We loved our lunch! Stopped here while traveling down I-44 and it did not disappoint. I had the combo with 1/2 chicken salad sandwich and 1/2 spinach feta salad and would order it again anytime we come back through. Their toasted bread is so good! Salad was really tasty as was the dressing and we didn't have the awful after feeling you get when eating typical fast food when traveling. It's about 1 mile off the interstate but minimal traffic on a Sat so didn't take us off route to far. Saw numerous kids eating some very yummy looking Mac and Cheese with penne pasta that I would like to try also. read more

The best place in town to spend time toghether or with friends, special occasions. Hint save room for dessert and brioche. . read more

This is one of the top places for lunch in Joplin as all their food is just REALLY GOOD! You walk in and order from the counter and then they bring it out to your table and there is always enough places to sit and the service is always fantastic. Sandwiches, salads and soups are the main choices with sides and pick 2 options as well. You just cannot go wrong here!! read more

Red Onion Espressoria - French Dip with Fries - Cafes Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

If you're from the Joplin area you know about Red Onion. A local staple of fine deli style food - and dinners at their main restaurant. The 32nd Street location is my go to. It's their simplified menu 'Espressoria' and the consistent perfect keeps us coming back. Dave's fried chicken salad and a smokehouse turkey is the best lunch pairing you can get anywhere close! read more

Red Onion Espressoria - Smokehouse Turkey Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

These folks have some amazing food for your palette. Every thing I've ever had delivered from here has been delectably delicious. Packaged to perfection. And service over the phone was very good. Couldn't ask for better except for eating there! In person and enjoying the atmosphere. read more

I would give a no star review if I could. We were taking Grandpa out for lunch after a visit to see Grandma in her nursing home and they mentioned how much they love Red Onion. They were fairly full as we came in, no tables for our party of 6 save one dirty one, a couple booths and small tables for 4. I walked up to the counter where two men were standing around, doing nothing and asked about seating and the bald man with the beard said "nothings tied down, move what you want" So we said ok and started to do so when he yells "not that!" Seems like it would've been easy for them to walk over and clean off the 6 topper? The 6 of us left. Very rude, very lazy. Hello Cracker Barrel! read more

I love Red Onion Espressoria! I come here all the time and have never been disappointed. I am constantly checking in on Facebook and raving about their Raspberry Truffle lattes. So good! I've had many things on the menu, but my go-tos are the BLT&A and Versatile Veggie sandwiches. Both are great, although the veggie sandwich is extremely messy, so beware! And sometimes the dill cream cheese can be too much, but I just scoop out the excess spilling out of my sandwich and it all works out. Spinach and Feta salad is so simple because literally its just spinach, feta and tomato but it goes so well with their homemade vinegarette. And the bow tie pasta salad is ridiculously creamy and satisfying in its little styrofoam cup (perfect portion size cuz you know it's oh so bad for you!). I will continue to frequent this restaurant a billion times over. Highly recommended. read more

Red Onion Espressoria - Raspberry Truffle in a real cup. Looks less fattening when you get it to go. - Cafes Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

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This place is the bomb!! Happened to be passing through and yelped them up. Definitely worth the stop. We ordered to go, chat on phone was not much but food was all worth it! read more

Thank you for the gluten free bread and chips for my mom is gluten intolerance. makes eating out more enjoyable for her . it's hard to find restaurants to accommodate food restriction. read more

This restaurant is consistently delicious! Their sandwiches are very generous and so tasty. The salads are good, too. We like the Reuben and the turkey, bacon, ranch sandwiches the best. They also have the half sandwich plus a salad option, which is still generous. Their specials are very creative and a delight. Nice staff. Good atmosphere...especially if you can get a booth! read more

Excellent food. The mandarin orange chicken salad is my favorite. Also their chicken salad sandwich is delicious. Order at the desk and they deliver to your table. A variety of seating booths, tables and bar stools. Excellent lunch spot eat in or take out. read more

No espresso. Not a coffee shop. Just to be clear, don't make the mistake I made and assume there is espresso based coffee drinks here, there is not. They do have black brewed coffee, but that's it. Overall it's a cute little cafe with a pretty extensive food menu. The food was made quickly and tasted fresh. Just please don't make the same mistake I made and assume they have specialty coffee. read more

