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    Grinders

    3.8 (809 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Divey
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    Good for groups

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    Slice Fort Supreme-O with jalapeños
    Randy V.

    Had a slice of pizza. Can't say that I was a fan of the pizza. It was a "cracker" crust and had a Parmesan cheese after taste. The other ingredients were good and plentiful. Also tried the South Philly while it did remind me a cheese steak that I have eaten in Philadelphia, it didn't have enough flavor for my taste. The sandwich came with home made chips. The chips were perfect.

    Richard S.

    I give this place a very mediocre rating...as it was underwhelming and not special at all. The indie is the place is kinda cool. They have some neat repurposed items. But the food was very meh as a whole.

    Philly cheesesteak with provolone & banana peppers
    Allison G.

    Great ambiance for concerts or just chillin outside on a nice day!! I love their philly cheesesteaks (especially with extra banana peppers). I don't like their pizza that much, but the philly makes up for it.

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    Katie B.

    Our server at Taps on Main recommended this spot- said it was featured on food network and a popular spot to pop into while bouncing around nearby breweries and bars. It was definitely a busy spot- we sat at the bar but would sit outside out back if the weather was a little warmer. We had a few beers and an app (funky dough). It was different than we imagined. We pictured more of cheesy dough bites similar to pretzel bites but it came out as a flat cheesy bread. It was still good and the dipping sauce was AMAZING! I think I could just drink the sauce it was that good. We took a wrap to go- we shared the west clubber. The garlic aioli gave it good flavor. Served with a side of kettle chips that were flavorful. Overall good experience- the bartender seemed a little agitated at times but we chalked it up to a busy night

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    Kelsey M.

    This place is one of the best pizza places in Kansas City! Even though I didn't end up getting to take a picture of what I had, it was delicious. For an appetizer, we ordered the cheese bread and it was to die for and it was a very big portion. There's a variety of different things that you can try here but scanning the room everybody's food look delicious and so did my boyfriend and I's food. The staff is very friendly and helpful and if you have any questions, they're happy to answer them, and the food comes out relatively quick not to mention that the decor in this place is super cool.

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    Tracy S.

    The Le Hog is absolutely a delicious pizza! I'd get this again for sure. The Caesar salad is good. My husbands custom pizza was good. The Stretch Philly was delicious. I'd like to try other things on the menu, but I'll always get at least one slice of the Le Hog every time I'm here. The ambiance is very fun. Great location.

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    Monica R.

    Grinders is the place to go for a generously sized calzone filled with loads of your favorite toppings. It's enough to feed two. The menu and our waitress warned us that it would take about 20 minutes to cook, which we didn't mind. There are a few board games available to play, and we chose to play a quick game of Scrabble while we waited. Honestly, the wait didn't seem long at all and the calzone was worth it. A solid choice if you're looking for a good calzone.

    Philly cheesesteak with cheese whiz and provolone with tots
    Jen S.

    If you love a cheesesteak sandwich you might want to check this out, the place features great pizzas and Philly cheesesteaks. They have a fun music venue out back and you can catch some good concerts here. I have had both the pizza and the sandwich's and you can go wrong with either one. They also have a wide variety of craft beer and cocktails.

    South Philly with Cheez-Whiz and Half Ass Fries with cheese
    Ian E.

    Grinders is a great lunch spot specifically if it's the weekend and you're looking for food and a beer. They have a great beer menu with good craft beers on the list. But I must emphasize the food's awesome. The pizza is good. It always seems like the most popular item though is the Philly. I will say the Philly is what I usually order just because it's hard for me to stray away from that. If the weather permits, I suggest grabbing a table outside.

    Stretch Philly with chips
    Christina F.

    Went on a Sunday for lunch. Fun, quirky, eclectic vibe with lots to look at. We weren't the only customers, but place wasn't overly busy yet. Waitress dropped off the menus but feel like once we ordered and she knew we weren't drinking anything but water we never saw her other than to drop our food off and to drop our check off. Water glasses were never refilled. My husband got a meatball sub which lacked much in the way of sauce. I got a stretch Philly, which was a combination of pastrami and steak without much taste. Being born and raised in Philly, this was disappointing. Husband upgraded side of chips to tots and 2 sandwiches with water was 40.00 with tax/tip.

    Hot Honey Slice of the Day
    Taylor T.

