brown wooden spiral staircase inside building

St. Joseph Locations

St. Joseph may have a lot of people, but it feels like a small town and it seems everyone knows everyone. There are lots of things to do, but not nearly as much as in nearby Kansas City. Still, there are options for the local folks.

Local Businesses

  • Amigos Mexican Fresh

    • Mexican Restaurant that is super popular in town. Family owned and run.

Amigos Mexican Fresh logo featuring a green and red chili pepper forming a heart shape on a white background.
Amigos Mexican Fresh logo featuring a green and red chili pepper forming a heart shape on a white background.
A blue book icon with Blue Book Market text, featuring a yellow bookmark and white pages on a clean white background.
A blue book icon with Blue Book Market text, featuring a yellow bookmark and white pages on a clean white background.
  • Blue Book Market

    • A small chain of supermarkets and grocery stores in town.

  • Cats and Tea

    • A nice little tea shop and cat cafe where you can adopt cats and have a nice cup of tea.

A maroon silhouette of a cat peeking over a large teacup with a lemon slice and tea bag, titled Cats and Tea.
A maroon silhouette of a cat peeking over a large teacup with a lemon slice and tea bag, titled Cats and Tea.
Chinese Buffet No. 1 restaurant logo featuring a red traditional torii gate illustration with a red border frame.
Chinese Buffet No. 1 restaurant logo featuring a red traditional torii gate illustration with a red border frame.
  • Chinese Buffet No. 1

    • As the name suggests, they were they first Chinese Buffet in town, and have been run by the same family ever since.

  • Cinderella's Left Shoe

    • A thrift store where they specialize in the unusual and weird stuff that most thrift stores pass up on.

A sparkling blue glass slipper with the text Cinderella's Left Shoe written in black serif font underneath.
A sparkling blue glass slipper with the text Cinderella's Left Shoe written in black serif font underneath.
Club Ruby logo featuring a silhouette of a pole dancer inside a sparkling red faceted heart with elegant white script.
Club Ruby logo featuring a silhouette of a pole dancer inside a sparkling red faceted heart with elegant white script.
  • Club Ruby

    • Situated on the outside of town, Club Ruby is a juice bar that features life, nude girls.

  • Curry Time

    • A new place in town, Curry Time brings authentic Indian food to a town without much variety other than Chinese and Mexican food.

A bowl of Japanese curry rice with carrots and potatoes on a gold background with the text Curry Time.
A bowl of Japanese curry rice with carrots and potatoes on a gold background with the text Curry Time.
Deanna's Diner circular logo featuring a chef's hat illustration and brown textured typography.
Deanna's Diner circular logo featuring a chef's hat illustration and brown textured typography.
  • Deanna's Diner

    • Owned by the now very old Deanna, this diner is simply a good place for regular, local foods.

  • Double Dragon

    • A newer Chinese place in town, this one is not a buffet and features sit-down dining and take out.

Red Double Dragon logo with two symmetrical Chinese dragons and a traditional geometric border.
Red Double Dragon logo with two symmetrical Chinese dragons and a traditional geometric border.
Dragon's Head Games and Collectibles logo featuring a black and white stylized dragon profile inside a circle.
Dragon's Head Games and Collectibles logo featuring a black and white stylized dragon profile inside a circle.
  • Dragon's Head

    • The place in town to find gaming partners, gaming books, and cards to trade.

  • Fast Freddy's

    • A little "Drive in" that features quick meals that locals love.

Fast Freddy's drive-in restaurant sign with a brown arrow and retro yellow banner design.
Fast Freddy's drive-in restaurant sign with a brown arrow and retro yellow banner design.
Joe Town Pawn black and white shop icon logo with a dollar sign coin on the roof and serif font text.
Joe Town Pawn black and white shop icon logo with a dollar sign coin on the roof and serif font text.
  • Joe Town Pawn

    • A small, family owned pawn shop, they are a good bunch of people who work with those that need help.

  • Leather and Lace Goods and Wares

    • With a wide variety of wares from boots, leather jackets, and lingerie for both men and women, as well as kink items in a special room, this store is a hot spot for the local folks.

Black combat boots silhouette on a pink floral lace background for Leather and Lace Goods and Wares.
Black combat boots silhouette on a pink floral lace background for Leather and Lace Goods and Wares.
Liberty Pawn and Gun logo with a black pistol icon, dollar sign, and a distressed American flag background.
Liberty Pawn and Gun logo with a black pistol icon, dollar sign, and a distressed American flag background.
  • Liberty Pawn and Gun

    • Sometimes considered a place to get what you need fast, this is a slightly unreputable place to buy from.

  • Lucky Clover

    • This is a bar with an Irish theme that is a favorite among locals.

Golden four-leaf clover with Lucky Clover green text for St. Patrick's Day wealth and luck symbol.
Golden four-leaf clover with Lucky Clover green text for St. Patrick's Day wealth and luck symbol.
A cute cat-shaped glass filled with milk bubble tea, tapioca pearls, and a red straw for Maxine's Bubble Tea logo.
A cute cat-shaped glass filled with milk bubble tea, tapioca pearls, and a red straw for Maxine's Bubble Tea logo.
  • Maxine's Bubble Tea

    • Currently, the only place in town to get boba and other types of tea drinks. They feature blended tea and iced coffee as well.

