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    Cooky's Cafe

    4.1 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jane F.

    If you like authentic spots in towns down dirt roads this is a real find. A cozy 1940's era diner, Cooky's specialty is pie. I swooned over their butterscotch meringue and it didn't disappoint . Golden City is about 15 miles southwest down dirt roads from Lamar the birthplace of president Truman and former residence of Wyatt Earp. This would make a great side trip from there. Frankly this would be the only reason a tourist would end up way out there, pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Golden City also is a great spot for photographers who like to shoot abandoned buildings. Some beautiful examples out where time forgot. Cash only

    Classic American Food: Gooseberry Pie & Brisket w/ Brown Gravy & Suzi's. Great Food.
    Mike M.

    Classic American Great Tasting Food. Everything on the menu is good. Order your pie first to insure they'll have what you want. You'll love it.

    Pie is amazing!  Take home six different pieces to make a whole pie!  Brisket was delicious! Worth the 10 minutes off of I-49.

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    Good food good service good pies good milkshakes super nice people large amounts of food.

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    9 years ago

    First time eating there today for lunch boyfriend and I both enjoyed the food the server was great and also very cute.

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    9 years ago

    Known for their pies. A little off the beaten path. Pies were ok but the pie area was unkept and messy.

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    8 years ago

    This is the best mom and pop ive ever been in i love the pie and i have never had a plate of food that wasnt absolutely awesome

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    That Place - Menu

    That Place

    4.7(12 reviews)
    14.0 mi
    $$

    Every once in a while, you stop at a restaurant that takes you back in time. That Place is such a…read moreplace. It looks like a soda fountain straight out of a 1940s movie, quaint, and having that old time appeal. We stopped in on a Saturday night when they were in their busiest time of day, but we were seated promptly and they took our order within 10 minutes. The truly amazing part was that there were three high school girls there and no adult supervision and they were doing great . The young lady that waited on us called us y'all and sir. Not only was I impressed, I was also shocked. We kept it simple, so both me and my buddy had a cheeseburger, the best onion rings I've had in a long time, and a chocolate shake. All were delicious and the next time I'm in that area, I'm gonna come in and try something else. I would've left pictures of the food, but all I wanted to do was start eating the minute she set it down. If you're anywhere near this place, stop in and enjoy not only the ambience, but also the friendly service and the great food .

    A favorite stop for my me and my wife…read more Great little food and ice cream shop or just stop in for coffee. All the staff is friendly and helpful. They can get busy at times but let them know if you need something and they will be right on it. They have a good selection of hand-dipped ice cream. There is a daily menu special too. The owner honors veterans and supports the local American Legion members. They have a good Philly cheese steak sandwich and a nice variety on the menu. They usually have some oldies music playing, toys for the kids, and nostalgic decor. Prices are fair. Worth a stop anytime except Sunday, they are closed. ;)

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    The Pitt

    4.5(43 reviews)
    33.5 mi

    Visited here during my daughter's college orientation visit. I love the name of the "Pitt's…read moreburger". I wasn't hungry enough to try it. I had the ono Hawaiian burger that had two good size juicy delish hamburger patties, a pineapple ring and secret kahuna sauce that tasted sort of like a sweet bbq to me. Very good and very filling! Choices for sides we all chose the onion rings. Thin cut light tempura type breading, VERY GOOD! also very filling as you get a pile of them! I want to try other things so will definitely be back! They have Coke products which is a big plus for me and our family! My wife wasn't as hungry so she got three sliders HOWEVER, the sliders had double patties too so each slider was big! And also very tasty! I haven't tried the chicken sandwiches or the wings so I don't know how they are and I may not get to them either because the burger was SO good! I may keep trying the burgers when I return.

    Was looking for a place that had food our 4 and 6 year old grandsons could eat, so after much…read moresearching online, we decided to give this place a try. First of all, the bar height only tables are not conducive to bringing small kids to a restaurant. The adults were nervous trying to make sure they didn't fall off the bar height chairs. I had the burger with the egg on it. Loved everything about this burger. Both burger and egg cooked perfectly. Wife had the Hawaiian burger, which she thought was delicious. Brother-in-law had the burger with the mac and cheese with the mac and cheese on the side; he absolutely raved about the mac and cheese. For appetizers, we bought the pepperjack bites and the spicy green beans. The green beans were fabulous, although I would have enjoyed dipping them in a spicier ranch than regular ranch, although it was very good ranch. We all ordered the french fries and onion rings with our dishes. All of us agreed both the rings and the fries were on the greasy side. I think the greasiness of the fries is what gave my stomach some issues later. The bartender who took care of me paying the bill was very nice. Big, welcoming, friendly smile; pleasant attitude and communication. The service industry needs more people like this guy. Would definitely try this place again to try something else on their vast menu. Might have to not eat for about two days so I can try the double patty hamburger with the fried chicken in the middle of the sandwich. Or their fried peanut butter and jelly. Or wings with their multitude of flavors of sauces and spices.

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    Smith's Restaurant - Banana cream pie to go

    Smith's Restaurant

    3.8(138 reviews)
    40.2 mi
    $$

    Waitress dropped off our food and never came back to refill drinks or ask if we needed anything…read more Then the girl that checked us out didn't give us our military discount. When we asked her about why we didn't get the discount she replied "My bad" and answered her cell phone that was ringing!! (This was on 2/26/26 from 12-12:40 pm) We will never return to this restaurant!

    I grew up in Bolivar, and Smith's Restaurant was always one of my favorite places. My grandma used…read moreto take me here all the time, and I loved their food -- it was one of those hometown staples that felt comforting and special. Because of that history, I came in with high hopes, but I left incredibly disappointed. The service was awful. Our server, Christy, was friendly to me but noticeably rude to my husband, which felt unprofessional and uncomfortable. It was such a strange, almost hostile energy at the table, and it immediately soured the experience. Then the food came, and it was nothing like it used to be. What used to taste like good, home-style cooking now felt bland, poorly prepared, and honestly not worth eating. I could tell right away it wasn't the same standard Smith's used to be known for. What really stood out, though, was the atmosphere. Even though there were quite a few people inside, the restaurant was silent. At first, I thought it was odd, but after tasting the food and experiencing the service, it made sense. People weren't enjoying themselves. The silence said everything. It breaks my heart to write this, because Smith's used to mean so much to me growing up. But this visit left me disappointed, uncomfortable, and sad that a place once so loved has lost the warmth and quality it used to have.

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    Cooky's Cafe - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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