Nostalgic and reasonably priced, with yummy food. The service is attentive, and the ambiance is very pleasant with a 50s vibe.

Winstead's used to be the local fast food chain with locations around the Kansas City area. It was, Still is, no burgers, shakes, fare. In an age where fast food restaurants have dozens of options once that still has a fairly small menu with a few hamburgers sandwiches and a couple of salads in the usual sides. Breakfast items are only available until late morning . Our service was terrific for a party of nine, helped by the fact that on a Friday night this location was not very busy in the dining room. One family with us had not had Winsteads before and was very happy with their home cooked burgers and sides. All of us were very satisfied. Short staffed, the sole server for the restaurant did a terrific job juggling several tables, including our party hours with a variety of child ages. read more

Winstead's - The signature retro/themed dining room. - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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I haven't really been here before to tried their menu or inside, so this is a review based on the drive thru. From the outdated exterior and road to the menu, you can tell they need an upgrade. But the food was good however, they messed up on the order. We had a hamburger with everything and one did not. Which we didn't ordered. The star of the show were the limeades. So good! Would probably get those again. read more

Winstead's - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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A diner that makes you feel like you jumped into 1950s as soon as you step inside. We went in the off part of the day and had several tables there. The one waitress I saw was on top of things and had waters too use super fast. We did have to wait awhile on straws, but she was actively working the other tables, so no big deal. We ordered and our food was delivered quick! I ordered the double cheeseburger and a side salad, while my girls got single cheeseburgers and fries/onion rings and of course, a chocolate shake. The prices for the burgers and shakes seemed like a good deal, but the fries and onion rings were overpriced in my opinion. The salad was a standard side salad and the burgers were delicious as always. They have some of the best pickles too. The girls loved their food, but the biggest hit was the shakes. read more

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I was there for lunch I would probably give this a higher rating however, I am not sure that there has been any interior updates since this place opened. The carpet showed heavy wear from years of use, most of the booths chairs had holes and were very out dated. Getting to the restaurant was also a bit hard to get to because you have to go through someone else's drive to get there. The staff was very friendly and checked up on my on a regular interval. Food was good with a through back to the old mom and pop style diner. There is a driver through that was constantly busy. The food was worth going back, interior is a bit off putting. read more

I've been coming here since I was little with my Nana and grandpa and I think it kicks Culver's and Freddy's. Their butterscotch shake is the Best as well as their smash burgers... They are pure beef and their sauce is the best... I love that it's old-fashioned and iconic also it's local to Kansas city area... Support local!!! read more

Truely, one of my favorite places to eat because it is affordable and such a vibe! The atmosphere is that of a 50s diner. My favorite thing on the menu is the cherry limeade because they add a scoop of lime sherbert to the top. The service at this location is great too, always super friendly and fast! While we were there there was a guy walking around cleaning up all the tables as soon as people left which shows how clean the place is! He was on top of it!! read more

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We arrived and the sign said to seat ourselves. We found an available booth. The restaurant was clean. The waitress brought us water and took our order. She brought our cherry limeades and then the food shortly after. Everything came out hot and delicious. We enjoyed our experience! We will be back! read more

Winstead's - Large Cherry Limeade - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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OK, this review is for the milkshakes only. Chocolate was amazing and vanilla even more so. You could tell these were real milkshakes not fake stuff plus if you look at the price points for the small and medium, they're a pretty good deal compared to other places, I was afraid of the large because I've heard a huge. This place has been around for as long as I can remember they must be doing something right. Services top-notch in the drive-through. read more

This is not quite the Winsteads we grew up with. Seems that the chain has declined over the years. I was underwhelmed by the fries, tots and cleanliness of the place. The service was a little slow and spotty. Put the burgers are still amazing, and that's why I keep coming back. Next time I'll probably just get a triple and no sides. The line maids are still pretty good too. I like the lime sherbet as a nice touch. read more

Where have all the Winsteads gone? Not sure how many are left in KC but I do know they used to be everywhere. After eating here I can see why. The food is actually pretty good. especially their limeades. But the decor is like eating in a 1950s space diner for depressed people. Like if there was a restaurant in outer space and you were flying around in your spaceship and really didn't care where you ate because you just finished a long haul across the galaxy and you are on your 3rd marriage and your kids live on different planets and you just want the pain to end but you don't know what to do, so you think to yourself "Hey, maybe a hamburger, tots and shake will cheer me up." But it doesn't; because outer space isn't what you thought it would be. You are at this restaurant because in space no one can hear you crying into your vanilla shake. This would be the restaurant where you would do your crying. The service was fine too. read more