Love love the BLT & A. It's the bomb! I have never had a better cold sandwich. It's definitely worth $7.99. You also get to choose your side. It's a thick sandwich that doesn't fall apart. The thick bread is so tasty. The restaurant is decorated cute! The staff could be a little more friendly. They didn't even notice we can into the store. We had to look back into the prep area for someone to take our order. That seemed to irritate him. read more

Red Onion Espressoria - Cafes Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Absolutely would recommend, as the food is superb! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, just like the staff! Ha! Just kidding. I did not see one smile from the staff the entire time we were there. It was as if we were an inconvenience. They actually resembled a bunch of angry punk rockers, TBH. Would I eat there again? Hell yes! Would I make them really hate their jobs? Oh, most definitely!! read more

The food is amazing! I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. Will definitely go back. One of the servers was unbelievably rude the last time we went! Beyond unacceptable attitude. I asked if she would mind wiping our table and you would have thought she'd been asked to gouge out her own eyes. Completely unfriendly. We were treated as if we were being unreasonable. Pretty sad that she's allowed to act like that. read more

Wow, what a treat! We've been to the Red Onion downtown (a must-visit!) so we decided to try the Espressoria. Glad we did! The menu isn't very big, but there was enough variety for me and my family to get what we wanted, everything from sandwiches (BLT&A, Veggie) to the pasta, soup (very rich French Onion), and Chicken salad - all were tasty! They offer a variety of sandwiches and some dinner plates. There were some delicious-looking desserts on display, but we didn't try them. Price-wise, it was what you'd expect to pay at places Like Panera, but we thought the quality was WAY better! read more

I usually love ordering from here. I drive 22 miles to eat here but today the person who answered the phone was very short with me. When I walked in to pick up the girl was short with me and not very polite. I always say please and thank you but she wouldn't even say you're welcome. Food was good,but the quantity for the cost has definitely changed,I'm sure due to covid. Just need to do some training with your employees. read more

I'm a huge fan of the downtown location, and while passing through I noticed this satellite location across from Barney's Lube. Same great quality of food and nice staff that is found at main location downtown. I was a little disappointed to find no discount lunch special, so even though sandwiches are pricey they certainly are worth the cost. This location has outside seating, which is a plus for us, since we are often traveling with our dog. And since we don't live in the area, but do pass through we certainly will come back. read more

Quick, above average, reasonably-priced food. Pleasant staff. Loose the TV's. Blocking parking spaces in front of the business is very unfriendly to customers. Poor corporate choice. read more

Our family has visited several times just this week, while visiting Mercy hospital. Highly recommend the Ruben and the Tomato Bisque. The Cucumber and tomato salad reminded me of grandmas. Food is fresh and make with care. The service is informal but hits all your expectations and delivered with smiles. read more

Very fresh and tasty food! Their sweet vinaigrette is addictive. Definitely a go to when I am in Joplin.

I absolutely love this spot for a quick and delicious lunch! They offer soups, salads, sandwiches and a few other dishes. It's not a traditional "sit and order" it's a "order then sit"! The process is simple: you walk up to the counter to order, receive a number and then choose a seat where they then bring your order. This is a speedy little spot! You'll have your order in just a couple of minutes. My favorite thing to order is the Espressoria Combination You Pick Two. You can choose 1/2 salad, 1/2 sandwich and/or soup. There are several different options of each so the possibilities are endless! read more

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Strangely enough, the "espressoria" serves no espresso coffees. Apparently it's some sort of misplaced reference to the speed of service; most of the guys who work there think it is confusing, as does your correspondent... so don't feel bad if you came in looking for a café latte. The chicken salad dish I ate was tasty and competent. read more

Super fast service, great prices and unbelievably delicious food and drinks. I had the Main Street Muffeleta and the Bananas Foster Latte. Everything exceeded my expectations!!! read more

Usually their food is excellent, but for the last couple of times I've ordered the Mandarin Orange Salad, the lettuce has been wilted and even looked like it should have been thrown away. read more

Love the pick 2 option! The Dave's chicken salad Is yummy, and so is the veggie sandwich. It's always a treat when we eat there. Some of the staff is very friendly and some others are grumpy and seem like they can't be bothered. I just hope before we head there the happy guy is working lol. read more

Food is great (I love the main restaurant downtown), but they don't sell anything but coffee from a pot... no lattes, no cappuccinos, nothing. Do not expect espresso at this espressoria... read more

The waitress was kind but the food was gross. I was not able to eat my pasta. The sauce was so salty that it was gritty in my mouth. I usually love Red Onion but I'll try out some other local places in town. This has been the second time I could not finish the food. Great staff but the food needs checked. read more

Absolutely love Red Onion Espressoria in my hometown! I've came here to eat for over six years and it gets better every time. I moved to Dallas for college, but I always come here at least once whenever I'm in town. I crave it all the time while I'm away. Definitely recommend coming here for amazing food! The service is amazing and they go above and beyond for every customer. :) read more

My favorite Restraunt in all of Joplin! Love their chicken salad sandwich for lunch!!

