Joplin Cafe

A area favorite, great food at a fair price.We love the place, been going there foe years...

The food was delicious. Home made country style place. Service was a little slow but the place was packed completely full the entire time I was there. Was well worth the wait. The wait was not bad considering how busy they were.

I stopped for lunch at 11:30 am on a Tuesday and the place was packed. I was given a high-top table and my server came right over and took my drink order and gave me a menu. The menu was very large, it had something for everyone. When my server returned with my Coke, I ordered the Hot Beef open faced sandwich with mashed potatoes and a cup of the cream of broccoli soup.My soup came right out, and it was very good. It was cream and flavorful, I really enjoyed it. Soon after, even before I was done with my soup, my meal came out. Everything was smothered in a nice beef gravy. The beef was sliced like at a deli, but it was tender and on top of two pieces of white bread. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. Everything tasted good together.I thought this was a great place to stop and get good value for your money. I would eat here again.

It was just okay, a lot of people seem to really like it but we found it rather ordinary. I think it's popular because 1, there is nothing else out there in the area and 2 it's got, friendly downhome staff.It seems most of the people there were locals to that part of town and there are no other options. It's great to have a place where the staff knows you well and you are all friends.However, it was very busy and that friendliness sometimes got in the way. When we got in line to check out the woman handling the register was talking with a woman who did not pay anything so maybe a friend or maybe she just stopped in to talk. But they went on and on chatting and could not care that there was a line waiting to pay. I found it rude. We won't be going back as there are many other options with more or less the same food and the same prices all around town.

This was the last time I'm putting up with rude wait staff. This place is an absolute nightmare for a restaurant and I've only been there a few times. This morning I went with my wife and a friend. Our friend asked our waitress about any breakfast specials. "There on the wall" as she pointed and walked away! As we were leaving she was looking surprised. Even if we told her why she wouldn't get it. I'm looking at the 4 stars on this place. Honestly it should have maybe 2 1/2 stars. I myself gave it 5 stars three years ago. It's gone downhill.

I have yet to find one item on the menu that I haven't liked. You must try the dessert while you're there. Daily special are amazing.. Great staff and super great food. Don't let the look of the outside

Absolutely fantastic food hands down best breakfast in Joplin. Service is always friendly & fast with everything. Always great people & a amazing visit!

Not much to look at and off the beaten path but great food and service! The parking lot was packed. We had to wait about 12 minutes to be seated. I wish they took names instead of just asking "who's next?" I had the catfish - it was fresh and crispy, not greasy at all. Catfish was also huge! I took home my 2nd filet, I just couldn't finish it. The green beans were a bit mushy but that's the only negative. Huge roll! My husband and his Mom had breakfast. They said the fried eggs were perfect. The pancakes were large, fat, and fluffy. And all for under $30!

Joplin Cafe is the place to go if you want a great breakfast! I got the Joplin Cafe Omelet and it was very good! They have tons to choose from including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner options. Service was very good, however, the atmosphere could be a little better. Overall, great place to eat while in JoMo!Pros: Well Priced, Polite Service, Wonderful Food, Lots of OptionsCons:Atmosphere

The biscuit Benedict is biscuits and gravy and eggs and hashbrowns and it looks amazing with the waffles. I don't like fruit directly on my waffles but they're good. I'm looking around at a lot of people eating a lot of very good foods and the service is outstanding with a little bit of smart :-) just the kind you want.