The Sweet Retreat Guidebook to Independence
Food scene
Gates has been around since 1946 and is a Kansas City staple. They provide a casual atmosphere and great bbq at an affordable price. Be ready with your order before you walk through the door though. Pay attention as they will quickly yell out to you "How may I help you?"
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Gates Bar-B-Q
3205 Main StGates has been around since 1946 and is a Kansas City staple. They provide a casual atmosphere and great bbq at an affordable price. Be ready with your order before you walk through the door though. Pay attention as they will quickly yell out to you "How may I help you?"
For some, this may be considered a hole in the wall, but they have some amazing bbq! With a decent sized bar and old-timey car nostalgic decor, its a nice casual atmosphere. My favorite - burnt ends! Yum!
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A Little BBQ Joint
1101 W US Hwy 24For some, this may be considered a hole in the wall, but they have some amazing bbq! With a decent sized bar and old-timey car nostalgic decor, its a nice casual atmosphere. My favorite - burnt ends! Yum!
Shopping
If you're looking to get some shopping done, the Independence Center is just minutes away and is one of just a few malls left in Kansas City. If you don't want to walk the mall, there are many free-standing retailers across the street and just down the block.
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Independence Center station
If you're looking to get some shopping done, the Independence Center is just minutes away and is one of just a few malls left in Kansas City. If you don't want to walk the mall, there are many free-standing retailers across the street and just down the block.