I visited here on what turned out to be a busy Tuesday evening, around 5:00 p.m., which is not my…read moreusual time for trying a place new to me. I tend to visit eateries off their peak meal times. This location is near a very busy interchange between I-435 and State Line Road. Quite the crossroads. It's nice inside, not overly fancy yet well-kept. Not a cheap eatery, but it's Italian cuisine done right. Seeing any restaurant rather busy amidst the rush of 103rd & State Line weekday traffic is a good sign, and it was slightly hectic, to the point one server mixed up a couple of orders. Fortunately, an astute diner caught the error before it mattered. Seeing orders lined up around meal times is a sign that the business is thriving, and clearly it is. The food didn't disappoint, either. I was here for their cannoli, and they even had more than one style when I visited. Wanting to be sort of a purist, I chose the Sicilian variety (to share with my Sicilian friend who, like me, LOVES cannoli) and they were great. I shall return to try other options here. Four and a half rounds up to five stars.

The Dolly Parton Cannoli was the best along with the lasagna and spaghetti. My wife & I look…read moreforward going back again!

AMAZING sandwich! I am a deli nerd and the best thing that makes a sandwich is the bread. This…read morebread is great made, almost sweet to the flavor and holds up well. The fillings were perfect and You get a lot of food for your dollar and the service was excellent. Will 100% be back!

Here at Big Mommas they serving more than just good pastries, specifically cinnamon rolls, Juan…read moreshared with us that if you need it, a good Bible is freely given. In our recent search for a good cinnamon bun or roll, we'd heard about Big Momma's. Don't mind the renovations underway, hopeful completion soon. He shared that they plan to offer a space where you can come to worship. I can tell you his kind demeanor and thoughtful offer to share word of God was good fellowship. We enjoyed our cinnamon roll, Little Momma which was priced reasonably $3. The recipe has been passed within the family. The roll itself is soft and fluffy and the icing is gooey cinnamon sugar goodness. It has a distinct and pleasant vanilla aftertaste to it.

This place rocks! I want to come back every Saturday now. They have prices that can't be beat for…read moreworld class food and solid coffee. The biscuits and gravy and brisket breakfast sandwich were both phenomenal. One of my new favorite hidden gems and a spot I recommend to anyone who will listen!

Absolutely love Fox & Bull Baking. I've been a few times and also stopped by their stand at the…read morefarmers market during the summer. They do specialty donuts on Fridays and Sundays and my most recent trip there was to pick up the chocolate peanut butter donuts! Absolutely delicious. I also ordered a vanilla oat cold brew which I really enjoyed. On a past trip I gobbled up the biscuits and gravy. The people are lovely and the ambiance inside is really cozy and comfortable. It's a great place to catch up with a friend. Don't miss it!

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Jovito's yet! This is one of the best places for Italian…read moresandwiches in KC! Mostly a carry-out business, but they have some tables squeezed into their tiny inside space, and there are some nice outdoor tables on their patio! They have some Italian treats and specialties for sale inside too. Fair warning, they close at 7 pm, so not a late night place! The folks at Jovitos are so kind. This is one of those places where you will strike up a genuine conversation with the employees behind the register and leave feeling like family! I love the pesto chicken sandwich and the meatball grinder! There's usually parking on the street out in front of the tiny building, but the street can get kind of busy on weekends with other busy places down the street. There's also the big parking lot across the street if needed.

Unreal. I have…read morelived in Kansas City for almost 10 years now and I have been searching for two things: the beast meatball sandwich and authentic high-tier Italian cuisine. I have found both at Jovito's. Their meatball grinder (I ordered the Motorworks) is "throw down the fork" quality. The flavors fight each other and land with you on a transcendent level. It is also incredibly easy to handle because the filling is stuffed into an Italian roll, rather than between two pieces of bread. It has a small, hole-in-the-wall feel to it and that makes it even better. You feel like you are pulling up to a walk-up sandwich joint but with the quality of an established, family-owned Italian fine dining establishment. Couldn't recommend more.

Love love love this restaurant! I have been to all of them and each one is so unique. The food is…read morealways on par and the staff are always friendly and helpful! Today I am at the Waldo location and eating a delicious BLT with a Peachy Palmer! There is a sweet barista that has helped me at all the stores!!

