Betty’s Cafe is a welcoming family restaurant in St. Joseph, Missouri, where delicious food, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere come together for memorable meals. Located at 6307 King Hill Ave, this casual, cozy, and historic cafe is a favorite for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Whether you are starting the day with a satisfying breakfast, meeting friends for a relaxed lunch, enjoying a comforting dinner with family, or stopping in for a quick bite, Betty’s Cafe offers a warm setting for every occasion.
Solo diners are welcome, and guests can choose from counter service or table service depending on the pace and style of their visit.
The menu features comforting favorites, healthy options, small plates, freshly prepared meals, coffee, desserts, and local specialties. Betty’s Cafe is especially known for its great coffee and tempting desserts, making it easy to linger over a cup of coffee, enjoy a sweet finish, or share a relaxed meal with the people who matter most.
With dine-in seating, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services available, the cafe makes it convenient to enjoy its food whether you are dining in or taking a meal home. Reservations are accepted for added convenience, while payment is cash only.
Accessibility and customer comfort are important at Betty’s Cafe. The restaurant offers a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy their visit with confidence and ease. Its reputation for quality and hospitality is reflected in an impressive 4.70 out of 5 rating from 1,112 customer reviews.
Visit Betty’s Cafe at 6307 King Hill Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64504, or call +1 816-238-9847 to plan your next welcoming family meal.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Hear from our valued guests
Our go to place after a morning at Chiefs training camp! NOTE...this is cash only! Everything is reasonably priced!! THE COCONUT CREAM PIE IS THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD IN MY 70 YEARS!!!
Can't say enough for the comfortable atmosphere, exceptional service and great desserts!!!
I've been eating here off & on for years! My aunt works here & the food is always great. The prices are extremely reasonable & the staff is always nice! It's definitely a spot you should visit while visiting our town! Chicken Fried Steak & 2 eggs & hashbrowns
Driving past St Joseph and saw all the good reviews at this place so we decided to have lunch there. Simple home style Cafe and it was pretty good. I like the small simple menu and they have different specials everyday. Very good prices too. I ordered the Taco Burger with fries and it was really good. Everything tasted nice and fresh and good quality food. I like the crinkle fries. Wife ordered the "special" which was ham and bean soup and it was above average good. Plus she got three small sides with it and all three were good (deviled eggs, macaroni salad and potato salads). My daughter ordered the Philly cheese steak sandwich and it looked and tasted very good. We got there at 1:35pm and they close at 2pm. They were very nice and had no problem seating us with less than half hour of closing. The service was great and the waitress was very friendly. I highly recommend this place.
Such a quaint little place! Loved it! Great food, great service. If you are looking for a lovely neighborhood breakfast place, this is it.
BEST DINNER in the state of MO! Do not miss you opportunity to stop by here. Best breakfast and coffee in town. Always packed. That itself sas alot. Awsome small town vibes. I love Bettys.
This place is not autistic approved!! The best hash browns I have had in years!! Better than Waffle House!! The ladies there are very kind and don’t get me started on how large and tasty the cinnamon rolls are!!! My goodness! I recommend you bring cash before hand because they are a cash only place!! That’s the main thing you need to remember! Try to bring $20 for each person because their food is delicious!! Remember bring cash before hand. They don’t do card. That’s how you know the food is good is when it’s a cash only place.
Betty's is a downhome comfort food jem of an experience. Being new to the area we took the advice of locals who said "you gotta go to Betty's." We enjoyed a great sandwich, omelet, cinnamon roll with hashbrowns and gravey. But we were equally happy to see many other menu choices ... plus the very casual open atmosphere with people visiting with friends way beyond the meal. One of the proprietors, who herself must eat gluten free, had suggestions from the menu for one of our party. Betty's is definitely worth the adventure through the historical south side of St Joe.
Food is excellent as is the friendly service. Always busy but you can usually get seated right away or else customers will wave you to join them at their larger table. Best biscuits and gravy (gravy is not heavy) also corn beef hash is good and crispy. They have “Bubba” hash browns that are extra crispy with onions, jalapeños, and gravy. Cash only. It can get loud but you can still converse over it. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Pies are fantastic and you should order as soon as you sit down and they will reserve your order because pie choices go quickly.
Visiting from Las Vegas, we were lucky enough to discover Betty's Cafe, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip! The service was outstanding, and our waitress, Lori, was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak Omelette, and it was hands down the best omelette I've ever had. The food was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The prices were also very reasonable, especially for the quality of the meal. We couldn't leave without trying the pie, and we're glad we did! The slices were huge, incredibly flavorful, and clearly homemade. My wife had the Banana Cream Pie with meringue topping, and I had the Coconut Cream Pie with meringue topping. Both were absolutely delicious and some of the best pie we've ever had. What really stood out was the atmosphere. Every employee seemed to genuinely take pride in the restaurant and worked together to make customers feel like family. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot with amazing food, excellent service, incredible pie, and a warm hometown feel, Betty's Cafe is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!
Common questions about Betty's Cafe
Betty's Cafe is located at 6307 King Hill Ave, St Joseph, MO 64504, United States , King Hill Ave, 6307 King Hill Ave, United States.
You can reach Betty's Cafe by calling +1 816-238-9847.
Betty's Cafe has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1112 customer reviews.
Betty's Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Betty's Cafe features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Betty's Cafe features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty.
Betty's Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Betty's Cafe features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates.
Betty's Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Betty's Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
Betty's Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic.
Betty's Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Betty's Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Betty's Cafe features the following payments: Cash only.
Betty's Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Betty's Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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