  • Mystic Wares

    • A pagan and witch store where you can buy crystals, tarot cards, and books. They often offer classes and sell tarot readings.

Mystic Wares logo featuring purple eyes with ink splatter details, a crescent moon, and falling droplets.
Mystic Wares logo featuring purple eyes with ink splatter details, a crescent moon, and falling droplets.
Vintage woodcut illustration of a rustic beer keg with a tap for Ol' Roy's Bar logo design.
Vintage woodcut illustration of a rustic beer keg with a tap for Ol' Roy's Bar logo design.
  • Ol' Roy's Bar

    • Run by a very grouchy older man named Roy, this bar has been a staple for many years.

  • Rainbow Club

    • A recent addition to the town, the Rainbow Club is the only gay bar in town, and underneath, features the dungeon that many people take part in secretly.

Rainbow Club logo featuring a silver disco ball, colorful arch, white clouds, and golden glitter text on a black background.
Rainbow Club logo featuring a silver disco ball, colorful arch, white clouds, and golden glitter text on a black background.
Purple Sally's Cafe logo featuring a fork, spoon, and circular plate border in a minimalist restaurant design.
Purple Sally's Cafe logo featuring a fork, spoon, and circular plate border in a minimalist restaurant design.
  • Sally's Cafe

    • Sally's is your average American cafe with decent midwestern fare.

  • Sam's Sandwich Shoppe

    • Named for her father, Sam's is run by Clarissa Newberry who makes some of the best sandwiches in town.

Cute cartoon sandwich logo for Sam's Sandwich Shoppe featuring a winking face with lettuce and cheese.
Cute cartoon sandwich logo for Sam's Sandwich Shoppe featuring a winking face with lettuce and cheese.
Gamer's Lounge logo featuring two blue beer bottles clinking over a black video game controller icon.
Gamer's Lounge logo featuring two blue beer bottles clinking over a black video game controller icon.
  • The Gamer's Lounge

    • Half bar, half tapcade, this is the place to get your gaming fix as well as a drink.

  • The Gray Wolf Inn

    • A popular bar and grill that stays open late.

The Gray Wolf Inn logo featuring a stylized grey wolf head with orange eyes and rustic black text.
The Gray Wolf Inn logo featuring a stylized grey wolf head with orange eyes and rustic black text.
Black and white line art logo for The Reading Room featuring a row of books standing on a shelf.
Black and white line art logo for The Reading Room featuring a row of books standing on a shelf.
  • The Reading Room

    • A small library/book store where you can either check out books or buy them. All books are used.

  • The River Cat

    • A seafood restaurant featuring their famous catfish.

A blue catfish mascot wearing sunglasses above the text The River Cat on a blue wavy background.
A blue catfish mascot wearing sunglasses above the text The River Cat on a blue wavy background.
Tina's Brews logo featuring a steaming coffee cup icon and brown stylized text for a cozy cafe aesthetic.
Tina's Brews logo featuring a steaming coffee cup icon and brown stylized text for a cozy cafe aesthetic.
  • Tina's Brews

    • Small coffee shop featuring a wide variety of flavors.

  • Verity's Haven

    • On the outskirts of town, Verity's is a sexual health and Wellness store that features a kink section. It also supplies stripper gear.

Verity's Haven logo featuring a pink spanking paddle with a heart icon and stylized purple script text.
Verity's Haven logo featuring a pink spanking paddle with a heart icon and stylized purple script text.
  • Uncle G's

    • A small bar and grill where many people from MWSU's football team go after games. They are welcoming and a casual environment.

Uncle G's barbecue logo featuring a crossed red spatula and grilling fork with a flame above the text.
Uncle G's barbecue logo featuring a crossed red spatula and grilling fork with a flame above the text.
  • Zoro's Body Shop

    • A piercing and tattoo parlor featuring some of the best artists in town.

Zoro's Body Shop logo featuring crossed tattoo machines over a white rose background.
Zoro's Body Shop logo featuring crossed tattoo machines over a white rose background.
Vince's Bar and Grill logo featuring a red flame, grill fork, and spatula above the restaurant name.
Vince's Bar and Grill logo featuring a red flame, grill fork, and spatula above the restaurant name.
  • Vince's Bar and Grill

    • A great place to eat, Vince's is open early for the overnighters, and open late for the second shifters of the town.

National Chain

  • The Daily Grind

    • Regional Chain of Coffee Houses. They offer free wi-fi and have cafés inside them that offer sandwiches and pastries. Known for their smoothies and frappe.

A brown circular logo featuring the text Daily Grind and a steaming coffee cup icon with a heart.
A brown circular logo featuring the text Daily Grind and a steaming coffee cup icon with a heart.
Randy's restaurant logo featuring a silver serving cloche dish over white stylized text on a blue background.
Randy's restaurant logo featuring a silver serving cloche dish over white stylized text on a blue background.
  • Randy’s Diner

    • National chain of All-Night Diners. Generally, a decent place to eat, but honestly, no one goes to Randy’s. They end up there because no one else is open.

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