Ok, this place has arguably, one of the best tenderloin sandwiches in the greater Kansas City area. The tenderloin is one of those huge things but actually has tender meat inside the crispy outside. Love this with some horseradish and mayo, tomato and onion. I like the diner atmosphere too. The servers are friendly and efficient. My companion had meatloaf which was also delicious. I will have to come back. read more

Englewood Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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Not completely sure why I didn't give a 5 Best and I do mean best burger in Independence it meets the big 3 criteria with me and any other burger lover 1. Big 2. Juicy 3. Tasty And if there is a 4th I would say it's not the overpriced loud Red Bird one over by costco This burger will blow you away is it anything fancy, no its just huge. ...bring your appetite because if not you may be asking for a box to take some home If you are looking for some swanky fancy place...This isn't it...If you want a quiet place to talk and get a good meal for a fair price this is it read more

Englewood Cafe - Original dining room - Cafes Near Me - Independence, Missouri

Been going here for breakfast since I was a little kid. Breakfast is always good and fast. Service is always good. Can't go wrong with Biscuits and gravy. Wife loves the ultimate omelette. read more

Why in this morning because I was craving biscuits and gravy. Told the waitress it was my first visit she asked if I liked b&g and recommended a combo with a variety. I was focused on b&g so I went with a plate that had a split biscuit two sausage patties and hash browns for a very reasonable price filled me up and I had left overs. Staff was joking and talking with the customers and knew most by name. I'll definitely be going back. read more

This place features a super relaxed environment, great breakfast food and great staff! Love coming here!

Great neighborhood restaurant. We go here often and the food plus the service is amazing. Would recommend this to anyone.

Quiet, charming and friendly and if your order isn't right they fix it with no hesitation.

When I felt like biscuits and gravy this was ALWAYS my goto.....imagine my disappointment when I checked my statement to find the half order of B & G which with tax totaled $6.00 even and that was on the ticket I signed but on my statement was charged $7.20! Not only is this not acceptable but I view it as criminal and have already contacted my bank. The next step will be the state police credit card fraud division. In my view there are no excuses. read more

This is a gem of a place! Must go for breakfast AND LUNCH/DINNER. They have the BEST tenderloin sandwich in KC! Staff is amazing, clean and respectful place. Like walking into your mothers house for dinner. read more

Englewood Cafe - I'd say it's better keft unsaid! A must try! Best in KC folks!! - Cafes Near Me - Independence, Missouri

Very simply satisfying but never the same considering many visits. The staff is always great but the food always Varys depending on the cook and the day read more

Good breakfast, reasonably priced. Friendly small town atmosphere. Good service. Good diner food.

Found this place thanks to a security guard at the Truman library. It's your classic standard diner with excellent fare. I had the chicken and noodoes, my pops had the chicken fried steak and we shared a piece of apple crumb pie for desert. Everything was very delicious, matching the friendly atmospheric. A definite recommendation. read more

Englewood Cafe - Chicken and noodles - Cafes Near Me - Independence, Missouri

I have lived in Independence all my life and frequent the Englewood Cafe. It has been through at least 3 owners since the original one retired. That being said, every owner has kept the down-home-country style fare and stayed true to the "Cafe" tradition. The breakfasts are fantastic and very well priced and the lunch and dinners likewise. In the Spring and Summer they have a SMOKED BRISKET SANDWICH (hand smoked by the owner) that would make ANY BBQ expert jealous. It is huge, soooo tasty and you just roll your eyes when you take that first bite. The pies are scrumptious and decadent and worth it. If you are too full...get a piece to go. The only reason I gave it 4 is because many times the brown gravy is instant and they are too good for that. read more

Delicious greasiness! Great down home cooking! Belly flop into a fat plate of chicken fried chicken (that's as big as your face) with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans. Then have a warm slice of apple pie for dessert. The prices are great as well. Lunch or dinner and dessert will set you back about $9 per person. It's a no-frills kind of place, and I don't think the decor has changed since the place opened in 1952, but I don't mind at all! P.S. It only gets 4 stars because, although the waitresses are friendly, they're a little bit crazy. read more

