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    Hard Core Cafe

    4.3 (16 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Pizza, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    HARD CORE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    DJ
    Juke Box

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    We were house-sitting for friends nearby and saw some bikers at this spot, decided to stop in. The "cafe" is next to a custom cycle shop, hence the motorcycle theme. We liked it! It was clean, comfortable, and the bar food was good nuff for bar food. We had a pizza and mozzarella sticks. A gal across from me had a salad that looked pretty impressive. The waitress did a great job making sure everyone was happy and changed the TV to a ballgame for us. We'd definitely stop back by.

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    1 month ago

    Well it's a NEIGHBORHOOD BAR FOR ONE THING, beer was good and cold. Haven't tried the food yet but I'm sure we'll be back. Nice atmosphere.

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    5 years ago

    If you don't know the owner or bartender, don't expect any service. Food was mediocre and I walked to the bar for all our drinks

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    6 years ago

    Love the food here! Family that owns and runs it are really nice people. Highly recommend!

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    10 years ago

    You've gotta check this place out! Great food, awesome bartenders, and really clean!

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    So yesterday afternoon I got on my jalopy, and I drove over to a café they called Hard Core!

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    The Italian Sausage - The # 5

    The Italian Sausage

    4.6(133 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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!

    The staff was nice and we tried the Chicken Caesar Parm because we saw it on TT. I will need to go…read moreback and try it one more time but I think I just needed more chicken. 7/10.

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    Longboards Wraps & Bowls - Cabo steak wrap

    Longboards Wraps & Bowls

    4.5(554 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $

    This was the first location (and back in the day, the only location) that I had a wrap from…read moreLongboards. Since then they've expanded with several locations and I end up going to closer locations. But recently the monthly special was out at my normal Longboards but this location had it, so I ended up back in the old stomping grounds. I ordered online with no issues. They have a lot of parking. The building is pretty good sized, they basically have two rooms, one is just seating. Hawaiian vibes. Service is always friendly. I had a brief wait but my food was super fresh so I didn't mind. On my most recent visit I tried the monthly special, which was the Shaka surf and turf wrap. It was large and I had enough for two meals. I liked the tempura shrimp and the noodles. The steak had good flavor. I really like the originality of the monthly specials and tend to gravitate towards those over the regular menu but everything I've tried has been good. Check out their social media to find out more about their specials. I love that they offer hummus as a side and I always get it. They also have chips and some soft drinks. They do special collab kombuchas that I occasionally get and have liked too. Definitely check them out if you're in the area.

    On their website they won best take-out award for Kansas city and they certainly live up to the…read morename. I called to check if the s'mores wrap were available since they were out on Doordash and they were quick to confirm it was, so good staff. I can't speak for the in-store vibes since I got takeout, but from the website I did enjoy their fun marketing. I got the cabin chicken wrap, cabo steak wrap, and s'mores wrap. To start, the savory longboard wraps were fantastic and creamy without taking away from the salty and juiciness of the meat. The s'mores was a disappointment - I could barely see the marshmallows. Either add more or use dandies marshmallows instead please. Overall good experience and I would order their savory dishes again.

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    Off The Hook BBQ - To meat platter, tender brisket, flavored chicken, wing, macaroni, and cheese, and baked beans. Also barbecue sauce and ranch dressing.

    Off The Hook BBQ

    4.5(106 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Our new favorite BBQ!…read more I noticed Off The Hook as we were driving home one day from an errand on North Oak Trafficway. The exterior looked inviting and the parking lot seemed adequately busy, so I noted to my husband that we would have to check it out soon. Several days later we brought our infant and a friend and were warmly greeted by staff who explained the ordering process and instantly made us feel welcomed. We didn't have to wait for seating but it's was nice to see a local business like this pretty busy with patrons. We had a hard time figuring out what we wanted (it honestly all looked good) but decided on brisket nachos, a pulled pork loaded potato and burnt ends with fries and baked beans. When I say everything we ate was phenomenal I mean it rivaled a lot of the major local spots that people flock to in KC for BBQ. I also loved the sauces and did feel the regular/spicy had enough of a variation to appeal to differing tastebuds (I'm a spicy fan and while it wasn't the hottest I've had it had some bite.) Despite some other reviews on here we felt the price was a great value - especially on the nachos and potato - for the amount of BBQ/food. The Mac and cheese we ordered for our daughter was also some of the best we've had out of the house and as a Texan I loved the flavor of the queso on the nachos. We have since returned many times and the service and food have been consistently good. We have brought friends and family each time who similarly rave about the food and good people serving it - and many have returned on their own without us. We also recently took the chance to try their (weekday morning) breakfast burritos after salivating over them on the menu...WOW is all I can say. Worth every penny - huge and had tons of flavor. My dad is quite the foodie and could not stop raving about them. I hope this business continues to have lots of success/growth and that they continue serving up good food here in the northland (and beyond, if they please.) Such a wonderful local spot!

