Guidebook for Joplin
Food Scene
Don't let the fine dining atmosphere fool you. Owners make you feel right at home! Mediterranean cuisine is their specialty. Their Mediterranean platter Is a nice sampler, and if you are a fish lover, their Tilapia Is a "must try". Save room for their baklava or at least take it "to go".
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M&M Bistro
612 S Main StDon't let the fine dining atmosphere fool you. Owners make you feel right at home! Mediterranean cuisine is their specialty. Their Mediterranean platter Is a nice sampler, and if you are a fish lover, their Tilapia Is a "must try". Save room for their baklava or at least take it "to go".
Hackett's offers a nice brunch or lunch experience with a bloody Mary not soon to be forgotten. Specializing in hot wings, I recommend their jerk flavor, (a bit spicy without burning your mouth). If you are more in the mood for the bar scene, their sports bar is a friendly venue where you can catch a game or local conversation, and where you always feel welcome.
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Hackett Hot Wings
520 S Main StHackett's offers a nice brunch or lunch experience with a bloody Mary not soon to be forgotten. Specializing in hot wings, I recommend their jerk flavor, (a bit spicy without burning your mouth). If you are more in the mood for the bar scene, their sports bar is a friendly venue where you can catch a game or local conversation, and where you always feel welcome.
Fine dining at its best, Red Onion offers a nice dinner selection from gourmet salads to steaks cooked to perfection. Red onion does not disappoint when it comes to atmosphere. It's a great place to unwind at day's end with a nice wine, great food, and quiet conversation.
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Red Onion Cafe
203 E 4th StFine dining at its best, Red Onion offers a nice dinner selection from gourmet salads to steaks cooked to perfection. Red onion does not disappoint when it comes to atmosphere. It's a great place to unwind at day's end with a nice wine, great food, and quiet conversation.
What a great way to start your day! If you are a "Boomer", this little slice of nostalgia right in the heart of old down town brings a smile to your face as you walk down memory lane among the 1950's memorabilia. For the younger crowd, wifi and the best coffees and teas in town (yes....better than Starbucks) awakens the mind and senses for the best kind of wake up call. For the Potter crowd, be sure to try their butter beer. Once complaint is that they close early (around 8p), just when some of us are in the mood for an after-dinner coffee. If you plan to visit Joplin often, be sure to sign up for their rewards program. Every few days you can earn free treats!
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Joplin Avenue Coffee Company
506 S Joplin AveWhat a great way to start your day! If you are a "Boomer", this little slice of nostalgia right in the heart of old down town brings a smile to your face as you walk down memory lane among the 1950's memorabilia. For the younger crowd, wifi and the best coffees and teas in town (yes....better than Starbucks) awakens the mind and senses for the best kind of wake up call. For the Potter crowd, be sure to try their butter beer. Once complaint is that they close early (around 8p), just when some of us are in the mood for an after-dinner coffee. If you plan to visit Joplin often, be sure to sign up for their rewards program. Every few days you can earn free treats!
This is the best kept secret on Main Street! Gourmet breakfast, complimented by adult breakfast beverages will call you back again and agin, since there are so many interesting menu offerings, and you will likely feel the need to try them all!. One downside (or upside), depending on your perspective, is that there may be a wait for seating. It is a tiny space, and locals love it! However, there is available patio seating as weather permits.
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The Bruncheonette
424 N Main St RdThis is the best kept secret on Main Street! Gourmet breakfast, complimented by adult breakfast beverages will call you back again and agin, since there are so many interesting menu offerings, and you will likely feel the need to try them all!. One downside (or upside), depending on your perspective, is that there may be a wait for seating. It is a tiny space, and locals love it! However, there is available patio seating as weather permits.
Since early 1900s, Wilders has maintained a reputation for the very best steak in town. This "Route 66 Destination" is a favorite choice for group events and celebrations, and for quaint private dinners. The décor is reminiscent of a turn of the century Speak Easy establishment. Tall booths and cozy tables in dim corners welcome private dinning. A larger banquet room offers plenty of room and privacy for larger events. A word of advise is to make reservations at least a couple of days in advance.
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Wilder's Steakhouse
1216 S Main StSince early 1900s, Wilders has maintained a reputation for the very best steak in town. This "Route 66 Destination" is a favorite choice for group events and celebrations, and for quaint private dinners. The décor is reminiscent of a turn of the century Speak Easy establishment. Tall booths and cozy tables in dim corners welcome private dinning. A larger banquet room offers plenty of room and privacy for larger events. A word of advise is to make reservations at least a couple of days in advance.
Known as an icon of Joplin, this little diner offers a tiny menu in a tiny space, but with giant taste and grand nostalgia. The authenticity of their food and their around the counter-dining speak for themselves. It is a "must" experience on Route 66.
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Fred & Red's
1719 S Main StKnown as an icon of Joplin, this little diner offers a tiny menu in a tiny space, but with giant taste and grand nostalgia. The authenticity of their food and their around the counter-dining speak for themselves. It is a "must" experience on Route 66.
This resilient family-owned business re-built after 2011 F5 destroyed their original shop. They are known as "The" donut shop of Joplin for good reason. Plan for take out, since seating is limited. Plan to pay with cash, since they accept no other forms of payment.
Dude's Daylight Donuts
2316 S Main StThis resilient family-owned business re-built after 2011 F5 destroyed their original shop. They are known as "The" donut shop of Joplin for good reason. Plan for take out, since seating is limited. Plan to pay with cash, since they accept no other forms of payment.