Winstead's - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Was tempted to give this 4 stars instead of 5 for the atmosphere but you don't go here for atmosphere, you go here for the food mainly. If you're wanting to eat Winstead's, go here, it is so much better than the plaza location. I would suggest going during their happy hour which is 3-6 pm every day, as they have half price on all drinks and shakes/malts, can get a large shake (32 oz) for under $5, food here is also priced great and all tastes good too. Triple burger for under $7 is amazing in today's economy, food is also always really great and served hot as the service here is also really great. Atmosphere isn't anything to brag about, it's an 80+ year old establishment that has been handled poorly from the Haddad Restaurant Group, but their food is great nonetheless and same with the prices too. read more

The vintage dining room could use a little TLC these days but the food was still excellent and very reasonably priced. My steakburger was perfectly crisped on the edges, the fries and rings perfectly golden, the shakes well-balanced and my cherry limeade was just as refreshing as it was when I was a kid. read more

Lacy crispy wonderful patties. This place has been open for 80 years and the decor is frozen in time. My grandpa used to come here 75 years ago and it's so unique being able to have a similar dining experience today. The burgers are awesome - highly recommend throwing on grilled onions. The cherry limeade is a must try it's nostalgic and absolutely delicious. It comes with a little scoop of a lime sorbet that you mix in and it's so so so good. read more

Winstead's - cherry limeade - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

"Throwback" diner type place. Burgers, fries, shake were all good. 50s/60s ambience. Good service. read more

We got both a cherry shake and a cherry limeade. The cherry limeades are the best that I have ever had! delicious!

If you see a Freddy's and Winstead's across the street from each other ALWAYS choose Winstead's, especially if you can sit down for the full 70's diner experience. Usually people don't like "outdated" decor, but I hope they never switch it up. From the bar to the booth, all the way up to the lights this place definitely brings nostalgia for anyone 25+. First the limeade is freshly squeezed, it honestly doesn't get any better than that; BUT IT DOES because it comes with a scoop of lime sherbet. The tater tots are crispy and fried fresh. The burger tastes freshly smashed and cooked as well, but I can't verify like the limeade because it wasn't made in front of me. Just trusting my instincts here(: Everyday they have happy hour from 3-6 which is half off all drinks and shakes and we got here right at 3! An amazing homemade meal for 2 under $20 you really can't beat that nowadays. The service was also impeccable and her name was Joselyn! I love this place and the food I could continue going on, but I think this'll do for now. read more

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Best blueberry pancakes. Excellent value. Their ice cream skyscraper was great. It's got that old time diner vibe. read more

If there's one thing about me, it's that I am a Winstead's girlie for life. They have THE greatest milkshakes. If you're an icey, classic-style milkshake fan, Winstead's is the only place that really satisfies. None of that nasty creamy and thick stuff that tastes super fake and basically like pure preservatives-- no. These milkshakes are banging. It's actually insane. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, CHERRY?? BUTTERSOTCH??? are you kidding me. They are all so good. The food is great, greasy as fast food should be, but not overly so. The employees at the Roe location are always great too. Really excellent service from a hard working group of people. This is only one of two remaining locations in the world, and I will always drive out of my way for both of them. If they ever close I don't even know what I'm supposed to do with my life. Where else can you get a shake this good?? read more

Winstead's - chocolate shake - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Have loved this place my whole life! The food is always so good and the service is great!

Still best hamburgers EVER!!!! HOWEVER. the restaurants are dilapidated filthy and in great disrepair..... yuck!!! When will they be remodeled??? read more

Fast service and the breakfast hit the spot. Great old diner ambiance.Food was hot and fresh. The only draw back was they needed more help.

Good cheap cheeseburgers. Loved their milkshakes!! Wish more diners like this existed. read more

Winstead's - Cheeseburgers - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Been going to Winstead's literally before I was born (my mother was pregnant with me) It's seen better days and needs a refresh, but the food is still great and reminiscent of a different time. Is the one place I have to go every time I am in KC read more

Omg!! If you want the best onion rings in town go here immediately! Delicious crispy and not greasy! Windsteads steak burgers are a 10 out if 10. I promise you will enjoy your burger and onion rings!! 10+ read more

Each time I use the drive thru it's pot luck. Ordered a hamburger everything grilled onions. Received a slice of onion. Love the fries, received over cooked fries. Ordered large cherry lime aid If that was made poorly. No cherries and very little sherbet. The restaurant manger could care less. Been going to Winsteads for over 60 years. read more

Winstead's - Looks good. But went through drive thru Order hamburger with everything. Received a hamburger patty and bun. No sauce or onion. Yuk - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Upon arrival I sat down noticed the only server on the floor walking over to me I was quite surprised to see what she was wearing to serve the public . She had on a black spagetti strapped shirt on , no bra , could see thru it . She approached and I stated what happened did your shirt get wet or something? No im just hot replied the server , the ac hasn't worked in 3 days , it was on because it was comfortable in there . She took my order ,bitched to all the employees as to what I said to her , causing a scene I was sitting far away n heard it all . She approached my table n told me I offended her , I said I'm sorry but I've ran many restaurants in my 35 years of food service, n I said that as respectfully as possible . She walked away not to see her again , she left the floor went back to kitchen totally neglected the 6 tables she had . A different employee brought my drink out n my food . The food is so good there , It is my go to for my burgers . The server is Sedona , I found out her name when I received my check . I will go back but I know you all could do better with customer service . Put SEDONA at the grill for a rush , then she will realize what HOT is . read more

Great hamburgers since I was a kid in the 1960s including the rest of there menu and limemaids, good service from there drive though window except thay could upgrade the speaker when ordering, hope what Winsteads restaurants are left stays in business. read more

Amazing atmosphere, amazing service. Food is also classic and great. Definitely recommend.

