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If you only bring one thing with you to Independence, make sure it’s your appetite!
You can graze your way around the globe without leaving the city. And who says you need just three meals in a day?
If you only bring one thing with you to Independence, make sure it’s your appetite! You can graze your way around the globe without leaving the city. And who says you need just three meals in a day?
Let’s talk staples. You’re near Kansas City; of course you’ll find barbecue in Independence at Gates Bar-B-Q, founded by Henry Gates, one of the city’s original grandfathers of barbecue. Try Hereford House for Kansas City-style steaks. And for a truly memorable meal, Dixon’s Famous Chili — family owned since 1919 — will introduce you to Kansas City-style chili that you can order “soupy” or “greasy.” Trust us — it’s delicious! Two more casual eateries — Mugs-Up Root Beer and HiBoy Drive-In — are testaments to decades gone by and worth a stop for burgers, sodas and milkshakes served with a side of nostalgia.
If a special occasion brings you to the city, several tempting fine-dining experiences await. Get cozy in the Italian bistro-like interior of Cafe Verona, or enjoy contemporary American cuisine with a flair at Ophelia’s. Vivilore, in the Englewood Arts District, combines fine dining and shopping in one multi-story structure.
Craving something more low-key? Decide what kind of food you want — breakfast all day, homestyle cooking, pizza, Mexican, burgers, hot dogs — and you’ll find a casual restaurant that hits the spot. Enjoy!
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