Roxanne's Cafe

Roxanne’s Cafe is a family-owned and operated family-style restaurant in Parkville, Missouri (Northland / Platte County), known for its fresh homemade pies, breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Opened in 2005 by David and Roxanne Gray and family, it occupies a character-filled space in the Parkville area and has become a longtime local favorite with deep Platte County roots.

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Description

Roxanne’s Cafe is a beloved, family-owned restaurant serving Parkville and the surrounding Platte County Northland community. It offers classic American breakfast, lunch, and brunch in a friendly, family-style atmosphere. The cafe is particularly renowned for its fresh homemade pies, a signature that has drawn loyal customers for years. The operation reflects the unpretentious, community-oriented dining that defines much of the overlooked Northland’s everyday food culture.

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Ownership and history

Roxanne’s Cafe was opened in September 2005 in Parkville by David and Roxanne Gray along with their family. The Parkville location followed earlier family involvement in Platte County dining (references to prior operations in the broader area, including connections to earlier local cafes). The business started in shops near the YMCA area before moving to its current location on NW Crooked Road in a building with local character (sources describe elements of former gas station or bank-building heritage, contributing to its distinctive feel). A second location later opened in Platte City (2010). The Grays’ focus on homemade pies and reliable family-style meals has made it a generational local institution.

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Disputes

(None recorded.)

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