Waffle House

(Review from 8/8/2019: Transferred from closed secondary account.)…read more *This place is a lovely, unique restaurant and bar. I believe they are privately owned and operated. They offer daily specials, weekly trivia contests, and a live music. Entertainers generally play live music several nights a week. Sinclairs host mostly acoustic performers, mainly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Most of the entertainers feature guitar playing solo artists in the bar area. As for the food... it's all pretty tasty. Served in an upscale fashion. And worth mentioning is THE ABSOLUTE BEST MEATLOAF I have ever eaten outside of my own kitchen; and yes, possibly even better than my own... which speaks volumes because I'm generally an excellent cook and extremely particular diner. (Not bragging - just emphasizing that my standards are high). This meatloaf is hearty, rich, and moist, with a firm meaty texture (Not over done with fillers). It's cut generously and served over freshly mashed potatoes topped with a complex & flavorful sauce I'd liken to a rich brown gravy with a hint of herbs & possibly a tad bit of steak sauce for good measure... Its the star. I just wished they served this on their daily menu! Speaking of... their entire menu is thoughtfully made, and the chef deserves major kudos for their talents in the kitchen. I will go with friends in tow to enjoy a night off in the kitchen, to enjoy some of the best meals our city has to offer. Looking for something do? Sports Watch Parties are a good time: Sinclair's serve as the neighborhood hub when it comes to watching our very own Kansas City Chiefs play. They will also host other major local or national sporting events. If sports aren't your thing, try your hand at trivia night on Mondays. You'll be glad you didn't stay home!

Fun Place! First time here and so pleased we came here. Live music greeted upon entry and it was…read moregood. Fried chicken was excellent as was the watermelon salad. Great beer selection too including draft beers. A must return to place.

Carrot Cake

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Brewer's Sports Bar & Grill

4.6(111 reviews)

1.7 mi

Great little sports bar! Stopped here for lunch on way home from KC. Great burgers and…read moreenvironment.

We stopped in here on a whim after walking around downtown Blue Springs. It has a cool bar…read moreatmosphere! We asked what was the most popular items on the menu and were told the wings and burgers are very possible. We tried both and must say, everyone is right! This is a great place to drop in for some drinks, enjoy some good food, and watch a game. The service was wonderful!

Classic burger and Onion rings

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Edge On 7 Bar & Grill

4.0(1 review)

1.8 mi

Nice little place , first time in. Good food, cold beer and friendly staff. BUNCHA local folks…read moreplaying bingo on Saturday night. Pretty cool. Special board by the kitchen. Check it before you decide.

Only side of menu

Happy hour

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Fried shrimp

Royal Biscuit

4.2(44 reviews)

2.0 mi

This place is my husband and I's new favorite place for breakfast. It is one of those casual places…read morethat makes you feel like family. Our waitress Brooklyn was amazing and easy to talk to. One of my favorite things was that they have large coffee cups. I hate when you go somewhere for breakfast and you get a tiny coffee cup that needs a refill after every couple of sips. Food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. We each got an omelette with hashbrowns, which were good on their own, but then there are the biscuits. I have been to other breakfast places that are known for their biscuits and theirs do not come close to comparing to the Royal Biscuit's. They are tender and so buttery.

Our hash browns tasted like they came out of a grease trap. The omelette was ok but lacking cheese…read more Third time trying this place and has never been good.

The full biscuit with hash browns and the CFC with toast.

Side order of biscuits and gravy with hash browns and eggs and bacon.

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Avocado sandwich with fruit as a side.

Corner Cafe - Independence

3.7(293 reviews)

2.0 mi

Cute country style restaurant not far from our hotel. It was oddly busy for a Thursday morning. We…read morechecked in at the hostess stand and was told 15 min wait but we were sat sooner. They have delicious looking pies and other baked goods in the showcase. Our waitress was friendly and took our drink order while we looked over the menu. I opted for the regular breakfast of bacon, eggs, hash-browns and toast. My sister ordered eggs with French toast that looked really good as well. The restaurant is super cute-there was a diner top area with stools, plenty of tables and booths throughout. The restrooms were nice and clean and this restaurant will probably be one of my go to when I'm in the area.

