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    4.2 (320 reviews)
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    Melissa S.

    What a great find on my trip. Great food and portions were huge! Our waitress was brand new and she did an excellent job!

    Sarah M.

    This location definitely isn't what it used to be. Prices have gone up while portions and pace of service have not. The décor is more modern instead of traditional. I miss the old newspaper clippings on the walls. Sports always being on the TVs doesn't appeal to me either. Is there a reason local news isn't an option? There was a puddle of butter on my toast this morning and far more vegetables than eggs in my Lean & Green Scramble (the vegetable amount was fine, but it merited another egg). I appreciate the ability to swap out mushrooms for tomatoes though. More substitutions should be allowed (i.e. fruit for potatoes), and where are the turkey bacon or chicken sausage alternatives? I'm SO glad Mariah's back now! Y'all need to do whatever it takes to keep her!! That young woman's a gem FOR SURE!!!

    Dark Side Pancakes added strawberries
    Mariah L.

    The servers are always kind and on top of everything. My boyfriend and I love coming early because it's quieter but if you come later it will be loud. Food is always good. I prefer this place over most breakfast places.

    Salted caramel iced coffee
    Cathy W.

    A little bit of a wait but staff very attentive and courteous. Food was amazing and choices are endless.

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    Stacey B.

    We walked in the door and greeted with a smile and a "good morning". Our waitress, Misty, asked if we'd be there before and we had been to the Liberty location not this one - this is the 1st one. Sooo they gave a sticky bun brought out by the owner. OMG talk about melt in your mouth heavenly. Their gravy is flavorful and all was cooked to perfection. Service is friendly and fast and the place is super clean. You should stop by!

    Kurt F.

    Went to the original The Big Biscuit in Independence and wow, the portions are huge! The friend chicken is outrageous and the sticky biscuit was swimming in melted sugar, cinnamon and icing-that's wasn't a bad thing. Leave the calorie counting at the door! Friendly staff too!

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    Briana H.

    Went for breakfast during a weekend in KC. Food came out fast and was really good. The flavored lemonades were awesome and the combinations were some I haven't seen before. Bought 2 of the coffee cups and they are the perfect size for my coffee at home! Definitely would go again when we go back down for other events.

    Cowboy Benedict & Country fried chicken and eggs. Sticky biscuit oh, hand pattied sausage patties.  Single biscuit with gravel bowl.
    Steve M.

    Best breakfast in Kansas City! Clean & Service is Top Notch & Food to die for. Try the sticky biscuit you will Not be disappointed I promise. Cannot wait to get back to The Big Biscuit.

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    Emily B.

    We were on our way home from vacation and I was looking for a decent breakfast place and I found this gem. The food was delicious and our waitress was so nice and because it was our first time there we got a free big sticky bun. It was so good within itself! The place was cute and all. If we are ever that way again we will be back!

    Biscuits and gravy with eggs and hash browns

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    Cool place don't serve burgers on bread only on biscuits on different days don't eat biscuit burgers

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    We love their food, we go a lot on Sundays and it's a fun and happy vibe and quick service :) we like the patio when the weathers nice

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    Service was great. Food came out quick and was SO good!!! We will definitely go back when we are back in town!

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    always the worst location, take forever to bring out food and hostess are awful. solid food tho but can get way better at any other location

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    Waitress skipped over us for people who came after us twice. Im not sure I'll be back.

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