Chartroose Caboose Menu

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  • Jack L.

    We ordered 3 meals. None of them were memorable. The cookie in the kids meal was soggy, the onion rings were burnt, the sandwiches were bland, & all of the soda in the machine was flat. I am a big Philly fan so, I do not make this statement lightly. Subway has a better Philly. We will NOT be back.

    (1)
  • Bart J.

    I don't really like it the food is ok they have a good cheese fries but the I would go to pepperjax Grill instead I think you'll be happier or anywhere else they are not very friendly here and they give you your food on a toaster oven metal tray and it is just overpriced and unfriendly

    (3)
  • Mike G.

    Without a doubt one of the best Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches I have ever had. This place is a regular stop when I'm in KC.

    (5)
  • Kristen B.

    My friend Melissa wanted to grab lunch here one day and since the only thing I like about Philly Cheesesteak is the cheese and steak, I said "why not"? It was super rainy and like three in the afternoon so we were the only ones there. I ordered the turkey cheeseteak sans onion and peppers and fries. There is a cooler of bottled beer. This always seems to tempt me when I am on lunch and have to get back to work--sober. Our food came quickly and it was really pretty good. How can cheese melted on meat and bread possibly be bad? The best part of the lunch? The random Ice cream on top of a cookie dessert. Pretty yummy for local, quick Cheesesteaks.

    (3)
  • P M.

    Big fan of cheesesteaks and this place could be a lot better. Service has always been good over the years but the sandwiches have never rose above ok. Not bad, just ok. My biggest problem w/ their steaks is that they are very salty to the point where every bite is overshadowed by the clear taste of salt. Next, the rolls are just ok. Philly steaks depend on the roll being as dynamic as the other ingredients. Nothing about the rolls here speak beyond average. They taste like you can find them on the shelf at the supermarket. Kids eat free on Sundays which is nice touch but the sandwiches are just ok.

    (2)
  • Claudia S.

    I'm not a cheesesteak person, but a friend recommended the place and I got a voucher from Front Flip for my birthday, so I thought I'd try them out. It was delicious! So good. I'll be back. I think I got the Zephyr, plus a chocolate chip cookie. It was all divine. The staff was really friendly! My only concern was them keeping their "hotel" pan of uncooked meat sitting partially on the grill. Wouldn't that make the bottom meat start cooking and maybe be in the danger range for temperature?

    (4)
  • D Q.

    What's happened to quality these days? The Philly cheese steak here just seemed flavorless. They over cooked the meat, undercooked the onions, and stuffed it all in a huge roll that just fills you up. Ever hear of a fresh roll. Maybe something you don't go buy at Costco. And is there anyway someone could clean your bbq containers? Nasty. Dried sauce around the rim? Eeks. I just see a restaurant that has become complacent and comfortable with current customer base. I watched a man cleaning tables, wait, he watched more tv then worked. But what he did clean he used a wet towel to walk around and rub it on tables, chairs, rails, and even the trash can. Yes....he used the same rag to clean your table as he used to wipe down the trash area. Wth?

    (1)
  • Matt B.

    We tried this place out because they advertised rice bowls, and my wife and I love rice bowls. Well, they barely had rice bowls. The portions were small, though the food tasted ok. Our biggest issue was the large amount of work it took to order the food. The cashier was somewhat incompetent and the cook had to come up and help her complete our order. Then the cook didn't understand what we wanted. We had to repeat ourselves at least four times. Don't get me wrong, they were nice, but it took about 15 minutes just to order the food.

    (2)
  • Stephen H.

    So disappointed. They pitch themselves as the philly-cheese place, but mine was dry and not delicious. Staff was nice, but I'd have to hear some fantastic things to give them another try.

    (2)
  • Billie H.

    I have always liked Chartroose Caboose, but now that I don't live in the neighborhood I don't make it often. When I first pulled in it was a tough choice with the Ethiopian restaurant right next door, but I was in the mood for a Philly. I am not a huge green pepper fan. I also do not like a lot of onions and really only like the flavor so only want them cooked into things. So why would I go for a Philly? I like a good beef sandwich! I always order mine with mushrooms and cheese, sometimes getting a side of au jus. The sandwiches are prepared as you order so always fresh. Fries and onion rings are pretty much cooked to order also. This can cause some traffic jams with the drink station and condiments right behind where you order and pick up food. The beef is always tender. Cooked on the grill with the au jus makes it nice and moist. The bun is toasted and lined with cheese to melt when the beef is added. If you have mushrooms, peppers, or onions, they are mixed into the beef on the grill before being added to the bun. I have always thought the mushrooms were a little stingy, but the overall sandwich is solid. They have cut back on the salt in the au jus. This is a plus as the sandwich used to be a touch too salty. It isn't the best beef sandwich you will find, but they are good and consistent. One of the few Philly places in town, but no Whiz for true Philly lovers.

