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    The Big Biscuit

    4.2 (316 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sarah M.

    This location definitely isn't what it used to be. Prices have gone up while portions and pace of service have not. The décor is more modern instead of traditional. I miss the old newspaper clippings on the walls. Sports always being on the TVs doesn't appeal to me either. Is there a reason local news isn't an option? There was a puddle of butter on my toast this morning and far more vegetables than eggs in my Lean & Green Scramble (the vegetable amount was fine, but it merited another egg). I appreciate the ability to swap out mushrooms for tomatoes though. More substitutions should be allowed (i.e. fruit for potatoes), and where are the turkey bacon or chicken sausage alternatives? I'm SO glad Mariah's back now! Y'all need to do whatever it takes to keep her!! That young woman's a gem FOR SURE!!!

    Dark Side Pancakes added strawberries
    Mariah L.

    The servers are always kind and on top of everything. My boyfriend and I love coming early because it's quieter but if you come later it will be loud. Food is always good. I prefer this place over most breakfast places.

    Salted caramel iced coffee
    Cathy W.

    A little bit of a wait but staff very attentive and courteous. Food was amazing and choices are endless.

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    Stacey B.

    We walked in the door and greeted with a smile and a "good morning". Our waitress, Misty, asked if we'd be there before and we had been to the Liberty location not this one - this is the 1st one. Sooo they gave a sticky bun brought out by the owner. OMG talk about melt in your mouth heavenly. Their gravy is flavorful and all was cooked to perfection. Service is friendly and fast and the place is super clean. You should stop by!

    Kurt F.

    Went to the original The Big Biscuit in Independence and wow, the portions are huge! The friend chicken is outrageous and the sticky biscuit was swimming in melted sugar, cinnamon and icing-that's wasn't a bad thing. Leave the calorie counting at the door! Friendly staff too!

    The Yardbird
    Briana H.

    Went for breakfast during a weekend in KC. Food came out fast and was really good. The flavored lemonades were awesome and the combinations were some I haven't seen before. Bought 2 of the coffee cups and they are the perfect size for my coffee at home! Definitely would go again when we go back down for other events.

    Cowboy Benedict & Country fried chicken and eggs. Sticky biscuit oh, hand pattied sausage patties.  Single biscuit with gravel bowl.
    Steve M.

    Best breakfast in Kansas City! Clean & Service is Top Notch & Food to die for. Try the sticky biscuit you will Not be disappointed I promise. Cannot wait to get back to The Big Biscuit.

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    Emily B.

    We were on our way home from vacation and I was looking for a decent breakfast place and I found this gem. The food was delicious and our waitress was so nice and because it was our first time there we got a free big sticky bun. It was so good within itself! The place was cute and all. If we are ever that way again we will be back!

    Biscuits and gravy with eggs and hash browns
    Vince L.

    Really fun place to have breakfast. Nice staff and very cozy environment. They have all these photos of old time movie stars. Eggs, bacon, and crispy hash browns. What more can you ask for? Biscuits and gravy, you say? Delicious and very satisfying Midwest cooking. My friend ordered toast, and the waitress said, "Toast? You can eat that at home. Have the biscuits that we're known for." We laughed our asses off and agreed she made a solid point. Definitely recommend.

    Love love love the Big Biscuit in Independence! Great service and wonderful food. This is a KC GEM. :)

    Southern Sunrise
    Caitlin K.

    Had a great experience here! Came in with a large group this morning and was seated immediately with excellent service. Our server Mindy was a hit! She was super patient with all of our orders and very helpful. It was a very cold morning but the Big Biscuit warmed us up and filled our stomachs with delicious food. I got the Southern Sunrise, a very sweet treat that filled me up quickly and left me with plenty of leftovers to take home. Highly recommend!!!

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    11 years ago

    Staff was friendly. Biscuits were good. Omelette was dry as a bone, sausage gravy bland. Hash browns were tasty but tiny portion.

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    11 years ago

    Great service, and affordable food not to mention the Best cinnamon roll pancakes mmmmm

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    11 years ago

    More food then you can possibly eat at one time. The quality is out of this world! This is worth the price and a very good value.

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    13 years ago

    The best biscuits I've ever had. Service is great, restaurant is clean, food is really good. A must for breakfast if you're close.

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    12 years ago

    They serve massive portions and I mean massive. The breakfast burrito is loaded, plus melted cheese on top ftw.

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    Large portions you could split a breakfast! Pancakes fill the plate! Biscuit was yummy!

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    14 years ago

    Visiting from Omaha ....found this place by chance. Loved it, great food, even better service. We will definitely be coming back!

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    Service was ok, gravy was bland and floury. Priced Same as Ihop and cracker barrel. Nothing to swoon over.

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    Classic American diner with HUGE portions that are reasonably priced. Family type atmosphere with friendly wait staff.

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