Kansas, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Shawnee

March 17, 2020 Florencio Paulino

Find out what American restaurants to try in Shawnee. Shawnee /ʃɔːˈniː/ is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 62,209.
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10. R.j.'s Bob-be-que Shack

5835 Lamar Ave, Mission, KS 66202-2648 American, Barbecue Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 913-262-7300 http://rjsbbq.com
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4 based on 159 reviews

Reviewed By X4458AJmarco

Stopped by on our way around town after running around town all day. I went in without having ordered ahead and expected to wait for 15-20 minutes to get my order. I was promptly helped at the bar and ordered my food. The waitress was very helpful and got my order in and I had my food in approximately 7 minutes. The food itself was excellent. Burnt ends were the bomb! Had Mac and Cheese and Baked Beans for the sides and they were excellent as well. I would recommend this restaurant for anyone that wants some good local BBQ without the big chain feel.

9. Johnny's BBQ

5959 Broadmoor St, Mission, KS 66202-3241 American, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +1 913-432-0777 http://www.johnnysbbqkc.com/
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4 based on 131 reviews

Johnny's BBQ

Reviewed By Harry R

I've been to the Olathe location several times, but ate here for the first time a couple weeks ago. Generally, I think all their food is very good. But this time, I got fries with my sandwich and was dipping them in the hot BBQ sauce and was disappointed with the sweet potato taste. Why would they cook the regular fries in the same vat as the sweet potato fries???? Well, here's the thing - they don't have sweet potato fries. It was the hot BBQ sauce giving them that flavor. It was the weirdest thing! The regular BBQ sauce was good and the fries by themselves were also good, so it was definitely the hot BBQ sauce giving it that flavor. Wonder if they mixed up the recipe or something... anyway I did not care for that sauce. The rest of it was good.

8. Fritz's Railroad Restaurant

13803 W 63rd St, Shawnee, KS 66216-3800 American Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating, Table Service [email protected] +1 913-375-1000 http://www.fritzskc.com/
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4 based on 126 reviews

Fritz's Railroad Restaurant

This location is relatively new, about a year? Great classic place for the whole family and conveniently located across from Powerplay in Shawnee.

Reviewed By Fun4Me2Travel

We have been to the location at Crown Center previously but found ourselves in this part of town. Such a nice location here. Love it is not so busy as Crown Center. Got in right away. Booth seating. Once ready to order you call it in using the phone at your booth. Drinks are delivered by a server, but your food comes out via trains that run on tracks around the restaurant. Kids absolutely love it! The food is good. Plenty of if for sure. The menu has a nice selection. Would highly recommend this for families. Prices are fair for the food and environment that you get.

7. First Watch

11112 W. 63rd, Shawnee, KS 66203 American, Cafe, Diner, Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 913-631-0888 http://www.firstwatch.com/
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4 based on 51 reviews

First Watch

First Watch specializes in delicious creations freshly-prepared to order. Their fresh, award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch dishes are made using only the best ingredients without the use of heat lamps or deep fryers. The best part is their creative

Reviewed By Thomas W

If you are familiar with the First Watch chain, then you already know that they believe in avocados, ancient grains and cage free chickens. So, you also should expect to pay more than the breakfast place down the street. But, if you're unfamiliar, read on.. First watch has light background music playing and on quieter (weekday) mornings, a peaceful atmosphere. Something to try at least once is their "million dollar bacon". When I was about eight years old I would occasionally dip my bacon or link sausage into maple syrup. I was sure I had invented a true delight for mankind. Well, First Watch has made maple syrup cooked bacon a speciality. And it's great.

6. J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood

8901 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212-1402 American, Steakhouse Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 913-642-8070 http://www.jgilberts.com/kansascity
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4 based on 541 reviews

J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Bleu potato

Reviewed By P E

Had a horrible experience at the new Plaza III the day before, so we tried this restaurant. It was FANTASTIC! Expensive, like Plaza III, but service was phenomenal and the food, absolutely delicious!! I really mean everything, every detail of the presentation and taste of the food was awesome. First class all the way!! Plaza III needs to take serious notes from J Gilbert's!

5. Ronnie's Restaurant

12812 W 87th Street Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66215-2889 American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 913-831-8600 http://kateskitchenkc.com
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4 based on 96 reviews

Ronnie's Restaurant

Ronnie's Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. We just tried to make a restaurant that our family would like to go to. We know that you will enjoy the store and God bless you and your family.

Reviewed By Jo-AnnKYTan

I had corned beef eggs Benedict. Super delicious. I also tried the crab patty eggs Benedict and Banana waffle which came a bowl of peanut butter. Superb! We all thoroughly enjoyed our hearty breakfast, nutritious and tasty. A must visit breakfast place.

4. The Big Biscuit

12276 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS 66216-1832 American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 913-912-7350 http://www.bigbiscuit.com
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4 based on 85 reviews

The Big Biscuit

Reviewed By Phillip P

I ordered the country benedict. My wife ordered eggs and bacon. The food was well prepared and service was friendly and helpful.

3. Eggtc.

7182 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217-9409 American, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 913-631-4400 http://eggtc-kc.com/home.aspx
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4 based on 108 reviews

All it's Cracked Up to Be!The friendly eggtc. staff takes pride in preparing and serving you the finest and freshest gourmet breakfasts and delicious lunches that are sure to please any palate. Enjoy omelets, crepes, pancakes and waffles. Quiche made to o

Reviewed By jerry h

this place is good / there mushroom gravey is very good / i had there chicken fried steak and it was so good

2. Blind Box Bbq

13214 W 62nd Ter, Shawnee, KS 66216-1754 American, Bar, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Highchairs Available +1 913-268-4227 http://blindboxbbq.com
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4 based on 167 reviews

Blind Box Bbq

Reviewed By Neiko913

Have eaten there a few times now and it is always great! Burnt ends are killer and the sandwiches are amazing!

The 10 Best Things to Do in Shawnee, United States

1. Hereford House - Shawnee

17244 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217-8901 American, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Private +1 913-268-8000 http://www.herefordhouse.com
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4 based on 282 reviews

Hereford House - Shawnee

Hereford House is one of the finest steak houses in the United States. The Hereford House provides incredible food at reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere.

Reviewed By vince66226

Visited again last week to devour lunch with wife and three year old granddaughter. My wife had beef stroganoff which she described as very good, my granddaughter had the kids mac and cheese while i had the steak medallions. My wife and granddaughter found the servings to be too big for them and had another meal with some of the left overs. My granddaughter had included a side of mashed potatoes which I would up eating as an accompaniment to my steak and salad. The steak was cooked to perfection. Our waitress provided just the right amount of service, especially to our granddaughter.

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