Let me just say before you even look at the menu that this place is a MUST! The atmosphere the people, the cooks! Can't express how amazing the food was! Being gluten free isn't for the weak and this place DEFINITELY HAS ME falling on the floor. 100000/10. read more

My husband and I love discovering local spots when we travel, and The Bruncheonette was an absolute gem. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly welcomed and asked if we had visited before. When we said no, the chef walked us through the menu, highlighting their locally sourced ingredients. I ordered the pancakes because I was eager to try the house-made syrup--and it absolutely lived up to the hype. My husband went with the pulled pork pancakes and loved them. We also tried the carrot fries, which were delicious. Overall, it was a fantastic experience with great food and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

I had a horrible experience there a few years back. I'm not one to even leave restaurant reviews, so I never posted. After seeing Bruncheonette recommended while on social media recently, I read a conversation w/ mixed reviews. Most of the negative reviews involved rudeness from staff, & several w/ undercooked eggs being served many times. I decided it was time to share my experience. I had been a fan of this place. I'd enjoyed stopping by many times, w/ family, or meeting up w/ friends. I was going through a difficulty in life at the time. I'm not one to dine alone, but decided I'd go get breakfast there on my own one Sunday. I looked forward to it. My impression is breakfast places serve a weekend brunch until 2:00pm. This place doesn't. That's entirely fine! They get to choose their hours. I'm cool with that. I walked into their restaurant in the rain, feeling the pain of what I had been facing in life. I didn't really focus on the fact it was 12:45 and they close at 1:00. The woman behind the counter gave a strong first impression. She seemed annoyed. I had no clue why. I stood looking at the menu and was interrupted by her asking if I was going to order. When I looked at her, I noticed several workers, males, standing behind her staring at me. Wanting to try something new I felt rushed/embarrassed, so I just went with a favorite of mine. There was a trash bin next to the guys. In it I could see a pile of poached eggs on top of the rubbish. Maybe a bad batch of eggs? Who knows? I ordered. There was a very cold & annoyed spirit in the woman & the guys behind her from the moment I had walked in. Not one person mentioned the time, or that they were bothered over the timing of my visit. Thinking they close at 2:00 I was left completely in the dark wondering if something had happened among them just before I entered, because again I had no clue I was nearing their closing hour. My bad? Maybe? I thought the staff had just had a fight or quarrel or something & they were maybe trying to stifle that in front of a customer. With everything I was facing on that day, personally, I have to say, you never know what people are dealing with in life. Why not be kind? Why not just offer a smile & say, "Okay, just so you know, we're closing in 15 minutes so our menu may be limited. How can I help you?" Instead, it was mind games & unspoken annoyance on display. I ordered the Benny Harper, my favorite. Having no idea what was going on w/ them, I got my coffee at their coffee station. The dining room was filled w/ customers eating. Every table full. So I sat at the wall at a bar with a stool there. After a time, a waitress brought my order out. It was a plate w/ a dry english muffin topped with scrambled eggs. Plain. No hollandaise for the "benedict" order I placed, no poached egg, none of the listed ingredients/toppings. I thought she brought me someone else's order by mistake. She stood staring at me. I said, "Oh, I don't think this is mine. I'm sorry. I ordered the Benny Harper eggs benedict." She rudely said, "Right, and you ordered that 10 minutes before we close. So, this is your order." I remembered it was actually 12:45 when I entered. Maybe by the time I ordered it could have been 12:50? Not sure on the exact minute. But, I'm entirely sure on the rude, cold, inconsiderate service ALL the way around. I had already paid for my order. I apologized and said, "I'm so sorry, what time do you close?" She said, "We close at 1pm. It's posted on the door you entered through. You should have seen that." I did not want a fight. I just felt punched in the gut. She walked away. I silently left the food on the bar & walked out to my car. There, embarrassingly, I had a good cry. Not over food! I was just in true disbelief that people can be this cold, this unkind, this rude without caring for others. Again, that was years back. I guess I saw what I needed to see. As I looked through the similar rude experiences shared in other 1 & 2 star reviews it really saddens me. I've never gone back. Never will. All my family stopped going. Several of my friends were shocked & said they'd never go back. A few of them remembered being handled rudely there. Maybe the saddest reality in it all, is these people do not care. In all the other reviews not once did I see the owner offer a response that included an apology & an invitation to come back & let them make it right. Which happens all over the place on Yelp. Pretty strange behavior. It boils down to their being satisfied w/ themselves & the number of fans/customers they have. They have an incredibly small restaurant, so it's always full. As long as they fill their seats it's clear they do not care about the rudeness problem in their staff & workers. They simply don't care how customers are treated. The woman who delivered my food & smarted off to me seemed proud of her behavior. The guys in back just stared me down as I walked out. Like it was a game to them. So entirely sad. read more

