The food was very good, I got the bacon ranch wrap and fries, they were both so good. The service…read morewas good a tad bit slow but still pretty fast, the server I had was also very nice. The atmosphere was very pleasant, they didn't have the musics or tv too loud. Overall great place to get food.

Tenderloins are delicious. Service is quick. It's a small place but has patio seating. They also…read morehave a great band there the last Thursday of each month.

Our new favorite BBQ!…read more I noticed Off The Hook as we were driving home one day from an errand on North Oak Trafficway. The exterior looked inviting and the parking lot seemed adequately busy, so I noted to my husband that we would have to check it out soon. Several days later we brought our infant and a friend and were warmly greeted by staff who explained the ordering process and instantly made us feel welcomed. We didn't have to wait for seating but it's was nice to see a local business like this pretty busy with patrons. We had a hard time figuring out what we wanted (it honestly all looked good) but decided on brisket nachos, a pulled pork loaded potato and burnt ends with fries and baked beans. When I say everything we ate was phenomenal I mean it rivaled a lot of the major local spots that people flock to in KC for BBQ. I also loved the sauces and did feel the regular/spicy had enough of a variation to appeal to differing tastebuds (I'm a spicy fan and while it wasn't the hottest I've had it had some bite.) Despite some other reviews on here we felt the price was a great value - especially on the nachos and potato - for the amount of BBQ/food. The Mac and cheese we ordered for our daughter was also some of the best we've had out of the house and as a Texan I loved the flavor of the queso on the nachos. We have since returned many times and the service and food have been consistently good. We have brought friends and family each time who similarly rave about the food and good people serving it - and many have returned on their own without us. We also recently took the chance to try their (weekday morning) breakfast burritos after salivating over them on the menu...WOW is all I can say. Worth every penny - huge and had tons of flavor. My dad is quite the foodie and could not stop raving about them. I hope this business continues to have lots of success/growth and that they continue serving up good food here in the northland (and beyond, if they please.) Such a wonderful local spot!

A solid barbecue spot north of the river…read more It was busy on a Saturday afternoon just after the lunch rush, so I sat at the bar. Normally you would order at the register and take your seat, but since I was in a good spot a gentleman working up front took care of me. I ordered the spare rib meal, which was served with three ribs + your choice of meat + one side. The ribs were fantastic. Super smokey and were easily torn off the bone. I was hoping for a little more flavor from the sausage, but it was still solid. I added some sauce to help out. I loved the cheesy potatoes, which I thought was a nice change of pace. There's a lot of variety and a little something for everybody. Portions are sized so you won't go hungry. Please don't feel bashful if you need a to-go container.

Although the cafe is open, only a select few items are available to order…read more Once your order it ready, you get it in a white to-go paper bag. It looks like a few tables are open but there are signs on the table that asks patrons not to sit there. Other tables had the chairs stacked on top of then. I had the Yardbird panini which came with a choice of chips; I chose the original lays. It was a big sandwich and I like that the wrapped it two separate pieces, especially since I was only able to eat one half. I do feel like the panini could have been grilled a bit longer since the bread was not brown all the way through and it was a little soggy. Also, it was quite noticeable that they used precooked bacon, which just isn't the same. Overall, for $6.75, the meal was not terrible.

Came here by the recommendation of several people. We came at lunch time around noon and by the…read moretime we got there, they had run out of the special. We all ordered food and then sat to wait for the food to be brought out. The sandwiches took a bit to come out and I personally was disappointed. The sandwich was loaded with greens and very little meat. The bread used tasted fairly stale. Chip selection was decent and had free refills on soda. The place does have historical value as it used to be an old jailhouse, and the deco and style made it look nice inside. To me, not worth the price. No desire to come back

Took my brother here for birthday brunch, since I had read and heard it was good…read more It's attached to a TREX truckstop and not huge, so if they are busy might be a wait. I had a shortstack, sausage & eggs. The birthday boy had the protein plate, with a biscuit. He says he knows that ruined it being a protein plate but it's what he wanted. The service was good and the TREX store fun. We also visited the antique mall across the street, which was pretty cool. The pancakes were to die for. I only eat them a couple times a year so this place will stay on the list for good ones. It wasn't too loud so you could have a conversation and the booths were comfy. Clean, well run establishment with a nice place to use the necessary. Those of us ladies of a certain age can appreciate those things. Overall, it was a good experience and I'll definitely return.