Totally overpriced. Took one look at those paper thin patties they were putting in the buns...and then putting an entire salad on top as fluff and filler...and walked back out of the door! I know inflation is bad...but no need to add insult to injury! Burger size was the size of a McDonald's cheeseburger...yet they were charging over $13 for a burger alone. read more

I recently tried Winsteads. I didn't hear about it from anyone I just happen to drive by it and went in and tried it. This is not a burger joint. These are steak burgers, very thin patties. The burger itself was good, however fries and the drink were not included, the are separate. A burger for $6.50 is actually about $12.50 to &15. If you like that sort of thing this is your place. For me I would prefer thicker, burgers bigger burgers and more bang for my buck. I probably won't go back simply because there are better options. read more

Food was pretty okay, I think they would have a lot more business if they took care of the place. It needs some basic R&R, some cleaning and some paint and a few light bulbs would go along way. We loved the onion Rings then order more and brought us a few fresh ones and some that looked and tasted like they sat in old grease all day. The sever was very nice, especially for only have one person on the floor. He was running around doing everything. read more

Winstead's - Old soggy crusty onion rings possibly - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

The tiny glasses of water we received upon arrival were only two-thirds full and never refilled. The fries were hot but unsalted and bland. The burger was warm-ish but the stale bun had obviously been sitting out. About half of the tots were hard, and our server disappeared once our food was served. read more

Winstead's - Burger and fries. - Burgers Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

This place is very run down and service was terrible. I noticed how bad this place looked from the weeds outside to the dust and dirt inside. The windows are dirty, the window blinds are nasty and there are dead flies on the window sills. The flooring is carpet which has likely been in place for decades. No restaurant should have carpet anyway- gross. Most of the seats in the booths are torn and peeling apart. The employees are not concerned with service from my experience. The food was poorly prepared, not fresh tasting. It was not even close to its former glory. I used to love Winsteads but I have had my last meal there. This place is poorly managed at best but without a doubt on its way out of existence unless it makes immediate changes in every way this establishment operates. read more

We went here on our last day of visiting the KC area and our hotel was relatively close to this place and where I live there aren't really any more steak burger joints around. Saw this place has been around since 1940 and it did not disappoint! Love the old school diner style it has! Prices were pretty cheap compared to most places now even with inflation being a thorn in everyone's side. The burger I had was delicious and the grilled chicken was as well. The drinks were great as well. Had pretty good service it was pretty quick and efficient and our waitress was very nice and didn't mess anything up. If I'm ever back in the area I will definitely come back to winstead's for sure! read more

Eh, the burger was good and milkshake very good but the place is incredibly run down and understaffed. There was only one waitress working and it was noticeable that she was overwhelmed during a lunch rush. She was very friendly but struggling to keep up with 10+ tables. I would happily give this place 4 stars if they cleaned it up. There was chocolate milkshake splatters on the walls, the blinds and booths were broken, and it was generally dated and not clean. While the food was yummy, the dining room dirt makes you wonder about the state of the kitchen. Prices are fair but portions are small. Everything is a la carte, so don't expect fries with your burger, you have to order them separate. read more

Ate at this location tonight. The food was what I expected (I've been a patron of various Winstead's since the 1960s), but the cleanliness and upkeep of the place was awful. The parking lot is rough; potholes and broken pavement. The overflow eating area was blocked off by a pile of chairs. Lights were burned out. The carpet was filthy. The men's bathroom was foul. That said, the service was okay (but, we were finishing our meal when our malt and limeade arrived), the waitress was polite and attentive, and the food was pretty much what it has been for decades. I mentioned eating there to some out of town guests we hosted at Xmas, but I would be embarrassed to take someone to this location. This place has deteriorated significantly under the Haddad Specialty Restaurant ownership and is an affront to the community that has patronized it for decades. I'm very reluctant to give a local place such a bad review but it's deserved. Haddad needs to invest in this location. read more

At about 4 PM today we drove through. The hamburgers were great but the chocolate soda was terrible and I threw most of it away. Also they now make you sign the bill so you can tip them. Not cool Winsteads. I'll think twice before returning. read more

I love the environment and it brings back nostalgia for me. Food great and their milkshakes are to die for!

Loved it! Steakburger and fries were delicious. The cherry limeade was delightful. Will be back!!