Bone-in fried chicken pan-cooked in cast iron with pan gravy, served family-style with mashed potatoes and the legendary cinnamon rolls. Crispy crust, juicy meat, no batter shortcuts.
Guy and Helen Stroud opened the first Stroud's at 85th and Troost in 1933 as a roadhouse serving barbecue, switching to pan-fried chicken during World War II beef rationing. The pan-frying method, seasoned flour and no batter, became the Kansas City standard. The Oak Ridge Manor location, a restored 1840s log-cabin homestead, was added in 1983 and continues to serve cinnamon rolls with every plate.
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