This was my second or third time eating here. I gotta tell you that it's good. Service is good and…read morethey stay on top of getting your needs met. The pancakes are huge My one wish that I will never understand why it's not a common entree on a breakfast menu - I just want a dish that has pancakes, meat (bacon/sausage) and eggs. I don't want to have to order one of those items ala carte, but so be it - it was still good. However the egg whites were definitely not for the extra that I paid - it barely seemed like one egg's whites let alone the two I paid for. Not gonna lie though, I will probably be back

I grew up in Missouri, and pork tenderloins were just part of life. Then I moved to California…read more.. where nobody seemed to know what a real pork tenderloin was. After that, Arizona gave me amazing Southwest food, but still never scratched that Missouri tenderloin itch. So every time I come back home, the first thing I want is a proper pork tenderloin sandwich. And without question, the best one I've ever had in my life was at 169 Cafe. If you're headed to the airport or passing through Smithville, do yourself a favor and stop here. Get the pork tenderloin, add the onion rings, and thank me later. Absolute perfection and exactly what hometown comfort food is supposed to taste like.

Nice restaurant that now serves breakfast all day Staff is…read morealways nice Convenient Smithville location

Great food and service. The brisket nachos are incredible! I always enjoy the wings here as well as…read morethe burnt ends.

Fast friendly service. Recommended by a work mate so figured…read moreId give it a try. It was OK, nothing amazing that I found. It's better than 75% of Bbq in Indiana but I'm comparing it to what Ive had in KC. I had burnt ends & pulled pork. Both were tastey but just ok. Slaw was generic store bought slaw they add bbq sauce to. The highlight was the beans! Those were better than everything else.

My flight crew and I gave the place a visit as they have great happy hour specials. They…read moreunfortunately lost their liquor license until March 20th though... Although we couldn't get drinks that didn't stop us from getting food and great customer service. The place was absolutely dead and we wanted to get some cash in the waitresses pocket, plus she was super sweet and beyond grateful. I got a salmon blt. I love salmon and BLTs so this was perfect for me... the only gripe I have about my food was I wish it was a salmon filet. The salmon seems to be a filet but cut into smaller pieces and spread around on the bun, instead of a whole piece. It was still good and I'll be making my own at home now! Fries were flavorful as well as they came with a dusting of Cajun seasoning. The restaurant itself was empty bec of the suspended liqour license but they have darts and pool and on site parking. Nice big space with seating at the bar and plenty of tables all around. Everything is spread out too so you won't feel crowded.

Checked out this dive bar after a morning round of Golf!!! As a first timer, it would have been…read morenice to see some signage upon entering that says "Have a seat anywhere you'd like, we will be right with you." The wings came highly recommended by a local, since I went on a Thursday I ordered the 99cent wings. They were great!!! My wife order a pizza which she and I both enjoyed! (Thin - great cheese pull - not floppy) Lastly, I ordered the southwest chipotle burger, it was cooked very nicely I would just request more chipotle next time. Overall a great experience. I will most likely be back when I pass through town.

We stopped there expecting a regular burger place with an Afghan touch and found what first…read moreappeared to be a convenience store, but with all sorts of Middle Eastern goods along with the usual sorts of goods, with a take out restaurant tucked in the corner. Hoshang, the chef, was wonderful giving us great descriptions of the food and even a generous sample. We had the Afghan "Burger" and the Chicken Biryani and shared a Mango Lassi. They were very good and enormous portions. Hoshang have us 2 Mantu dumplings as a bonus. So good! We assumed we had to take the food with us to our hotel but they told us there were a few tables up front and served us there. What a delightful experience. Looking forward to driving thru Kansas City again!

Safron Burger is a kitchen inside a convenience store that is leased out to an independent owner…read more Serving burgers and cheesesteaks but also Afghani dishes. They are only one of two places in KC that serves Afghani food that I'm aware of. The Afghan burger was a new concept for me. Served as a popular street food in Kabul, the "burger" is actually a pita wrap stuffed with french fries, a few veggies, a sliced hard boiled egg, a couple of sauces and a beef sausage stick. It is large, extremely filling and very messy - do not attempt to take it out of the paper wrap! Very interesting. After discussing the menu with the owner Hoshan, he offered me a sample of the Mantu - beef dumplings covered in a spiced yogurt and garbanzos. It was wonderful. He is also serving Kabuli Pulao on Friday's only - a traditional spiced beef and rice dish. If Afghani isn't your thing, they are serving good looking burgers using fresh meat. There are two tables for inside seating and a drive up window.