Baskin Robbins

2301 N Belt Highway
St Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 232-3100
Woodlawn Shopping Center, corner of Belt Hwy & Beck

Visit date: 2/4/09
Meal ordered: Ice Cream

Cleanliness of restaurant - 4
Value for food - 5
Food appearance - 5
Taste of food - 5
Staff (overall) - 5
NON-SMOKING ESTABLISHMENT - YEAH!

*Rated on a scale of 1-5

Remarks: So I wasn't sure if an ice cream parlor constituted a restaurant, but it's an eating establishment so I thought I'd add it to the list. The eating area was fairly clean; a few tables needed wiping, but overall the counters were clean and the floor was mopped. The staff was friendly and the ice cream was what one would expect from a "31 Flavors". I have not tried any of the items on the expanded menu, but there are other items (including shakes and sundaes) beside ice cream available for purchase.

Overall recommendation:
Chain establishments are good at keeping the status quo. You'll get the same chocolate ice cream here as you would in Kansas City. The only things that set the various stores apart are the service and cleanliness, and this store hit the mark. I applaud restaurant owners who hire young adults, as I see them giving students a chance at a first job or a college job. It can be daunting to hire youths, but the rewards are hard-working employees. You will not get the creamy ice cream that you may get at a place like Cold Stone, but you get a palatable ice cream at reasonable prices. My shameless plug: another non-smoking place makes this an ace in my book!