Food and Drink Restaurants of yesteryear - Page 44

Simply Red · 12:50 PM

What Restaurants did you grow up around? I'm not talking super fancy and yes fast-food counts. What distinctive memories do you associate with them?

Mine?

Taco Via-(the lit up menu of the various taco plates displayed on the wall), WhiteCastle-On a paper plate with fries and Pepsi, Arthur Treachers(off Noland), Tippins(off Noland), Perkins(the free toy well), Country Deli(awesome local deli to Blue Springs heated sandwiches on Sourdough buns), Zarda BBQ and Dairy, FunHouse Pizza(of Course)(Dark. Video- Games,Electonic Riding Bull and 25-cent Taco night) Annes Sante Fe.

Keep in mind I never see these anymore living in Georgia.

Dottefan · 01-25-2010, 11:52 PM

I know any body growing up in KCK back in the day would know about Paul Bunyan's...cheeseburger basket, burrito baskets, taco baskets..

Dottefan · 01-25-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

I read today on Pitch that the original Texas Toms closed. Never ate there, but I remember some of you talking about it

Straight up stoner food......so good

Earthling · 01-26-2010, 01:55 AM

Griffs hamburger joint in Wichita. Never saw another one anywhere but I still remember their advertising sign out front..."Hamburgers .15 cents"

Wilson8 · 01-26-2010, 02:38 AM

Did not read through all 44 pages so these may have already be listed.

Zuider Zee on Noland Road in Independence. The front used to look like a windmill and had a great salad bar with a great big block of cheese.

House of Toy - Chinese food down on the southwest corner of the Plaza in Kansas City.

Later Chinese place was Hunan's also off Noland Road. A whole family could eat for a few dollars.

Jenny's in Lee's Summit - home of $4.00 steaks.

Country Medallion Inn in Raytown Not sure if that was really the name. Steaks with a layer of cheese and mushroom gravy.

Pappi's Pizza - I think still around in Lee's Summit

Johnny Ray's in Lee's Summit still around now.

A framed building in Warrensburg that sold bags of burgers, Ku Ku burgers. Maybe called the Ku Ku Hut or something like that.

Tim's Pizza - Not the one in Independence but it was in Warrensburg by the bowling alley on Hwy 13.

Of course Sonic for the Sonic burger.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-26-2010, 04:30 AM

If any of you went to college at Truman State:

Pancake City.

It's a 24 hour greasy spoon that offers a huge truck stop type menu along with a lot of interesting local fare.

The best food:

Grub fries. French fries covered in pan fried bacon, with sour cream, melted liquid cheese (very important) and ketchup.

That along with either an order of biscuits and gravy or toasted ravioli makes for the greatest drunk food imaginable.

I refuse to eat at Waffle House just b/c I've been so spoiled by "The Shitty".

tyton75 · 01-26-2010, 07:55 AM

I miss Zipp's..

northland, 72nd st and N. Oak... the burgers were cheap and the fries were awesome!.. everyday after football practice I would stop there and eat before going home.

its an LC's now

Simply Red · 01-26-2010, 08:00 AM

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Allens on State Line south of Ward Parkway, Bamboo hut on 40 HWY, V's on 40 HWY and Sterling

V's had a nice robust Marinara, that place will never 'set the world on fire' -but, legitimate 'safe' americanized Italian. They still offer their frozen Ravs and containers of marinara at the sto?

DMAC · 01-26-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tyton75

I miss Zipp's..

northland, 72nd st and N. Oak... the burgers were cheap and the fries were awesome!.. everyday after football practice I would stop there and eat before going home.

its an LC's now

Is it just me, or does anyone else get the raging derrs everytime they eat at LC's.

MOhillbilly · 01-26-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

Back in the 1980's Lou Whitney & the Morells (Springfield based band) did a rockabilly song about Red's. One of those places that live in people's memories. Too bad its been gone for so long.

Hey, I found a video!
http://www.vimeo.com/groups/21864/videos/6228379

very cool!

