We had a Der Weinerschnitzel, Arthur Treacher's and a bunch of others along Noland Road in Independence. I cruised a lot of miles on Noland Rd. In the 70s.
A local joint that's still around is Hi Boy. Burgers, tenderloins, really good rings etc. if you remember the commercial where Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid are eating and Andy says, 'Gimme a nuggie!' That was shot at Hi Boy.