This is the the place. And it's been the place for a very, very long time. It even predates me and…read moreI'm nearly prehistoric at this point. The parking lot is... interesting, but there's generally more than enough spots. The drive thru is tightly wrapped by the street, but is easy enough to get into. The decor is perfectly average. There's nothing eye popping, except for the old original pricing on some boards in the back. The food itself, from the namesake burgers to the tenderloin sandwiches to the fries and onion rings; everything is just good and priced well. It's not Culver's level elite, but it's a nice step up from the McDonald's of the world. It comes out hot and is always right. The staff is always friendly and they move quickly. So if you're in the neighborhood and need a quick lunch or dinner, it's worth stopping in.

Back again a year later. Still great burgers her and lovely tots and onion rings. Very crispy and…read moredelicious, served piping hot!!! The staff here is excellent. Great burger joint smell and feel. Yum.

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.

Spicy chicken biscuit for breakfast. Solid service and tasty food. In and out quick too.read more

Berry parfait or worm parfait lmk, this the one I seen but imagine the ones I didn't see. Crazy…read more Customer service on point tho but cmon whole appetite gone

I've heard of hi-boy but had never been…read more Onion rings are a must. I don't usually eat onion rings but I loved these. I'll be sure to order again that's for sure. My burger was good. I would order again. The service was fine. I didn't go inside just the drive thru. All was good

Not worth the money. The food was mediocre at best. We spent about $70 for six people, everyone got…read morea burger, plus two orders of fries and an order of onion rings to share. The food is made to order, so it did come out hot and fresh. We also ordered two shakes, and if you enjoy really thick milkshakes you can eat with a spoon (not sip through a straw), you'll probably like them. The staff was friendly and efficient, but overall, I don't feel the quality matched the price. I'm not sure I'd visit again.

Friendly and knowledgable staff. I had to ask what oils they cook in to make sure-they use…read morevegetable oil to cook their chicken if you were curious. I decided to stop in and try it on a day off. I ordered the KC BBQ bubble waffle with chicken and the cinnamon shake. I can't remember the name but it had Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and caramel! It was delicious!! The chicken was really tender and the waffle was good though I will get the regular waffle next time as the bubble waffle got really soggy quickly. Overall, I would go again and keep trying items from the menu. Check it out!

Went here for lunch, gotta say it was pretty good chicken and fries. I got the hot chicken sandwich…read morewith the fries. I must've misread the fries because I believe they had some kind of hot seasoning and goodness gracious that is some spicy seasoning. I'd say probably don't order it unless you have no nerves in your tongue but overall pretty good. Restaurant was clean and I liked the looping videos they had on the TV's. Solid lunch option.

I have been coming to HiBoy for my entire life - it's always been good. You seriously can not beat…read moreit. The burgers, fries, tots and then going back and getting an ice cream cone or shake. Definitely comfort food!

On the quest to find the best burger in Kansas City, I tested Hi-Boy Drive-In, and it honestly did…read morequite well. Hi-Boy is a small burger spot with no seating inside and NO DRIVE THRU, which I find charming. It harkens back to the 50s when it was first opened and even has a neon sign that looks great at night. But the whole visit here was about the burger, and while they don't have bacon here, the burger was cooked to perfection. With just a bit of char around the edges for a crunch and a flavorful and juicy middle of the patty would've been enough to get a great review. But Hi-Boy also makes an AMAZING French fry that I couldn't get enough of. This spot is a very long drive from my house, but that's not going to stop me from visiting again and again. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PQLoDu8-DYs

Food is ok. Prices keep climbing. They need to put more cheese and meat on their items considering…read moretheir prices. Their win, win is always the potatoes ole. Staff is friendly here and they don't mind telling you their specials and what can save you money. That's a plus. Lots of seating and the place is clean except during rush.

I love potato oles from here. I did not order the cheese sauce but I heard it's delightful. Very…read moreclean and fresh fast service. I love the tacos here.

Freddy's has the best smashburgers in the area, and the shoestring fries are fabulous. LOVE this…read moreplace for cheap but yummy fast food burgers!

Freddys was on the way as we hit the road to east coast…read more Honestly this chicken sandwich made me remember why I'm not a fan. The taste of a frozen piece of chicken just didn't sit well on my tummy. Loved the dirty soda. Definitely would partake on this again.

The service was good and we were served quickly. The restrooms were clean and so was the dining…read morearea. The food was good. It was an overall good experience for a fast food restaurant.

I went through the drive-thru. When I got to my hotel, I realized they had given me the wrong salad…read moredressing. And there were no utensils or napkins. Ugh.

Great breakfast but when it comes to temp control inside it's freezing. Was told this is the temp…read morecorporate wants. It warmer outside in the 60'2 than the restaurant. They just don't care. Common thing with the KC chain.

First time coming here but it's not my first Whataburger I've been to in the Kansas City area. This…read moreone however is right off the highway and it should be a pretty busy location since Whataburger is newer to the area. Upon answering this place is definitely new. However it was also very empty there were no customers inside, I waited 5 minutes for staff to come up and to be greeted. Staff didn't seem too interested in taking my order. I ordered my burger, I got the number 11 Burger and it turned out pretty good. However the lady in front of me she just got a drink but she didn't pay for it which I thought was strange. My major con with this place is something that Whataburger possibly can't control but there's a lot of homeless around the building and a fellow came up by my vehicle when I took my bird into the car and tried pleading me for money but he was loitering around the Whataburger the whole time and when he went away as well as some other people in his situation, they all moved to the car wash next door and it kind of brings down wanting to eat here or go here either if you got these people just lingering around possibly becoming a Target. I'm surprised nobody else has mentioned that in their reviews, overall wouldn't recommend