Corner Cafe has such a cute atmosphere, very cozy "country grandma vibes" and it's usually a place…read morewe enjoy going to. We were seated right away as a party of 8, which was great for a larger group. Unfortunately, the experience this time was really slow when it came to food service. Our food took about 45 minutes to arrive, and we noticed smaller tables that were seated after us received their meals, ate, and left before we even got ours. Our server also walked past our table several times without giving any updates, which was frustrating while waiting. We typically go to the Liberty location because we've had better experiences there. This visit just wasn't the best, but we do like the overall vibe of the restaurant and hope service improves at this location.

Pies and Cookies

Ordered coconut, not banana.

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The Big Biscuit

3.7(138 reviews)

1.9 mi

Definitely try this place for brunch there's so much variety for everyone, including kids. The…read morestaff was super friendly, and the vibe is really inviting as soon as you walk in. They have high chairs if you need them, plus a little children's menu that's reasonably priced. Highly recommend the Nashville hot chicken and waffle, it was super yummy! 10/10

Homestyle All-American Brunch with classic breakfast favorites and generous portions!…read more They don't call it The BIG BISCUIT for nothing! The biscuits are big!! We ordered: * The Kitchen Sink * Big Breakfast with French Toast * Big Breakfast with Pancakes * Kansas City Omelet Everyone enjoyed their breakfast. We definitely had leftovers! The restaurant has a cozy feel but it could use a little updating. It did take awhile for us to get our check.

Inside

Sticky biscuit (extra icing)

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Chick-in Waffle

4.4(44 reviews)

2.8 mi

Friendly and knowledgable staff. I had to ask what oils they cook in to make sure-they use…read morevegetable oil to cook their chicken if you were curious. I decided to stop in and try it on a day off. I ordered the KC BBQ bubble waffle with chicken and the cinnamon shake. I can't remember the name but it had Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and caramel! It was delicious!! The chicken was really tender and the waffle was good though I will get the regular waffle next time as the bubble waffle got really soggy quickly. Overall, I would go again and keep trying items from the menu. Check it out!

Went here for lunch, gotta say it was pretty good chicken and fries. I got the hot chicken sandwich…read morewith the fries. I must've misread the fries because I believe they had some kind of hot seasoning and goodness gracious that is some spicy seasoning. I'd say probably don't order it unless you have no nerves in your tongue but overall pretty good. Restaurant was clean and I liked the looping videos they had on the TV's. Solid lunch option.

Mural features Kansas City landmarks.

Nashville hot wrap

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Wings and Chik in maple

Summit Grill

3.8(400 reviews)

3.5 mi

We went here for Mother's Day and it was pretty busy. We had the butter board appetizer which was…read moreokay. The butter was super fluffy and light and the bread was a great crunchy texture, but other than that I feel like it lacked that extra flavor to take it up a notch. We also tried the calamari which was pretty good. For my entree I had the Romano chicken alla vodka. It was genuinely so so good! I feel like the ambiance was okay, it was packed and really loud but I figure that's just because it was a holiday. It was also weirdly dark in there which I'm not a fan of. Our waiter was nice but smelled like he just got back from smoking a cigarette every time he came to the table.

Enjoyed having brunch with my Bookclub ladies. I had the salmon eggs Benedict. We had a great…read morewaiter he handled everything with ease I will say I did not know they put a slice of tomato on the bread made it wet. My favorite was the hash brown sticks they were delicious!

The omelette

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Entrance

Black Bear Diner Independence

3.8(164 reviews)

2.0 mi

Waitress was super kind and sooooo helpful with the menu. First time dining here and got the…read morevolcano breakfast combo with side of sweet belgian waffles. Declined the option for fruit on either but the maple syrup and powder sugar provided enough. Topped it off with a small glass of orange juice. Definitely a family style dinner. With a small giftshop too. Great spot to grab dinner and will be able to easily get seated to a table.

