Hey, their burgers, fries, onion rings and shakes are all good and it feels like being transported back to the 50s. I love stopping for lunch when I'm in the neighborhood! It's legendary! read more

Town Topic - Outside of Town-Topic - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

If you're looking for wholesome greasy food, with lovely customer service. This is your place. Came here Friday night after a symphony concert... and it was BUSY. Staff were super friendly and they seem to know their rhythm when things get hectic. Ordered a double, no cheese, no bun, on a hash brown. And they delivered. How the hell I lived in KC for 25 years and never came here is a disgrace, only upon myself. This place ain't gluten free. Thankfully I don't have celiac, but I am gluten intolerant. My meat touched a bun before entering a to go container, but hey... I won't die so it's fine. Let's talk about how juicy the patty is. How flavorful it is with those onions smashed into that party. How crispy those hash browns were. Mmmmm, mmmm! read more

The Best Burger in the KC region Hands Down! Since 1930's , this quintessential KC food spot has been creating culinary magic for the world to enjoy. The double cheese burger is nothing short of amazing. Two juicy patties slammed on the grill, fresh onions, and classic soft Wonder Bread come together for a bite that will have you coming back for more. I ordered the fresh made onion rings. The onion rings were crunchy yet fresh and not greasy. Surprisingly I didn't feel stuffed. The meal size is perfect and won't leave you feeling heavy and lethargic! The staff is unbelievably beyond friendly to first timers and are happy to guide you through the endless amounts of food combinations. I heard that the biscuits are just as good and sell out before 10am daily. Looking forward to coming back for breakfast! Parking is plentiful with a lot next to the restaurant and street parking. Come enjoy meal a from breakfast to late night that been serving KC food for 80+ years and experience the magic for yourself! read more

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It is decent, the burgers are very small and pricey to be the size that they are. If it is late night this is not a bad place to go but wouldnt willingly go any other time. read more

Very disappointing. Been going there for years. Great food, but the prices just keep ridiculously skyrocketing. I dont wanna hear that "business gotta make money bs !!" Theyve owned that building for going on a century. Their sandwhiches are the size of mcds cheeseburgers. Fries and ring bags tiny. 1 - tenderloin 1- 3x cheeseburger 1- ring 1 - fry $32.00 !!!! Never again. We almost went to Cali taco shop in Wyco and coulda got double the food for 2/3 the price. Im pissed we didnt but live and learn. Never ever again town topic. Greed loses you customers. Especially with such a low overhead. Couple cooks and a window girl. Pathetic ! That bag of food was $15 tops. read more

A classic. Not always the easiest place to get in and out but worth it usually! Great burgers and pie

Can Fat People Eat Here? Yes indeed 5: yes 3: maybe 1: no Man, nothing beats a good smash burger. I think the pricing is pretty low for KC, as I'm from OKC. If you weren't full from one burger, it's cheap enough to just get two. I love burgers and this is one of my favorites in the Midwest. And the onion rings can make a big boy or girl cry. read more

The patty melt was excellent. Quality marble rye. Cheesy, and maybe could've used a thicker patty, but maybe that would've ruined it, who's to say. I added lettuce and extra pickle at home and very much enjoyed it! If you get a cheeseburger, go for the double or triple. This is not a five guys situation where you'll struggle to get a proper bite. Go big or....you know the rest. Rootbeer float was classic and yummy. This is a great place to go back in time and remember a simpler time with diner counters, and friendly staff, and pie safes!! Can't wait to try the pie next time. read more

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Great little place. We had breakfast and it was fantastic. Be careful getting 2 or 3 pancakes. They are HUGE. The biscuits and gravy was perfect. The cinnamon roll is not big and fluffy but it's delicious. I would highly recommend!!! read more

Town Topic - Biscuits and gravy. Pancake. - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Open 24 hours and the food was great!! Definitely a place that everybody should stop at least once it's a 24 hour diner. The people that work there are fantastic. I ordered it to go. It was quick and easy. read more

Old school breakfast and burger joint that's been in business longer than most of us have been alive! Love the burgers. They're thin with a little crisp around the edges, so good. Get a double cheeseburger with everything, grilled onions, too. You'll thank me later. Don't forget the fries, tater tots, and onion rings! But, be sure to save room for pie. Can't leave with having the pie! read more

