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Dan from Fenton on 5/14/2012 1:45:35 PM:
If you need breakfast while you are in Hartsburg, you will definitely want to stop in at Dotty's Cafe. She makes great omelets and unbelievable blueberry pancakes that are as big as the plate they are serve on. Awesome job Dotty! It was all great!
 
RonS from Harrisonville on 5/28/2012 2:49:08 PM:
Dotty's was our stop along the trail this past holiday weekend. Because of the large crowd, they actually ran out of much of the menu offerings and wanted to close early. Then we showed up, and since I had called ahead, Dotty allowed us to come in and she fixed the three of us delicious cheeseburgers and fries anyway. What a great break from the heat, plus a happy ending as we had trouble on the way back to Jeff City with a flat bike tire and a low car tire where we had parked. In the end, Central Dairy in JC melted our troubles away. We will see you again Dotty, Lord willing !!
 
Dotty on 6/28/2012 8:52:08 AM:
Thank you so much for the nice comments, we look forward to seeing you again soon with the full menu lol . Dotty :)
 
Hank from New Haven, MO on 6/29/2012 7:14:07 AM:
Dotty's is the best! A must-stop on the trail for sure. Thank you Dotty!
 
AKillen from Kansas City on 7/15/2012 6:23:54 PM:
I had been through Hartsburg a few times, but always was too early or too late. This week I was lucky enough to try their Western Omelet and will now be stopping every time. Great food, service, and value.
 
Billy from Mokane on 7/17/2012 10:16:33 AM:
Two thumbs up for you Dotty, just see if you can make it a little cooler outside so I can ride over to your place.
 
Dotty on 7/21/2012 3:11:37 PM:
Hang on Billy, it has to cool off soon :)
 
Ripson from Highland, IL on 7/29/2012 8:49:07 AM:
It would be really nice to have all the main eating establishments close to the Katy trail listed with days their open and hours so you can plan your day/week accordingly.
 
Tess from OFallon, MO on 7/31/2012 12:38:12 PM:
Hear! Hear! Definitely worth all the hype! A must stop!
 
David and Joyce Brandon from Garden City, MO. on 8/6/2012 10:06:08 AM:
Stopped at Dotty's on Saturday. Food and Service were Wonderful and we'll definately stop again.
 
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