AbSOlutely love this place! Great food, good service and friendly service. If you're in Carthage…read moreyou should try it.

Good coffee and they serve breakfast all day! Love it!!! Our service was quick and efficient,…read morethough one person's meal got messed up (the kitchen's fault). My haystack was DELICIOUS and that cinnamon toast is to DYE for. And they're not chintzy with the butter either. Nice diner atmosphere. Glad we stopped in before heading out of town.

We stopped in Carthage on our way back to St Louis from Tulsa. We were looking for a coffee house…read moreand the nearest one didn't open until 8:30 am. WHAT? So we tried Maple Leaf. Really enjoyed it. The young woman who took our order suggested the Maple Leaf latte (normally I get vanilla). It was SO delish. I ordered a sausage egg breakfast sandwich (she suggested a side of maple syrup for dipping). YUM. My boyfriend had hot chocolate and a cinnamon roll. Everything was tasty. Highly recommend.

The oatmeal cookie latte was DELICIOUS! The employee favorites list has yet to disappoint. The…read moreowner was very friendly and took time to talk at our table. Seems like a great family owned local business. There are plenty of food and drink options. Definitely give them a try!

Joplin happens to be a good midway point for my wife and I to meet up with our daughter and her…read morefamily. 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!

My husband and I love discovering local spots when we travel, and The Bruncheonette was an absolute…read moregem. 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!

Great ambiance, went in at 2:30 and found everyone to be friendly and courteous. Our waitress was…read morequick to wait on us and give us refills. My wife had the catfish platter and I had the Reuben sandwich. Food was served quickly and was hot. Sweet tea was perfect. Prices were very reasonable. Food was delicious and very large portions. Recommend to everyone. Coleslaw was very unique and delicious. Would a great addition to Reuben sandwich, maybe that is what I do next time we go.

Located on the Carthage Square, this hidden gem was the perfect spot to enjoy lunch. I had the…read morefish & chips. The slaw was finely shredded and not "soupy". Enjoyed the ambiance of the hundred year old building and relics displayed on the walls. Service was friendly. My wife had the burger and said it was great. Hot off the grill.

Sign says they're open till two, website says they're open till three, got there at 1:30. They told…read moreme they were closing. They had a little paper sign on the door that said hours were til 1:30...... so he had to park and go inside to find out that they're already closed, I wanted to give him a one star review, but I don't wanna hurt a local business and I heard their food was great. That's why I wanted to go there. They just need to change their signs.

My order was to go and was breakfast it was just like grandma used to make hot delicious and…read morehomemade even the gravy which is so rare these days. I'll definitely be a repeat customer.

Great bacon cheeseburger and tater tots at Carthage Family Restaurant…read more The service was very good, especially considering I was there after the main rush had left and staff are doing catch-up work t prepare for the evening crowds. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated and has a mix of booth and table seating. Don't miss out on this Carthage gem a block off of Historic Route 66!

Ordered Hot Beef Sandwich with mashed potatoes, salad and soup! Large servings! I ate too much…read more Like my hometown cafe food in the 1950's and '60's. And the have frog legs! I didn't try them I was too full. Comfort food. Friendly waitstaff and clean restaurant. I recommend. Nothing fancy but good home cooked food.

This is the best First Watch I have visited. The decor is chic country, different than any other…read moreFirst Watch. The bar is spacious. The food was delish. Get the million dollar potatoes! And the best part was our server. She was better than any 5 star server I have experienced. I wish I got her name.

Breakfast stop on our cross country road trip! I absolutely love first watch, they never do me…read morewrong! We had some delicious juices, and enjoyed a hearty meal. Their jam and chicken sausage is my favorite. Good service, food came out quickly. Located right by the freeway!

This place has yet to disappoint! Staff go above and beyond for you. The place is very big and can…read moreget very crowded during breakfast. Simple decor and they have an outdoor patio for a dining option! So every time I come I try one of their special highlighted in yellow. This was the Three Car Pile-Up and talk about massive portions! I devoured everything on that place and practically didn't eat anything for the remainder of the day! It's worth every penny I can guarantee that.

We waited a long time before anyone acknowledged us. Sat and it was another 5 minutes before staff…read morecame over to take drink orders. We were ready to order and was told she would be right back with out water. She waited on another table that came in after we did and she did take their food order. Food was a long time to come to table. People that came in after us was finished eating before we received out food, which at this time was not hot. The food was almost not eatable as the gravy was thick and pasty. You may get a huge plate of food, but if it isn't eatable and the service horrible, why bother. Don't even get me started on the cost of the bad food. It's all flour and milk and eggs. All which isn't expensive. Why why is it $30 for two for breakfast?

Great food and great service. Started out with the crab dip…read morewhich was outstanding. Next the salad which was very good as well. For the main dish had the build your own pasta - fettuccine, Alfredo, shrimp, veggies - outstanding and fresh! Provided small cupcakes at the end of the meal. Great food and great service. Will definitely be back when in the area!

Service 5 stars, drinks 5 stars, appetizers 5 stars, salads 5 stars, desert 5 stars. We are going…read moreto need to revisit the main courses. The pastas needed a little help. My ravioli pasta dough was raw for a couple of them. The fettuccine really resembled chewy egg noodles, but everything else was so amazing we have to go back for a second chance. To be fair, I couldn't quite place the issues with the pastas, so I didn't mention it to the staff, or I'm sure they would have handled everything. The service was perfect. We are excited to go back.