Kross Lounge & Restaurant

Great bar food, highly recommend the tenderloin and ranch chicken wrap. Portions are huge for the money –really affordable! Only downside is smoke odor from the bar next door wafting its way in but it’s a great lunch spot with friendly wait staff and quick service.

Would have never known this place was here. Looks like a dive, low-​class bar, from the outside. Friends who live in Independence MO took us here, and wow, I am so glad they did.
Food and service are outstanding! We came in a large group, and they had no problem handling us. Everyone in the group raved about the food. Food was hot, tasty, and came very quickly. I appreciate also that they do not play the 18% gratuity game for groups. That always ticks me off. Anyway, we all left large tips for the server. She did a great job! Oh wow, the food portions were large, and most of our group got take home boxes.
Go here, you will love the place!

What a TREAT! Just having returned from my first visit, I feel compelled to post a recommendation to anyone near, or passing through Sugar Creek, it’s a must stop. I was with 2 friends. I ordered the boneless pork chop. Tender, juicy, delicious, smothered with bacon, BBQ sauce and melted cheese. No truck stop can come close. My friends were equally impressed with the chicken fried steak and the chicken tenders dinners. We learned that Ernie’s is locally owned and operated. The staff are awesome, totally focused on communicating their pride in the food, restaurant, and community. Nothing gourmet could touch the food. The entertainment factor is at least 15 on a scale of 10!
It’s worth going out of your way to experience Ernie’s in Sugar Creek.

Oh man, this place… this place. It’s a dive. Nay, it’s a dive and a half. It’s…awesome.
I was here with a very large group that pretty much overwhelmed the place, but every staff member was super friendly, super helpful. The kitchen was likely slammed, but handled it perfectly because a lot of people ordered food.
And said food was… unhealthy. And delicious. Soooo much fried food, and sooo much deliciousness. I had the livers and gizzards which were huge and tasty. My wife’s pork tenderloin sandwich was good as well. Lots of people ordered chicken fried steak, the size of a plate, and it looked great (and I don’t even like chicken fried steak, but I want to go back and order it).
Drink wise, happy hour is 3−6pm every day except Sunday. I had a mix of beers and well drinks, and the well drinks were poured strongly by the fantastic bartenders.
I love this place. I’m not even a smoker, and I love this place.

Love this place!
Fried portabella strips are awesome, nice thin and crispy breading.
Reuben was stacked with tons of meat.
Burgers are ½ lb and meat is seasoned perfectly. MON is $ 5 burger night.
Fish and chips, breading was crisp and not greasy at all!
Buffalo chips I am getting EVERY TIME now! Thinly sliced and fried potato with a slightly spicy seasoning.
Employees are very nice and attentive. Pitchers of PBR are $ 5.50. You really can’t go wrong here!
Smoking is still allowed in the bar side, separate from the restaurant.

Friendly staff. Varied menu. You can always count on a good comfort-​food style family meal with good portions and fair prices. Ernie’s has a small town personality with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is now smoke-​free which now allows me to bring more non-​smoking friends to lunch/​Dinner. But also has a full menu on the bar side of the facility which is still smoking for those who wish. Something for everyone ! Chris and Val have turned this home town treasure into a mainstay that families and friends can always count on for good times and good food !

This place is «old school», welcome to 1960! Well my family loves this place, and I will give you the key to eating here.
Great Beer specials
1) The Best Tenderloin in Kansas City… this sandwich is famous
2) The chicken tenders are outstanding
3) Chicken Gizzards
4) ½ Lb. Cheeseburger
Enjoy!

Holy smokes… yeah the ambiance is 70 – 80’s…so what, the people who work here are absolutely great
This restaurant is a no frills, no loud music kind of place
I am a chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes kind of guy I mean I really love it, but I was shocked when they brought it. that damn thing was ginormous, go big or go home and I am taking a lot home, and let me add that it is better than any other place in Kansas City that I have been too.
If you don’t like hole in the wall kind of places that are quiet stay away, but if you want a quiet place to talk with good food at a more than fair price this is the place for you

We came out here with friends who live in Independence otherwise, we would probably have never known about this place. I’m glad we did. I had a chicken fried steak dinner and it was excellent. Just what I would expect from a classic lower Midwest diner. Great service, casual and comfortable atmosphere, in a small town not too far from larger populations centers although it is a bit of a drive for us from where we live. Still, it was a great experience with ample portions and a great price. I would definitely come back here again. A lot of the folks still call this place Ernie’s.

Growing up in Sugar Creek for about 27 years, my family and I have frequented «Ernie’s» very often. I grew up loving their chicken tenders, fries, salads, double decker clubs, chicken fried steaks, delicious green beans and more. As a Midwestern gal, Ernie’s accomodates that small-​town stomach. You can pretty much order a plethora of items off of their extensive menu. They are famous for their tenderloins. The Mom size is a beast! You can catch them at a discounted price a specific night of the week. A couple of years ago, they started serving fried shrimp po’boy sandwiches. Delicious! We try to attend Ernie’s Taco Thursday every so often. You can get hard or soft tacos, ginormous burritos and even taco salad. Now let’s talk dessert. You can order delicious pie such as your typical fruit or even the classic cream pies. Service is usually up to par, unless it is really busy. They only have a few servers working at a time. But I’ve never had a moment where we’ve ever walked out. Ernie’s is pretty popular in Sugar Creek. It’s a local favorite. Whether you’re in the mood for small-​town classics such as tenderloin sandwiches or just want to sample some appetizers and beers, Ernie’s «Kross Lounge» is the place to explore.

Loooove the gizzards. The only place i will eat them. Great cuts of meat and the waitresses are your friend.

My wife and I are very much taco people and we have tried allot of them. This places tacos fall somewhere towards the bottom of the list. Definitely worth getting them on a Thursday when they are a dollar. We ordered an even 30 and I would say half of them were half stuffed. The meat is good but the sauce is bland and runny. There are other places more worthy of our Thursdays.
One real bonus was their $ 3 pitchers of Miller High Life. Not my preferred beer but it will do. Bar staff is very friendly and accommodating.
As far as the bar itself I dig it. The collection of beer signs is top notch and lots of big TVs for sports. Until 10pm kids are welcome. They have a small gaming area and 2 pool tables. A major plus for us.
All in all I say it’s an OK place. Really be interested in trying something other then tacos.