    (4)
  • Jay W.

    This place has changed a lot in the last 5 years. They have always been a bit overpriced for what you get but it use to be the only game in town for a semi-decent Steak and Cheese Philly. The fried food here has always been sub-par and the subs always seem small and filled with more filling stuff than meat and never enough cheese. The restaurant itself isn't horrible, cute train(when it's running), plenty of booths(even though a lot of them have holes in them) and a couple of throwback video games(that are half working). But again, only game in town you kinda have to deal with it! Recently they jacked up the prices to compete with the new Pepper Jax Grill (Pflumm and Shawnee Mission 3 miles away). The problem with that is simple, you cant just raise your prices and serve the same mediocre food and expect people to deal with it. A family of four ordering 4 combo meals for take out fast food shouldn't cost $50!! Simply put Pepper Jax Grill makes a way better Philly than Chartreuse Caboose and at a very comparable price!

    (1)
  • Thomas M.

    I have to say that I was not blown away by CC. It was an experience that I could have taken or left. The store was one that definitely had seen better days. It was a lot more "moms and pops" than I had expected. The neon sign was buzzing and the TV was fuzzy... They have a video game room with lots of "vintage" video games. I ordered the Chief Philly Cheese Steak. I got jalapenos added to it at no charge. I got the combo with fries and large soda for $10. The fries were good and the sandwich was lackluster. It seemed under seasoned and didn't have much cheese on it. So far this really is a two star review, but I think that the service was outstanding (for a counter service restaurant). They honored a coupon from another CC location and were very helpful with my decision making. When I asked for jalapenos the sandwich was almost completely prepared and they didn't bat an eye. I would give CC another go on a dine-in basis.

    (3)
  • Brian A.

    Sometimes the simpler, the better. Take the Chartroose Caboose in Lenexa. Dining Room is simple and sparsely decorated but it has a powerful railroad theme, that is enjoyable. For Philly type cheese steak sandwiches, this place is near the top. I'm ashamed to admit that I have only had one thing off the menu, but it is so good that I can't bring myself to stray from it when I enter. All sandwiches have railroad inspired names from either long lost trains, railroad companies or cities known along the tracks. The Zephyr is my choice,:mushrooms, onions, beef and cheese. No green peppers.....they don't seem to like me. But you can select from the menu board with a variety of additions. You can also order your sandwich with chicken or turkey substitutions for the same sandwiches. The fries are meaty and the skin-on variety. You can imagine they are healthier for you as you gobble them down. At least that's what I tell myself. A self serve sandwich dressing station contains the lettuce, tomato, pickles, peppers, and a variety of condiments to dress out your sandwich, which I prefer...that way you can use as little or as much as you require. For the small price tag( 7.50 ish), the combo meal is a sandwich, fries and drink. They have Red Creme soda on tap, which is something you can't find everywhere. For those of you who prefer an adults-only quiet dinner experience, you may want to avoid Sunday and Monday nights at this store. Kids eat free with purchase of one sandwich.. I know that nothing can wreck an beef ingesting experience more than a table of screaming kids. Tuesday is $5 sandwich night according to a posted sign.

    (4)
  • Kim N.

    This is a greasy sandwich that passes for a philly cheese steak in Kansas. I have had better philly cheese steaks. Given the better cheese steaks I have had were on the East Coast. No one just really eat a Philly Cheese Steak in Kansas if they have eaten one on the East Coast. Husband likes the Zephyr. I don't really like anything here. You pick the sandwich up and grease dips off and fills your cardboard holder with enough grease to fry the french fries. The fries are ok, usually a little cold, but the are the skin on kind which I like. The train that runs around the top of the place is cute, but cute doesn't taste good. The tables have always been dirty when I have gone in and the condiment area doesn't have a sneeze guard which is just gross.

    (2)
  • R M.

    If you don't know what a Philly it's supposed to taste like, come on in. The meat was sub-par and they skimped on the cheese, but the fries were pretty decent. Philly Time in KCMO is much closer to weekday a Philly should embody. Even with the coupon I used from an Entertainment Book, I felt a little sad inside about value versus taste. Next time, I'll drive a half-hour to get a decent Philly.

