Winstead's Diner Reviews

I visit this establishment everytime I'm in the area.

The food is ok but the shakes! Omg they are amazing

A classic KC institution i've been returning to for many years. An annual family tradition started by my grandparents, going on 40 years now.

The staff is always sweet and friendly, one of the last places they still call you 'Hon. 50's style decor in a simple, humble setting.

Diner-style smashburgers are the main attraction, juicy thin steak patties with crispy edges stacked high. Also the onion rings are great, plus a variety of classic soda fountain fare. Far better than the fast food chains and very affordable.

The burgers here are like Freddie's they are flat and sort of small. They took a long time to cook our food though.

This place is not much to look at, but don t let it fool you!! Fantastic desserts and Ice Cream!!

Everyone was so helpful and service was fast and the food was delicious will put on my go back to eat places

Decent burgers, inexpensive. Good service, nice atmosphere.

Perfect Diner at any hour! Breakfast, burgers, and shakes are all delicious!

I heard a lot about the food so wanted to try it out, the food was Just Okay , not worth making a big hooplah out of it, its a one time go. Service was excellent but the food doesnot complement the same.

Burgers are ok,waitstaf, cooks great.
Fries dipped in chocolate shake, it's not gross, it's amazing.

I have been going to Winsteads since I was in the second grade. I have always loved their food especially breakfast. While the prices do jump occasionally it is still a good deal. Most of the value comes from the atmosphere inside of the restaurant. If its your first time visiting definitely dine in.

Burgers are good , but way overpriced they charge extra for each item. Tomatoes extra charge. Onion extra charge ECT..

The food is very good and the place is like 90s classics but very nice

I wouldn't recommend drinking an entire skyscraper in one sitting but the food and customer service was terrific! Sad to see so many of these places closing nowadays.

I looooved thier food sooo much best date night ever!!!

Service was sloppy and food I would not recommend it

Easy diner food. Open late, good for a snack or for a meal.

For starters the only thing open 24 hours is their drive through. If I'd known that I wouldn't have gone there. When I got there the drive through line was ridiculously long and slow. When I finally got my burger and fries they weren't even warm and my burger didnt have the right toppings.

Good food. And had the LARGEST Milkshake ever!!! The waitress basically said they fill a flower vase with milkshake. DELICOIUS!!!

Great place for a burger and shake. Very cheap with 24/7 Drive Thru

Stephanie was our waitress, and she was very friendly and helpful. The steakburgers were great and the coffee was fresh!

Burgers and breakfast sandwiches. You come here late, or early.

This place is a classic! Been going here since the 60s. It has a friendly, cozy feel that belongs to a bygone era. Love the double burgers and fries. Yesterday my son and i had lunch here. He has some dietary restrictions and they accomodated his request without a bit of trouble! Highly recommend!

Classic steak burgers. Crisp and brown on the outside and juicy on the inside. The double burger all the way is my go to with fifty fifty

Lovely diner atmosphere and I like that they're open 24

Love this place and their food. But it is starting to get a little rundown

Winstead's is a landmark, if you want a good burger and shake for not much $$$ they got what ya need.

This establishment was disgusting. We went there yesterday with our kids after Christmas shopping. The hostess was rude, sat us at a table where other children were already seated. When we told her this, she made us kick them out. My husband used the restroom and watched a cook urinate and not wash his hands. Our "frosty's" (plain chocolate ice cream) came completely frozen in Styrofoam cups, so we couldn't eat it without the cup ripping. Our spoons were dirty. Our waitress openly talked trash about the other servers. Our orders were wrong. And when we spoke with the manager she seemed a little surprised, but mainly cracked out.

Established in 1940 this pre-WWII diner is as much a staple of Kansas City as Arthur Bryant s BBQ. While not everyone is a fan of the thinner Great Depression era burgers, when they are paired with the: malts, ice cream and soda fountain drinks you feel like you are sharing in a piece of classic Americana.
When you re in the restaurant it s easy to imagine past generations learning of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, G.I.s having their last meal before going off to fight fascism in Europe, greasers revving up their hot rods in the parking lot or young men learning they have been drafted to fight in Vietnam. There is so much history in the walls of this diner, it s worth a visit to make your own.

Great breakfast value. Server Judy is always a delight

Always open with full menu when you need them
Freddys got nothing on these steak burgers

I love coming to Winstead's when I'm in town. Great service and great food.

Winstead's drive thru is open 24/7, which is really convenient for someone who's from a big city looking for late night grub. They have a good selection of classic American diner food and it's super cheap! If you're craving junk food at 2 am, this is a good place to keep in mind. Also their apple pie/cobbler thing a la mode is DELICIOUS!

The food here is terrible. Not sorry. Nothing redeemable here.

Great food what else is there to say five stars all Dee way

Great visit with long time staff..so retro..well done remodels and expansions...great shakes

Saved the day! 24 hr drive thru only! Closed on the inside late night

Classic KC diner. I have been going to Winsteads since I was a kid and it never gets old. Consistently good service and food quality.

Love these burgers. Shakes are a must when you go. Strawberry is the best

Just close this place already! Terrible food and service! And they want you to show ID at the door at night! Its not the institution it once was!

Love everything about this place the banana shake is the best

A Kansas City tradition.
The taste brings back so many great memories...
The french fries were absolutely fabulous because the oil that is was fried in was fresh and clean. Fries came out perfectly brown, not soggy or over cooked.
Will be back as soon as possible....
Lyft driver 5 Star Stan...

Absolutely delicious food at great prices. The burgers are amazingly good. Unfortunately the food you receive is often different from what you order. Order a malt, get a shake. Order a burger with mayo, get mustard. That type of thing. Make sure to check your order and you'll be golden.

Absolutely love the burgers and the cherry limeade!

This restaurant was a very fun place to visit on vacation with friends. Great and simple menu with delicious food. Fun atmosphere.

As the standard-bearer in off-plaza eateries, this one is well travelled, and probably hasn't had any significant makeovers since... ? That being said its popular for a reason. Decent enough sock-hop era type food for a decent price. Burger and a malt. Who can beat that? Four burgers, a chicken sandwich, side of fries, side of tots, three drinks, two chocolate malts... $42 bucks. Waitress was sick of dealing with people. Food was out fast, bathrooms were kooky and tired.

One of my absolute favorite places to eat when we are in town. We will go out of our way to eat their burgers and their shakes.

You're easily satisfied if you like Winstead's sub-par food. I know this is a KC staple, but I don't know how or why. There are so many better options out there.

I got the combo breakfast with blueberry pancakes and a side of rye toast. All cooked well. The blueberry pancakes were especially delicious. Bacon was crispy as were the hash browns. Eggs were over easy but I asked for over medium, not a big problem though. When we first got there, my wife didn't have high expectations but she was pleasantly surprised. She ordered the double cheeseburger with tots. She was very pleased with her food. Great job Winstead's!!!

Outstanding burger joint. One of a handful iin the country...

The cherry limeade have lime sherbet along with real limes.
And it is a pretty good place to go to late night (their drive thru is open 24 hours).

Really didnt like the food but three is happy hour on drinks shakes my daughters love them

Terrible. Sat for 30 minutes, no one came fo take an order. We decided to leave and no one said anything to us on the way out