Sandwiches were pretty good. Nothing exciting. Our only complaint really is the music. It was country. Eeek. And it seemed too loud. Play something that most people are ok with. I'd say like easy listening type music. read more

I never do Yelp reviews. I had to download the app just to do this review. I recently went to Red Onions smaller lunch centric location during a very busy stressful day.. hopeful. I was struck how there was not a single allergen free, or keto friendly, or health conscious ( in terms oftoday, in 2020) item on the whole menu. So i was bummed but not surprised. With some small hope i asked if the bisque contained dairy ( i am crystal clear bisque is a cream dish historically, i am also clear there are many workable vegan alternatives). And someone behind the counter, who i had not asked, and looked in charge, piped in gruffly "Its bisque." Condescension included. I cant remember a less pleasant lunch attempt. The menu would be considered very contemporary and healthful....if it was 1985. I doubt it has been updated since then. I am sure there are many people who like this place. I am also sure that as time inevitably marches on there will be fewer and fewer of them, as people seek out real whole food that is not killing them, slowly. If you are looking for good clean plant based food meant for humans i would avoid thus place at all costs, or if u just like to be treated w kindness or respect. read more

Can do as takeout or eat in at the tables. Good soups and sandwiches. I really enjoy the tomato soup!

Red Onion ESPRESSORIA, not expressoria, ugh...but whatever! This place is wonderful, just like Red Onion Cafe. Great place for lunch and they have an awesome happy hour for apps and espresso drinks. Delicious! The decor is actually really nice considering it's a strip mall spot on character-lacking 32nd Street. I work in the South Joplin business district so this is a better fit for me during the work week, but I must admit that when time is not a concern I strongly prefer the "original" Red Onion Cafe downtown over this location. But don't get me wrong - I'm still really glad Red Onion Espressoria is here! read more

Never a disappointment here. The original is good but the Espressoria is closer to home. The salads, the sandwiches, the pastas, the tea, the booths...and the guys working there are extremely attentive and polite. It's just a great place to go. A bit of a smaller joint so when it gets busy it can get crowded and a little noisy but that's to be expected. Prices are decent but here really is a time where you get what you pay for. We enjoy going several times a month and so far we've never had a single issue. I think there might've been a simple mistake once but as I said the guys were extremely attentive and fixed our issue immediately. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a non-chain, Joplin-based restaurant that serves great food in a great atmosphere. read more

Great sandwich stop! I was in Joplin for work and went to the Red Onion Espressoria with my co-workers for a quick bite. I read another review and thought I'd try the Versatile Veggie sandwich. I was very pleasantly surprised! The cream cheese added a layer of creaminess that really completed the sandwich. Unfortunately, I asked for the strawberry vinaigrette on the side and never received it. Oh well. Normally, I would have given this place a solid 4 stars, but I'm deducting because it was really difficult to get the attention of some staffers to figure out what to do with our trays/plates. It was likely an off-night though and would definitely try this place again if I'm in town again. read more

Great little place for fast quality lunch! Local establishment so some tasty signature dishes as well as an indigenous sweet vinaigrette salad dressing. Obviously with a name like "Red Onion" their French onion soup is awesome. Enjoy! read more

Excellent food and excellent service. We ordered at the register and had our food within 10 minutes. I had the coconut chicken and my wife had monterrey chicken. The salad dressing was so good we purchased a pint. The only complaint I have is the small portion size. For $9 I expected more. read more

Oh my goodness!!!! So Good! Chicken Salad is yummy on fresh greens. The bread was perfect. French Onion soup to die for. Homemade potato chips even! Coming back soon! read more

Great food, great service, The Love Me Tender is phenomenal! Tender beef tenderloin serviced on a grilled bun with a hint of garlic butter and cheddar cheese, it's the perfect combination of flavors. I love everything I've ever tried at Red Onion. read more