Comments on Kansas City Lunch Spots: Waid's: 6920 Mission Rd

Well I must be the only person under the age of 65...

2010-02-25T14:35:02.075-06:00

Well I must be the only person under the age of 65 (26 to be precise) who happens to LOVE Waid's. Ok, so maybe it's because of my tiny-town upbringing, and the fact that this creepy, greasy diner reminds me of the creepy, greasy diners back home - the Blue Top Inn will forever have my heart. But I actually crave that tuna melt (on sourdough, no tomatoes) quite frequently. The Blue Moose's melt pales in comparison to this buttery, tuna-packed delicacy.

Perhaps my motives are purely sentimental, and my tastes are lower than the average brow. You will, regardless, find me at the sparse 103rd location at least a couple of weekends a month. I'll take it over Panera most days.

Ha, sorry for the lull, Bob. Rest assured I have s...

2009-06-05T23:32:17.818-05:00

Ha, sorry for the lull, Bob. Rest assured I have some more posts coming in the next couple of days. I promise they will be better restaurants than Waid's.

AArrrgh! This review is like Groundhog Day! For ...

2009-06-05T23:08:58.915-05:00

AArrrgh! This review is like Groundhog Day! For such a horrid restaurant to keep appearing week after week on my screen is unbearable. Let's find a decent lunch spot to hang up there for a while.

I hadn't seen that tweet from Chimpo about the sea...

2009-05-18T14:12:00.000-05:00

I hadn't seen that tweet from Chimpo about the seafood empanada, DLC. Well, damn. I can't say that doesn't disappoint me, man.

SOMEONE has to be brave enough to try it! They put it on the menu for a reason, right???

The fleet of PT Cruisers and Lincoln Town Cars in ...

2009-05-17T08:35:00.000-05:00

The fleet of PT Cruisers and Lincoln Town Cars in the parking lot should have been the red flag to avoid this place at all times. The wife and I ate there once and determined that everything tasted like blanched carrots.

Funny you should bring that up Faith, because Chim...

2009-05-15T14:13:00.000-05:00

Funny you should bring that up Faith, because Chimpotle now says that there is "no way" he can stomach the seafood empanada. We will have to be on the lookout for alternatives.

Thank goodness Caitlin spoke up, or else I'd have ...

2009-05-15T14:06:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness Caitlin spoke up, or else I'd have truly worried about you, DLC.

Maybe a lunch at Waid's can be added to the list of bets that should be made involving Chimpotle, along with the seafood empanada from Don Chilitos, eh?

Well, don't worry. I have a feeling as the bleedin...

2009-05-15T08:42:00.000-05:00

Well, don't worry. I have a feeling as the bleeding edge of the Boomers walker their way into their Golden Years, they will not put up with Waid's "food".

No, these pampered, always-catered-to folks, with their deep pockets and cutting-edge taste will demand a local chain that presents something "edible", as well as astehicly pleasing...

What could fit the bill?

Think, think, think.

I know - Houlihan's! It's done nothing but go downhill since the 70's anyway...

whoah, there is also a Waid's at 103rd and State L...

2009-05-14T23:25:00.000-05:00

whoah, there is also a Waid's at 103rd and State Line. I went in it once and when I walked out I had gray hair and a walker. But seriously, it's the only restaurant I've been to in the past year that I've seriously asked myself, "are they trying to make this food terrible."

if it was a film it would be "Awakenings"

2009-05-14T14:49:00.000-05:00

if it was a film it would be "Awakenings"

I think it's my duty to point out that you only we...

2009-05-14T14:39:00.000-05:00

I think it's my duty to point out that you only went to Waid's because I wanted to go and that we were on our way to sign up for the CSA at Hen House. I loved Waid's - life should be more like underground films more often...

I'm with phome...the fact that you were trying to ...

2009-05-14T12:27:00.000-05:00

I'm with phome...the fact that you were trying to not order grossness has me in giggles!

But after reading your last comment about needing to eat something before you passed out? Um, did you notice that there was a Hen House across the street, a yummy bakery and a Starbucks on the corner, and the fucking BLUE MOOSE on the other side of the center from you?

So I don't feel bad for you ONE BIT. Nyah. :P

(Also, I think I may know the lady you tagged as likely being certifiably crazy. If she was short, braless, and about 89 years old, her name is Alameda, and she loves her crossword puzzles! Keeps her mind sharp, she says. She's over at the Moose from about 3 - 5 every afternoon...and she's one of my fave people in the world. Probly wasn't her, but just in case, I thought I'd mention it.)

Well, it's not like I went to Waid's with the inte...

2009-05-14T11:53:00.000-05:00

Well, it's not like I went to Waid's with the intention of writing about it. It was just one of those moments where you realize you need to eat something quickly before you pass out (yes, there was a hangover involved). But after 5 minutes in the place I knew I couldn't ignore it on the blog. This post basically wrote itself.

Ha ha ha ha ha! I can honestly say I have never in...

2009-05-14T11:49:00.000-05:00

Ha ha ha ha ha! I can honestly say I have never in my life been to Waid's for anything other than breakfast. It's pretty good, actually, old school, and no waiting in line like First Watch. I think the creepy 80s vibe is funny.

"I took forever deciding on my order because I did...

2009-05-14T11:17:00.000-05:00

"I took forever deciding on my order because I didn't want something gross." I hate when I find myself in this situation!

These were two highlights for me: My waitress had...

2009-05-14T09:50:00.000-05:00

These were two highlights for me:

My waitress had the sort of shocking cheeriness reserved for overprescribed mental patients and Maharishi disciples.

You know the restaurant that you always have to take your grandma to when you swoop into town for a once a year Sunday lunch to stave off the crippling guilt of not really finding her that interesting? Waid's is that restaurant.I'm sorry you had to experience that lunch, but this entire writeup is brilliant. Kudos.

Did you lose a bet?

2009-05-14T08:05:00.000-05:00

Did you lose a bet?

this would be a funny read when we meet there for ...

2009-05-14T07:02:00.000-05:00

this would be a funny read when we meet there for an "old blogger meet-up" in 2025

After umpteen years of monthly lunches at that Wai...

2009-05-14T06:28:00.000-05:00

After umpteen years of monthly lunches at that Waid's location, the elderly members of a community service organization I belong to have finally given up on the place and are moving to First Watch at Corinth Square.