We drove 40 miles to see this place, hearing how it was so amazing. It was just a life size scale…read moreof how country buildings looked in the 50's. The thing is the outsides look great, but most the insides of the buildings are full of crap, and scraps... When we went "on a Friday at 2pm" everything was closed, even the little dinner "not sure it's even functional." Basically you are just here to see a full-scale display of country living from the past in the Midwest. Nothing special for people who grew up living around these kinds of buildings. And even worse is there's really nothing to do, but, or see besides the outside of old buildings.

This is hands down the best chicken pot I've ever had. As usual these small bowls can be incredibly…read moredeceiving because I promise you one is more than enough to fill a very hungry teenage boy. The location while it was in joplin was located in a repurposed building and made into a tea house as well. They serve a daily selection of sweet pies and other baked goods. I've also tried their quiche which was light but very flavorful. If you're hosting at home you can also pre order or buy some of their take and bakes. The quality is just as good. I believe on social media they're moving to Carthage and I know for a fact I'll be following them there for more of their incredible pot pies.

Sandwich was OK, very expensive for the size. Got a medium drink Reuben deluxe and it came with a…read morebag of chips, my wife got a small drink, turkey deluxe sandwich, and it came with the bag of chips. The ambience was not real friendly to people as parents let their kids run around this restaurant they were running into people. The clerks were not real friendly. Probably won't be going back just a few doors down as the woodshed and it's hard to compare with that place.

Wanted to try something new-to-me for lunch, so thought I'd give Carthage Deli a go. I love little…read morelocal delis, and this one is located right on the historic square, so they definitely have the ambiance going for it. The food is pretty typical for a deli. Lots of different types of sandwiches. Kind of basic, but I'm not mad about it. Places like these just hit the spot sometimes. Hubby and I had the BLT and the turkey pesto sandwich. Plus some yummy frozen mochas. All good, and we left happy. We'll go back again.

We stumbled across this place when looking for dessert options in Joplin. We did see one review…read moreprior to stopping by that made us wonder if the other reviews were up to date. Unfortunately, we found that the latest review was accurate, the others are not. It appears they renamed this place "Caroline's", possibly. There were not 30+ flavors of ice cream, and the few they did have sadly appeared freezer burned. The coffee set up looked nothing like earlier photos with tons of flavor options. Half the place is a small boutique? The employee was kind.

We have been here twice through the years and enjoyed it. Today, on our third visit, the place had…read morechanged drastically. Instead of candy and a large selection of ice cream, they had boutiques goods, zero candy, and only 8 flavors of ice cream. The ice cream tasted freezer burned. Our children were thirsty (it's almost 90 degrees out) and wanted cups of water to go along with their ice cream but they had no cups. We had to leave and go to a fast food restaurant to get them some water. Before we could leave, a worker rudely accused our five year old of putting his mouth on a notepad that was for sale. We were all watching him and multiple adults never saw him put the notepad anywhere near his mouth. All in all, a very disappointing experience. If you want a sweet treat, go somewhere else.

One of the most adorable coffee shops, this place has a huge interior, and a great vibe. They have…read morelive music, which is love to hear, and very inclusive feeling. Blondie and I were looking for a break midway through our cross country road trip, and Carthage was a great place to stop. The coffee was excellent (Blondie got hot chocolate), and the pastries as well. There's an adorable play area with a little coffee bar, games and books available as well.

It's always a treat to find an independent coffee shop while traveling through small town America…read more Just a mile off I-49 and a couple of blocks from "the mother road" or the old route 66; Mother Road Coffee is a perfect alternative to c-store offerings. A quaint old store front building on the town square that offers a perfect view of what I consider the most beautiful courthouse in Missouri and one of the best in America - worthy of a side trip in-itself. My cortado was smooth and my wife's cup of drip was robust. plenty of seating options and things to look at while you enjoy a traveling break. Get off the highway and support the locals keeping Americana alive and well for the future.

This is a great place to hang out with friends for drinks…read more I went in there with a buddy of mine who I haven't seen in years and it was chill and fun. The bartender was attentive and the crowd seemed to know each other but they were welcoming to us. I had the Philly cheesesteak wrap. I was surprised at how good it was so far from Philly! Legit ribeye steak makes the difference.

The food was hot and perfectly made. The Service is unlike…read moreany other bar we've too. The friendly, inviting and professional staff makes you feel like your drinking with friends. The ambiance is beautiful. I've never seen a bar with an ice rink to keep your drinks cold. Definitely my favorite place in Joplin now. ‍

Lots of fun treats! Teas, ice cream, candies, chocolates and more! Would love to come back and try…read morethe specialty sodas

I love this shop. Lots of bottled soda flavors! Homemade candy, fudge and ice cream! Beautiful old…read morebuilding.

Great ice cream, great atmosphere, great owners/hosts. What else could you ask for?…read more Be sure to stop by, whether on a 66 journey or just out looking for a place to stop.

First off, I'm ashamed to say I've lived in joplin as long as Supertam has been in existence and…read morenever tried it. Owner super friendly (yes pun intended) and has all kinds of history about the place. There is tons of memorabilia in a cozy shop. There are a few seats inside and a picnic table outside. It looks like they are working on converting an old train car into more seating as well. The ice cream is so rich and creamy. We tried This $&@! Just got serious, Superman, zanzibar chocolate, and Blackberry lemon bar. We loved every one of them, and the waffle come is definitely worth the extra dollar! They are made fresh and in-house! Then, to top it off, they have a cease and desist letter from DC hanging above the toilet! To make it big enough to get noticed by DC is awesome, even if it's not a congrats letter! We will not be strangers to this place!

Pineapple Bliss is very unique to the midwest. I never been to a soft serve place that was so…read moreaccommodating to every kind of dietary needs and still taste so good! Personally, I am not a pineapple whip kind of girl but I love their more dairy-based flavors like thai tea, black sesame, or salted caramel! Their fruity flavors are truly a hit or miss for me but that's just because I prefer dairy over a sorbet soft serve. The reason why I love Pineapple Bliss despite not liking all their flavors is they give you samples. They don't judge if you ask for more than 2 samples. And their serving size is huge! The small is only $2ish and it fills me up. It's more of a meal than a post-meal dessert but I am absolutely okay with it (more for the next day, ya feel!). Recently, I had their mango with chamoy and tajin and it was perfection! I will definitely go back when they bring mango back!

Very good. Usually quick. I always use Drive through, but tgey do have a outdoor counter.read more

Did a stunning job on my wedding cake. Not only was this delicious, but beautiful and exactly what…read moreI wanted! Transported it all the to Branson. Had so many compliments on our beautiful cake!!!

I was a little nervous about using this bakery. However, there were some good reviews on Google. I…read morecame in and spoke with Cecy about what I wanted. She did an excellent job! The cake was moist and filling were delicious!! The cake looked great. Everyone loved it! The first photo is what I received. The second photo is what I presented when I ordered. I stated I would supply the tractor and farm animals, as I wanted our animals. She was a pleasure to work with. Her price was reasonable! It's really hard to know with your first order if you will get what you wanted. I was very happy with the cake and the service! I recommend Cecy's Cakes to anyone in the Joplin or surrounding areas! Thanks for making his 60th birthday a success!!