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.

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!

Food and service were both fantastic! Will definitely be back! The pineapple cake with cream cheese…read morewas the best thing I've ever eaten!

Way over priced and if you're not a big meat eater don't go. I had no choice it was the destination…read morefor my cousins birthday. There was eight of us and I believe three people enjoyed their meals. The best thing I had was dessert, which the selection was on a board. Mine was yummy but oh m goodness the price was almost as high as my nachos. Has a small store in it and bought some great salt water taffy.

I want to start off by first saying this is my first time ever having chicken and waffles. As a…read moreforeigner it's not something I grew up with any idea of putting together. With that being said though, I'm happy my first was here. It is a drive thru only and I would say that I wish there was a lobby to sit and take in the full experience but I dont live far from the location so my food was still pretty warm when I got home. It took us less than 10 mins to get our food. The staff were very nice. The spicy chicken waffle was delicious. The chicken is seasoned throughly and although it looked extremely crispy, it was actually pretty easy to bite into and was as hot as I wanted it to be,(It's probably too hot for those who are sensitive to spicy food). I also like that the chicken is cut up into pieces to make it easier to eat. They only gave us 2 maple syrups which was not enough for both my husband and I. The waffles were a bit moist at the bottom but it wasn't bad. The Mac and cheese was also an incredible side for this meal. The cookies and cream shake was not the best but nonetheless was still appetizing and delicious. I just run a tight program when it comes to cookies and cream and my shakes lol. Altogether great first time experience. I'll definitely be coming back...Hopefully there's a lobby when I do!

I ordered online and picked up at drive thru. Very friendly attendant at the drive thru and I…read morehappened to time it just right (it was just getting bagged when I got there a couple minutes before the estimated time). I haven't been here before, but was craving a wrap. I ended up choosing the Asian sauce and just had the wrap prepared as it is on the menu. I also got a 3 strip combo with seasoned fries and a drink to take home for lunch the next day. The wrap was pretty good, although I didn't care for the slaw and pickles with the sauce. That doesn't mean there was anything wrong with it, just the flavors didn't blend for me. The fries were good, but not great. For being called seasoned fries they really didn't have that good seasoned kick that you'd expect. We did enjoy the chicken strips. I'll look forward to trying some of the other items on the menu. I don't know that it's so good I'll be going a lot, but I do want to try the waffles and some of the other stuff.

First time in and for once, the majority of the reviews were correct…read more Special was The Twister, smash burger with waffle fries. I also ordered 10 garlic Parm wings. Food was brought out rather quickly. Service was great. Malarie was amazing. The atmosphere was good. As customers came and went there was yelling of hello's and good bye's across the room. Only because I am a tough critic, One of my biggest turn offs when learning close to closing time, the staff sweeping, moping, vacuuming to get ahead of the closing task. Please, please save this task till all customers are out of a section or better yet, left the building. Nothing like trying to enjoy your meal and feeling dirt/food hitting your ankles as it's being flung across the room. The burger was dry, had to add ketchup and mustard to give some wetness. Maybe add pickles to the burger to add some moisture. But over all, was still a good burger. For my taste, the wings were way too salty. For my taste, I am a very light salt, normal people who you watch pour salt on their food would probably say it was not enough, again, just my taste, was little to salty. Would deff come back, would deff recommend you sit in Malaria's section.

The smash burgers are awesome! Amazing flavor! Liz was great!! The atmosphere was very warm and…read moreinviting!

10/10 experience!! First off, we had the most amazing waiter (Ron)- who was one of the best waiters…read moreI've ever had. He was incredibly kind, accommodating, gave great recommendations, and went above and beyond. You never know what to expect with a chain-like BBQ spot, but this place did NOT disappoint. The appetizers were amazing- we got the potato skins and beef burnt ends. The BBQ it self was delicious.. my husband and I got the prime short rib and brisket burnt ends (in photo), cheesy corn, baked beans (were smoky not too sweet), onion rings (SO GOOD), and slaw (a bit watery but okay). I would not recommend the pork burnt ends, the brisket ones were 10/10- thanks for the rec Ron. My kids got the kids rib plate. The kids ribs were a tad bit dry- but the prime short rib we got was UNREAL. Lastly.... The turtle cheesecake..... holy cow... Overall 10/10 experience- highly recommend!!

We came to town for FIFA World Cup and stayed in Independence. We loved Smokehouse Barbecue. We had…read morebeef ribs and burnt ends and both were deliciously smoked. We tried both mild & spicy sauce both were great with beef. Our servers were very attentive and sweet & packaged up copious leftovers with extra sauces (even better next day). Lovely restaurant space too. Overall fantastic choice. Thanks for well-representing Kansas City BBQ

Not worth the money. The food was mediocre at best. We spent about $70 for six people, everyone got…read morea burger, plus two orders of fries and an order of onion rings to share. The food is made to order, so it did come out hot and fresh. We also ordered two shakes, and if you enjoy really thick milkshakes you can eat with a spoon (not sip through a straw), you'll probably like them. The staff was friendly and efficient, but overall, I don't feel the quality matched the price. I'm not sure I'd visit again.

First off the cashier was so helpful and nice! We did not know what exactly to order and she made…read moreit super easy for us. I ordered jr double cheeseburger, fries and chocolate shake. While they were enjoyable it did blow my mind. Cheeseburger was definitely good. Meat was cooked well and bun was nice and warm. Toppings were evenly distributed as well. Why the deduction of stars is fries were nothing special. The shake was most likely pre made and then set in the freezer instead of mixed on order. I think this is a definite try and a great place to love especially if you are local to KC area.

Paid ten bucks for a 'cheeseburger' that tasted like it was scraped off the floor. They half-assed…read moreit--scraped off onions, slapped on ketchup, handed it back like I was lucky. Tasted like regret. Threw it out and left. Never again. Save your money.

My wife and I live in Buckner and we would drive down 24 highway to Lexington just to get some…read moreburgers from Made-Rite. Not only was it a nice little ride out there but then we got to snack on it on the way home. Much like the Restaurant mugs up in independence, they serve loose meat, hamburgers, and a variety of other things. We always got the maid-rites with cheese, extra pickles, and onions, followed up with a large order of onion rings or two, and some delicious root beer. The service there is quick and friendly. This is an old school Drive up carhop restaurant. There's no seating inside. And while you're there drive across the street to their City Hall and check out the cannonball hole in the front of the building.

Gus's is just good fried chicken with simple tasty sides…read more I came in with my step dad and brother on a weekday night and parking was ample outside + we were seated immediately. It wasn't particularly packed and the lighting was fairly soft, which was nice. The waitress got our orders and drinks our fairly quickly and with a friendly demeanor. I opted for the white meat, so I had a couple of juicy chicken breasts with some Mac & cheese + mashed potatoes. Yeah, it was a bit carb heavy, but it all worked well together. While the breading definitely has some spice to it, it was fairly weak by my standards and wasn't an issue. Nor did it cause any issues later. My poor step dad got a concentrated seasoning bit and he was about beside himself, but even he recovered shortly thereafter. Overall it was a good meal at a good price with good service. It's hard to beat that combination. So if you like a little spice with your fried chicken, Gus's is a good option.

5 stars for Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - WOW…read more One of the best meals that I've had in the area. I didn't try any of the chicken on my first visit, but did get to try the Catfish plate which was absolutely amazing. It was seasoned extremely well - and had a very nice spice and heat level to it. The fries were good and mac & cheese was excellent - super filling meal. Our server was very friendly and attentive and there's a ton of seating inside for dine in. I'd highly recommend a visit alone on the Catfish plate, but I will for sure be back next time I'm in town to try the fried chicken.