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    Main Event Independence

    2.6 (127 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chilling at the bar
    Emilee R.

    Me and my family literally had the best experience here for my nephews birthday party, it was an absolute blast. Our bartender/server (Gavin) took care of us the whole time we were there, and he did a GREAT job!!!! we will definitely be back soon!! Thank you Gavin for making our night awesome! & the food he made was delicious!!! They have a great food menu, as well as great drinks.

    It was so fun,i love playing skyball,and pinball, There food was amazzing,The service was super fast ,the emplyers were nice & helpfull for what ever you needed .Im 54 and it felt good being a kid again .It was trurly worth evdry penny .I recamend for not just childern but adults as well.Call it a fammily night, they even have bowling ,and alote more then i have room for ..CHECK IT OUT ,YOUWILL NOT REGRET IT ,HAVE FUN YA ALL .

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    Kalana M.

    Arcade and food bar! tried a PB&J burger for the first time ever...actually quite good, did not expect it to be as good as it was great balance of sweet and savory! the loaded queso had just the right amount of spice!! we sat at the bar, our server was great! all the games worked, i will say it was quite expensive to load the card and we only played about 8 games...if you go be ready to spend some moolah to play for awhile!

    a bowling alley with bowling lanes
    Abe M.

    Awesome place!!! A good place to eat, Bowling is fun!! And the arcade is cool too!!!

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    Emani L.

    My family and I visited Thanksgiving Night to enjoy a family night of bowling fun. As soon as we walked to the counter, we were not greeted by Jacob. He rudely asked what we wanted and was very dismissive. We were then seated at the bowling lane in which our waitress Kevannah was also unfriendly and inconsiderate. We were not greeted and told that the kitchen closes at 10:40 pm. I asked her if she could come back in 10 minutes so that we could decide what we wanted but she advised that she didn't know if staff would be here even though she said she can't collect orders after 10:40. Needless to say, I will not be returning to this location. The drinks were good though.

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    Was to busy and way to expensive, in my opinion! Will not go back there again any time soon!

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    Bowling, Laser Tag, games, ice cream parlor, skee ball, basketball, claw machines, full bar, pool tables, food...

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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    2.6
    (274 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Cheddars will always be one of my favorite restaurants…read more The food was definitely the highlight. We ordered the chicken wraps and battered fish, and both were really good. The chicken wraps were flavorful, fresh, and filling without being too heavy, and the fish was cooked just right--crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can tell they put effort into making things taste homemade rather than rushed. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed, making it a good spot to sit down and enjoy a meal without feeling hurried. Service was also solid--friendly, attentive, and everything came out in a reasonable time. Overall, this location really delivered on both quality and experience. If you're looking for a casual place with consistently good food, this Cheddar's is definitely worth a visit. I'd happily come back again.

    I went to this Cheddar's for the first time ever (and my first step in a Cheddar's in probably 10…read moreyears) recently. Honestly, I did not have high expectations. My experience definitely exceeded the average Yelp rating. The food was solid and we had good service. They were extremely busy, but the bartender/server ordered a round of rolls on the house for the bar area for the long wait. It is a bit loud inside if that's not your thing, and there are TVs that were playing college basketball. I'm often in the area for KC Mavs games and would not hesitate to return.

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    Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa
    Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa
    Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.
    Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.
    Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

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    Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.
    Black Bear Diner Independence

    Black Bear Diner Independence

    3.8
    (156 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    We visited on 1/21/26. Although the temperature outside was frightful, our service and food was…read moreDEFINITELY delightful! Our party of four was seated promptly in a comfortable booth. The menu is MASSIVE! I would recommend previewing it on its website rather than being overwhelmed by all of the choices. I ordered the Tri-Tip-Dip Deluxe. The ciabatta was fabulous. The beef tender. I loved the grilled onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese option. VERY GOOD! I had delicious sweet potato fries. Awesome! Creamy inside and crispy crunch on the outside. Best sweet potato fries I've had yet in the KCMO area. My husband enjoyed Bob's Big Burger Deluxe with Blue Cheese. He shared a bite with me. The burger was JUICY and grilled to perfection. He chose French fries and scarfed 'em up. I would happily have given this place a five star review. But for some reason, 90% of the patrons were all seated in one area - OUR area. While our sweet server was running her tail off, attempting to meet all of our and others needs, three servers were chit chatting in plain sight. I blame the manager on duty for lacking organizational discipline. #btw - the sandwiches were so large, we will order just one next time and share! This first visit, we were able to enjoy our leftovers the next day for lunch.

    I went here for Father's Day after hearing how good their breakfast was. Their house salad was…read morehuge, but it was just a basic salad. I had the pot roast. It seemed to be placed under a heat lamp until the meat was dried out, than slathed with brown gravy just before serving. I received one carrot, a piece of potato and mashed potatoes drowned in brown gravy. Edible,but not worth what we were charged. For me, the highlight was going to be Apple Cobbler a la Mode. The presentation was spectacular,but the menu clearly stated that this was baked in their kitchen. I took one spoonful and it was still partially frozen. I sent it back, and was told it would be put back in the oven, but it was back in two minutes, and the plate was piping hot. I asked if went back into the oven, and was told it was put into a microwave oven. It was at best luke warm, so I ate the ice cream and left the entire cobbler, less two small spoonfuls, on the table. I was offered a to go box, which I refused. I was there with my sons, who didn't want me to make a scene. Had I been there by myself, I would have had a long, difficult conversation with the manager. I may go back for breakfast (which is served all day), but not for lunch or dinner. I would have gotten the same level of food if I bought a Healthy Choice frozen dinner.

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    Twin Peaks

    Twin Peaks

    3.3
    (156 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    The food here is always great! Seriously some underrated wings - I find myself craving the spicy…read moreThai chili wings often. Service is also always quick and friendly. The last time we went, I wanted a plain club soda with limes to drink and our waitress didn't know what club soda was, which is a little strange. I'm a former waitress and bartender so I know club soda is a staple in bars. There's an opportunity for training here. I told her that if she asked the bartender for club soda they'd know (they did). The ambiance is always fun and busy. I don't think we've ever been here and seen it slow, which only speaks to the great food and service. My husband and I have been coming here for years and it will continue to have our business.

    Horrible! Bad food. Bad service. Bad manager! Where do I start!…read moreSoda delivered in a cup that tasted like soap. Waitress no where to be found. Chili delivered, no spoon. Waitress no where to be found. Southwest Chicken salad ordered with dressing on the side. Delivered smothered in dressing, with less than two ounces of very BURNT chicken on top, and very little cheese, black beans or corn. Basically lettuce smothered in ranch. Again no waitress to be found. Flagged someone down, promised chicken replacement. Thirty minutes later, no chicken. And no waitress. Manager not helpful....in fact I'm not sure she even was a manager....offered dessert and to comp both meals.... I'm sorry, I want chicken...you know protein. Another 10 minutes of waiting for chicken...Gave up on getting chicken...Asked for check...oh, here's our waitress. Only salad comped. Threw down the cash.... Left hungry!

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