    (2)
  • Robin H.

    I am surprised that with how often I have been coming to KC I have yet to eat here. I had the Zephyr which is a cheese-steak with cheese, onions, and mushrooms. I really liked the bread - crispy on the outside chewy on the inside. This was definitely not a neat sandwich to eat but is worth every drip. I am glad I only ordered the sandwich with a drink - a combo would have been a bit much for me.

    (4)
  • Bill C.

    This place has some hype that has carried it. I dunno what happened to them. About 10 years ago I would have told you to get a Rock Island or Zephr with the peanut oil fries and a shake and you were set. Now the fries are maybe worse than Oreda. They kinda remind me of the crappy fries Hardees started pulling on me in the late 80's. (Hardees now has some fab curly fries though) The shakes are no longer real. Some crappy MickeyDs machine now. The Philly steaks are still decent but they just seem a little less. Maybe the fry and shake situation has clouded my assessment of the Philly Steaks. I dunno I used to love this place. Now I just see disappointment. Might as well go to the mall for The Great Steak Company.

    (2)
  • Amy B.

    Don't let the negative reviews keep you away! My son and I stopped in for a quick Sunday lunch and it was great. I had the Zephyr (beef, onion, mushrooms, Swiss) and he had the Pennsylvanian (beef, onion, Swiss). Both sandwiches were made to order... beef was fresh and juicy, buns were fresh and soft. They've got a small condiment and veggie bar so you can further customize your Philly. We split an order of skin-on fries... and my son gobbled them up. Nothing fancy, not gourmet... just a good solid cheesesteak.

    (3)
  • Joe S.

    Good as always. Id recommend the superchief

    (5)
  • Leah B.

    Since I'm moving away from Kansas City next month, I thought I'd return to the first restaurant I ever ate at in KC. Since the 9 years I've lived here, it hasn't changed a tiny bit! I love these cheesesteaks... the meat is finely sliced and the bread is always soft and wonderful. I've had cheesesteaks in the motherland of cheesesteaks - Philadelphia. I went to Geno's, I believe, which half of people will tell you is the wrong one to go to - apparently the one across the street is better. Either way, the other half will say I went to the "right one" and I have to say the Chartroose Caboose blows Philly's own cheesesteaks out of the water, in my humble opinion. The only reason I give them only 4 stars is due to the service. It's not bad, but could use improvement, that's for sure. The biggest guilty pleasure about this place - and maybe even any place ever - is the cheese fries. I know I should hate this processed "cheese food", but I just love it. You should not go here without ordering fries with a side of cheese.... Enjoy!

    (4)
  • Lea K.

    My personal opinion: Not much to say here...if you don't eat meat...don't bother. I give it a one star boost because I like the fries and because my husband actually likes the Phillies here. Worchester (did I spell that right?) sauce has some kind of meat product in it, anchovies I think (corrections please) and they slather that sauce on pretty much everything.

    (2)
  • Joe H.

    Great place to grab a Philly Cheesesteak. You order, pay and pick-up at the counter. The basic premise is that you have your steak and bread and the various sandwiches available to order are combinations of peppers, onions, mushrooms and cheese. You also have the choice of switching the steak in favor of ham or turkey. They also offer some other sandwich items and a kid's menu. I get the Rock Island, which is the steak with peppers, onions and cheese. I like the Cheesesteaks here because they aren't overly greasy/watery and they don't go overboard on the seasonings like Pepperjax. You can get a sandwich combo which includes fries and a drink. They have red cream soda in the fountain machine, which is the balls. If you don't like fries, they do have chips. Not sure on any other sides. I have seen parents sub in applesauce cups on the kid's meals. They also sell custard, but I've never been interested enough to order it. The service isn't anything to write home about, but it works. The guy working the counter when we go in has the personality of a rock. You pretty much only see the other people, and they look about as happy as someone leaning over a a hot griddle for 8 hours a day might be. The food is good, and you don't have to wait very long for it. Pretty much all that matters to me.

    (4)
  • Green D.

    I popped in recently for a couple of sandwiches to go using my Pricechopper coupon. I'm not sure what they've changed, but these were the worst cheesesteaks ever! I think they have changed their meat sourcing. I bought a chicken and beef Super Chief and both appeared to have been made with processed meats (as oppposed to chopped up chicken breast and chopped steak as in the past). IMO the quality has dropped through the floor. (I don't know if this also applies to the Metcalf location as well.)

    (1)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :10:30 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : Yes
    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
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

Chartroose Caboose

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