I LOVE this shop! It's like the time-honored "General Store" some may remember. It's truly a…read morecharming store from the beautiful flowers outside the front door, to the back walls, to the 2nd room, including life-size cutouts of Travis & Taylor there to greet you! Everywhere I turned, around every corner there was something that caught my eye and interest, especially all the unique food items, many hand-crafted by well-known independent companies in the KC Metro area. And the most extensive variety of Stonewall Kitchen jams, jellies, and preserves of every sort! I swooned at the sight of Pink Grapefruit Marmalade...you just can't leave here empty handed! Gift-able items galore, sure to please, because you know YOU want them too! Kitchen and housewares, unique grocery items, games...an almost endless variety. It's just delightful place to shop and browse. And be sure to try the epic assortment of the locally produced Polly's Pop!

I had visited this store a few years back and remembered it fondly as a cute store with neat…read morekitchen nick nacks and delectable food items. However, while in the area I decided to stop by since I am in the midst of a kitchen remodel, and I did not like the vibe I received from the woman in the store. I do not believe that she was the proprietor but someone who seemed to have hawkish eyes and a bit of cynical skepticism about her. I do not present myself like the regular provincial type of women from these parts. I am cool and confident and humble (but not in that Mary Kay way, if you know what I mean). It seems that I didn't fit her particular vision of who she wanted in there. B.T.W, I was the only there and am not surprised if this is because others have felt the same. I almost was about to purchase something that I liked but decided that I could definitely find it elsewhere.

We love this place! Have been a few times. It's on Raytown Road. Short drive from Lee's Summit…read more The Store has an amazing staff! Very friendly and competent. They have old school service and smiles. Great meat, friendly butchers and the folks at the front are super. We buy Curley's BBQ sauce here. Plus they have wonderful local KC bread and Amish eggs, farm fresh for $5.99 a dozen. High quality meat here, cut to spec and they have bigger quantity value packs you can order ahead and fill the freezer. The building is old, but spotless. Love the HUGE selection of wood and pellets here. It's amazing!! Buy local. This is a neighborhood gem!!

Nice meat house you can find various cuts of meat. Guys at meat counter are very helpfulread more

This place has the best meats in town. It's also my favorite place to eat these days as well. All…read moretheir portions are huge the food is top-notch. I ordered food to go. My one-year-old fell asleep in her car seat. I called inside to see if it was ready and they were nice enough to bring my order out to me. Very classy establishment.

The UpperCut KC absolutely delivered! I had Meme's Million Dollar Burger with the brisket mac &…read morecheese. The burger was delicious, although I'd probably try a different side next time. My buddy got the loaded fries with brisket queso, steak, and brisket, and they were amazing. That brisket queso had an awesome smoky flavor, and the portions on everything were HUGE. We were both impressed with how much food we got, and everything tasted fresh and packed with flavor. It is definitely on the pricey side, but with the portion sizes and quality of the food, I'd say it was worth it. My only real complaint was the small seating area, and the wait was pretty long. That said, they're upfront about it...they make everything fresh and even warn you that they "aren't fast food." So if you're willing to wait, I'd definitely recommend giving The UpperCut KC a try. Great food and huge portions!

They have the best taco meat in town! So tender and full of flavor. Upon request they will add…read moreonion, cilantro marinade, and seasoning to the taco meat. They have freshly made tortillas as well. I definitely recommend shopping here, they have so such things here. The fruit and veggies are always fresh too. The service is always good as well.

The new El Mercado Fresco makes the 3rd of this growing brand with-in 30 blocks of each other along…read moreIndependence Ave, and the 5th in the metro. This makes the 4th one that I've shopped at and is by far my new favorite, simply because of size. The added square feet gives a much better shopping experience and not as many times having to say - "pardon me" while navigating the compact produce and butcher areas and tight aisles. Not only does this EMF have a better and larger floor plan, they have added a small juice and ice cream stand near the front door. The produce selection and pricing is fantastic as is the gigantic butcher case and bakery. The three most important areas to judge a grocery store and they delivery on all of them. Today I loaded up on fruits and veggies for the week - (mangos 3 /$1 and limes 15 / $1) and then some fresh churros from the bakery. El Mercado Fresco - please come to the Northland; the Price Chopper location at N. Oak and Vivion will be vacant by years end. Please...

Canned Fish were all expired. Meh!…read more Owner looked at me like i was crazy! Not more for me

I have never seen an unkinder person in my life. I entered the store and she threw me out to wait…read moretwo more minutes because she is not ready for work yet. I said the door was open and she insisted I come out. Just to mention that I am an elderly disabled person.I will never check this store again!!