    A solid barbecue spot north of the river…read more It was busy on a Saturday afternoon just after the lunch rush, so I sat at the bar. Normally you would order at the register and take your seat, but since I was in a good spot a gentleman working up front took care of me. I ordered the spare rib meal, which was served with three ribs + your choice of meat + one side. The ribs were fantastic. Super smokey and were easily torn off the bone. I was hoping for a little more flavor from the sausage, but it was still solid. I added some sauce to help out. I loved the cheesy potatoes, which I thought was a nice change of pace. There's a lot of variety and a little something for everybody. Portions are sized so you won't go hungry. Please don't feel bashful if you need a to-go container.

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    Price-Rite - Catered work breakfast

    Price-Rite

    4.7(77 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Delicious Food! Shareable Portions, Great for take out, dining there is challenging…read more This is a unique Northland Gem. They have grab and go options and take out. If you dine there, you will be eating out of your Styrofoam Box. There are take and bake options, sandwiches, and desserts in the cases to the left of the entrance. Drink options range from cans and bottles to beer or THC infused. Pizzas are baked to order, there is a daily hot special, hot sandwiches, appetizers, and Strombolis. After you order, you pay at the register along with your other purchases ( drinks, desserts, plants, shirts.. ). They don't have an announcement when you're food is ready, so you have to watch for it. They have napkins and plastic utensils available upon request. Luckily I had a chef's knife in my car for cutting everything up. If their food wasn't fantastic, it would not be a five star experience. For dining there, they have outdoor patio tables available. Everything was Delicious! Onions rings are scratch made, Garlic knots are flavorful, the Monday special ( Muffuletta ) is elevated with melted cheese and the Meat Stromboni was the perfect balance of sauce, meat, cheese, and crust. The sauce in the Grab and Go spaghetti and meat balls is on the sweeter side and we prefered the peanut butter cake versus the cannolis. The plants outside were very tempting.... Next time, if we are dining there, I'm bringing plates, cups, silverware.

    Food is awesome we had Godfather pizza and found few surprises in the deli with Amish baked goods…read more Grabbed box of burnt ends to go. Must go bake for more! Suggest calling in order since there is no place to sit and eat. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

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    Bay Boy - Crown Town Club

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    4.6(13 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    I have eaten at the other location a few times. I've loved the sandwiches. I didn't realize this…read morelocation existed until we ordered from them at my office. We have now ordered from them several times and I've become addicted to their sandwiches even more. The delivery is great and it's usually pretty quick. I can't speak about the building because I've only ordered for delivery from this location. The sandwiches I've had are just as good at this location as the other Bay Boys!

    I love that there is a second Bay Boys location that is close to me. I love their sandwiches and…read morebeing in a fun spot in NKC just means I get to eat more of them. They have a walk up window located inside The Commons. You just order at the window and they send you a text when it's ready to be picked up. Service has always been friendly and professional and I've never experienced a problem. The bread is unique. It's a Dutch crunch so it has a nice crunchy texture on top but the bread itself has a nice chew and holds up to whatever toppings you like. I personally favor the Crown Town club. It's a classic club sandwich-turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a chipotle mayo. I like to also add smoked Gouda because cheese improves everything imho. They also offer vegetarian options, hot sandwiches, chips, and cookies. I've honestly loved everything I've eaten from them over the years so you really can't go wrong. If you're at The Commons or even Cinder Block next door, definitely stop by and get something to eat. Highly recommend!

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    Bay Boy
    Bay Boy - Pickup window is in the back left corner

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    Hard Core Cafe - bars - Updated September 2026

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