Some Kansas City kitchens open before most alarm clocks ring, and one of them has been doing it for a very long time. The doors swing open at 5:30 in the morning, seven days a week, and the fried chicken keeps people returning year after year.
One family drove two hours just to eat here and said they would happily drive double. Another guest spent months in a hospital talking about this exact food and headed straight here after a checkup.
So what makes a humble diner on a busy city street earn that kind of loyalty? Keep reading to find out where it is, what to order, when to go, and what to expect before you grab a seat.
A Troost Avenue Landmark
Every city has a spot that locals mention with a knowing nod, and in Kansas City that spot is Niecie’s Restaurant…