
Town Topic Hamburgers opened in 1937 at the same location it is today. Claude Sparks began selling burgers for 5¢ each and 75 years later Town Topic is now part of Kansas City’s history. They are open 24 hours a day(hours may now vary during Covid), 7 days a week and still cook the burgers the same way – with grilled onions and a steamed bun. They now have added 2 more locations but with more limited hours than the original at 2021 Broadway in downtown. There are just 12 stools (3 look out to the street and the others face the counter) in the small space, so lots of food is to-go. Music is in the background and there is a parking lot next door. The griddle is on one end of the counter and a cooler filled with pies sits in front of you. They have hand dipped shakes and lots of breakfast items but they out source their pies. The people were all super friendly and service was quick and efficient. The breakfast was good and I’d love to be able to try their burger. Continue reading