Props G.

MOhillbilly · 01-26-2010, 08:36 AM

i may have asked this before but ive slept since then.

What was the name of the diner that was downtown excelsior?
Rays maybe?

my granddad used to take me there when i was little-little and get me a burger and he'd drink sugar w/ coffee.

Then we would head out to the waste water treatment and id catch contaminated frogs...

**SAUTO** · 01-26-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Earthling

Griffs hamburger joint in Wichita. Never saw another one anywhere but I still remember their advertising sign out front..."Hamburgers .15 cents"

used to be one on 7th st in kck, iirc there is still one in sedalia mo.

KC native · 01-26-2010, 09:05 AM

Not reading through the whole thread but

1) LC's- I grew up right around the corner from the one by the stadiums. I remember when his smoker used to be outside.

2) Big Boy (and Hi Boy)- Awesome burgers. I was partial to Big Boy and my little bro liked Hi Boy so that always made arguments about where to go fun.

3) Las Playas - Our family's restaurant that used to be on 40 highway in the historic site house thingy. Had my first job there actually. My 16-17 year old cousins used to love me because I was always willing to come in and work on Fridays and Saturdays once I turned 12.

4) Town Topic-This was more my high school years. My friend and I would get smashed hanging out down on the West Side, Westport, and occasionally down in the Dotte but we would always make it to Town Topic to end the night. TRUCKSTOP FTW!!!!!!!!!!

Simply Red · 01-26-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KC native

Not reading through the whole thread but

1) LC's- I grew up right around the corner from the one by the stadiums. I remember when his smoker used to be outside.

2) Big Boy (and Hi Boy)- Awesome burgers. I was partial to Big Boy and my little bro liked Hi Boy so that always made arguments about where to go fun.

3) Las Playas - Our family's restaurant that used to be on 40 highway in the historic site house thingy. Had my first job there actually. My 16-17 year old cousins used to love me because I was always willing to come in and work on Fridays and Saturdays once I turned 12.

4) Town Topic-This was more my high school years. My friend and I would get smashed hanging out down on the West Side, Westport, and occasionally down in the Dotte but we would always make it to Town Topic to end the night. TRUCKSTOP FTW!!!!!!!!!!

Las Playas has been mentioned by me, already & everyone just stared at me funny, dude, I went there as a kid RE--LIGIOUSLY.

KC native · 01-26-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Las Playas has been mentioned by me, already & everyone just stared at me funny, dude, I went there as a kid RE--LIGIOUSLY.

Small world. I wouldn't be surprised if we were there at the same time. I practically lived there for a good portion of my youth. I used to think my great grandparents were awesome because being from Mexico they loved wrestling so if we were there and wrestling was on I was sitting there watching it with great grandpa and grandma.

Inspector · 01-26-2010, 12:15 PM

Loma Vista bowling alley - tacos...

Allens, Kings. A place I think was called the "Y" out by longview road on Blue Ridge - but I think that might have closed in the late 50's or 60's....

Plus so many others mentioned on here like Paul's, etc.....

OK, I gotta go eat lunch now.

