Restaurants near Baxter Springs

“Ma Joad has an amazing menu! The lotus energy drinks are delicious and the glitter add-in is so much fun! ? I wish I had a picture because they’re so pretty but I’m always so excited to drink it that it’s gone before I can. ?”

“we loved their home cooked meals! The people who run it as super friendly. We felt right at home.”

“What a sweet family that run the restaurant. They and their staff are always considerate and attentive to your needs. I have food allergies and they’ve always cooked for me. Across the board comfort food with THE BEST salads. A Great Rt 66 place to stop for a break. Oh and don’t forget the homemade pies ….to die for! Back room for large groups too.”

“Some of the absolutely best Chinese food In the area!!! Always hot and fresh!”

“I never have a problem with the food. It’s the hygiene. Please do not go out and smoke and then come back in and handle food/drinks without washing. Also, the coughing in the hands…. Nope. We need to take it back to kindergarten and learn basic hygiene.”

“I go here at least once every other week for my usual large carmel frappe with whip and drizzle and it is ALWAYS amazing!!!! I love going there!!! I will always recommend Punkins Place!!!”

“This place is really cool. I do not like Mexican food, but my sons do. We tried this place and I was so pleased. The service was great, the atmosphere was great, the food was excellent and beautifully plated.

We will definitely be back!”

“Update: the owner reached out and apologized for our experience so that shows he does care. I’m sure we will be back with the new staff. I appreciate the owner taking the time to find me on Facebook. It was that extra step that meant a lot

We have been coming here for the last 6 years. The last several trips it’s just been getting worse… but this last time was by far the worst dining experience I have ever had. I’m generally not one to leave a bad review but this place has really gone down hill. We sit down at about 7:15 on a Saturday. There was a birthday party that was finishing up and about 4 tables. Our server comes up after a few minutes, takes our drink order and tells us burgers are going to take up to 30-45 minutes because they cook has to make the patties first. We said that was fine but we will need an appetizer so we ordered one. We both finished our beers and watched as food was coming out to all the other tables. The table behind us was extremely irritated because they had been there for an hour and a half waiting on their food. After 45 minutes… our server comes running by with someone else’s food and asks my dad if he wants another beer but doesn’t actually stop. Guess what…. She didn’t come back with a beer and didn’t come back to ask. Finally, she comes back with our burgers. It’s been 50 minutes….. we have a toddler with us who is super hungry at this point. Her hot dog looked like something that had been sitting on a roller at a gas station. She sets our food down and says the cook forgot to put our appetizer in so there won’t be a charge for that. I responded with “obviously we won’t be charged for food we don’t have.” Yes, it was caddy but she was too busy talking to the cook and other people at the bar to noticed that (at this point there were 2 tables) one of her tables didn’t have their appetizers after almost an hour! The waitress was very rude at this point. We ended up walking out without even touching our food. Every time we are there, they are completely under staffed. I’ve known several of the previous waitresses and they all say the same thing… the owner doesn’t care. I’ll say it again… by far the WORST dining experience. We will not be back. Which is sad because it’s the only place to get a burger in this town that isn’t sonic or McDonald’s.”

“if you like good folks and darts this is the spot”

“Found this place by sheer accident on our way to Galena, Kansas following Route 66 and so glad we did!!!!! ❤️😋😍 This un-assuming restaurant isn't fancy by any means, but don't let that fool you because there's some of the best Chinese food awaiting you inside. The interior similar to the exterior is simple and relatively small with approximately 6 tables. Set-up is geared more towards takeout as there were lots of people picking up food orders. We opted to dine in and we wouldn't have had it any other way. The service was phenomenal!!!! Our waiter had mad multi-tasking skills as he waited on us, took phone and walk in orders, checked and prepared orders, and ran the cash register all while ensuring our drinks never ran empty. The menu selection is HUGE! There were items listed on the partition that weren't listed on the menu yet....the menu selection is that big. Everything we ordered was beyond AMAZING!!! We ordered the beef fried rice, tofu with country vegetables, szechuan shrimp, salt and papper tofu cubes, fried spicy dumplings, and an order of crab rangoon. Everything arrived fresh, hot, fast, and tasted exceptional. The portions were HUGE! Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ worthy! If you haven't eaten here before, you seriously need to. We'll definitely be back

Vegetarian options: Surprisingly large selection of vegetarian and lite meal options.

Dietary restrictions: Lite meal options on the menu. Ability to modify menu options is a nice touch.

Parking: Restaurant is located in a large shopping center and shares parking with other retail stores. Ample parking.”

“I absolutely love this place, amazing food and the best service ever. if you are ever hungry just go here”

“Nice place good food good service”

“The woman that worked there was super friendly very very nice and the chicken teriyaki sandwich I got was amazing I only put spinach and black olive on it with the sweet onion teriyaki sauce on Italian herb and cheese bread and I got to say it was amazing!”

“It’s Sonic. Everything went as expected. The folks at this location are super friendly and very expedient.

Dietary restrictions: They are upfront with the calories per item/meal and have all data sheets available.”

“I used points to order a frappe. they don't have the frappe up. according to them there's nothing they can do. no refunding points or giving me something of equal value. not to mention my meal order was wrong. do yourself a favor and DON'T go here. make the drive to Joplin or Columbus. oh and employees calling my kids names doesn't make you better than anyone”

“Very friendly owners, small but tasty menu items. Very cool story about the place and its connection/inspiration to the movie Cars!”

“We just moved here from California a week ago and ran into this cafe…the smell coming from the smoker brings you right in the door! The best BBQ we’ve had in a while! This is by far our new favorite place…ate there two days in a row and can’t wait to go back to try something new!”

“Love this place. Very welcoming and the food is so fulfilling. I love their atmosphere. Their jars a filled with some very delicious jams, and jellies.”

“Great coffee yesterday, and loved the ambiance, I’ll be back.”

“un buen restaurante mi torito se lo recomiendo a toda la gente buena gente en los meseros bien un buen servicio o a la orden”

“Recommended by a friend, I stopped in while driving back to Joplin. I chose a ham sandwich and they asked if it was okay if the fresh ham was still warm? Still warm?! Yes! Just wheat bread cheese lettuce and ham. I don't eat pie and there was fresh peach pie or cobbler? on the counter. I bought that too. The ham sandwich did not require condiments. I would have had just a plate of ham if I had known how good it was. I also ate the pie. It was so GOOD!”

“Delicious! Fast service they only accept cash”

“The Shrimp and Noodles are wonderful!”

“Great Taco burgers & Susie Q’s”

“They rock. Need one in Montana”

“Best biscuits n gravy n town”

“Where are you today? We love your food”

“This place is great if you like spending your time with normal, down to earth, people. The drinks are served cold that brings you back to life. They receive a five star in my book.”

“excellent food, great service, best authentic Mexican food around.”

“Excellent Mexican and Tex-Mex fare. Food came out of the kitchen quickly and was hot and tasty. Very good for the price. Highly recommend!”