and there they were. We locked eyes. I couldn't believe they were staring right at me. For a brief moment, I thought I heard music. There was a DJ, actually. But that's not how I remember it. I remember the bus. Yellow and black, impossible not to notice. Anime artwork stretched across the side. Go Chew Burger. At the window, someone was waiting who was every bit as inviting as the aroma coming out of that heavenly little bus. I started looking over the menu, and there, winking at me, was the GOCHEW Burger. They mentioned the double patty. I hesitated. "We won't tell anybody." Two patties it was. They also talked me through the kimchi: fresh or charred. They gave me enough information to make me feel like I was making all the decisions. Double patty. Charred kimchi. Loaded fries. I was all in. While I waited, I did what anyone with an infatuation does: research. I learned about Joohae "Chewy" Yoon and what she's trying to do with GOCHEW--take Korean flavors and put them into foods people already know. Burgers. Fries. Familiar food carrying something new. Then the buzzer went off. Time for our first date. No chairs. No tables. Things were getting a little awkward, so we went back to the car. The fries had lost their crispness to the sauces and steam, but I didn't care. The Korean BBQ sauce was sweet and savory, the gochujang brought mild heat, the creamy lime sauce cut through it all, and the bright green chives pulled everything together. Incredible. But the burger? Perfectly crisped edges. Juicy, hot beef. Melted cheese. Charred kimchi bringing sweetness and acidity. Three sauces that somehow never fought for attention. And the bun had a serious responsibility. Two patties. Cheese. Kimchi. Three sauces. Everything depended on it. Spider-Man protects New York and everyone who depends on him. This bun had the same problem. With great power comes great responsibility. And it held. Mostly. The attraction was still there. The infatuation was still there. But they had become something else entirely. Love. This wasn't just a good burger. This is the best smash burger I've had in Kansas City. Chewy set out to make people fall in love with Korean food by putting those flavors into things they already know. I think she got me.

This gem of a restaurant is hidden in a Raytown neighborhood. Happy we found it. House remodeled…read moreinto a dining area. Food truck (where you order) on back patio with more seating. I got the GoChew Smashburger and my son ordered the pork sandwich. Both came with fires drizzled with their Korean sauces and topped with green onions. Everything was delicious and exploding with flavor. The owner was so nice and helped us choose our food choices. Parking on the street. Highly recommend!

I don't really ever write reviews. But I love this place. I think I've had 4 different sandwiches…read moreand have been happy with every single one of them. My buddy suggested the meatball sub and I didn't think it would be any different than one from subway...boy was I wrong!! So much flavor. If your thinking about going here, STOP THINKING AND GO!!

My mouth was watering for a pastrami and corn beef sandwich. I couldn't wait as I saved what the…read moreflavors were going to be like. What a huge disappointment. Processed pastrami and corn beef that had absolutely zero flavor. I could not taste either of the meats could only feel the texture in my mouth. They were made with processed meats, not with fresh sliced meat. On the other hand, the chili was excellent. That is the only reason I would go back. They advertised a new hot sauce bar. I don't know the last time that those bottles must have been wiped clean because they were so sticky that even the steering wheel in my car remains sticky after I left. I remember firehouse subs when they served quality food. This is my last trip to firehouse subs. Adios!