11-01-2006, 08:33 PM
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	Restaurants of yesteryear What Restaurants did you grow up around? I'm not talking super fancy and yes fast-food counts. What distinctive memories do you associate with them? Mine? Taco Via-(the lit up menu of the various taco plates displayed on the wall), WhiteCastle-On a paper plate with fries and Pepsi, Arthur Treachers(off Noland), Tippins(off Noland), Perkins(the free toy well), Country Deli(awesome local deli to Blue Springs heated sandwiches on Sourdough buns), Zarda BBQ and Dairy, FunHouse Pizza(of Course)(Dark. Video- Games,Electonic Riding Bull and 25-cent Taco night) Annes Sante Fe. Keep in mind I never see these anymore living in Georgia. Last edited by Simply Red; 03-20-2018 at 12:50 PM..
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01-25-2010, 11:52 PM	#646
Dottefan Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FROM KCK, LIVIN N J\O Casino cash: $10004900	I know any body growing up in KCK back in the day would know about Paul Bunyan's...cheeseburger basket, burrito baskets, taco baskets.. Last edited by Dottefan; 01-26-2010 at 12:08 AM..
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01-26-2010, 01:55 AM	#648
Earthling MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Casino cash: $10008447	Griffs hamburger joint in Wichita. Never saw another one anywhere but I still remember their advertising sign out front..."Hamburgers .15 cents"
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01-26-2010, 02:38 AM	#649
Wilson8 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3577557	Did not read through all 44 pages so these may have already be listed. Zuider Zee on Noland Road in Independence. The front used to look like a windmill and had a great salad bar with a great big block of cheese. House of Toy - Chinese food down on the southwest corner of the Plaza in Kansas City. Later Chinese place was Hunan's also off Noland Road. A whole family could eat for a few dollars. Jenny's in Lee's Summit - home of $4.00 steaks. Country Medallion Inn in Raytown Not sure if that was really the name. Steaks with a layer of cheese and mushroom gravy. Pappi's Pizza - I think still around in Lee's Summit Johnny Ray's in Lee's Summit still around now. A framed building in Warrensburg that sold bags of burgers, Ku Ku burgers. Maybe called the Ku Ku Hut or something like that. Tim's Pizza - Not the one in Independence but it was in Warrensburg by the bowling alley on Hwy 13. Of course Sonic for the Sonic burger.
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01-26-2010, 04:30 AM	#650
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7939572	If any of you went to college at Truman State: Pancake City. It's a 24 hour greasy spoon that offers a huge truck stop type menu along with a lot of interesting local fare. The best food: Grub fries. French fries covered in pan fried bacon, with sour cream, melted liquid cheese (very important) and ketchup. That along with either an order of biscuits and gravy or toasted ravioli makes for the greatest drunk food imaginable. I refuse to eat at Waffle House just b/c I've been so spoiled by "The Shitty". __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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01-26-2010, 07:55 AM	#651
tyton75 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KC North Casino cash: $5758386	I miss Zipp's.. northland, 72nd st and N. Oak... the burgers were cheap and the fries were awesome!.. everyday after football practice I would stop there and eat before going home. its an LC's now __________________
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MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	i may have asked this before but ive slept since then. What was the name of the diner that was downtown excelsior? Rays maybe? my granddad used to take me there when i was little-little and get me a burger and he'd drink sugar w/ coffee. Then we would head out to the waste water treatment and id catch contaminated frogs... __________________ True Son of Liberty Last edited by MOhillbilly; 01-26-2010 at 08:42 AM..
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01-26-2010, 09:05 AM	#657
KC native Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Casino cash: $10049239	Not reading through the whole thread but 1) LC's- I grew up right around the corner from the one by the stadiums. I remember when his smoker used to be outside. 2) Big Boy (and Hi Boy)- Awesome burgers. I was partial to Big Boy and my little bro liked Hi Boy so that always made arguments about where to go fun. 3) Las Playas - Our family's restaurant that used to be on 40 highway in the historic site house thingy. Had my first job there actually. My 16-17 year old cousins used to love me because I was always willing to come in and work on Fridays and Saturdays once I turned 12. 4) Town Topic-This was more my high school years. My friend and I would get smashed hanging out down on the West Side, Westport, and occasionally down in the Dotte but we would always make it to Town Topic to end the night. TRUCKSTOP FTW!!!!!!!!!!
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01-26-2010, 12:15 PM	#660
Inspector MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: K.C. Casino cash: $9924975	Loma Vista bowling alley - tacos... Allens, Kings. A place I think was called the "Y" out by longview road on Blue Ridge - but I think that might have closed in the late 50's or 60's.... Plus so many others mentioned on here like Paul's, etc..... OK, I gotta go eat lunch now. __________________ As always, this is IMO.
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