The Court House Exchange

This was such a delicious dinner! I had the pork tenderloin platter and my husband had the Mac n Cheese Burger! Both were absolutely delicious! Worth the wait and service was all great! Highly recommend! (Sorry for the partially eaten food, it was seriously so good I couldn't wait!!!) I can't wait to go back!

We went here after visiting the Truman Library on the recommendation of the docent there. It is right across from the Courthouse and is below street level. Interesting ambience that is casual and welcoming to families with small children. The place was packed during a mid-week lunch hour! The serving portions are quite ample and the prices reasonable. Their pork tenderloin sandwich was a BIG hit with the guys and the sandwiches were huge. Another ordered the meatloaf and left her plate clean. I ordered the Oregon Trail Burger and was more than I could eat. This place is NOT for vegetarians or those on restrictive diets. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Every community has a place that is loved and supported by the locals, and Courthouse Exchange is one of those places. The food is your traditional diner or cafe selection, and it really doesn't stand out because of quality or serving size. The atmosphere is definitely unique (it's a dark basement and full of character), and the staff is friendly. But the real draw, I think, is that you feel like part of a community when you visit. The Courthouse Exchange has a vibe like those places in the movies where the townsfolk gather to talk about Friday night's game or next week's weather forecast.

Been meaning to get here for a while. What a great hidden gem in downtown Independence. Service was great, food was quick and also great. If you're looking for a good burger in the square, this is a perfect spot.

The food was delicious. I ordered the Truman triple stack burger with fries. It was cooked perfect. The onion rings that came on it were delicious. My wife ordered the bacon chicken ranch sandwich, she loved it. The only setback was, we had to wait longer for our order, because of the amount of take out orders they had.