Looking for an old school diner with lots of character this is it. I'm so glad we stopped in. This is small, but just right, get here early for lunch or call your order in there will be a line. Must try in KC!!! Loved it!!! Cheeseburger was on point!!! read more

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The ultimate dive diner/burger joint open 24 hours. Due to COVID, there is no indoor seating. I placed my order at the outdoor window and had a 15 min wait for my food. The wait wasn't bad at all, but I would probably call ahead next time to save myself the time. I ordered the coney with chili and cheese as well as a chocolate milkshake. The coney was a sliced 1/4 lb hot dog served on a sandwich bun which I've gotta say I've never seen before. It tasted pretty good, but I might try a burger next time. The hand dipped chocolate milkshake was great! Super smooth and thin and sucked it down way quicker than I should have. read more

Town Topic - The coney with chili & cheese and a chocolate milk shake. - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Thee perfect dive in my humble opinion! Food is fast, hot, and fresh. The burgers are great every time - don't miss the grilled onions! I like a nice salty fry and these are perfect for me. The malts and shakes are also so so good - I would stop most nights coming up Broadway to grab one if the line weren't always down the street! There are about 8 seats inside and it is crowded so I like to use the order window outdoors whenever possible. Town Topic breakfast is pretty good. The buttery toast saved my life one (hungover) Sunday morning before seeing the Nutcracker at the Kauffman! The Baltimore location has weird hours so I've never been, but I love that Broadway is open 24/7. Well worth the hype and the lines! read more

It's interesting that folks are saying Town Topic has the best burgers in town. Perhaps, they've never experienced anything better. But I'm all for supporting local small business owners. Town topic is in a great location but its small & seating is limited. It has all bar-like seating and it's very uncomfortable to try to enjoy your meal when you have people standing and breathing over you to order their food or waiting for a stool. The service was great, welcoming, friendly and efficient. The food leaves much to be desired. The burger was the best thing about Town Topic (it would be even better with a fresh bun). However, the patties are very thin so order a double. The fries: hot but obviously frozen. The onion rings where extremely crunchy yet flavorless. Sadly, I'd choose Freddy's over Town Topic. I think they way they cook their burgers are similar (but I could easily eat a single at Freddy's and be satisfied). read more

It's the sort of place you HAVE to try when in KC. But, word to the wise, it's probably better when you're a little drunk. Greasy spoon, classic dive burgers and fries. Will it be my go-to place for a burger, probably not. Is it worth it's reputation and historic presence in the Kansas City food milieu, certainly! read more

I completely understand why this place is a KC "institution"! At about 10 PM on a recent Sunday night, I had to pass right by Town Topic on Broadway on my way to watch the full Blood Moon lunar eclipse at Union station, and I'd missed dinner, so I was HUNGRY! Despite there being a short line to order standing around outside, I got in it. My double cheeseburger was delicious, and the real onion rings (not the mushy reconstituted stuff some places coat and fry up) were really crispy and really good. To top it all off, they were running a special on slices of pie...two for the price of one...I couldn't resist! They usually have many, many flavors to choose from, but it didn't matter there were fewer choices this night, because they had two of my favorites, peanut butter and peach, so I was a happy camper! It was a late night unhealthy, delicious bargain! read more

Love Town Topic as a late night comfort food takeout stop. The inside is small with limited seating but good for couples or singles at the counter. It's traditional grill food: cheese burgers, fries, soda, coffee, and milk shakes. In the winter we often get hot chocolate which is nice when viewing the downtown Christmas lights. read more

Definitely not what I ordered when I got home and checked and definitely going to throw up after I eat this. Buyers beware read more

Town Topic - This will cost you $20 - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I've heard this place was good and ive has it before an it used to be . But now the meat is soooo small and as flat as paper . A double is $9 and the meat is less than a double from McDonald's read more

One of the best burgers, when I am in town I always stop here for food. It can get busy but the lady who works is amazing. Highly recommended!! read more

