Dave's is a great local spot to visit for breakfast or lunch…read more For breakfast, I recommend the cinnamon roll. It's no frills when it comes to coffee. It's pretty much an old school diner. You'll see a lot of regulars hanging out visiting with friends over coffee. There's a ton of seating, so there's always an open seat even when it's busy on a Saturday.

Stopped in for a quick lunch on a Tuesday and this place was great! We ordered the turkey club with…read morefries and the chicken tender sandwich with onion rings and were very impressed. The bread is so so soft and delicious (like would love to rest my head on it as a pillow at night soft) and the portions were huge for a great price. The staff was friendly and ready to help which made us feel welcome. We definitely want to come back and try their breakfast and pastries.

9/15/26 Bare bones tables and chairs - - does NOT bother me…read moreIN THE LEAST! I'm here for the FOOD! The place is clean and efficiently arranged. I was WARMLY WELCOMED by Teeshia herself! Other reviewers have commented on the welcoming atmosphere, and I'm here to say - - they were not joking. Teeshia was patient with this first time patron. Describing the sandwiches I was interested in ordering. They did NOT disappoint. I had the Salmon Club. It was outstanding. The brioche bun was a perfect compliment to the flavorful salmon, perfectly crispy pork bacon and colorful lettuce, tomato and (YUM!) red onion. I was well satisfied with consuming half of the delicious sandwich. My husband devoured his Ruben sandwich and proclaimed it as great. #btw: the shop offers turkey bacon for those requiring a special diet. Thoughtful touch! My carrot with vanilla ice cream is in the freezer. I look forward to savoring a bite or two for dessert. Oh WE'LL BE BACK!!!

Teeshia's was recently featured on a kcur food segment. So I had to check it out to see what all…read morethe hype is about this salmon club. OMG. I'm in love. It was so good. The buttery soft bun filled with well seasoned salmon fillet, butter lettuce, tomato, some kind of aioli and turkey bacon. You can choose pork bacon if that's your preference. Teeshia was friendly and gave prompt service. She said she's a vegan and her two fave items are the salmon club and mushroom prime rib. I'll def be back to try some of the other vegan items. They also serve ice cream sundaes and shakes. The decors is cute and there are a few tables if you want to dine in.

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.

Been back twice our fav now tired of all the American style Mexican food this is authentic no over…read morepowering spices this is the best in the metro area

Food service was great! Fast and friendly service. The food was fresh and cooked perfectly to…read moreorder.

I historically love Jimmy Johns. This was different. The store didn't appear as clean as a…read morerestaurant should. I had to wait TWELVE minutes for my sandwich(after I payed and ordered and they had no one else waiting), once upon a time Jimmy John's motto was "subs so fast you'll freak". During that TWELVE minute I spent waiting for my sandwich I looked around and noticed the employees did not seem very clean at all in their actions and procedures. That should have been my sign to leave, but it was lunchtime and I was hungry. Big mistake. That sandwich made me ill for the next 24 hours. It started with a little sour tummy an hour after eating and transitioned into something much worse over the next day. Be aware of this location. Unfortunately that was likely my last JJ's experience.

I recently visited Jimmy John's on Noland Road Independence Mo. As we walked in we were greeted…read moreimmediately, and I noticed the store was very clean. We ordered the box lunches and our sandwich orders were made in very short time. The staff were very friendly and thanked us for our business. While I have no issues with the staff, the prices on Jimmy John's sandwiches are a bit high and the cookies we received were stale. Unfortunately we took our food to go so we didn't realize this until we returned home. I recommend Jimmy John's but the prices are a bit high. As for the cookies I'm sure this is a rare event, because I have had the cookies in the past with no issues.

I was disappointed to find out that this location is shutting down. A 4-star experience, except it…read morefelt like I was stepping into my refrigerator every time I walked in there.

