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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable burger outlets in Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Winstead's Steakburger
Topping the list is Winstead's Steakburger, located at 101 Emanuel Cleaver Ii Blvd. in Park Central-Research Park. The diner and steakhouse, which offers burgers and more, is the highest-rated cheap burger spot in Kansas City, boasting four stars out of 208 reviews on Yelp.
In terms of signature items, "Plaza Location Drive-Thru open 24 hours Friday and Saturday," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
2. Culver's
Next up is Ward Parkway Plaza's Culver's, situated at 7953 State Line Road. It's a member of the national chain. With four stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp, the fast food spot, which offers burgers, ice cream and frozen yogurt, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
Yelper Brittiney L., who reviewed Culver's on May 12, wrote, "Culvers is always a blast. There are so many options, from chicken to burgers to salads to wraps. They also have the Flavor of the Day! We haven't ever been mistreated for our order mixed up here."
Yelper Joe G. wrote, "Quality food, good service and clean restaurant. All these things factor into what Culver's does. Ended up having lunch with my dad and it had been a while since I've been in."
3. Town Topic
Town Topic, located at 1900 Baltimore Ave., is another top choice. Yelpers give the affordable diner, breakfast and brunch spot, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 48 reviews.
The site has lots more information on Town Topic.
"In 1937 Claude Sparks opened a little white diner at 2442 1/2 Broadway in downtown Kansas City and began selling hamburgers for 5 cents each," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile." 75 years later Town Topic Hamburgers has established itself as an iconic piece of Kansas City history. Come in and experience the great food and atmosphere that is the same today as it was back then at this authentic American diner."
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"Here in Kansas City a little white diner opened unceremoniously on 24th and Broadway and began selling hamburgers for 5 cents each," according to the bio section of the business's Yelp profile. "It's name was Town Topic Hamburgers. It was opened by Claude Sparks who at he end of his first day pocketed a whopping $21.00."
In terms of signature items, "Well, it's 75 years later, and Town Topic is still selling hamburgers by the bagful," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We still cook 'em the same way with grilled onions and a steamed bun. In fact, the downtown diners haven't changed a whole lot since the early days."
4. Game Day Chicken Wings
Game Day Chicken Wings, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers chicken wings, burgers and more in Western Hills, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with five stars out of 109 Yelp reviews. Head over to 8950 Wornall Road to see for yourself.
The site has lots more information on Game Day Chicken Wings.
"Game Day Chicken Wings Burgers and Fish Restaurant was Started in September 2014" the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile.
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"We started humbly but with a grand plan: To create the best tasting food with secret recipe that was passed down from generations of the past," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile. "Selling the finest food this world has ever tasted, end of story. And with nothing but catering family and friends events and this dream, we've grown and grown and exploded to this point where you're reading this right now and probably salivating."
As to what the business is known for, "Our secret?" it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "It's not one, admittedly. The best ingredients is a big part."
5. The Lunch Box
Finally, over in West Bottoms, check out The Lunch Box, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 105 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score burgers, cheesesteaks, beer, wine and spirits by heading over to 1701 W. Ninth St.
The site has lots more information on The Lunch Box.
"We specialize in taste!" it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "If you’re looking for fancy you’ve come to the wrong place. Tasty, made from scratch sandwiches, sides and burgers."
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