The Average employee tenure is 15 years.

Bonnie has a 43 year history.

Her sister Liz, has 42 years.

And Shirley has been here for 39!

In October 2000, presidential candidate Al Gore paid an early morning visit to Town Topic.

No one loves Town Topic chili more than local icon Walt Bodine.

Far and above, hamburgers and chili are the best sellers.

In 1976, Presidential candidate Gerald Ford sent over for several bags of burgers.

In addition to many a Town Topic softball teams, Claude Sparks sponsored a bind bowling team in the 1960’s.

Claude’s wife named the diner, after shortening it from “Topic of the Town”

The chili is still made with the same recipe Claude Sparks used back in 1937.

The restaurant did not have fries until 1983!

Who are famous people who have eaten at Town Topic?  
Harry Truman, Bruce Springsteen, Al Gore, Anthony Bourdain, Walt Bodine, Gerald Ford.

The meat has always been purchased from L & C Meat in Independence, MO

The Pies are from Kansas City Golden Boys Pies.