    It boasts to be New York style pizza, and that it is, it is thin, chewy, a bit chary, and all over delicious. But, in all honesty, the service can be spotty. I used to hail Grinders to be a tried and true KC dive institution. It has been on triple D (if you know the Guy and Stretch lore, then you know), but it's lost some of its spark. Some days, the service is just the right amount of flippant, and other days, I have been flat out ignored and ventured elsewhere. But, I have to admit the pizza is where it's at! We've had other New York style transplants come try to invade upon the territory Grinders has had for years (probably decades) however, this place holds up to its own local KC lore with the quality of their food and the ever rotating dairy specials. The last special slice of the day I had (actually from lunch on the day I'm writing this) was such a gamechanger. I've never liked hamburger or cheeseburger pizza but, good old Grinders changed my mind. The ingredients were all so proportionally chopped up and the minimal mustard was key! Sometimes, the pickle chips used on "traditional" cheeseburger pizza overwhelms the entire experience for me, not here. They used a finely chopped pickle relish mixture that made the eating experience so much better. I could never grow to hate Grinders no matter how they treat me, there's too many memories wrapped up here for me...and for once that's a good thing!

    Cali BLT Sand
    Cindy D.

    I haven't been to grinder's in YEARS. I used to live in the Crossroads and it was a great hangover cure with friends for brunch. Today we came in for lunch and sat outside in the back. I had a yummy iced tea, my husband just had water. He had a Philly with tots and I had a Cali BLT and a side salad. Good service by the girl and food came out quick. Super easy and reminded me why I loved coming there before.

    Jeffrey M.

    Before I get into the good things, I have to address the elephant in the room. I've heard SO MANY PEOPLE mention how great the Philly Cheesesteak is at Grinder's, but I have to admit that I wasn't super impressed. It wasn't bad, but I think Chartroose Caboose is much better. But as this is a review of Grinder's, let's get to the good bits; pizza. If you want a greasy, New York style pizza...Grinder's is a great place to visit. As my second favorite for New York style around Kansas City, I find myself grabbing a slice here more often than I probably should if I ever expect to shed a few pounds. My recommendation is the standard Pepperoni which is pricier than your basic national chain pizzas, but that's because you get a MUCH better pizza in terms of taste and quality. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/chDuT3d6i5A

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    Pricing is a little shotty if you order fancy things. Food is great. Service is phenomenal. I came here every Sunday.

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    Ask the Community - Grinders

    Do they off anything gluten free?

    Yes they do offer gluten free pizza, but definitely no where as good as their regular pizza. I bet you could find better gluten free options else where.

    Pizza by the sliice?

    Yes. Limited selection.

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    Review Highlights - Grinders

    I I was randomly exploring Kansas city for the last hour of my visit and decided to stop at this place.

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    Il Lazzarone

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    An absolutely awesome dining experience! We came in and grabbed a table in the back room. The bar…read moretender came out and grabbed our drink order. I ordered a cider and they brought me out 1/2 a glass. The keg was empty and he figured I could at least try it. It was good, so I appreciate what I got. We got some appetizers. The Cesar salad was fresh and crisp. La Capra E Il Maiale was awesome! It was baked goat cheese and pepperoni with flatbread. Absolute flavor explosion! The pizzas... so great! We got a hot honey pepperoni and a Mortaza. Both were baked beautifully, the cheese blends were spectacular, and the toppings were ultra fresh. I left happy and full! Great service, great food!

    Il Lazzarone is a "safe bet" kind of place that's okay with large groups and families with small…read morechildren. It's pretty lively--which is to say that it's not a quiet, romantic sort of setting, so don't expect to have a sweet heart-to-heart convo over your pie. (Can this be the same place other reviewers are calling "upscale"? The menu is laminated, the chairs are industrial metal, and the floor is concrete. The server's wearing a hoodie.) The table next to us included two kiddos who played with electronic devices with the volume on, and staff made no move to stop them. We were seated at a table near the front door and didn't see the bar area until after we finished dinner; it's likely more intimate. The beer list is pretty short--the usual big names and a smattering of local craft brews. There are several spritzes and a few house cocktails on the menu, as well as a decent wine selection. We had craft beers and they were served good and cold. The menu also includes cane sugar sodas and Pepsi produts. Like most pizza places lately, there's no option for a small hot meal, especially if you want protein included--just a whole pizza (of which I'd eat less than half) or a salad. So I had a half salad, my mate had a pizza, and I had a slice of that as well. The crust is excellent; sauce and toppings are tasty as well. Il Lazzarone looks like a good place to share pizzas if you're with folks who can agree on toppings! It's a stable, reliable place to pop into if you're in the area.

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