Food was delicious, although the quantity of beef should be increased, for sure. Chili was nice, hot and just the right spice. Onion rings were fresh and tasty. My worry is that Town Topic is going to price itself out of business. I understand the opportunity to cash in on the up and coming crossroads area location, but I seriously doubt many KC residents are going to be willing to shell out nearly $23.00 for a double burger (no cheese and skimpy meat patties), reg. order of onion rings and a cup of chili. (The Coke in the pic was not included in the meal I ordered). I've always loved Town Topic. I had not eaten at this location in several years. I remember working for KCPD, then for DST back in the early to mid eighty's and picking up Town Topic for dinner or lunch. It seemed a bit pricey back then, as I recall, but not outrageous as today's prices (even with inflation). (Adding to my review, I will say, service was very good and the diner was clean and organized.) read more

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they never miss been here about 4 times now, yesterday was the first time i got the chance to sit in and eat. service is super quick and the food is delicious. you can NEVER go wrong with a burger especially from here! it gives off the old timey diner vibe and it's great! read more

Serving burgers since 1937! The patties are thin so don't be shy about doubling up the meat. Patty Melt on Rye also very good. I found the fries more tasty than the tater tots. Great service at the window. read more

Town Topic - Kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Love that they are open after midnight Burger is delicious Always a wait no matter what time of night read more

A KC staple. Now that I don't eat meat, I enjoy other options from Town Topic, but I have had their burgers and they are as amazing as they look! Very homemade. The pies here are fun and yummy and the fries are pretty high up there on the 'good fries' scale. You know the one right? Up next for me to try is a shake. It's oh so tiny, but a fun and authentic experience. Late at night, the wait will probably be pretty dang long as they are open 24 hours and aren't too far from a number of bars. read more

Great food, but now, for late hours you have to stand outside in the cold at a service window? No sit down for your drunken burger binge! Less crowded I guess and honestly I have watched fights break out over the seating before.... No big deal as long as you're prepared. Still love the burgers and shakes. Honestly these are some of the best shakes I have ever had. Burgers are to crave for and the onion rings are crispy, and oh so tasty! If you go for breakfast try the haystack. read more

Greasy burger? Yep. Greasy onion rings? Yep. Delicious milkshake? Yep. Anywhere to sit? Maybe if you're lucky! Worth it?? Heck yeah! This little burger place has been around since the 50's and still kicking it hardcore. Features on Diner, Dives, and Drive-ins, this little shack is the place to go for a tasty burger. Made fresh to order, cooked in front of you, sitting or standing besides generations of KC burger eaters; this place was on my bucket list. The traditional burger comes with onions and pickles, but feel free to load it up with all your favorites. Not only do they have burgers, they have chili dogs, chicken, and much more. If you're a local or an outsider craving something greasy and delicious late at night or early enough for breakfast even; go check it out! read more

Town Topic - Double burger with onion rings. - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

A classic KC burger spot! Went by here at night looking for some good grub. The line can get a bit long at times so be prepared. However, once I ordered the wait was only 10-15 minutes. I ordered a double cheeseburger, onion rings, and a vanilla shake. The burger absolutely hits the spot. Don't be afraid to get a double or triple since the patty's are pretty thin! The onions are grilled to perfection and bring the whole sandwich together. The milkshake tasted exactly how you expect a classic diner milkshake to be. Not too thick and a pure vanilla flavor. The onion rings are slightly sweet and a great complement to the burger. A bit oily but oh well! Best late night spot to grab a bite in KC hands down. read more

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Not much has changed since my last review, but if you'll indulge me, I want to tell the following story. Some friends and I dined in a little late on the night before Thanksgiving. We all went with our normals, but my friend added a bit of a twist. He ordered a vanilla shake, but asked if the staff member behind the counter would mind adding some pecan pie. That staff member flashed a bright smile and said it would be her pleasure. She cut a slice of pie, put it the blender, added some vanilla ice cream and then the magic happened. I never knew I needed a pecan pie vanilla shake, but now I can't imaging living life without one. read more

Can I just say that sometimes the most simple things are the best? I've worked downtown for many years but never have stopped in. I'm happy we came here because I've heard good things about this place. It's very small and absolutely no frills. You go up to a counter and order your food. They do breakfast and I'm assuming it's just as good. The burgers are juicy and perfect. Fries are done just the way I like them - not too skinny and crispy. We didn't stay to eat since there's very limited seating. We took our food and went elsewhere to watch the sun set and to just take a minute out of our busy lives just to enjoy the moment. What could be better, right? read more