I have long loved McLain's, and in fact the chicken salad sandwich still is one of the best…read more Today there was quite a bit of water on the floor around a corner on the way to the restroom, and the way the floor is set up (the stone) it makes the floor extremely slick with water. I didn't see the water, and slipped and indeed fell quite hard. I'm youngish and spry, and was able to bounce back, and am just sore and achy. But nobody made any comment to me or expressed any concern (other than other guests). I in fact had to report the incident after flagging someone down, and nobody offered as much as an apology or asked if I was ok. I'm honestly glad it was me rather than an older person, as the outcome could have been rough. The food at McLain's is consistently good. I don't care for their coffee or espresso, but it's just not to my taste, I don't think it's poor quality. Bottom line, I think they could work on their soft skills regarding their guests (particularly when potential injuries are on the table). That said, do get a chicken salad sandwich from them. Maybe just order it to go...

Ms.Angela (The Manager) is amazing! The short Stack &…read moreBreakfast Potatoes are the best in Kansas City hands down! I love the laid back atmosphere, and great staff! "I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND"

Found a hidden gem at Hemma Hemma. Started with the burrata and tomato salad, which was excellent…read more-- rich, creamy burrata with a spiced oil drizzle that had a nice kick, paired perfectly with the tomatoes. The chicken wrap was excellent too, served with a side of dill sauce that tied everything together. Went during happy hour, which was a great deal -- just get there before 5:30, it cuts off early. Small, cozy spot.

Stumbled upon Jerry's Cafe today. Service was great and food was great! I'm soo picky taste wise…read morefor gravy-it didn't disappoint!! Sooo good. We ordered the French toast à la cart and the ham and eggs plate with a side of gravy for our biscuit that was included. Coffee was perfect, not weak or too bold. Service was great!! We will be back when in mood for a hearty breakfast!!!

Love little cafes like this. Food was excellent and the waitress was very attentive and friendly…read more Great place to stop!

A group of 20 of us reserved the backroom at Caleb's for breakfast. From start to finish the…read moreservice, the food and the prices were exceptional! We hope to make this a bi-annual event at Caleb's. Please give Caleb's a try!

I have been to Caleb's several times for breakfast My…read morefavorite meal is chicken fried chicken with eggs. I also love the chicken and waffles. This is nice place with friendly servers and great food.

We were in the area and due to an unexpected change of plans we had to quickly pivot our lunch…read moreplans. We saw a jersey mikes in the area so we decided to place an online order and head that way. We arrived past the quoted pick up time but the order wasn't prepared yet. They were pretty busy with several online orders and walk in customers. The employees were friendly despite being swamped. I always get the number 9 on Rosemary Parmesan bread and this was exactly what I was expecting and in line with previous orders at other locations. I do ask them to remove the onions because I'm just not a fan and on this occasion it was missed. Not a huge deal because I just removed them myself but I appreciate when they just omit it. The space wasn't the largest but there were a few tables and it seemed relatively clean. I'd definitely grab a sandwich and recommend them to anyone in the area.

I used to love coming here. But lately the staff has been rude, orders are made wrong, and laziness…read morehas overtaken the store. These sandwiches aren't cheap and ordering online where the instructions are printed in front of their faces you wouldn't think it would be a difficult thing to do. But lo and behold the last 4 orders it's wrong every time and they are slow. When they do mess up there is no remorse just attitude. The order before this they ran out of white bread in the early afternoon. Since it was for my kid and he is picky he wouldn't eat anything else, I got the most attitude about requesting a refund instead it almost turned me off forever. But today I decided to give them another chance and try them again. Never again. Ordered 2 giant subs and just requested them plain. Somehow that was too much but after coming back to the store and informing them, it was an inconvenience to request the sandwiches made correctly. Was I pushed to the front of the online orders? Nope. So the entire point of ordering online was defeated because I ended up waiting over an hour between the 2 times having to go that I could and should have gone somewhere else. Once I got my food, it was wrapped so poorly that half of the turkey sandwich I ordered was at the bottom of the bag. Going to go somewhere the customers are actually appreciated

The bold smoky FLAVOUR of the meats here is fantastic. Even the Cole slaw is fully garlicky to…read morelip-smacking perfection. I've never tasted the "Taste" of their brisket and rib tips, and it's the obvious attention to just that well-developed unique flavouring that keeps me returning. The staff is also warm and welcoming. The vibe here is laid back and casual, perfect for locals nearby (like me). I was a west coast resident for many years, and soon after I returned to K.C., I found Taste of Kansas City. It is easily one of the best in the BBQ Capital of Planet Earth. If you're aware of 'better' smoked meat anywhere within the K.C. metro, by all means please DM me with your tip. Until then, I'll get my (rib) tips right here! Five SOLID stars!

Quaint little take out shack, nothing crazy. Much better than Holy Smoke in KCK…read more Everything was slathered in SAUCE! And then, they gave me extra SAUCE! Thankfully, I really liked it and they have a good SAUCE! Everything was pretty good. +good soft yellow sandwich bun +good take out style beans -only the ribs were kinda chewy