I moved out of town, but every time I come home, it's a MUST that I stop by Lamar's. I can't…read morebelieve how expensive they have gotten. Their donuts never, ever disappoint. You can't go wrong with the original glazed and the devils food without the frosting. Service is really good, only downfall is, and I've seen this a couple times, the ladies taking the orders will also cash their customer out. They will take cash, and go back to handling food. We all know that's not sanitary. Please wash your hands every time after handling cash. It keeps everyone safe.

When I walked in I was hardly greeted, I picked my donuts, I was told my total and did I need my…read morereceipt, and he disappeared behind the countertop. Good donuts, not so good service.

Great service, nice people. I come here regularly and always a good experience. I highly…read morerecommend it.

By far the worst coffee I've ever had. Honestly, something had to be wrong with it. I ordered an…read moreiced vanilla latte with oat milk, and it tasted unlike any latte I've ever had, in the worst possible way. I couldn't taste either the vanilla or the coffee, and there were some strange white bits floating throughout the drink that made it even more off-putting. To be fair, the service was friendly, the drink was made quickly, and the shop itself seemed like a nice place to sit down and get some work done. The atmosphere was pleasant and I could see why people enjoy spending time there. Unfortunately, none of that could make up for the coffee. The drink was genuinely unpleasant, and since that's the main reason I came, I can't overlook how bad it tasted.

The eclectic atmosphere serves up a welcome opportunity to hear vintage music spinning on a…read moreturntable. Served with delicious coffee recipes and a friendly barista conversation!

Lovely atmosphere, a small cafe vibe. Perfect for grabbing a coffee and going or a nice environment…read moreto knock out some work and printing! Love their customer reward program, punch cards. Their coffee selection is diverse, about 20 different custom espresso combinations, all are great. Patsy's muffins are huge and always steaming warm when purchased.

It's nice to finally have a cozy, comfy, go to coffee shop again!…read more Tucked into the heart of downtown LS, Frost coffee setves delicious breakfast sandwiches, strong coffee, and friendly vibes. I've enjoyed every experience so far, from the food, to the drinks, and even the people watching. I'll be back soon!

This place had several good things going for it. The drip coffee for the longest time was…read moreexquisite. They would brew it with perfect balance, which had a full-bodied flavor, but now? It's been three consecutive times that I've came and the brew has been on the disappointing week side. If I got something else like a chai, it's been a little on the lackluster side too. They used to have some awesome baristas, and I haven't seen this one barista who made sure things ran smoothly. Yesterday, I noticed customer service really lacking. When I arrived at 11:30 AM the three baristas were all up front and had been attentive, but around 1 PM they had all drifted in back and none would pop their head out to see if anyone had come to the counter. I had stood at the counter for five minutes or so, and had thought I had made eye contact with one girl, but apparently she must have not seen me. I even said "hello" out loud, but nothing. A minute or two later a lady came in and was waiting behind me, and after a minute or two she asked if I had been waiting long. I told her the truth, and eventually a barista came out and asked me if I had been waiting long? I explained that I had, and had tried to catch someone's attention. I ordered an iced matcha and the lady behind me ordered some other drink. Guess who's came out first? I waited a few more minutes and noticed the another barista (a guy) had just started making an iced match, which apparently was my drink. Where were the girls? In the back, chatting away and giggling. I guess neither of them knew how to make an iced matcha.

This particular Lamar's franchise location is not as good as the one in Blue Springs, and pales in…read morecomparison to the original downtown. Their selection and quality is consistently average, so you'll know what to expect each time you visit. Or perhaps they're simply trying to lull us into a false sense of security, and then one day they'll unveil unveil a brand new chocolate long john filled with ground beef. Safe bets include the standard glazed, lemon-filled, blueberry cake, and creme-filled long johns. Do NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES order the white fluff-filled long johns! Each one of those contains enough sugar to disintegrate every single diabetic who has ever lived. I don't know what "white fluff" is; I couldn't even find it on the periodic table. Perhaps it's the antagonist from the 1985 Hollywood blockbuster, "The Stuff."

Terrible. $4 for a glazed donut that's not even that good. Ridiculous. Don't waste your money. Go…read moresomewhere else. I'd do 0 stars if I could

Take out is amazing. Drove across town for this food. Fried Dumplings are a must plus the chicken &…read morebroccoli.

