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Walked in for a late night dinner after flying into town. We were able to get a table right away and our waiter came right over. We knew we wanted a mix of foods to split and he recommended two different pizzas, then we added a burger and a Philly cheesesteak. The burger was my favorite, the Philly wasn't great and the pizza was ok. Overall, definitely gives dive bar energy that also serves food.
This is a fun little hole in the wall place in Crossroads. Service was fast and friendly, and the food was good. The philly was a little dry, but tasty. There are many more things on the menu we would like to try, so we will definitely go back!
I'm not sure how I've not written a review for Grinders until now?! Grinders is the real deal and the type of place that I love to take out of towners or first time visitors to show them just how cool this city is. This past week my wife and I were heading to a punk rock concert at the Madrid and couldn't think of anyplace more punk than Grinders to kick start the night. A Tank 7, some fried mushrooms and a slice of the best pizza in town loaded with ribeye and blue cheese is about as good as it can get. Great food, a vibe that can never be reproduced, staff that are as eclectic as the owner Stretch; and some great art, graffiti and music to soak in. In 100 years from now stories on the culinary history of KC, will include a chapter on Grinders.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We went for a late afternoon lunch while in the area...kids had never been before. We got pizza, a burger and wings. The kids like the decor-all the stickers and writing on the walls. Our server was great-she was the only one and kept up with refills etc! Pizza was amazing! My kiddo said he wants to get pizza from here everyday! Wishful thinking kid! My other kiddo enjoyed her burger. And hubby ate all of his wings-self explanatory. Will we be back? Definitely! Should I have ordered a pizza to go? Yes! Did I? No, am wish I had! Gratuity is already added-not sure if this a permanent thing or World Cup thing...but we tipped extra for the great service. read more
Without question, this is the best pizza joint/spot in the Crossroads. Whether you are just getting a slice or a full pie, you have a zillion options and all of them are good choices. But they don't just do pizza, there is an array of sandwiches, burgers, and of course their famous wings (beware of the Death Wings, like, REALLY beware). The kitchen is pretty much right in front of you and pies are getting slung constantly. That Rockin' Red sauce has that rich tomato base and it goes perfectly with that toasted crust flavor that only a pizza oven can provide. Toppings are seemingly anything (I'm a sucker for fresh mozz & meatballs) and while one slice is enough for many, two is just a sweeter spot. Beer on tap flows with local, regional, & known brands. The drink menu is pretty lengthy and beers will rotate with the seasons. If you're unsure on what you want, then your friendly server is very likely going to give you some good options. The whole place seems to be held together by stickers & customer 'art', so it gives Grinders a divey atmosphere but delivers a five-star product. Parking is Crossroads, pricing is reasonable but the value is far more than the price point(s), and there's a reason this place gets national exposure. It's that good. And if weather allows, then eat out back. Underrated KC patio. read more
18 days ago
The only negative about this place is that it's hundreds of miles from me and I can't go every day ha ha. I knew I'd love it the second we walked in. When I say service was phenomenal it's not an understatement. It was fun, friendly, great music, and amazing drink selection. I ordered the le hog slice and my husband a cheesesteak. Everything came out in good time and was delicious. I was amazed at the back patio and music stage. Some great bands play here and I wish we had more time to check one out. We spent quite a while here having drinks after eating. Fun stop. Fun fact if you're a lover of Diner, Drive-in and Dives Guy has been here. Awesome stop with cool surroundings. read more
1 month ago
Walked in for a late night dinner after flying into town. We were able to get a table right away and our waiter came right over. We knew we wanted a mix of foods to split and he recommended two different pizzas, then we added a burger and a Philly cheesesteak. The burger was my favorite, the Philly wasn't great and the pizza was ok. Overall, definitely gives dive bar energy that also serves food. read more
4 months ago
This is a fun little hole in the wall place in Crossroads. Service was fast and friendly, and the food was good. The philly was a little dry, but tasty. There are many more things on the menu we would like to try, so we will definitely go back! read more
1 year ago
I'm not sure how I've not written a review for Grinders until now?! Grinders is the real deal and the type of place that I love to take out of towners or first time visitors to show them just how cool this city is. This past week my wife and I were heading to a punk rock concert at the Madrid and couldn't think of anyplace more punk than Grinders to kick start the night. A Tank 7, some fried mushrooms and a slice of the best pizza in town loaded with ribeye and blue cheese is about as good as it can get. Great food, a vibe that can never be reproduced, staff that are as eclectic as the owner Stretch; and some great art, graffiti and music to soak in. In 100 years from now stories on the culinary history of KC, will include a chapter on Grinders. read more
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. read more
8 months ago
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. read more
10 months ago
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. read more
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 read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
2 months ago
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! read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
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. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
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 read more
8 months ago
Was visiting my cousin and after a day at the WWI museum we had worked up quite the appetite. After a bit of a drive around town and passing on tow other places we were glad to end up at grinders for some great sandwiches. I was looking for a great Philly cheesesteak sandwich and had found it here. The decor is pretty divy which is great. Awesome music and great bar here. Had a great local beer to go with my sandwich. Would definitely go back to try the pizza next time. read more
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Every time i'm here whether it's been for food, concert or drinks, its been a really good experience (minus when its super crowded on weekends) but it gets busy for a reason for sure. The service is sometimes a bit slow but for the most part its fast enough to keep me coming back. Also its close to my work & an easy bar bite. The vibe is a nicer divey bar thats a staple in crossroads arts district. read more
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a solid floppy slice. could've used some hot sauce on the table to spice it up, but you can't ask for much more out of a late night pizza. read more
2 years ago
We popped in this iconic restaurant that has been featured on Diners Drive-In's and Dives with Guy Fieri! My fiancé ordered the pretzel as an appetizer and a double smash burger with tator tots. I ordered the brisket sandwich which comes with cheese and onion tanglers and is stacked with brisket. The service was excellent even with a packed house. The establishment is definitely one of a kind! Grinders downtown Kansas City, Missouri is a MUST anytime yours in KC! read more
Located in the Crossroads dishing up New York style pizza, Philly cheesesteaks and the famous Death Wings. Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives for its great food and cool ambience. I will always rave about the Philly Cheesesteak - tender chopped meat, the wiz and loaded all the way with mushrooms and peppers. Don't forget the big ass tots or fries and try them Cajun style. There's something for everyone at Grinders! Plus they have outdoor music events all year long. Kicking off with 311 on April 20. read more
Grinders is a place that I haven't been in years and went last week while I was in Kansas City. We had a great lunch with delicious food and drinks. We had the Funky Dough as an appetizer which was incredibly yummy and we shared a Margherita Pizza. The rest of our group enjoyed their food, too! Can't wait to go back next time I am town! read more
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417 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
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