Great food, the Italian sub is my favorite!. The service was excellent. Dining area was clean…read more Sadly the location is my only thumbs down. I did not feed very safe even though it was a Thursday afternoon. The characters hanging outside the store was very sketchy at best. Maybe management can monitor the people loitering outside. Their proximity to the Wal-Mart in the same parking area is known for its frequent police presence. I would advise early afternoon visits only.

What else can I say about "The Lunch Box" the staff are incredibly friendly and work their tails…read moreoff. The gentleman at the grill is always busy as a bee. The portions are great. They pay special attention to detail. Their food looks like the advertised menu items. They make their chips to order so they are always hot. Dollar street tacos on Wednesdays yum! And they don't skimp on the ingredients. Guacamole on the burger was fresh and tasty too. Seasoned fries... I've been here close to 20 times now and It is all very satisfying.

This is not the Lunch Box. The real Lunch Box is down on the bottoms on ninth Street. I thought…read moresomething was going on when all I saw was Mexican food. The real Lunch Box serves breakfast and lunch and is located in a small convenience store. i'm not even gonna acknowledge that this place exist until they change their name, because the real Lunch Box has been around forever.

9/9/26 We had visited McAlister's Deli a couple of times when we visited from Minnesota years ago…read more We moved to Independence two years ago, and tonight was our first return! It did NOT disappoint. They have a variety of breads, protein choices and accruements to embellish their sandwiches. SUPER tasty and GREAT plating makes their food mighty tempting. Vance, the young man who took our orders, was knowledgeable about selections and patient with we "newbies". The layout appears to be a "fast food joint". Nothing could be further from the truth. Genuine silverware with REAL "LIVE" PLATES, ROOMY, comfortable booths or table and chairs makes for a relaxing environment. Allowing for lingering and conversation with good friends. We will DEFINITELY be returning soon!

First day of a new job Lunch!…read more New to this side of town and stopped in here for a little comfort of something I recognized. The Atmosphere - Well it was clean and tidy. Again there is little personality to most locations these days yet the functionality and the ability to clean quickly is at a premium. But, there is little about the restaurant that is comfortable or memorable. So this gets the standard 3 stars. The Staff - I had the good fortune to interact with several of the staff members this time. And ALL of them were extremely nice, kind, and friendly. They went out of their way to check on me several times and remind me that I could get a refill on my drink. They gall at the checkout even offered to bring me the desert that I had on rewards that was set to expire soon. Some of the best Customer Service I have seen in a while. - 5 stars. The Food - Well this is the number one reason to swing in. They have a number of great creations and options to pick more than one. They do let you customize a sandwich should you want. I think this is as good as it gets (unless you head to a "real" deli where YOU decide what is on the sandwich. This visit I had the Pick 2 (which is common) where I had a fantastic Club sandwich and a Chef salad. Pretty healthy over all. (I used extra dressing and ate brookie bites so scratch the healthiness). 4 stars Overall - This was a fantastic visit to an old favorite. The food could have just a little more wow... and by now you all know how I feel about the clean/institutional look and feel of eateries. A perfect lunch space. I'll be back often as they are good, healthyish, and close.

I first had the honor of eating this delicious food at a 3rd Friday Art Walk in the Englewood Art's…read moreDistrict. It's hard to decide which is better, the owner, Miss Chewy, or the crazy amazing food! All I know is that if you haven't tried GOCHEW, you are sorely missing out. For those that might shy away from different cuisines, this is the perfect place to dip your toes into something outside the box!

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.

All things considered this place is good. Shocked that I liked it after seeing how greasy and…read moredoughy the crust was with the lack of browning the bottom of the pizza. The grease was because they don't skimp on quality cheese. The fresh jalapeños and Mike's hot honey with crunchy edge cheese made for a very enjoyable pizza. If they could brown the undercarriage, place would be lit.

I never give any place 5 stars, but, this is an exception! Pizza? YES Regular crust was crispy…read moreand cooked perfectly, sauce and cheese and toppings out to the edges. Lots of meats and cheese all over the pizza. I didn't really need the side of marinara for dipping, but it was good also! We would order from here again.