I love this restaurant and for Joplin the only place with great outdoor seating, including heaters…read moreand a cozy fire pit for cool fall & spring days. Fantastic quality food, the service is always top notch, and the absolute best desserts around town.

Food was fantastic. Service was a step below TERRIBLE! Sat at the bar and got a drink right away…read more Took 30 minutes before we were asked if we wanted to order food (which we stated when we sat down). Took around 40 minutes to get our food. There was a total of six people in the bar so it wasn't an overload. Had to ask to get our check which ended up being wrong. Of course no one was at the bar so I had to track someone down to get the bill corrected.

We ate here for the first time yesterday. Great atmosphere, service and delicious food!…read more We will be back!

Great place with lots of options. Comfortable interior with cool decor. Food quality was…read moreexcellent and we would definitely go back, 10/10!!!

SERVICE With "BOSTON' is amazing! Food is fantastic! We went…read more2 days in a row before heading home to Michigan. Chicken pot pie and my husband said the meatloaf was fantastic. Today we had the Chicken nachos and French Dip. We came back because it was the best service we have gotten, in a very long time! I do have a small complaint, your host and hostesses need to be retrained. Walk in and not even greeted. 3 of them, standing talking to each other yesterday. Today, not greeted again, a young man. Like we we're bothering him! Other, than that, BOSTON made up for it, 100 percent!!!!!

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!

It was a drive by at first until we realized it was on Route 66 and had all the fun Cars stuff out…read morefront! We had to turn around and see it! So it was a rainy day and they weren't busy so we were able to talk to the lady who owns it and hear how the movie got started and found some of its characters right there on their lot! Its in an old service station and we had to do the burgers for lunch! They were greasy and delicious and it was alot of fun to see! Sadly alot of the businesses in this small town on the Route 66 have closed, but man the buildings are a treasure themselves!

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]

I love cheddars. I can get what I want and it's always been good!I frequently call in orders and…read morepick it up, mostly because inside service is dicey! One time great, next time may be frightful. When I do eat there I find the ambience nice.

Something has changed in the past two or three weeks. Maybe their food suppliers changed their…read morefood suppliers? I ordered country fried steak. It was impossibly chewy. They comped my meal and Said they would cook me another one I said no can I have the chicken fried chicken which they brought out supposedly but it was another country fried steak, which was too chewy to chew. So then they brought me chicken fried chicken and it didn't taste right. I've never had a bad meal here but tonight I had three of them. I'll try again later. ???? Anyone else?

The drinks were great, the food was awesome, and the service was even better. Nayelli was an…read moreamazing waitress. We were seated upstairs, and she made the trip up several times to make sure our drinks stayed full and we had everything we needed. She was friendly, attentive, and really took care of us. Great experience all around. We'll definitely be back for the great service and atmosphere.

Guinness. Fish and chips. Good service. Go often. The chips…read moreare homemade spiral-cut American chips not British but you can order hand-cut fries.

Quick Review: Overall 3 stars, because it's a chain,…read moredoesn't matter if it's a Denny's or an I-Hop, the food is pretty production line quality. If you've ever been to classic diners like the ones featured on Guy Fieri's such as Sam's #3 in Aurora Colorado (miss those days living out in the Rockies), then you know that special something when you sit down and all the locals come out and congregate for brunch...well didn't get that feel here. However, 5/5 stars to the chef. Let me explain. And don't get me wrong, the server was fantastic. The setting was in the retail section of the Joplin Petro Truck Stop, being a fairly dim but rather quiet corner. In all my years of trucking, on the road, whether it be at a Denny's in a truck stop, or a Black Bear diner, Waffle House, another Iron Skillet, or i-Hop, whenever I order medium rare on a steak, it would always end up on opposite ends of the spectrum-- either very well done OR bloodshot rare. So when my server brought me a true medium rare steak, there was this aura of sacredness to it. I simply didn't expect the chef was going to make it to that likeness...and he proved me wrong. It just shows, that there are still individuals on planet Earth that know how to grill up an everyday New York steak and not destroy it. , Thank you Jesus this art form is still alive and well. But of course going back to the quality and satisfaction levels of eating the food, I still want to stick to a 3. It's a truck stop, it's a chain, it tastes very manufactured production line quality. Like if you walked into any Flying J or Pilot, whatever they have in the hot food trays, it's on par with that. Basically the Caesars Salad, the Mashed Potatoes, but the steak was how a New York strip would taste but on the saltier side. Until next time, maybe I'll check out that other diner in Barstow CA on route 66

Stopped in for lunch at the Iron Skillet inside Joplin 44 and it was exactly what we needed after a…read morelong morning on the road. Iron Skillets are pretty common at truck stops, but this one really stood out for the service and consistency. Hot food, quick service, and our drinks were never empty. It's always such a nice break to sit down and enjoy a real meal instead of grabbing deli or fast food. The menu is familiar, the portions are solid, and everything came out fresh and fast. Great staff, great service, and a perfect spot to relax for a bit before getting back on the highway. We'll definitely be stopping again.

Tasty, frequently evolving bar menu at the popular Tellus 360. It's easy to order, just scan the…read moreQR code, order and pay over the internet with delivery to your bar seat. We've tried several different menu items, the nugz are a favorite with a side of boss sauce. That boss sauce is fantastic, make sure you order a side for dipping whatever you're eating into. The nugz are slightly bigger than bite size perfectly fried chunks of white tender chicken meat. Portions are hearty and the food is delivered hot, right to your seat. Ordering from Home SKillet is a no-brainer if you're at Tellus for any reason.

Still the best place for breakfast!! Great diner food, fantastic staff & service & great coffee!!…read moreSuper busy & lively on this Saturday morning of Memorial Day weekend, but still no wait for a table or food.

What a jewel of a place! Don't let the rustic exterior and interior fool you. This is a legit diner…read morewith friendly staff and darned good food! They've even been voted Best Breakfast although their lunch entries are just as awesome! Highly recommend!