The Big Biscuit never disappoints! The Yard Bird biscuit with fried chicken breast, cheese and…read moregravy is so good!! The pancakes are huge and yummy! Waffles are yummy too! What makes this place better is the top notch service we get from Allie. She greets everyone with a smile and takes such great care of her customers. We asked to be seated in her section every time we go.

Out of towners looking for a great breakfast spot stop here! From buttery French toast, delish…read morebiscuits and gravy, and a big boy plate called the Titanic wow say no more. Food absolutely great and with a party of six the bill was under 95 bucks! What made our Big Biscuit experience the best was the staff. Our server Haley was such a delight. All smiles, had great recommendations and was tentative. This made our experience top notch. Thank you Missouri!

This one had the possibility of bein' five star, but he service dropped it down. The food was…read moredelicious and my cocktail was quite tasty. But when we got there, we were going back and forth about getting one large table for everyone, or a smaller table, and let the rest of the folks fend for their own table when they got there. The guy at the front knew our dilemma and said that our server could take our orders right away, and get the ordering process going, so we picked the bigger table. Well, that worked out horribly. We don't know if he didn't pass it on to our server or if she just didn't care, but everything took forever. ALL of our food came out at the same time, and then we were asking for our checks because we had somewhere we needed to be, it was like she downshifted into non-movement. Ruined a good meal.

We arrived at Noon and the Onion was packed! We were quickly placed on the wait list but we only…read morewaited 5 minutes. Our waitress took our wine orders quickly and delivered them in minutes. We ordered the lunch pork chop and the BLTA. Food came fast and was delicious! The pork chop special actually consists of 2 chops! They were cooked perfectly, not tough, tender and juicy. The smashed potatoes contained cheese and green onion bits. The sauce was delicious. It also came with a side salad, see the picture I posted today. The BLTA was served with copious bacon, tomato and avocado with just the right amount of lettuce. If we return to Joplin we will definitely eat here again. It was our waitress's birthday and she was quite pleasant while giving great service.

Stopped by for dinner on our way through Joplin. Glad we did!…read more I ordered the new Chicken Potpie. I was warned that it would be bubbling hot because they cook it in the pizza oven, it wasn't a lie! I love my food hot! I even had to blow on it to cool it down. It wasn't perfection...only thing that would have been better is to have some potatoes in it, but it still was delicious. There was a good amount of chicken too, I'm stuffed and couldn't eat it all...I tried! Hubby had the Soy Glazed Salmon. It came with rice and broccoli. He really enjoyed it. It came highly recommended by Boston, our server. Great recommendation! Boston kept our drinks full and was very attentive. We will ask for his section when we are back in town. Bathrooms were clean and the restaurant was pretty full on a Sunday night. Definitely will go back when we are in the area! I saw a cheeseburger that look good too...next time!

We liked the food here. They did bring me the wrong salad but I ate it anyway as I was starving and…read moreI don't mind a Caesar salad once in a while. I also ordered cheese curds and the were nice and hot. Everyone enjoyed their food. There were 5 of us. The waitress did notice they brought me the wrong salad and she offered to fix it but I said I was fine. I also had the Sunset Beach cocktail and you could definitely taste the blackberry. It was pretty good. We agreed we would eat here again.

The staff here is extremely nice, if you need anything just ask. We were part of a large group of…read morewomen who were occupying their banquet center behind the restaurant and they served our meals in there. The staff brought our meals over and kept them warm while serving. The desserts were my favorite! Everything was good and reasonably priced.

We had an event at Granny Shaffer's and they fed us well over the days of our retreat. I can't say…read moreenough about the friendly staff!!!! The food was great..down home cooking. One meal was fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, and another was Italian chicken tetrazzini, salad, garlic bread...and delicious desserts!

Cars on the Route in Galena is one of those Route 66 stops that manages to be memorable whether the…read moredoors are open or not. Even if the station itself is closed, the outside displays and vehicles are always accessible, making it easy to wander around, snap photos, and pose beside some true Americana at any hour of the day. The site is a restored Kan-O-Tex gas station, and it has become a playful landmark thanks to its alleged inspiration for characters in Pixar's Cars movie. Parked out front are classic fire trucks and other vintage vehicles that immediately transport you back to the heyday of the Mother Road. Old gas pumps stand as reminders of a time when stations like this were lifelines for travelers, and through the windows you can glimpse memorabilia that adds to the nostalgic atmosphere. It's a stop that blends history, pop culture, and roadside charm. Whether you're making a quick detour off I-44 or planning Galena as a destination in its own right, Cars on the Route offers a slice of classic Americana that feels both timeless and inviting. [Review 1504 of 2025 - 44 in Kansas - 25055 overall]

Very fun stop while traveling through the area. It's located on historic Route 66 in Galena,…read moreKansas, approximately 6 miles from Joplin, Missouri. The town is a shadow of what it was during its heyday. But they have made some very cute exhibits inspired by the 2006 movie "Cars".

Best country fried steak I've had in a long time. A made from scratch kitchen. Will be back again.read more

Surprisingly good experience at a large chain. Wide range of options, including healthier ones like…read morethe grilled white fish (pictured). My dad loved the honey butter croissants, which were provided on the house. He ate all three that were brought to the table. Mom ordered the appetizer sampler; it was much larger than we had envisioned. Dad ordered the bourbon salmon, which he enjoyed. The restaurant was busy, but the service was quick and polite enough. The salt water fish tank and plantation-style fans anchored to the ceiling gave the space a certain elegant feel. While we're not from the area, I'd definitely be open to returning.

Friendly servers and speedy service always! Love the atmosphere and the incomparable spaghetti…read morered.

Stopped in for lunch. Servers did their jobs and were friendly enough. Don't be in a hurry. It…read moredefinitely isn't fast food. I had the John Wayne burger. Not bad but a burger is a burger no matter how many onion rings you stack on it. There enough fries for 3 people if you like soggy fries. Wife had the fish tacos that reviewers raved about. It was a pile of prepackaged cole slaw mix on top of a rather funky looking piece of mystery meat about the size of my thumb. The chips were bland as cardboard. Not worth raving about.