I went here for Father's Day after hearing how good their breakfast was. Their house salad was…read morehuge, but it was just a basic salad. I had the pot roast. It seemed to be placed under a heat lamp until the meat was dried out, than slathed with brown gravy just before serving. I received one carrot, a piece of potato and mashed potatoes drowned in brown gravy. Edible,but not worth what we were charged. For me, the highlight was going to be Apple Cobbler a la Mode. The presentation was spectacular,but the menu clearly stated that this was baked in their kitchen. I took one spoonful and it was still partially frozen. I sent it back, and was told it would be put back in the oven, but it was back in two minutes, and the plate was piping hot. I asked if went back into the oven, and was told it was put into a microwave oven. It was at best luke warm, so I ate the ice cream and left the entire cobbler, less two small spoonfuls, on the table. I was offered a to go box, which I refused. I was there with my sons, who didn't want me to make a scene. Had I been there by myself, I would have had a long, difficult conversation with the manager. I may go back for breakfast (which is served all day), but not for lunch or dinner. I would have gotten the same level of food if I bought a Healthy Choice frozen dinner.

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Sandy's Restaurant

3.7(95 reviews)

2.5 mi

It's one of those hidden gems that the "locals" know and love. Servers greet the regulars and the…read moreregulars know which station "THEIR" favorite servers attend. Friendly and welcoming - - nice to experience on a brisk, autumn Saturday. HOWEVER!! Be forewarned.... COME HUNGRY!!! The portions are very generous! And really, REALLY good! Our meals required TWO servers! My friend ordered the fried chicken dinner. It was BEAUTIFUL! GOLDEN brown. Her sides were broccoli and Mac and cheese. As a big fan of chicken livers (if you know, you know). At first I was a little concerned they were over cooked. But nope! They were JUST RIGHT Goldilocks! I had mashed potatoes with white gravy - - OUTSTANDING. Green beans with smoked ham. Nicely prepared. It's JUST LIKE grandma used to make. We shall return again soon. Oh - - the prices? Incredible. $13.99 for my dinner which I EASILY brought home 2/3 to 3/4 of the livers. My companions fried chicken $14.49 plus she was able to choose which pieces she preferred!

Stopped and met a dear friend from HS here. We got sat sure fast. They had a "buffet" set up for…read morebrunch. It wasn't awful but probably should have ordered off the menu as I'm not a buffet person. Very clean establishment. We saw all kinds of bulk food as you walk in the doors. Apparently they accept non perishable do to help out the locals if they need a hand up. They also help with the school summer lunch program. If that isn't enough of a reason to go visit...well I'm sorry you're dead inside.

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Front of restaurant

Fried Chicken a little bland but not bad at all.

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The Big Biscuit

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Great food and service at a very reasonable price. Great omelets and other breakfast options with a…read moreunique twist.

I came to The Big Biscuit for a little solo breakfast, and it was such a good choice. They put me…read moreat my own little table tucked away, and the entire staff was so sweet and welcoming that it helped the whole place feel cozy, which I really appreciate in a breakfast spot. The food tasted homemade and comforting, not like a huge chain trying to rush you out the door. And talk about pancakes? Giant pancakes with actual fruit in them, plus sugar free syrup as an option? Thank you for thinking of alternatives for people like me. I also loved that they use real fruit (full blueberries), not just the standard "chocolate chip or nothing" you see at a lot of places. One heads up: it was very, very busy, so plan ahead. They have a waitlist and I definitely recommend using it, because it really is worth the wait.

Village Inn

4.0

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A fun blast from the past! It is not gourmet cuisine (it's a Village Inn) but the food is reliable…read moreand the staff is super friendly. Service is quick, and the atmosphere really feels just like it did back in the days when there were lots of places like this. Plus, they have multiple kinds of pie!