If you're looking for a legitimately delicious deli, look no further--this place is the real deal!…read more​The restaurant has a wonderfully quaint vibe, with a few tables inside and several benches outside to sit back and enjoy the food. What really stood out right away was the service. The lady taking our orders was incredibly nice and personable, and she actually took the time to walk us through the menu to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. ​I went with the #5, which is their version of a Sicilian Muffuletta. It was phenomenal. It's stacked with mortadella, salami, provolone, ham, and Swiss cheese, topped perfectly with a red wine vinaigrette chopped olive salad, all sitting on a beautifully toasted seeded loaf. ​One of my friends ordered the #20 Reuben, and it was a masterpiece. We're talking melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu corned beef, legit sauerkraut from Brooklyn, house-made Russian dressing, and melty Swiss, all piled high between two buttery, toasted slices of marble rye bread. ​Naturally, I also grabbed a couple of their homemade chocolate chip cookies, and we got a raspberry and blueberry tiramisu that was absolutely terrific. You just can't leave a place like this without hitting the dessert menu! ​I consider myself very lucky to have experienced this spot. Honestly, if I lived in the area, I'd probably gain 50 lbs--and it would be worth every single ounce!

The staff was nice and we tried the Chicken Caesar Parm because we saw it on TT. I will need to go…read moreback and try it one more time but I think I just needed more chicken. 7/10.

Wanted to go for refills on my Tuscan olive oil and tried some other flavors and got new…read moreinformation on some options I haven't had. This place is always offering a warm welcome and the staff is so knowledgeable. I'm on the email listing and get updates on the new options or the lists for the cooking nights. I'd like to go to one in the future. The oils are very heart healthy and they offer a listing of what to pair with them and how to use them. If your in the area go by there, you won't be disappointed. Always an amazing option from marinating to salad dressings even adding them to waters for flavor.

Amazing taste and amazing service from a friendly lady can't wait to try again next time I come to…read moretown.

Good amount of ice cream. I had mint chocolate chip, coffee and cheese cake flavor sundae. The…read moreservice was fantastic and the environment was familial.

La fruta estaba lejos de ser fresca. Algunos trozos estaban blandos y pasados,un sabor raro, como…read morefermentado. Se notaba que llevaba varios días guardado. Raspado de fresa El batido fue aún peor. la textura era desagradabl La lechera sabia vencida. En resumen, me sentí estafado. Por el precio, esperaba algo mucho mejor. No lo recomiendo para nada.

Ophelia's Restaurant had me excited before I even walked in. From the outside, it gives off a great…read morefirst impression--but unfortunately, that momentum stalled a bit at the door. My family and I entered and weren't greeted, despite there only being one other table seated. We ended up walking across the dining room ourselves before eventually being acknowledged. Not the strongest start. Once inside, the atmosphere had its ups and downs. The space itself is beautiful, but some details--like visible weeds and black tablecloths--took away from the overall polish. That said, things started to turn around once we got settled. I had the chance to meet the chef, who was incredibly personable and clearly passionate about his craft. We kicked things off with appetizers, and this is where the kitchen really began to shine. The lobster rangoons and tempura shrimp were both excellent--crispy, flavorful, and well-executed. For entrées, my daughter and sister-in-law both ordered the chef's burger and really enjoyed it. My niece had the steak frites and absolutely loved it. My wife ordered the lemon brick chicken with gnocchi and olive tapenade. After tasting it, I felt the gnocchi could have benefited from a quick sauté in clarified butter, finished with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs to bring out the depth the dish promised. I went with the Wagyu burger. The cook on it was spot-on, but the execution fell short. It came topped with three large slabs of bacon hanging well over the sides, making it difficult to eat without taking it apart. After adjusting it myself, I noticed it was under-seasoned--something as simple as a finishing salt would have elevated the richness of the Wagyu significantly. Overall, Ophelia's has a lot of potential. The food shows promise, the chef clearly knows his craft, and the space is visually appealing. With a few adjustments in both service and execution, this could easily become a top-tier spot. I'll be back--and I'd still recommend giving it a try. 4 out of 5 forks.

Such a great spot!! Came back for brunch and had the Crab Cake BLT with a fruit cup side. So dang…read moregood!! Love this place!

For a Saturday farmers market it's as good as any. There's tons of great produce from some great…read morefarmers. I've seen they have baked goods and crafts for sale as well, but I can't speak to those. While it's definitely worth checking out on a Saturday, in the summer especially, it's tough to recommend the Independence Farmers Market for the midweek market on Wednesdays. There aren't a ton of options midweek.

Since all of the new additions to the market it is a beautiful place to go shop, walk around, have…read morelunch...I really enjoy the square!