I absolutely love this little place…read more Normally, I order online and then my food is waiting for me and it is hot and fresh. Taste temperature texture, all good. It is an old-fashioned family run business little kids are doing a schoolwork or playing with their toys in the waiting area. People are super friendly and very helpful. It is my go to for take out.

Service is really great, Ambiance is good. My wife and I love the vibe... here comes the but... the…read morefood, after giving the place a half dozen tries, just hasn't been good. I could describe every experience with this restaurant but I'll leave you with the previous few. And I know what you're thinking, if the food was so bad, why do you keep going back? Well, hope and optimism. Rooting for Roots! We want the local place to succeed, but we've come to the conclusion that what they really need in order to improve, is honest feedback. But part of me hopes that it changes nothing. And here's why... my wife and I love this place. But in a weird way... allow me to explain, imagine the place as a Saturday Night Live sketch where the staff, the menu and ambiance are unapologetically pretentious, but the food doesn't deliver on any level. It's pure entertainment. We have dinner and an inside joke. First of all, for the price, you naturally expect elevated dishes and excellent service. We both had a cocktail, a glass of wine with dinner, an appetizer, entrees, salad and desert. Around $250 with tip. Pricey, but reasonable if the place delivers. On one visit we had the duck, which was served undercooked and when we mentioned it to the waiter, she scoffed, "that's the way it's supposed to be served." So feeling duly chastised for our ignorance, we shut up and ate the duck. I don't know the organism involved, but my wife and I were up all night vying for access to the bathroom. Enough said. Things were dicey, but no trips to the hospital. Six months or so had passed and finally, last night we rolled the dice and tried Roots again. My wife said her dinner was fine. She had stuffed salmon, adequate, but not great. For me, It was between the steak and the pork belly. Now I had the steak before once and it was... well it was definitely a steak. I'm not going to say much about it except for this... if you like the taste of a good glass of water, order the steak. So having experienced the steak already, I ordered the pork belly, which is an extremely tasty and forgiving cut of meat in my experience. But somehow at Roots, they figured out how to prepare it poorly. Yikes! It was dry as a bone, but only in the places where it wasn't tough as shoe leather. It had to have sounded like a rock when it hit the plate. The naturally rich flavor was cooked completely out of it, and any surviving seasonings were successfully burned away during the cremation process. I was starving so I made a valiant effort at finishing it, but it took several glasses of water and an inordinate amount of chewing. My wife laughed at me the whole time. I offered her a bite but she demurred, quipping that it had been a long week and she simply didn't have the energy. It was served with a "slaw" that consisted primarily of a plain sliced onion and slices of flavorless apple devoid of seasoning or dressing. I honestly don't know how this dish made it out of the kitchen, let alone a chef's imagination. It has become a quest for my wife and me. Like the holy grail of dining experiences, only a few minutes from our home. Ever the optimists, we will just keep trying Roots again every six months or so and hope for better on each trip... or not. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, please try Roots. We want them to succeed so we can keep coming back and having these comically terrible experiences. If pretentious irony is your spirit animal, please try roots. And Roots, please keep trying. We will keep spending $250 bucks for "dinner" and a show. PS, to add to your experience, ask for a booth when you arrive for your reservation, they will look you up and down and politely say "no" as they walk you past 4 empty booths. No explanation...

Roots Seasonal Cuisine is one of my favorite spots in Lee's Summit, and my latest happy hour visit…read morereminded me exactly why. I stopped in with my girlfriend Lisa, who loves this place so much they basically have a little corner reserved for her. She likes to work from there because the Wi-Fi is good, the vibe is comfortable, and the food is consistently amazing. We sat at the bar, had a couple glasses of wine, and Austin took great care of us. Lisa had the steak special, which was the ribeye, and I had the salmon. Both were really, really great. The salmon was cooked beautifully and the whole meal was exactly why I keep coming back. One small callout: there was a $3 difference between what the salmon was listed for on the menu and what I was charged. I let Austin know so they could catch it for future guests. It did not change my overall experience, but I appreciated being able to mention it. Brandon, one of the co-owners, is amazing. He came out and spoke with us, and that personal touch is part of what makes Roots feel special. You can tell they care about the food, the service, and the people who come in. Their happy hour is amazing, and their seasonal menu changes are superb. I love coming in and trying different things. The salmon tacos are delicious, the birria fries are a must, and I always look forward to seeing what new crostini they are featuring since those change every few months. Roots is consistent without being boring. Great food, great service, great drinks, and a menu that keeps giving you a reason to come back. Can't wait to come back. See y'all next week.