The service is always great and the atmosphere is Classic American cafe/diner just a block off of…read moreHistoric Route 66 in Carthage, MO. Route 66 celebrating its 100th year -- get out and experience the nostalgia of Route 66!

Ordered Hot Beef Sandwich with mashed potatoes, salad and soup! Large servings! I ate too much…read more Like my hometown cafe food in the 1950's and '60's. And the have frog legs! I didn't try them I was too full. Comfort food. Friendly waitstaff and clean restaurant. I recommend. Nothing fancy but good home cooked food.

Still the best place for breakfast!! Great diner food, fantastic staff & service & great coffee!!…read moreSuper busy & lively on this Saturday morning of Memorial Day weekend, but still no wait for a table or food.

What a jewel of a place! Don't let the rustic exterior and interior fool you. This is a legit diner…read morewith friendly staff and darned good food! They've even been voted Best Breakfast although their lunch entries are just as awesome! Highly recommend!

Came here because we were in the area for a wedding. I got…read morethe salt & pepper chicken wings. OMG. When I tell you they were the best wings I've ever had in my life it is an understatement. I dream of having these wings again. What did everyone else get? I don't remember, I was too into my wings to give a sh*t. Everything was good: the service, our food, our drinks, and it was clean. It's a hotel restaurant so that's the ambiance you get. Whatever. The freaking wings, man. My mouth is watering just writing this review. The wiiiiings

First off Brittany was spot on and did a great job of providing good service. She was friendly and…read moretook great care of everyone. My dinner was better than I was expecting for hotel food. Fast, hot and tasty. Thank you!

What a great diner / dive. From the menu to the service it was a great experience…read more Loved the look and feel from the moment we drove into the parking lot. It has that classic style with lots a chrome and logo that gives you that years-gone-by vibe. Inside they had plenty of seating including a counter (where we sat) and booths. Everyone was friendly and we got our Route 66 Passport stamped. While we were only passing thru on our Route 66 Chicago to Santa Monica journey if we ever happen to be in the area again we will definitely dine here again.

Good coffee and they serve breakfast all day! Love it!!! Our service was quick and efficient,…read morethough one person's meal got messed up (the kitchen's fault). My haystack was DELICIOUS and that cinnamon toast is to DYE for. And they're not chintzy with the butter either. Nice diner atmosphere. Glad we stopped in before heading out of town.

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

Got here at 6:30ak for breakfast. Sat right down drinks quickly. Very clean and friendly people…read more I'm a Route 66 junkie so nice to eat at little family diners rather than box stores.

Absolutely great burger. I had the fried mushrooms as my side and they were some of the best I've…read moreever had. The place is definitely a dive, but the food is worth it. The dining room could've been cleaner.

It's a hole in the wall drive in. Been here for many years and the paint and the decor make that…read moreclear. You don't go to these old fashioned dives for the decor though. Service was good, with everything made to order. Went on a Sunday and the after church crowd filled the place. Great double burger that was well seasoned. Tots and onion rings were crispy and tasty. Yes, a little greasy but that's what makes it good.

The Big Biscuit never disappoints! The Yard Bird biscuit with fried chicken breast, cheese and…read moregravy is so good!! The pancakes are huge and yummy! Waffles are yummy too! What makes this place better is the top notch service we get from Allie. She greets everyone with a smile and takes such great care of her customers. We asked to be seated in her section every time we go.

Out of towners looking for a great breakfast spot stop here! From buttery French toast, delish…read morebiscuits and gravy, and a big boy plate called the Titanic wow say no more. Food absolutely great and with a party of six the bill was under 95 bucks! What made our Big Biscuit experience the best was the staff. Our server Haley was such a delight. All smiles, had great recommendations and was tentative. This made our experience top notch. Thank you Missouri!

Quick Review: Overall 3 stars, because it's a chain,…read moredoesn't matter if it's a Denny's or an I-Hop, the food is pretty production line quality. If you've ever been to classic diners like the ones featured on Guy Fieri's such as Sam's #3 in Aurora Colorado (miss those days living out in the Rockies), then you know that special something when you sit down and all the locals come out and congregate for brunch...well didn't get that feel here. However, 5/5 stars to the chef. Let me explain. And don't get me wrong, the server was fantastic. The setting was in the retail section of the Joplin Petro Truck Stop, being a fairly dim but rather quiet corner. In all my years of trucking, on the road, whether it be at a Denny's in a truck stop, or a Black Bear diner, Waffle House, another Iron Skillet, or i-Hop, whenever I order medium rare on a steak, it would always end up on opposite ends of the spectrum-- either very well done OR bloodshot rare. So when my server brought me a true medium rare steak, there was this aura of sacredness to it. I simply didn't expect the chef was going to make it to that likeness...and he proved me wrong. It just shows, that there are still individuals on planet Earth that know how to grill up an everyday New York steak and not destroy it. , Thank you Jesus this art form is still alive and well. But of course going back to the quality and satisfaction levels of eating the food, I still want to stick to a 3. It's a truck stop, it's a chain, it tastes very manufactured production line quality. Like if you walked into any Flying J or Pilot, whatever they have in the hot food trays, it's on par with that. Basically the Caesars Salad, the Mashed Potatoes, but the steak was how a New York strip would taste but on the saltier side. Until next time, maybe I'll check out that other diner in Barstow CA on route 66

Stopped in for lunch at the Iron Skillet inside Joplin 44 and it was exactly what we needed after a…read morelong morning on the road. Iron Skillets are pretty common at truck stops, but this one really stood out for the service and consistency. Hot food, quick service, and our drinks were never empty. It's always such a nice break to sit down and enjoy a real meal instead of grabbing deli or fast food. The menu is familiar, the portions are solid, and everything came out fresh and fast. Great staff, great service, and a perfect spot to relax for a bit before getting back on the highway. We'll definitely be stopping again.