Posted in Missouri
February 26, 2017
9 Missouri Restaurants That Put A Twist On Childhood Favorites
Just because we enjoyed these classics as a child doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a remake of them today as adults. These 9 spots in Missouri are raising the bar when it comes to nostalgic favorites and you should definitely try them out!
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Shakes aren't just for the kids anymore. In addition to delicious gourmet ice cream, Betty Rae's delivers a fine selection of boozy shakes and floats. For example, their White Russian consists of Vodka with Vanilla Bean and Coffee ice creams and their Buffalo Sweat Float is a pairing of Tallgrass Brewery's Oatmeal Cream Stout, with Vanilla Bean or any flavor ice cream. They closed during the winter, but will be back open starting on Wednesday March 1st.
Address:
7140 Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64114
Address:
7140 Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64114


For a quick and easy sandwich, PB&J was usually the way to go as a kid. Harold's changes things up by creating a delicious PB&J donut. That counts as a lunch, right?
Address:
114 S 9th St Suite 102
Columbia, MO 65201
Address:
114 S 9th St Suite 102
Columbia, MO 65201


This vibey neighborhood pub in St. Louis raises the bar for grilled cheese with their savory blend of cheddar, provolone, tomatoes, and pesto in between two slices of bakehouse white bread.
Address:
3132 S Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63139
Address:
3132 S Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63139


Forget about Swiss Miss, you'll feel like royalty when you sip on Askinosie's delicious Single Origin Sipping Chocolate. The cocoa beans used for this delicacy are sourced directly from farmers in Mababu, Tanzania. Feeling pretty worldly yet?
Address:
514 E Commercial St.
Springfield, MO 65803
Address:
514 E Commercial St.
Springfield, MO 65803


This isn't the mac 'n cheese you make with powder cheddar from a box. Bristol Seafood adds delicious lobster and chives to their cheesy noodle side dish.
Address:
11801 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Address:
11801 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141


I can confidently say that I gained the "Heirloom 5" when this spot opened up in Kansas City. Their ingredients are always fresh and sourced locally and they create the best baked goods in town. They're mostly famous for their mouthwatering, homemade poptarts. How could you say no to flaky pastries stuffed with a fresh blueberry or strawberry filling?
Address:
401 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
Address:
401 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64110


You absolutely must stop at The Brick while in Kansas City. Their meatloaf sandwich was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and it's a delicious blend of meatloaf, pepper jack cheese and house- made spicy chipotle ketchup on toasted wheatberry bread.
Address:
1727 McGee St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Address:
1727 McGee St.
Kansas City, MO 64108


Not much has changed about this childhood classic, except for the fact that it's massive. If I had a pancake this big as a kid, I would have been in heaven.


Skip the campfire and head straight to this toast bar with nutella slathered on toast and marshmallows toasted on top.
Address:
2212 S. Jefferson Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Address:
2212 S. Jefferson Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Can you remember what your favorite snack or meal was as a kid? Where do you go to enjoy it now? Feel free to share with us in the comments below!
Address: 11801 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Address: 401 E. 63rd St. Kansas City, MO 64110
Address: 1727 McGee St. Kansas City, MO 64108
Address: 2212 S. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104
Address: 3132 S Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63139
Address: 114 S 9th St Suite 102 Columbia, MO 65201
Address: 514 E Commercial St. Springfield, MO 65803