This is what you get when you mix a caring owner, an enthusiastic staff, and amazing local ingredients. The good, atmosphere, and service are all top notch. It is the one must visit restaurant when I am in Joplin. read more

The Bruncheonette - Darth Vatos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Nice, fun people with delicious fresh food! Highly recommend. Be patient and be ready to possibly wait for a table, because it is a small place with limited seating. read more

The Bruncheonette - Happy Spring, Y'all - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Joplin happens to be a good midway point for my wife and I to meet up with our daughter and her family. Looking for a new and fun place to meet up for this latest trip, we stumbled across The Bruncheonette in Yelp. Sooooo thankful we did. It's located at the northern edge of downtown Joplin on main street. It's a small quaint place with both on and off-street parking. We could tell immediately that we'd made a popular choice based upon the large number of cars and folks waiting to get a seat. The hostess welcomed us just outside the front door and us we'd be seated shortly. She was great and very nice to chat with. We had to wait outside a short bit before we were escorted inside. The space and seating is limited for sure. There are tables as well as some bar-style seating along the edges of the restaurant. The environment was busy, fun and lively. Our granddaughter loved all the action. The person who escorted us in then actually took the extra time to explain their menu and options, which are posted on boards above the checkout counter. The menu is limited and made up of a combo of traditional lunch/brunch items. But they are all done with a unique and delicious flair. Sort of a twist on the traditional bunch options. All of us enjoyed our meals. We had breakfast street tacos, a salmon cake eggs Benedict special, French toast, the fruit plate and a pancake. All of the portions were good sized, ingredients fresh and tasted great. They even went the extra step to bring our granddaughter some fried cheese to munch on. Very kind. I also got a laugh out of the fun pictures in the bathroom as well. Hilarious. The restaurants location allowed us to enjoy a stroll around the downtown area afterward brunch. Great place, great staff. We now have a new "meet-up" spot in Joplin! read more

This place was amazing! The biscuits are homemade and soo good under that gravy- don't be afraid of the chorizo bits- it's not too spicy. My kids loved the pancakes and fruit, and the Migas were soo flavorful. Fast service! My FIL wanted something more simple and they immediately remade his meal which I thought was so sweet. Would 100% recommend for all ages. Smaller place that could easily fill fast so come early! read more

The Bruncheonette - Migas with bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

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While this was only our second time here as I do not live locally, I can say this restaurant has been so perfect that they will be a specifically made pit stop on all future trips! The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and there is no doubt this team genuinely enjoys working together. The menu options are diverse and unique to this little corner of the Midwest. The seating area is a bit small and always packed full of people; showing to any passerby how delicious their food is. I cannot gush enough! Truly a wonderful experience, recommended for everyone; yes, even those with dietary restrictions. read more

The food is amazing! The coffee is smooth. The prices are very reasonable. The staff are so personable and helpful and have a great sense of humor. Evidenced by the art on the walls to include the bathrooms. ;-) I HIGHLY recommend The Bruncheonette. We will absolutely come back. read more

This is a wonderful, locally owned spot with delicious brunch options. It's open until 2 pm and has private parking in a lot. This is the first and only place where I've had pulled pork pancakes and they are awesome. The owner and team here are so kind, accommodating, and very welcoming. read more

The Bruncheonette - Pulled Pork Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

I have always enjoyed my meals at the Bruncheonette. Today I had the pleasure of having lunch at the Empty Bowl event. The Bruncheonette provided a Goat Stew. It was delicious! Thank you for providing food for a good cause! read more

Great Customer service! Great food 10/10 ! Would eat here everyday if I lived here. food came less than 10 minutes of ordering.