I've been here several times over the past couple of years, after stumbling on this gem quite by accident. This is definitely my kind of place! It's cozy, has very friendly wait staff and most importantly, very good food!! From what I understand, Englewood Cafe is a landmark in Independence. From the regulars you see, I can definitely understand why. You're practically greeted by name when you enter. Even if they don't know you, you're definitely made to feel special the moment you arrive. I've only dined for breakfast, but the cooks do an excellent job. The portions are plentiful, very tasty and very reasonable. You have your choice of hash browns or chunked potatoes, wonderful omelets, fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon ... Well, you get the idea! One of my favorites is the skillet, which has eggs, taters, your meat of choice, and cheese, if you so desire. It's quite delish! This I'd truly a great place to have a cozy, comfortable meal and you won't have to break the bank. So GO already! read more

This is one of my favorite cheap/great eats if visiting Independence. Breakfast and Lunch, everything is homemade, the pies are out of this world so it the Fried Chicken, Tenderloin Sandwich (huge). The staff is always friendly and efficient. This is a little hidden gem of a diner in a small strip mall right off downtown Englewood. read more

I love going here with my husband! It's super cozy and the staff is always so friendly! I love coming here to have a nice casual breakfast

Went for lunch with work people yesterday. Portions huge. Food delicious. Cheap eats! I had been for breakfast mom a few times. Nothing special. Bit it was amazing! read more

I tried the Englewood Cafe. The servers were great, but the owner lady made sure even the customer's knew she shits roses. No flexability in the menu. For example can't be one pancake instead of toast??? Really??? Snotty and expensive at Englewood Cafe, so I'm very happy to have found Home Sweet Home. it tasks like home and a lot cheaper. read more

Great place to eat , big plates of food - great staff , fun bunch . What more could a person want , coffee is always ready , food is hot . And there s always pie! read more

Went for lunch during the week. Fresh food excellent service. I wanted to get away from the franchise feeling. This restaurant was perfect. read more

I have eaten here a few times. Breakfast and Lunch are both good. Most meals are in the 7-9 price range. This is a local haunt, so be prepared for a wait on a table, especially on Sunday morning. I met a friend here on a Sunday morning and the place became packed right after we were seated. I have never had a fresh baked cinnamon roll like this place makes. It was piping hot, drowning in sweet icing on a plate. And my friend and I almost fought over it, it was so good! Some people would call this place a Dive as it is a small old building with a little parking lot, but it is Not a lousy place. It is clearly a favorite among the older folks and they frequent it. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the crowding issue. It is hard to find parking and hard to get a table. But the wait is worth it. read more

I was here yesterday for dinner and had the chicken fried chicken dinner. The food was great and the waitress was friendly and very inventive. Can back tonight to try something else, pork tenderloin, we shall see. read more

Englewood Cafe - the interior of a restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Independence, Missouri

Daaaaang!!! That's right 3 exclamation points. Big ass portions! And all of it awesome. Wifey had the ham and egg breakfast that came with Biscuits and gravy. The ham was so big it came on its big ol' plate. I had the pork tenderloin that being all good restaraunts had to be trimmed for the bun. That's respectable! So after consuming this meal wifey conned me into getting a piece of pie. I had the blackberry pie and she had the raisin pie. (Not mince meat) both were awesome. Now they don't make the pies here, they come from Golden Boy. Those in the know are aware of Golden Boy and we know that this Golden Boy makes awesome deserts. Ohhhhh yeahhh. We'll be back. Gotta work this meal off but we'll be back. read more

They are constantly being turned in to the health department. I saw cockroaches while eating there one morning and I was trying to be courteous by stomping on one and the waitress came by and she said "wow he thinks he sees a bug" I said no shit I know what I saw and they acted like it wasn't there. I only took one bite out of my food that day and left without paying because that is absolutely disgusting. I only wish I had pictures. read more

