Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant
250 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS, 66102
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant Menu
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Diabetics at TGI Friday
If you're a diabetic, then you must be extra careful while dining at TGI Friday. Try the salad menu at TGI Friday to keep your sugar and sodium intake in check. Soups are great to keep you full and satisfied without munching on the unhealthy greased meat-based dishes on TGI Friday menu.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for Diabetics:
Sugar and sodium intake are crucial if you have diabetes. While the salads are the best option for you at TGI Friday, it is recommended to avoid the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad containing over 1000 calories and 1,650mg sodium. Also, skip Warm Pretzels with Craft Beer-Cheese dipping sauce as it contains more than 3000mg sodium. It is wise to skip the dessert for diabetics, especially the Brownie Obsession topped with Vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and pecans.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at TGI Friday
Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 33g (Tans. Fat 1g & Sat. Fat 16g), 790mg sodium, 37g carbs, 2g sugar, 6g fiber, 27g Protein
Chicken Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken (Lunch portion) with Caesar Dressing
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 28g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 800mg sodium, 38g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 11g Protein
Kids Meal Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 700mg sodium, 26g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 22g Protein
Kid's Side - Seasoned Fries
Nutritional Facts: 320 calories, 16g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 810mg sodium, 40g carbs, 0g sugar, 5g fiber, 5g Protein
Kid's Side - Fresh Fruit
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 12g carbs, 10g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - English Breakfast
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - Mint Green
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at TGI Friday
Most foods served at TGI Friday are high in sodium and could be a health risk if you are concerned with your blood pressure levels. You can always opt for salads or soups. However, you must check the sodium levels in burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts before ordering.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for High Blood Pressure
While the salads are healthy at TGI Friday, you must skip the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad. You should also avoid Jack Daniel's Ribs and Shrimp at TGI Fridays for its high sodium content. Appetizers are the best to ensure that you don't eat too much while dining outside. However, you must skip Warm Pretzels with Craft Beer-Cheese Dipping sauce as one serving of this contains over 3000mg sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at TGI Friday
Caesar Salad with Breadstick with Caesar Dressing
Nutritional Facts: 440 calories, 31g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 720mg sodium, 33g carbs, 4g sugar, 3g fiber, 9g Protein
House Salad with Breadstick
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 330mg sodium, 29g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Kid's Dessert - Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutritional Facts: 460 calories, 26g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 17g), 170mg sodium, 39g carbs, 5g sugar, 0g fiber, 6g Protein
Kids Meal Pasta & Marinara
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 150mg sodium, 46g carbs, 7g sugar, 4g fiber, 9g Protein
Kid's Side - Carrots w/ Ranch 150
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 340mg sodium, 7g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Coffee - Black/Decaf
Nutritional Facts: 5 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Espresso
Nutritional Facts: 5 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at TGI Friday
Fat and calorie count are normally high at American diners and TGI Friday is no exception in that case. Too greasy and fried items will not only boost your calorie intake but also increase your bad cholesterol levels. You should make smart choices while dining at TGI Friday if you have cholesterol issues.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for High Cholesterol
TGI Fridays are also famous for their ribs and steak. However, it is in the best interest of those concerned with high cholesterol to stay away from Jack Daniel's Ribs and Shrimp. Desserts are a big NO for you if you are worried about your high cholesterol levels. It is recommended to skip all kinds of desserts, especially the Brownie Obsession. You should also skip the meat burgers and sandwiches at TGI Fridays as these items are high in saturated fat which can elevate your LDL levels.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at TGI Friday
Traditional Wings BBQ
Nutritional Facts: 500 calories, 24g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 790mg sodium, 29g carbs, 24g sugar, 1g fiber, 44g Protein
Grilled Chicken Pecan & Blue Cheese Salad (Lunch portion)
Nutritional Facts: 480 calories, 21g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 870mg sodium, 30g carbs, 8g sugar, 10g fiber, 66g Protein
Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard ((Hand-Breaded)
Nutritional Facts: 440 calories, 33g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 700mg sodium, 26g carbs, 8g sugar, 1g fiber, 11g Protein
Kid's Side - Side Salad
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 90mg sodium, 5g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 2g Protein
Kid's Side - Mandarin Oranges
Nutritional Facts: 60 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 14g carbs, 14g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - Apricot
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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Q & A on TGI Friday
Can Vegans eat on TGI Friday?
TGI Friday has launched Vegan food options The Beyond Meat Cheeseburger, fries and salads which can be enjoyed by vegan lovers. Though we would advise you to get confirmation from the server at the TGI Friday outlet before ordering the food item.
