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    Joplin Cafe

    3.7 (58 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:15 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Strawberry waffle and cream
    Michael M.

    It was just okay, a lot of people seem to really like it but we found it rather ordinary. I think it's popular because 1, there is nothing else out there in the area and 2 it's got, friendly downhome staff. It seems most of the people there were locals to that part of town and there are no other options. It's great to have a place where the staff knows you well and you are all friends. However, it was very busy and that friendliness sometimes got in the way. When we got in line to check out the woman handling the register was talking with a woman who did not pay anything so maybe a friend or maybe she just stopped in to talk. But they went on and on chatting and could not care that there was a line waiting to pay. I found it rude. We won't be going back as there are many other options with more or less the same food and the same prices all around town.

    Cream of broccoli soup
    Dennis E.

    I stopped for lunch at 11:30 am on a Tuesday and the place was packed. I was given a high-top table and my server came right over and took my drink order and gave me a menu. The menu was very large, it had something for everyone. When my server returned with my Coke, I ordered the Hot Beef open faced sandwich with mashed potatoes and a cup of the cream of broccoli soup. My soup came right out, and it was very good. It was cream and flavorful, I really enjoyed it. Soon after, even before I was done with my soup, my meal came out. Everything was smothered in a nice beef gravy. The beef was sliced like at a deli, but it was tender and on top of two pieces of white bread. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. Everything tasted good together. I thought this was a great place to stop and get good value for your money. I would eat here again.

    A waffle and an Eggo for hard you can't see my whip cream. Trust me it's good.

    The biscuit Benedict is biscuits and gravy and eggs and hashbrowns and it looks amazing with the waffles. I don't like fruit directly on my waffles but they're good. I'm looking around at a lot of people eating a lot of very good foods and the service is outstanding with a little bit of smart :-) just the kind you want.

    Joplin Cafe Omelette!
    Brett G.

    Joplin Cafe is the place to go if you want a great breakfast! I got the Joplin Cafe Omelet and it was very good! They have tons to choose from including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner options. Service was very good, however, the atmosphere could be a little better. Overall, great place to eat while in JoMo! Pros: Well Priced, Polite Service, Wonderful Food, Lots of Options Cons: Atmosphere

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    2 months ago

    exceptional good and generous portions. Joplin Cafe is our families go to for delicious meals and great prices! Eat Local

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    The food was decent the service not so much the place was clean. It appeared to be a service garage before it was a restaurant.

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    We love love love breakfast at Joplin Cafe. Servers there are great and the food is even better.

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    The food was so badly done the server seemed embarrassed and said she was sorry but the owner was around and had to serve the plates.

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    4.3(14 reviews)
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    I live in town and eat here weekly. I can't say enough good things about this place. Is it five…read morestar food...no. Is it really good, yes! I haven't eaten anything here I don't like. Their breakfast is as good as it gets when it comes to cafe food. Their meatloaf is some of the best I've had to be honest. I love their homemade hot rolls they serve with the meatloaf. The hamburger steak is one of my favorites. Their green beans are ok. Probably their weakest side. Their country potatoes are among my favorites. The service is always good. The ladies there work hard and know their customers. It's loud when full of customers, but hey..at least they are busy. It's always clean and they are friendly. Obviously I love this place. If you want great cafe food, then just eat here. Oh, give their baked goods a try. You'll thank me later. :-)

    Cute little cafe with home cooking! Had the chicken fried…read moresteak skillet breakfast. The chicken fried steak was served piping hot over hash browns, your choice of how you want your eggs, I ordered scrambled eggs.my side was home style biscuits and gravy. You had a big variety of choices. If I would do it over again I outrace pancake or French toast. Don't get me wrong the biscuits and gravy were very good, I just needed something sweet after the awesome home style breakfast. Would definitely come back.

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