For this dining experience, atmosphere is everything. Although the food is great, their every-changing décor will keep you amused and the conversation going. Enjoy a relaxing lunch as you take in Old Joplin from your window seat overlooking Main Street. For evening dining, 609 transforms into "the place to be" with more formal attire and the soft buzz of socializing. Usually, reservations are unnecessary, except for holidays or special Main Street events. I personally prefer window seating. As for food, their "starters" are must-tries. The bacon-wrapped bar-b-q hazelnuts are my personal favorite.
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Club 609 | Restaurant & Bar
609 S Main StFor this dining experience, atmosphere is everything. Although the food is great, their every-changing décor will keep you amused and the conversation going. Enjoy a relaxing lunch as you take in Old Joplin from your window seat overlooking Main Street. For evening dining, 609 transforms into "the place to be" with more formal attire and the soft buzz of socializing. Usually, reservations are unnecessary, except for holidays or special Main Street events. I personally prefer window seating. As for food, their "starters" are must-tries. The bacon-wrapped bar-b-q hazelnuts are my personal favorite.
Recognized as a great vegan option and also for their gourmet hotdogs and other unique food options, this establishment is the best of local atmosphere. Local art decks the entry way and continues to the walls inside. Interesting mis-matched table settings indicate that this place is about genuine food fare and alcohol service. Beer drinkers will enjoy their extensive selection and the mixed-drink crowd will not be disappointed with old favs and their unique concoctions. In a word, if you are seeking an "Old Joplin" experience, you will want to put Instant Karma near the top of your list.
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Instant Karma Gourmet Hot Dogs
527 S Main StRecognized as a great vegan option and also for their gourmet hotdogs and other unique food options, this establishment is the best of local atmosphere. Local art decks the entry way and continues to the walls inside. Interesting mis-matched table settings indicate that this place is about genuine food fare and alcohol service. Beer drinkers will enjoy their extensive selection and the mixed-drink crowd will not be disappointed with old favs and their unique concoctions. In a word, if you are seeking an "Old Joplin" experience, you will want to put Instant Karma near the top of your list.
For a quick lunch or a late night snack this place can't be beat. What it lacks in atmosphere, it makes up for with taste. Their pizza is cooked in wood-fired ovens, which can be observed as you wait. Their salads are always fresh. Their cheese bread is to die for,... but don't.... because you will want to taste their pizza and calzones. But wait.... there's more! Save room for their gelato. This Italian ice cream is a must-try!
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Carmine's Wood Fired Pizza
412 S Joplin AveFor a quick lunch or a late night snack this place can't be beat. What it lacks in atmosphere, it makes up for with taste. Their pizza is cooked in wood-fired ovens, which can be observed as you wait. Their salads are always fresh. Their cheese bread is to die for,... but don't.... because you will want to taste their pizza and calzones. But wait.... there's more! Save room for their gelato. This Italian ice cream is a must-try!
Located at 509 S Main St, Joplin, MO, 64801 Bakery Take your group, your family, your sweetheart, or just yourself for a treat. Take unique confections with you as souvenirs....
Known for dipped fruit, Carmen's presents as a old-fashion candy shop. It's a pleasant atmosphere to browse as you wait for your order to be prepared.
Carmen's Apples
1651 W 7th StLocated at 509 S Main St, Joplin, MO, 64801 Bakery Take your group, your family, your sweetheart, or just yourself for a treat. Take unique confections with you as souvenirs....
Known for dipped fruit, Carmen's presents as a old-fashion candy shop. It's a pleasant atmosphere to browse as you wait for your order to be prepared.
Drinks & Nightlife
This little bar is reminiscent of the spirit of "Old Joplin". Rebuilt after the Joplin tornado, they continue in the same spirit of fun and unique flavors from their grill. Their fish and chips and their shrimp tacos will call you back again and again. Friday afternoon is generally crowded, so go early to get a seat. Other than that, they are great for an early lunch.
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Tropicana Bar & Grill
2402 S Main StThis little bar is reminiscent of the spirit of "Old Joplin". Rebuilt after the Joplin tornado, they continue in the same spirit of fun and unique flavors from their grill. Their fish and chips and their shrimp tacos will call you back again and again. Friday afternoon is generally crowded, so go early to get a seat. Other than that, they are great for an early lunch.
Arts & Culture
Local artisans, musicians, performers, and food vendors gather on Main Street the third Thursday of the month, March through September to celebrate Joplin. Don't be fooled by the carnival -atmosphere. You will meet and greet real people.... products of Joplin's rich history and evolution. If you want to know and experience Joplin's genuine spirit, you will not want to miss "Third Thursday"!
Downtown Joplin Alliance
931 E 4th StLocal artisans, musicians, performers, and food vendors gather on Main Street the third Thursday of the month, March through September to celebrate Joplin. Don't be fooled by the carnival -atmosphere. You will meet and greet real people.... products of Joplin's rich history and evolution. If you want to know and experience Joplin's genuine spirit, you will not want to miss "Third Thursday"!
Shopping
This shop carries items from "Old Joplin" and features artisan creations from mid-century Joplin. Prices are reasonable and inventory is plentiful.
Forget Me Not Flea Market
1702 S Main StThis shop carries items from "Old Joplin" and features artisan creations from mid-century Joplin. Prices are reasonable and inventory is plentiful.