Does TGI Fridays have vegetarian food?
TGI Friday have options of burgers made from plant-based ingredients which are grilled and seasoned with cheddar cheese, red onions, tomatoes, pickles and lettuce. One can also go for fries, salads or juices.
Does TGI Friday have happy hours?
The happy hour on TGI Friday happens every Friday. Chief marketing officer of TGI Friday says that “people now don't operate on a 9 to 5 schedule”. Thus the company is giving out one whole day when customers can enjoy their favourite meal at pocket-friendly rates.
Is TGI Friday closed on holidays?
TGI Friday is opened on most of the holidays except Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
What are TGI Friday Opening and Closing Time?
The American restaurant chain is established on some of the largest cities like Miami, Las Vegas, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston etc. TGI Friday regular restaurant hours from Monday to Sunday is 11:00 AM – 01:00 AM.
How do I find the nearest TGI Friday Restaurant?
There are over 800 TGI Friday restaurants in the United States. The best way to search the nearest TGI Friday location is by using our Restaurant Listings Directory.
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About TGI Friday
TGI Friday is a casual dining American restaurant chain founded in 1965. The term “TGI” is an acronym for Thank God It's and together the name of the restaurant is often announced as Thank God It's Friday. Over the years of its existence, the TV commercials and other advertisement streams have also twisted the phrase a bit and used it as Thank Goodness It's Friday. The restaurant serves alcoholic beverages primarily. However, they are also known for their low-carbohydrate and low-fat menu items to promote a healthy lifestyle. TGI Friday also offers gluten-free items on its menu for those with gluten intolerance.
Besides the cool name, TGI Friday also has an interesting background story of its origin. The founder of the restaurant Alan Stillman lived in a New York-based neighbourhood full of a young crowd, especially girls from the airline and fashion industry. He started the first TGI Friday restaurant in New York in the hope of meeting single women as there weren't any such public place for young men and women to meet. He invested $5000 on his own and borrowed another $5000 from his mother to buy a bar named The Good Tavern and renamed the premise to Thank God It's Friday, inspired from an expression during his time at Bucknell University.
Healthy Food Options at TGI Friday
TGI Friday is a casual dining American restaurant chain serving burgers, sandwiches, steaks & ribs, salads, soups, and desserts. You got to be somewhat cautious while dining at TGI Friday if you are health conscious. You can always opt for light items such as salads or soups to start with. You can also prefer seafood over chicken or other meat to ensure a healthy meal at TGI Friday.
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Address :
250 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS, 66102 - Phone (913) 281-2777
- Website https://www.fritzskc.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 8:3
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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jennifer j.
I would beg to go here as a kid. The shakes made me happy for days. In high school, this was a popular after school hangout. This is the real deal, not the cleaned up cheesy version that they have going out at Crown Center. I don't have kids, but if I did it would be a damn good excuse to go again. Toot toot!
(3)Brian H.
You don't go here except to entertain your kids. Alright the burger is pretty good too!
(3)Jeff T.
OH. MY. GOD. I don't see where any of these positive reviews are coming from unless the reviewers are mistakenly reviewing the Crown Center location. First off, it is in a SKETCHY neighborhood. I suppose this problem is on me. I am from out of town and have taken my kids to Fritz's at Crown Center in the past. We were on our way home and this location was closer to us and the prices were cheaper, not to mention that we could avoid downtown parking hassles. MISTAKE. This restaurant is on a sketchy looking street corner across the street from a 7-11 and some run down city housing. The building literally looks like a converted gas station (except that your average Quick Trip is much brighter and cleaner inside than this place). Except for the obligatory railroad nostalgia, the dingy, cramped interior met the expectation set by the exterior. Speaking of the interior, the men's room was abysmal. A tiny cramped room with rusting sheet metal patchwork on the wall and a broken towel dispenser. Again, reminiscent of a run down gas station. The 4 person booth we sat in fit more like 1.5 people on each side. The food was low end diner quality at best. The burgers must use low quality fatty meat because my 1/4 pound burger seemed awfully small. My wife's onion rings were dry and greasy. The fries, though generously portioned, were bland and tasteless. I tried a piece of hot dog my child left behind and it just tasted "off". At least the prices MUST be cheap at a diner of this quality, right? Not so fast my friend. A 1/8th pound burger (WOW, talk about small) is $2.09, including no sides. A side of fries will set you back 2 bucks, onion rings almost three. They even charge extra to put chocolate in my kids' milk. The prices are cheaper here (by about 50 cents an item) than at Crown Center, but it is worth the price to eat downtown. This diner had one delivery train and one model train. That's it. The restaurant at crown center is much bigger and much brighter, with several operating decorative trains besides the one that delivers food. They also offer salads on their menu, unlike this location. The food at Crown Center is still generally awful, but if your kids are looking for their train fix, I beg you to go to Crown Center and avoid this dive.
