Tried out Mugs Up in Independence, Missouri, and absolutely loved the old-school drive-in…read moreatmosphere. The carhops came right up to our window to take our order and were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The menu is surprisingly large for such a small place. We ordered the Wiz Burger, chicken nuggets, tots, onion rings, fries, and Brown Cow root beer floats. Prices were very reasonable, which was a nice bonus. One thing I really loved was the option to order their homemade root beer in an ice-cold glass mug (which you return when you're done). It definitely adds to the nostalgic experience. Our favorite items were the crispy tater tots, the chicken nuggets (which were more like mini chicken strips), and the root beer floats. The Wiz Burger was definitely unique, but it wasn't a crowd-pleaser in our car. It's made with loose meat mixed with onions, pickles, and cheese, which may appeal to some but wasn't our favorite. I'd definitely go back to try the chicken sandwich, pork tenderloin, or spicy buffalo dog. The food itself might be closer to 3 stars, but the unique throwback nostalgia of the carhop era bumps the overall experience into 4-star territory. It's a must-try-at-least-once kind of place.

I stopped in recently, all the 70 years in buisness got my attention. Sincerely from my heart…read morecongratulations. I bought the mug for Independence memorabilia. My review is, for me, the burger,its not that good, its just not for me. My expectation was, they had the "IT FACTOR" for the burgers. Something you would have expected from the day, 60/70 years ago. The old larger bun, not biscuit size, grilled burger meat, mine seemed losely patted and steamed and more than pickle, onion and mustard. Maybe thats just the way its always been and others love it. Im glad I went but it is a one stop for me. I wish you another 70 years of continued service and a great icon of Independence, Mo.

Spicy chicken biscuit for breakfast. Solid service and tasty food. In and out quick too.read more

Berry parfait or worm parfait lmk, this the one I seen but imagine the ones I didn't see. Crazy…read more Customer service on point tho but cmon whole appetite gone

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.

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!

On the quest to find the best burger in Kansas City, I tested Hi-Boy Drive-In, and it honestly did…read morequite well. Hi-Boy is a small burger spot with no seating inside and NO DRIVE THRU, which I find charming. It harkens back to the 50s when it was first opened and even has a neon sign that looks great at night. But the whole visit here was about the burger, and while they don't have bacon here, the burger was cooked to perfection. With just a bit of char around the edges for a crunch and a flavorful and juicy middle of the patty would've been enough to get a great review. But Hi-Boy also makes an AMAZING French fry that I couldn't get enough of. This spot is a very long drive from my house, but that's not going to stop me from visiting again and again. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PQLoDu8-DYs

If social media existed in the 1980's then this Hi-Boy would have hundreds of 'check-ins" from me…read more I used to work just a couple of miles from here for about a decade and I was regularly here to destroy their daily specials or my favorite - the Double Hi-Boy Jr. with rings. An inside walk up counter without any seating on the premises, is one of the reasons my visits have been infrequent over the past 35 years. I usually head to one of their two other locations now so I don't have to eat in my vehicle. This past Saturday i did stop in and order a tenderloin, since i am in the middle of "Ralphie's Tenderloin Tour" with 12 tenderloins under my belt (figuratively and literally) in the past month. Unfortunately their breaded pork tenderloin is mass produced and frozen, so it did not make it close to the top tier in my rankings, but for what it is ...it ain't bad. I did like that they put plenty of veggie toppings and their burger sauce on it for maximum taste. I'll probably stick with the burgers on all future visits. 3.5 stars for the tendy... 5 stars for the burgers, rings, cyclones, variety and value of the menu, and of course the decades of nostalgia and fond memories.

I love potato oles from here. I did not order the cheese sauce but I heard it's delightful. Very…read moreclean and fresh fast service. I love the tacos here.

Taco John's is what it is. Better than Taco Bell, but not Del Taco. I love the taco burger here…read more The taco and soft taco are also good. My wife and I had one of each. We also got some chips and cheese dip. The cheese was hot and very good. Here, they fill up the cup. It's nice. The restaurant is very clean! Super nice and well kept. The bathroom too. So refreshing to see pride in work. This location is on Noland right off I-70. Easy to get to. The staff is also excellent! The manager too. You can tell she has an excellent attitude. We will return.

Freddy's has the best smashburgers in the area, and the shoestring fries are fabulous. LOVE this…read moreplace for cheap but yummy fast food burgers!

Freddys was on the way as we hit the road to east coast…read more Honestly this chicken sandwich made me remember why I'm not a fan. The taste of a frozen piece of chicken just didn't sit well on my tummy. Loved the dirty soda. Definitely would partake on this again.

The service was good and we were served quickly. The restrooms were clean and so was the dining…read morearea. The food was good. It was an overall good experience for a fast food restaurant.

Pretty decent fish (cod) and French fries along with coleslaw. Staff at this location are wonderful!read more