9 Missouri Restaurants That Put A Twist On Childhood Favorites

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

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

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

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

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

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

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