Ok let's start with the obvious. This place isn't fancy to look out from the outside, but the inside is clean and neat. Hubby got a tenderloin sandwich and it was HUGE. It was flavored well and not overcooked like can sometimes happen with tenderloins. I had a breakfast special, ham with eggs, hash brown and biscuits and gravy. First off, the slice of ham was big enough to have its own plate! More than enough for 2 meals, so yay for leftovers! The eggs, hash brown and biscuits and gravy were pretty standard, which means they were pretty good. They have Golden Boy pies so we decided on raisin and blackberry. Deeeeelicious! Will definitely have to make a return visit. read more

Grew up eating in this restaurant, always loved it and Never had issues that I can remember, haven't been in a while & came here on Saturday around 11, wasn't too busy & when we got inside we stood there for at least 15 min & we just said can we sit over here and she just waved her hand very rudely and with a mad look on her face , not even greeting us or sitting us we just sat down , I was with friends and we were going to a funeral so I didn't wanna complain, the food didn't taste as good as I remembered and the bacon didn't come out crispy like I had asked, I think they need to work on a lot with there attitude and treat customers better and be more attentive, just saying ! read more

If you're hungry for fresh, hot, honest American food, the Englewood is your culinary Heaven. Nothing to complain about. It's one one of those unpretentious cafes you'll find yourself using as a point of reference when you say, "We shoulda/coulda gone to the Englewood." read more

Englewood Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Independence, Missouri

The final meal of an incredible and surprising weekend in KC.We found about via a recommendation from an employee of the Truman Library. It was the perfect...Small town main street cafe with fresh homemade pies and incredible chicken fried steak. This type of place is getting harder and harder to find. Please support your local diners and cafes. read more

Great greasy spoon for breakfast. Best home made pies.

Take your grandparents here, take your kid here, and anyone in between-they'll all love it! Food is cheap. Portions are huge. Staff is nice. The location is adorable and an old time feel that you can't find anywhere else. My ONLY critique was that it was freezing in there and made us want to leave fairly fast to get outside in the heat. read more

Amazing breakfast! Quick food and priced reasonable! Would definitely come back if in the area. French toast with grilled ham was everything I wanted it to be. The staff was friendly and decked out in Chiefs gear for football Sunday! read more

Inglewood cafe used to be one of the best. But after having been too little Richards I would say Inglewood Cafe is just average. The reason I post that is because the service is just average. The biscuits and gravy is still the best and Breakfast seems to be good but the dinner menus I just your basic run of the mill fare. read more

FOOD POISONING Never eating here again. They sent my grandmother to the hospital for 2weeks with food poisoning! (campulobactor) ! Health department followed up on our complaint and found the raw scrambled egg mix sitting at 80° and being used! Save yourself and go elsewhere. read more

Dirty atmosphere booths had rips tables weren't clean waitresses were rude inexperienced in customer service try the food at your own risk

Great food at an even better price. Pies, burgers and breakfast with chicken fried steak wait staff is top notch.

Great local café enjoy the breakfast went there tonight for pie and ice cream very good now

We ate breakfast and were surrounded by parents actually TALKING TO THEIR KIDS! No one stared into a single cell phone screen. People in line were chatty and friendly. It's a wonderful place. read more

My husband and I felt like some good casual diner food, this place was awesome. It took me back to my younger days. I had the pork tenderloin sandwich and my husband had the catfish dinner. Everything was delicious and you won't leave hungry. The staff were super friendly we didn't want for anything. Since dinner was so good we went there for breakfast the next morning. Breakfast was excellent! read more

Great place to start your day! Breakfast is offered all day and it's yummy. They have daily specials and they are freshly made and very generous portions. Extremely friendly staff and very attentive. If it's not cooked exactly the way you want it, they will make it right. I have seen a couple of food items returned from other customers and the wait staff seemed happy to return to the kitchen and have it corrected. I've never had a problem. I order, and it comes out as ordered and tasty. Very reasonably priced, too! The desserts aren't that good in my opinion. They are brought in from an outside vendor. They look good, but they aren't that tasty. If I have anything to be critical about, that would be it. read more