What’s New/Open
The Bruncheonette
424 N Main St, Joplin, MO 64801
The Bruncheonette is a local American brunch restaurant on historic Route 66, sourcing dishes from local farms, dairies, and bakeries. Breakfast, brunch, and lunch are available on specified days and times, with some service while supplies last.
Wilder’s Steakhouse
1216 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801
Wilder’s is a steakhouse established in 1929, with dinner hours Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Crabby’s Seafood Bar & Grill
815 W 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801
Crabby’s is a seafood bar and grill offering a dinner menu and seafood selections.
Latin Fusion
1520 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64804
Latin Fusion serves Mexican and Honduran food and is locally owned.
Kinnaree Thai Cuisine
1227 E 32nd St, Suite 1, Joplin, MO 64804
Kinnaree is a family-owned Thai restaurant that has been serving the Joplin area for over 18 years.
Woody’s Wood-Fire Pizza Bar & Oven
1831 W 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801
Woody’s is a rustic pizzeria on historic Route 66 serving salads, subs, wood-fired pizza, wine, and draft beer.
Blackstone Gastropub
1521 E Broadway St, Joplin, MO 64801
Blackstone Gastropub serves pub fare with a twist and is closed Sunday.
Mythos Euro Greek Kuzina
1306 S Range Line Rd, Joplin, MO 64801
Mythos is a family-owned restaurant established in 2004, offering a modern take on Mediterranean cuisine.
Lotus Garden
1818 W 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801
Lotus Garden is a local, family-owned Chinese restaurant serving a hot-and-ready buffet along with menu service.
Forest + Field Bakery
1923 S Sergeant Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
Forest + Field specializes in naturally leavened breads and pastries, baked fresh on Saturday mornings.
Dude's Daylight Donuts
2316 Main St, Joplin, MO 64801
Dude’s Daylight Donuts opened in 1954 as the first Daylight Donuts shop in the United States.
Heavenly Donuts
1915 South Main St, Joplin, MO 64804
Heavenly Donuts offers pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
Super Donuts
1901 E 32nd St, Suite 15A, Joplin, MO 64804
Super Donuts serves fresh donuts and sausage rolls.
Frosted Cakerie
218 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801
Frosted Cakerie specializes in custom cakes, cookies, and desserts for various occasions.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
2401 E 32nd St, Suite 6, Joplin, MO 64804
Nothing Bundt Cakes is known for Bundt cakes and other cake needs.
Cinnabon
531 North Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64801
Cinnabon is a bakery location known for its signature cinnamon rolls.
What’s Reportedly Closed or Changed
WiseGuys Italian
Reported closed as it transitioned to become Avenue One Breakfast Jazz Deli (source: The Joplin Globe).
Fred & Red’s
Now offering breakfast (source: The Joplin Globe).
Frank’s Lounge
Now open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., remaining closed on Mondays (source: The Joplin Globe).
What’s Coming Up (Food Events)
- Expo Holiday Market
2026-11-06 at Joplin Expo - Missouri Kids Market
2026-11-06 at Joplin Expo at Northpark Mall - ROOT 66 Carthage Farmers Market
2026-11-07 at ROOT 66 Carthage Farmers Market - FORR Christmas Food Drive
2026-11-07 at Cash Savers - Artisan & Craft Market
2026-11-07 at VFW - Webb City Farmers Market
2026-11-07 at Webb City Farmers Market - Joplin Empire Market
2026-11-07 at Joplin Empire Market - Joplin Empire Market
2026-11-14 at Joplin Empire Market
For more dining options, check out our full restaurant guide at /guides.