Village Inn ain't just a restaurant in Mission -- it's a…read moreheartbeat. A place stitched into the map long before GPS, back when life was simple and a kid could catch his first job and his first lessons in the same place. I was 14 bussing tables here -- I'll be 53 in April -- and somehow this place hasn't changed in all the ways that matter. The owners? Good people. The rare kind you don't meet much anymore. The kind that treat staff like blood, not bodies on a schedule. Most of the crew has been here 20+ years, and in this world, nobody stays anywhere that long unless there's love in the walls, history in the floor, and respect in every direction. Village Inn is a Mission landmark, a quiet anchor for travelers, families, and old souls like me who grew up inside its doors. If you want a place that still feels human -- a place where the breakfast hits, the coffee warms more than your hands, and the people remember your name -- this is it.

Roxanne's Cafe

3.3

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The service was outstanding! There are numerous breakfast selections. The cinnamon rolls are…read morewonderful.

Sunday breakfast for Father's Day... We called ahead as…read moremany places had wait times up to 1.5hrs. The lady over the phone stated the wait was no more than 15 minutes so we decided to head over. Upon arrival they were pretty packed but we managed to be seated right away for a party of 3. A lady walked over and took our drink order. I asked for coffee with cream and she pointed to the end of the table to a bowl that had creamer in it. She didn't say anything just pointed. I thought that was sort of rude but whatever... After she left another waitress came over and took our food order. She was much kinder which was appreciated. We ordered an omelette, pancakes, bacon, eggs and biscuits with gravy. Food arrived in a timely manner and the waitress checked on us from time to time. Overall it was an average experience. Food was decent, and service was okay.

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4.4

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Portia's Cafe (Feb 14, 2023)…read more Portiia's Cafe was not a planned visit while visiting Kansas City. It was my last day in Kansas City, and I was planning to hit the American Jazz Museum before flying back to Seattle late afternoon. As the airbnb area where I was staying did not have any fast food around, I had to decide on a breakfast place before the American Jazz Museum opened at 10 a.m. As I was traveling cheaply using public transportation, the 2 closest places to the Jazz Museum that's easily accessible and within walking distance to the museum were either Portia's Cafe or McDonald's. Bring a fan of diners, Portia's it was. It was drizzling that morning, and Portia's was a slight walk from the bus stop. Dragging my wet luggage into the Cafe, I was cheerfully greeted at the entrance and took my seat not too far from it. The waitress recommended some of the food and I sat down to observe life in the cafe. The place is old but very comfortable. A different area ( I sat near the counter in a booth) had many pictures and posters on the walls, and provided history of the restaurant, and more. The food came - a solid omelet with melted cheese and meats, a nice portion of hash browns, a fresh squeezed glass of orange juice and a cup of eye-opening coffee. It was on the greasy side, but that was exactly what I wanted as I intended to skip lunch before the late afternoon flight. The restaurant environment was lively, with many long term customers coming and going exchanging Valentine's Day greetings. Feels like "Cheers" in the day time - "You wanna go where everybody knows your name." After finishing my meal, I visited the other area of the restaurant to look at the pictures and posters. The younger waitress there told me stories of some of the pictures. I actually met Portia as well, the proprietor of the restaurant. So cool! Please have fun by visiting the place and enjoy some home style cooking. Shout out to the young waitress there who showed me around the photos and posters. I promised I shall write a glowing review, and here it is. Happy Eating !!!

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As a born and raised LA kid who's new to Kansas City for college, I was looking for a breakfast…read morespot to take my girlfriend to for a little breakfast date. Little did I know, I was signing up for the best breakfast experience i've had in my whole life. Our waitress Randie, gave us the such a wonderful, welcoming and friendly experience. The Coffee was warm and felt like a hug and I ordered the Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich along with the Million Dollar Potatoes. They were not lying when they put the words "Million Dollar" next to these items, genuinely the most delicious and comforting breakfast I could've possibly ordered. My lady ordered her Belgian Waffle and it was soft, sweet, and a mix of vibrant flavors. The refreshers we ordered gave us the fresh morning wind wake up call we needed and overall had a beautiful experience at First Watch. 12/10 definitely would recommend heavily.

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