You could say Galvin’s Dinnerhouse is like the St. Joseph version of Stroud’s in Kansas City. Although there are certainly differences in decor and some menu items, they both pride themselves on tender, pan-fried chicken served up family-style in a down-home setting. And they’ve both been around long enough to get pretty good at what they do.
After a morning of browsing through antique stores or working all day at the office, there’s nothing more enjoyable than being pampered with a home-cooked meal. That could be why it gets crowded fast at the Parker House Café in Atchison, Kan.
I’m a big fan of Boudreaux’s, so when I heard they were opening the Bucket Shop back up I could not wait. When I got there with my wife and walked in, it felt like going back in time. It still has the antique bottles and the history of St. Joe, with some TLC.
When it comes to the search for a great latte in town, the Olive Garden is a place you may have overlooked. They may not be a coffee house, but their caffè latte is the real deal, served in large, wonderful Italian looking cups with a small biscotti on the side.
In Atchison, Kan., Jerry’s Again is the place to go for pie.
The pies were made famous by the original Jerry’s restaurant co-owner, Virginia Kuckelman, who made and still does make all kinds of pies daily, from blackberry to coconut cream. They are sold whole or by the slice and usually sell out by the afternoon. In fact, if you want a whole pie, you had better call ahead.
I travel a lot in my sales job, and one thing I usually do not eat at is buffets. But there is one little place here in St. Joseph that has the best homemade food on its buffet and that’s the Cabbage Roll.
When you’re shopping in Atchison, Kan., perhaps searching for ideas at Nell Hills (Mary Carol Garrity’s legendary decorating store) consider taking a break at Snow Ball for ice cream, sandwiches and their espresso bar.
I was talking to my neighbor a few weeks ago and he told me about this little place on 10th Street that had great hot dogs, so I decided to take my 11-year-old daughter with me and check this place out.
When the weather is nice, there’s nothing better than sitting outside on the patio and enjoying a meal with friends. And Simple Simon’s Pizza would be just the place to go with its spacious covered brick patio and casual atmosphere.
Unless you are a longtime local or attentive to details, you might not notice that the Fredrick Inn Steak House and Lounge is spelled differently than the street it’s on: Frederick Avenue. Karen Evans, the owner, says it’s because the spelling is the way her late husband spelled his name.
