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    Rae's Cafe

    3.7 (31 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jayson H.

    Amazing service and great food. It was our first time and we will be back. Try them out. One of the best kept secrets in Independence.

    Breakfast Sandwich with potatoes
    Jennifer C.

    Food was yummy, service was fast and friendly. Portions were good for the cost. I would definitely recommend eating here!

    The ultimate omelette with jalapeños on the sod  Ed and home fried potatoes and onions. Absolutely delicious!!
    C M.

    I had the ultimate omelette with the jalapeños on the side and with the home fried potatoes and onions. They were busy, but the service and speed of getting my order out was great! Also...the coffee is great. Lol! While I was typing this review, my server walked up, put those cinnamon roll on my table and said "first time customers get a free cinnamon roll! I'm in love!

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    Went to the cafe based on published hours but it was closed when we arrived. They need to update their hours on every venue that lists them.

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    Hashbrowns under cooked. Sausage links over cooked and crispy. Had to ask for a refill. Om eggs had runny whites. Won't be back.

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    Great place, family owned and amazing food! A great local place to eat and we love going

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    Bean Counter Cafe - Sliders, Oh Henry style. Two sausage, egg, cheese biscuits with our house-made gravy & hashbrowns.

    Bean Counter Cafe

    (40 reviews)

    The staff is super friendly and helpful. The baked goods look great and the space has ample…read moreseating for large crowds. I order a to go as I was heading to the office. I love the vibe of this place and I have not even eaten the food yet. We post an update after the meal but my first impression is this is a great spot for breakfast or lunch. I order a breakfast sandwich and a pastry. Just wanted to share my first impression. Excited to taste my meal. Follow Up After Meal - The food was good and not overly salty which is a plus for me. I enjoyed the pastry as an afternoon snack and it was great, I wish I had ordered two. The only issue as I reflect on this food experience is that I realized this place would be pricey for some people. The breakfast sandwich (croissant) and hash browns were $14.75 before tax for a whole sandwich and the pastry was $4.00. So $20 for a breakfast meal may be pricey for some families. I still believe this is a great place to visit in a small town setting. I really enjoyed my visit and food and will return next time I am in the area.

    Bean Counter Cafe is one of my favorite places to go for a Saturday casual lunch. I'm really picky…read moreabout my iced matcha and theirs is really great! I've tried many of their sandwiches and they are all very delicious. They are accommodating for gluten allergies as well which is a plus! I would definitely recommend grabbing a coffee or tea from here and a bite to eat if you are in the Blue Springs area!

    Black Bear Diner Independence

    Black Bear Diner Independence

    (152 reviews)

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    We visited on 1/21/26. Although the temperature outside was frightful, our service and food was…read moreDEFINITELY delightful! Our party of four was seated promptly in a comfortable booth. The menu is MASSIVE! I would recommend previewing it on its website rather than being overwhelmed by all of the choices. I ordered the Tri-Tip-Dip Deluxe. The ciabatta was fabulous. The beef tender. I loved the grilled onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese option. VERY GOOD! I had delicious sweet potato fries. Awesome! Creamy inside and crispy crunch on the outside. Best sweet potato fries I've had yet in the KCMO area. My husband enjoyed Bob's Big Burger Deluxe with Blue Cheese. He shared a bite with me. The burger was JUICY and grilled to perfection. He chose French fries and scarfed 'em up. I would happily have given this place a five star review. But for some reason, 90% of the patrons were all seated in one area - OUR area. While our sweet server was running her tail off, attempting to meet all of our and others needs, three servers were chit chatting in plain sight. I blame the manager on duty for lacking organizational discipline. #btw - the sandwiches were so large, we will order just one next time and share! This first visit, we were able to enjoy our leftovers the next day for lunch.

    Great Diner, delicious grits, and fantastic service…read more Prices are fair and portions are huge. I got the chicken avocado club, and it was real chicken that didn't taste like the typical processed crap. The burger was excellent and cooked to order. We live around the corner, so we'll definitely be back.

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    Ginger's Restaurant

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    I've eaten here multiple times, and I have to push back on the "cafeteria burger" claim. These…read morepatties are clearly fresh, hand-formed, and cooked to order nothing like the frozen, pre formed disks from a school lunch line. If yours tasted bland, maybe you missed that this place leans into fresh ingredients over drowning everything in sauces. Not every burger needs mayo or mustard; some let the beef and toppings speak for themselves. As for the soggy bottom bun yes, fresh veggies release moisture. That happens in seconds anywhere if you don't eat quickly. But calling the whole experience "meh" while admitting you're going back for breakfast? That tells me the place clearly has redeeming qualities. You even said burger preferences are subjective, yet your review reads like an objective takedown. Bottom line: If you want a greasy, sauce slathered chain burger, go to Five Guys. If you want a solid, no-frills non chain burger with good service and plenty of seating (as you noted), this place delivers. And clearly, you agree it's worth a second visit.

    We were on the hunt for a really good, non-chain burger. After looking at reviews, we decided to…read moregive this place a try. Service was good. It is not a big place, but plenty of seating. When it came to the food, it was meh at best. We got the jalapeno burger and the avocado burger. The patties are reminiscent of cafeteria burgers in school. There was no mayo or mustard or any type of sauce on them. The bottom bun was soggy shortly after being served, likely due to the veggies. Needless to say, we did not get our burger fix. So we won't come here again for that. Burger preferences are subjective, so just because it wasn't for us doesn't mean you can't try for yourself. We do plan to go back to try the breakfast items though.

    Dagwood’s - The main part of the Waffle Special- a malted waffle

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    (7 reviews)

    We just found out about Dagwoods a couple of weeks before we tried them. We both love a good…read morebreakfast/lunch place. The staff were great! Very welcoming and patient with our questions. The food was excellent! Our order came out quick and was hot. In my opinion the portion size and price were awesome. My wife ordered the Waffle Special, which came with a malted waffle, two eggs, which she had scrambled, and bacon. She added a side of home fries. She loved it! The waffle reminded us of a funnel cake. A slight crispy outer and a soft warm center, with a slight sweetness. Home fries were cooked right as well, crispy outside and tender center. I had the Biscuit and Gravy special, that came with a half order of biscuits and gravy, two eggs, that I ordered over medium, bacon, and hash browns. The biscuits and gravy were exactly what I was wanting. Plenty of gravy, that was seasoned well, over a soft and warm biscuit. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the hash browns were cooked the way I like them, crispy on the outside and warm and tender inside. We both loved the bacon! The strips were thicker than most places and actually fried till they were done. We are planning on coming back to try some more menu options.

    "Great diner for breakfast and lunch"? Did we eat at the same place? Let me correct the record for…read moreanyone misled by this review. Portions: Calling them "small" would be generous. My plate looked like a kid's meal, and I left hungry. Not what I expect when paying adult prices. Overcooked food: My eggs were rubbery, the bacon was brittle, and the hash browns were burnt on the outside and raw inside. "Perfect" is a fantasy word here. Had to ask for bread yes, you read that right. They don't even bring toast with breakfast unless you beg for it. Basic diner fail. Attentive service? The staff was too busy chatting to notice empty coffee cups or check on food quality. And here's the saddest part: I'd rather go to IHOP and get the wrong order than come back here. At least IHOP fixes it without attitude, and you actually get enough food. I want to support local businesses. But not ones that serve overcooked, overpriced scraps and can't even remember to bring bread. This place didn't replace the old favorite it just lowered the bar. THAT'S WHAT I GET FOR FOLLOWING REVIEWERS TOTALLY MY PERSONAL OPINION

    Rae's Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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