Gas station food is normally not a compliment yet Kansas City has been known to offer a few standouts...Joe's Kansas City for BBQ, Papu's for Mediterranean and several around town for Mexican offerings. We now have a top tier burger joint inside the KC Quick convenience store at 58th and N. Antioch in the cosmopolitan suburb of Gladstone. After seeing photos of the food on social media, I knew that either something great was coming out of that kitchen or a major fraud was being perpetrated. After 3 attempts to get there, I am happy to report that Tapped Out Eats is the real deal.
My double smash cheeseburgers was $12 and $3 for a side of well seasoned fries. Edward the proprietor told me that he works with a butcher to source the fresh beef that is ground with a brisket mix. Smashed and seared perfectly on the flattop with cheese and your choice of toppings. I went with it all...lettuce, tomato, slivered red onions, mayo, huge pickle slices and the secret ingredient that he also makes and sells by the container, Bacon Jam. All sloppily oozing out of and overhanging the grilled bun. A masterpiece in gastronomic decadence. It's finding these kind of hidden gems that makes the eternal search for the perfect burger so rewarding.
The breakfast items and the chicken and tenderloin sandwiches look awesome also. Glad to have this place in the neighborhood. read more