(1)Suzanne B.
My children always love this place. The employees are great, the people are nice. Keep it up
(5)Tim F.
This is your typical very decent diner, with a decided twist: delivery by train. If you have kids, I would think this place is a must-see. You place your order by phone, and when your food is ready, it is placed on a tray, suspended beneath a scale-model train, whose tracks circle the dining room. When the train reaches its station (your table), the tray is released onto a small hydraulic platform, which then lowers the food to the table. It's better in person, than reading it on the page. Go! Order breakfast, or a burger, or other quality diner food (the breakfast sausage was especially tasty).
(3)Thomas A.
I probably won't come back here again. There are too many burger joints to eat substandard fare. I've eaten here before and loved the home-cooked, true-burger flavor and the texture of the burger. What I got this time was a slapped-together burger that was sliding apart inside a greezy wrapper. The fries are crinkle-cut and they were ok. I didn't have to wait unreasonably long. I was disappointed. Probably won't do it again.
(2)Vince I.
We were up in the KC area from NW Arkansas to buy a car and decided to eat at Fritz's because our son loves trains. We were going to eat at the Crown Center location, but the finance guy at the dealership told us to go here, both because it is the original one and because he said it would not be as busy. (He was right about the busy part, this one--we were one of five or six parties; we did end up by the one in the Crown Center--45 minute wait.) The burger was delicious, and I did like the touch of making the kid's meals plain. The flavorings in the sodas were spot on. The only thing we didn't like was my wife's tenderloin sandwich was a little dry. We loved all of the train decorations and especially loved the delivery system by train. If we are back in the KC area again, we will definitely be back.
(4)Doug F.
A perfect combination of mostly crappy diner burgers and fries, and an awesome gimmick in the form of the food delivery system. The kids were enthralled every time the train click-clacked by, but the food was closer to White Castle in quality than your favorite local burger joint. Shakes were decent, though. Staff was super friendly, though. Very nice people.
(3)Jessica H.
My friend and I, both in our late 20's, visited here and had a blast! I know there is a newer, nice one in Crown Center but I really wanted to go to the original location. You place your order over the phone and it comes directly to your table via little train. There are even fun conductor hats to wear. Great for all ages!! Now, you come here for the fun NOT the food. The menu is mostly just greasy burgers and fries. Good burgers and fries, but there's nothing fancy going on here! But that's what I loved about it. Sure it looks pretty run down outside and in, it's old, but it's awesome! For our meal, we had fried mushrooms, french fries and burgers with hash browns. Terribly unhealthy but sometimes that's just what you need.
(5)Michael V.
You just gotta love Fritz's... This is the original (I think)... there are several sites now, but I think this is the best....OKAY... I haven't actually been to any of the others... The food is greasy... the shakes are delicious... the rings are crispy... But best of all... the food comes over to your table on a train ... If I live to be a hundred, I will not get tired of this place.... Yea, Yea, I'm just giving it 4 stars.... the food is a three, the train is a 5.... 4 is the middle.
(4)John P.
Food was greasy, fries were overdone. The place is run by a staff that is either too busy of just do not care. The prices are high and the value isn't there. The place does have a lot of train stuff to look at but the prices and food quality are not up to snuff. We got caught, just like a whole bunch of other tourists. Not worth it!
(1)Jennifer C.
Chili was not very good. Most of the sides were grease. Disappointed but entertaining for the kids.
(2)Jason P.
Classic since I was a kid! A few unique burgers but mostly old school. Agreed that Shawnee location is the nicest...it's the newest. KCK is the original. Try the shakes and ask for hats.
(4)Peter D.
Pretty fun experience ( food is only 7/10). The ordering system and delivery system is pretty dope TWIN GENDAR IS WHERE ITS AT
(4)Ashley M.
I am not sure what people usually eat to say this place is even close to 3 stars.... We paid nearly $40 for lunch for our family, and the food was completely microwaved warmed, soggy fries, and horrible service. We usually dine in nice restaurants in Kansas City, and I would have rather paid double the price at the Plaza for better food, and service. Save your time and money it's not worth it... I still have a bad taste about it and it's been weeks since we have been there.