This little cafe was surprisingly great! The food presentation was lovely and delicious! Service was excellent, very helpful in suggesting options on the menu. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. They had a steady flow of customers but no waiting! Both inside and outside dining tables available. Try it! You'll be surprised at how good it is! read more

The Bruncheonette - The veggie Bennie is in the upper left and lower left is pulled pork eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce. Top is their grapefruit brûlée. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

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O. M. G. Best breakfast I've had in a long time! And the service was second to none. Makes me wish i lived here so i could become a regular. Thank you so much y"all! read more

The Bruncheonette - Benny Harper - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Such a cozy place to have breakfast & brunch. The Lobster Benny was very tasty! The staff are so helpful and nice to explain the menu and check on us. This restaurant also allows to do the half order which is awesome! Since the place is small, you will have to wait outside until the host allows you in, and the seating is limited, but we have a side table facing the outside view. It's very nice and feels peaceful. read more

The Bruncheonette - Lobster Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

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Food was fine atmosphere was fine and the check out counter was fine also. You can see the whole kitchen and sever all the time. Very friendly fun place. read more

The Bruncheonette - Cuban Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

My son and I were heading back to KC from Fayetteville and were looking for a brunch spot on a Sunday morning. This place popped on yelp. Small intimate location with 4 tables and a couple counters to sit at. They also have a small patio outside. Love the menu and the service was great. My son had the Hey Brah (sweet bread French toast) and I had the Yes, Cuban B. We both loved our food! Would highly recommend this place when in Joplin. read more

The Bruncheonette - Kitchen and where you order - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

The ladies who greeted us at the door and rang us up were amazing. Very kind, patient, and attentive. The food was DELICIOUS and perfect serving sizes. read more

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I was going to sit at a table and I was rudely yelled at by a worker that I was taking someone's table. I didn't know how the table selection worked and that there was someone ahead of me waiting for a table. Will not be going back. So embarrassed!! read more

The most amazing service and the BEST eggs Benedict I've ever had!!!! Ambiance is quaint and casual. read more

Amazing food! Great service polite helpful staff. Nice ambiance in a quaint small restaurant.

Awesome food. The chiefs are very talented! The owner greeted us at the door and explained all the specials of the day to us.

Our favorite breakfast spot whenever we're in town! Such friendly service, and the food is amazing: I get the runaround migas every time, my husband gets the Benny Harper and son gets the pancakes. All are excellent. Atmosphere is great as well; has a big city vibe in a smaller town. read more

The service was excellent the food and coffee was amazing a new favorite I will definitely be a regular. Very nice relaxed happy atmosphere. I had the farm house with carrot fries and coffee which is from bearded lady which is also a favorite of mine. The sandwich was fresh flavorful and delicious. The carrot fries were light salty with a tempura type coating with a slightly sweet undertone simply amazing. read more

The Bruncheonette - Farmhouse it is asparagus, mushrooms,onions,peppers,mozzarella on reddings mill bread and carrot fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Wow, what a find! This is our breakfast stop on our first day of our Rte. 66 trip and what a way to begin! RRR and I split three items, the GardenBenny, the Hey, Brah (Hawaiian bread French toast), and the side of fruit. The Garden Benny was awesome with asparagus, tomato, avocado, sprouts and a beautifully poached egg, all topped with a beet hollandaise (don't judge in advance, SO good! ) They were so kind to split this for us. The Hey Brah was also amazing, topped with sliced bananas and served with syrup (did I overhear this is house-made?) My only issue was the centers were underdone but we still enjoyed it. The side of fruit was more sliced bananas, fresh pineapple (!), and avocado. Oh, and their coffee was wonderful. We probably won't need lunch today! Or dinner! read more

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The highlight for me was the high quality service at this trendy brunch spot. From the personal, detailed explanation of the menu as we waited in line to order, to the fast paced delivery of our food and condiments, the attentive but not overbearing server really impressed me. Prices seemed fair as well at around $10-14 per person for a filling meal. Although the parking lot was full when we arrived on a Sunday morning, we only waited maybe 5 minutes to get seated. Everything was smooth and pleasant logistically. The food itself was decent and delivers on what the menu promises. Both the pancakes and french toast were somewhat bland in our opinion, but syrup certainly helped to mask this. The fruit plate was a little sad - just a cut up avocado half, a sliced banana, and some pineapple slices on a small side plate. Overall, not the best but not bad by any means. I could see why it would be a popular spot for weekend brunch. read more

Great service & food. The beet hollandaise sauce is amazing. Definitely need to make this place a try. read more

The Bruncheonette - Garden Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Tiny place, but they know what they are doing. We waited outside until our table was ready and then went inside to the counter to order and then got to sit down. The pork pancake just had pulled pork on top. It was good but I was expecting it to be cooked in. The bannanna French toast was sweet and delicious. The Pacino sandwich was nice and we enjoyed the asparagus. read more

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Food and service is amazing! Love this little local spot. It is a must try. The Yes, Cuban B is my go-to.

