Missouri’s Must-Visit Road Trip Eatery Is a Hidden Gem

The best things about a road trip are trying all the local favorites. One in particular in Missouri is getting a bit of attention for being one of the best.

Road Trip Snacks

When we hit the road, we always bring some road snacks; popcorn, candy, Twizzlers (our favorite), but we also love to experience local restaurants. There is one that we haven't been to yet, but it's now on our bucket list.

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Love Food looked at all the diners, snack places, and truck stops that have some of the best roadside food you can eat, and Mugs Up Drive In, located in Independence, made that list.

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Get the Popular Whiz Burger

Known for their house-made root beer, Mugs Up Drive-In also has the famous Zip Burgers, Whiz Burger, Spicy Buffalo Dog, and more. The best part? The prices—everything is under $6.

Get Road Trip Ready

So if you're heading west and making a stop around Kansas City, put Mugs Up on your list. I would love to compare Mugs Root Beer and Mark Twain Dinette Root Beer to see which one is the best. I might be a little biased, but I love me some Mark Twain Dinette Root Beer.

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