Town Topic - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Late night busy on a Saturday, I was dissatisfied and disappointed with the food, the quality wasn't good bought two sandwiches, bun not buttered or toasted. The pork tender seem like cook in greasethat should have been changed and fresh. Two orders of french fry's at $425 so greasey and cold couldn't eat. Yes over the years work in downtown area an often ate breakfast and bought sandwiches they use to be hot a nutritious. I hope the owners get a handle on this Town Topic had been a great cafe thru the years. However the pies & shakes as good as ever. read more

If you love a kid's treat- kids portion sizes, kid's flavor profiles, you may want to go here. But, you may be doing so at your own peril. The Crossroads used to be a place of artists and yogis. I wouldn't call present company anything like that. read more

Haven't been in a while but I can remember a very good burger and I got one there many times

If you're from KC or traveling here, this place is an absolute must! This classic little burger shack serves up all the flavors you're craving. Escaping the rain this past weekend, we popped in to true one of these classic burgers and I was not disappointed. There is minimal seating but while I was waiting I had the opportunity to chat with an elderly couple who's been eating here for decades. They recommend the classic double cheeseburger just the way it comes with a side of onion rings. Wowza. The burger was cooked to order and the onion rings were crispy goodness! read more

Town Topic - Double Cheeseburger and Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Patty Melt on Rye with extra pickles and onions: heavenly. East coast Jew-approved. This adorable, classic burger and breakfast joint has been serving up pies, milkshakes and loaded "truck stop omelettes" since 1937, and by the looks of the parking lot, they won't be stopping any time soon. Be aware, this is a claustrophobic's nightmare. You'll be eating elbow to elbow with other satisfied patrons slurping piping hot coffee and scarfing down biscuits and gravy. read more

Really good spot that was recommended by our Narriott shuttle driver and it was perfect after a long flight. Ordered for 3 people and everything was delicious and hit the hunger spot. Burgers were filling and flavorful. Drinks are one size and refillable.bedore you leave the premises. The milkshilk was cold, refreshing and thick--not runny. Great spot to feed the whole family, and on a budget. Staff is quick, friendly, and support each other even in that little tiny space. Highly recommend while visiting Kansas City! read more

Town Topic - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Okay...went in for some after partying deliciousness and absolutely got it! I didn't hold back either. I ordered a double cheeseburger with the works, onion rings, French fries, and a vanilla milkshake. I sat in my car and ate all of it except most of the onion rings. The onion rings were not bomb. But the French fries and the burger were great. The Burger was a delicious and perfect combination of cheesy and greasy goodness!!!! Probably won't be my last time here! read more

Why get fast food when you can go to Town Topic? Open 24/7, Town Topic is the place to go for your typical hot-off-the-grill American fare. You can smell the grill working before you even enter, and once inside, your mouth may water while waiting for your food to get off the grill. Do not be surprised when you smell like grease after a visit here. The burgers here are amazing, but you cannot go wrong with anything off the menu. The desserts are great here too, especially the varieties of fresh pies. Make sure to be nice to the staff though or they will kick you out. They are not here to provide you with customer service. They are here simply to make sure you pay, get your food, and then get out. Try not to use the bathroom unless you really have to go, because there is literally just space for the toilet in there. There is a small parking lot, but otherwise street parking is plentiful. Expect a large crowd on weekend nights, because this is the place to go once everywhere else in the area stops serving food. However, it is almost like walking into a twisted fantasyland sometimes with seeing the strange characters that come during the odd hours. On the really crowded nights though, you may spot a police officer stationed inside to keep things under control. Seriously, Town Topic is straight up about food so set your expectations on that and you will have a good time until maybe when your stomach gets mad at your for consuming all that grease. read more

Town Topic - Pumpkin pie a la mode - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Best hamburger I have had in a long time. Had a single with grilled onions pickle added lettuce and a slice of the best tomato. This burger blew What-a-burger, McDonald's, Sonic and Red Robin away. read more