Been here at least a dozen times. Foodies paradise. If you're within 60 miles make the stop!! read more

The Bruncheonette - Lobster Benedict was absolute Drove 90 minutes out of my way to come to this place. Always phenomenal!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

I love the eggs benedict here! Always so yummy and I get it every time! My only complaint is that it's very small so there's little seating room. Nothing they can do about that though and it won't stop me from eating there! read more

Passing through Joplin on our way cross country we stopped into The Bruncheonette. Delightful from the warm greeting making us feel instantly welcome, the friendly staff to the exceptional food. A casual spot with a relaxed feel offering both indoor and outdoor seating. The food, was beautifully presented, farm fresh and bursting with flavor. We ordered the Hey Brah!, the Benny Harper and shared a beautiful fresh garden tomato salad topped with parm and balsamic drizzle. They were very attentive throughout our meal and made sure coffee was full and tables were cleaned promptly. Vibrant locally sourced seasonal ingredients and a wonderful staff made this stop an enjoyable surprise. The Bruncheonette is a Joplin gem and does not disappoint. If you're passing through or lucky enough to live nearby stop in- you will be happy you did. I know we were! read more

Gravy is not good - I wish it wasn't so hard to find traditional sausage or bacon gravy!! Their options are interesting but limited.

Always a favorite! Great service, clean location, awesome coffee. Not to mention, possibly the best Eggs Benedict options in town (the genius behind the Cuban Benny still amazes me). Other menu items are also very good; it's fun to try the new lunch specials when they're available. read more

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SUCH a gem! We were traveling through and I'm SO glad we found this place! We got there during "brunch" hours and it's a small place, but managed to get a table right after ordering. Whoever was behind the counter suggested the Cuban B as her favorite, and I went with it. The husband ordered the Island Stylee, with a side of Carrot Fries. The Bloody Mary? Great! The Cuban B? Awesome!!! And you GOTTA try them Carrot Fries! They BE SO GOOD!! Such a jewel of a place. The kind of place you only expect in a big city! They're doing a great job here, with the food and service. Especially appreciate the originality of the dishes... I'd be excited to stop in here again if travels permit! OH, almost forgot... The carrot fries are craaaazy good!!! read more

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The wife has been pushing to get me to come here but getting her out of bed early enough to beat the crowd is the challenge. Finally made plans this last weekend to go and we got there and was 3 in line. We got the B.A. Baracus Migas and the Hey Brah! Both were great. The house made salsa was fresh and flavorful. The eggs were scrambled just right then we go to the Hawaiian sweet bread french today with carnelian bananas and a beer syrup. Yes you are correct it's a little bite of heaven. The place is a nice little cozy joint so either get up early and get there or be ready to wait and get to know some of the other customers while you wait. We will be back for sure bc there's a few other items i want to try. read more

The Bruncheonette - Hey Brah! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

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The Benny Harper was one of the best Eggs Benedict dishes I've ever had. Carrot fries as the side were great to dip in the hollandaise and runny egg mixture on the plate. Great service, music and patio spot as well. read more

Stopped in here on my way home to Kansas City from a float trip and it did NOT disappoint! The ambiance, the staff and the patrons were absolutely incredible. I felt so happy to be there. Food was Phenomenal. They did sell out early so be sure to get there a couple hours before 1pm! read more

The Bruncheonette - 1/2 eaten Benny Harper - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Cute place, super friendly staff, they are a little family they truly enjoy their place. Hubby had the Benny Harper he loved it. I had the Darth Vato tacos, the charred corn tortillas really send this over the top. Big portion and gave me an extra charred tortilla. Great sense of humor fun play on bands and characters Worth the trip out of our way. Really good coffee. Staff sings to the radio, not well but so entertaining! Great local joint, they serve boozy breakfast drinks also. Discount for cash. read more

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This place is very cute. The food was great. Staff was nice. I like how the breakfast wasn't heavy to where to need to take a nap. Will be coming back! read more

The Bruncheonette - Harper Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri