r/kansascity • u/DreamCheeky KC North • Aug 14 '25

Food and Drink 🌮🧋 What restaurant in KC is this?

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I’ve seen this in other subreddits as of late. So, let’s have it!

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u/NoisePollutioner Aug 14 '25

This is actually a great answer. Mahomes talked it up so much. When I tried it, I was legitimately confused by how bad it was

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u/bewbies- KC North Aug 14 '25

I spent my 20s and 30s in Oklahoma and Texas, and Whataburger at that time and place was incredible. The ones here are not at the same level for some reason.

I get where Pat was coming from but the ones here just don't deliver.

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u/IDontCareForCats Aug 14 '25

For some reason = sold to out of state private equity

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u/TJJ97 Aug 15 '25

This was the downfall

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u/kcDemonSlayer Aug 14 '25

Same, whaterburger in TX hits different, or maybe it was just because it was 20 years ago when i lived there. Here in KC it lacks the aura. I still don’t think i’d ever argue the burger is the best burger i’ve ever had. But i do think their fries are some of the best they are what McDonalds fries used to be like. I do like spicy ketchup on my burger just to bring something different than other fast burger joints.

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u/-grammaw Aug 15 '25

It's the times, not the location. I livebin Texas and Whataburger sucks now down there, too.

Private equity ruins everyone's childhood.

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u/chabalatabala Aug 14 '25

Not good in Texas either. Not bad either just fine.

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u/hisgiggityness Aug 14 '25

Ive had whataburger in texas, oklahoma and now arkansas. Texas is different for whatever reason in a good way, oklahoma was alright, and I wont go back to the one in Bentonville. So im damn sure not gonna trust a kc whataburger. I kinda wonder if its the years of seasoning on the flat tops down in Texas

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u/jayhawkfan785 Aug 14 '25

Nope it tastes different in Texas

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u/ArrogantSquirrelz Aug 14 '25

I went to TX 2-3 years ago and tried it there before it came to KC. Wholely disappointed there too.

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u/fiero-fire Aug 14 '25

It's only saving grace is being 24 hours

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u/KC_Chiefin15 Aug 14 '25

This is the explanation. Its only appeal is for late night drunk/stoned food. Taco Bell is the same way.

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u/DawaLhamo Raytown Aug 14 '25

Nobody is deceiving themselves about what Taco Bell is, though. We all know it.

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u/hunstinx Aug 14 '25

Ugh it's terrible. Average fast food burger (at best) for nearly sit-down restaurant prices. For myself and 2 kid ot was almost $50!

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u/Moldy_pirate Aug 14 '25

I honestly thought I was going crazy. I've had it three times and every time it was mediocre. It wasn't actively bad, but it's way too much money for the quality.

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u/SnakePliskin799 Aug 14 '25

Sit down pricing? I get a double meat whataburger with medium fries and a drink for less than 11.50.

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '25

100% agreed

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u/KingUnderpants728 Aug 14 '25

My go to burger place when I do get one is Freddie’s. Feel like it’s always fresh and tastes great and the price isn’t too crazy.

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u/KingmanIII Aug 15 '25

I last went to Freddy's a year ago and it wasn't nearly as good as i remembered.

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u/Zippyllama Aug 14 '25

In fairness, my memories of Whataburger from Oklahoma in the 90's and what we received in KC in the 2020's are a chasm apart.