(1)Darla T.
The hamburger was pretty good (get it with the hashbrowns!!). Staff was friendly enough. It met our expectations for a local diner. We wouldn't be opposed to going back, but we wouldn't seek it out. Great for a family with kids!
(3)Katie B.
My boyfriend's daughter had been begging us to take her here for a long time so we finally caved. Unless you really like trains or are a kid you probably won't get much out of it. The food is nothing special but it's really cheap. His daughter seemed to get a kick out of the train bringing us our food even though it went to the wrong table. And she enjoyed her ice cream sundae So I guess that's all that matters.
(3)Rebecca C.
Go for the trains, not the food. Of the locations in KC, this one feels original and authentic to the idea, but a little dirty and very dated (but hey, that probably adds to the original/authentic to the idea feel). Cherry shake is the best.
(4)Megan B.
This is a such a fun restaurant! Placing an order over a phone then having a little train chug around a track and lower your food right on the table is a delight! My dad used to take my sister and I when we were younger and it is as much fun now as it is was then! The food is good, but the milkshakes are great! This is a must see, way better than the new Crown Center version!
(4)Maggie M.
I have come to Fritz's for as long as I can remember. This original location is THEY best. Breakfast sandwiches are very good. Their onion rings are the standard that I measure all other onion rings to.
(5)Scarlett D.
Really fun place for the kids! You can't expect gourmet burgers, but my sandwich was tasty and they have a burger with hash browns on it, that's sorta fun. But the real attraction here is the train that delivers your food. It delighted the adults and children alike. Very, very fun. Very friendly staff as well. This is the original Fritz's and is in desperate need of renovation, but I'm still so glad we went. TIP: Do research the menu's online before trying a new location, the prices DO vary between locations.
(3)Michelle M.
Great diner food. Very cheap. And it's even brought to you by a choo choo train. I've had breakfast here too and it was good. They also have milkshakes and cherry limeaides. Great fries.
(4)Bitten H.
Oh man, Fritz's! If I still lived near Kansas City, I would eat dinner at this place constantly - just like senior citizen widowers eat t-bone steak dinners at Denny's all week long. After you find an empty booth, you place your order through a phone on the wall next to you. Your call is answered by a man in a TRAIN CONDUCTOR UNIFORM behind the counter. Within minutes your order is delivered by a tiny electric train that runs in circles along a track attached to the walls. Since you are so excited by the fact that your meal was just processed by some ex-con wearing a train conductor costume, you can't focus on anything but ordering a second meal, and a third, until you start to develop type 1 diabetes and when you try and pull some more money out of your pockets to keep the cycle going just a few moths fly out of them and you realize you are broke. Then you go home and blow your brains out with a shotgun because you are so depressed that you can't afford to spend any more time at Fritz's. Also, before you leave they give you your own paper train conductor hat to wear when you are out painting the town red.
(5)Michael P.
Fritz's gives the diner a sense of nostalgia with the clunky train, elderly waitresses, and cuisine from diners of the 60's. The staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable.
(4)Jack A.
We came here based off a quick yelp search in the area wondering to ourselves, could it be true? Could a train really deliver our food? Do we really place our order via a phone at our booth? Once picking up said phone, would a conductor really respond and take our order? All these questions as we left highway 70 for this intriguing establishment. Phone at the booth? Check. Mildly disinterested voice on the other end? Check. Two older men discussing the new supermarket in town? Check. Friendly waitress, Wendy, knowing the complete history of Fritz's? Check. Food being delivered by train? Check. Ridiculously low prices? Check. The question remains, was the food good?...look, a dead rat could have been delivered by that train and we would still be singing it's praises. Go there and try the Jody (Shannon's choice) or the Fred (Adams choice) and decide for yourself. Get your caboose over there and choo choo choose Fritz's.
(5)Zelda E.
Great burgers (Gen daire is my favorite), fries, onions rings, malts, and limeade. They even deliver your food via a model train set, so there's a little excitement to your meal. Who could ask for more? The only downside is that they're not open Sundays, but everybody deserves a day off once in awhile, I guess.
(5)Cris M.
This is a great family restaurant. One of my son's favorites. Food to me is ok but the atmosphere is what makes it.
(3)Mike F.
This location is my favorite! The burgers are awesome, and I really love the onion rings that I have to get two orders of them. I take my daughter here regularly and she loves watching the trains as much as I do.
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