Jan.26.2021
Itâs hard to pinpoint just one food that Missouri is known for, but ask any resident, and often the favorite
meal is found at a diner. The greasy spoon diner stands out with its blue-plate special, fried chicken, loose meat sandwich, or burger, in particular the smashed variety. The greasier, the better.
While Kansas City is notorious for its barbecue, St. Louis holds its own in notoriety for barbecue ribs (as well as fried ravioli, gooey butter cake, and St. Louis-style pizza). And with ethnic pockets throughout the state, youâll find some of the best Cuban, German, Italian, and French foods in both small and large Missouri cities.