At The Big Biscuit, we believe teachers are the heart of every community, shaping future leaders with passion, creativity, and dedication. We’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by giving communities the chance to recognize the educators who make a difference every day.

OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR STORIES

Amanda Walker — Carl Junction, MO

Mrs. Walker has made an impact as the Business Department Head, teaching Personal Finance and Graphic Design as well as leading FBLA. Mrs. Walker serves as both our local Gold Chapter Advisor and our Missouri District 17 lead advisor for FBLA and has facilitated 4 FBLA state championship events and 12 National Event Qualifiers.

Students know that Mrs. Walker will go out of her way to help them with anything they need, from providing supplies they may need to additional instruction and support. Mrs. Walker also makes an impact on our CTE Department staff as our Professional Learning Community Leader. She facilitates our weekly meetings, coordinates our yearly events, and guides the four Departments (FACS, Ag, Technology & Engineering, and Business) through all of the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education requirements.

Because there are lots of required activities, meetings, grant paperwork, and follow-up proof submissions for our department, Mrs. Walker does a phenomenal job organizing our CTE department to stay on top of deadlines and prepare for whatever is next in our calendar. Mrs. Walker is highly deserving of any and all recognition for her service to our community.

The Big Biscuit Teacher Appreciation Giveaway

To honor outstanding educators in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, The Big Biscuit is giving away $4,000 in gift cards to 40 deserving teachers.

Each winning teacher will receive a $100 Big Biscuit gift card—the perfect way to enjoy a big breakfast on us. It’s our way of saying thank you for everything teachers do.

Thank You to the Teachers Who Inspire Our Communities

Teachers inspire the next generation, strengthen our communities, and make a lasting impact on so many lives. Through our annual Teacher Appreciation Giveaway, The Big Biscuit is proud to celebrate the educators who give so much to their students every day.

Thank you for nominating educators, sharing their story, and helping us say thank you this Teacher Appreciation Week.

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From November 10 through December 14, Guests can drop off new, unused children’s pajamas (sizes newborn to 12 years) at any Big Biscuit location. Your donation will help bring warmth and comfort to children and families who need it most this holiday season.

What Is Pajama Jam?

Pajama Jam is a community initiative hosted by Q104 in Kansas City. For seven years, they have been dedicated to collecting pajamas for children in need. For the fourth year in a row, The Big Biscuit is honored to serve as the presenting sponsor and official drop-off partner.

In our hometown of Kansas City, every pair of pajamas donated goes directly to local children through Operation Breakthrough, a nonprofit that provides a safe, loving, and educational environment for kids living in poverty—while supporting and empowering their families through advocacy, emergency aid, and education.

How You Can Help

📅 Last day to donate: Sunday, December 14

🎁 What to donate: New, unused pajamas for children ages 12 and under 

📍Where to donate: Any Big Biscuit location 
Find your nearest location here 

Expanding the Impact Beyond Kansas City

The Big Biscuit is expanding Pajama Jam’s impact across all of our markets for the second year.

• • Oklahoma City, OK: Donations will go to Citizens Caring for Children, supporting foster children with essential resources and care.  
  • Tulsa, OK: Donations will go to Emergency Infant Services, helping provide emergency assistance to infants and toddlers in crisis. 
  • Fayetteville, AR: Donations will support Children’s Safety Center, which provides care and advocacy for children affected by abuse. 
  • Joplin, MO: Donations will support Children’s Haven, which provides safe, nurturing care to area children.
  • Springfield, MO: Donations will support Ozark Area Community Action Corp. (OACAC) and help alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in the Ozarks. 

Join us in spreading warmth this holiday season! Stop by for the Q104 live broadcasts throughout the drive!

📅Friday, November 14th @ Liberty Big Biscuit

📅Friday, November 21st @ Corporate Woods Big Biscuit 

📅Friday, December 12th @ Independence Big Biscuit 

PLUS! Bring your donations to the live broadcast on November 14th, where Camm Construction is matching every donation. You’ll have another chance to bring them on November 21, and Kitch will match every donation. Or join us on December 12, when Camm Construction doubles the impact once again with a matching donation to Operation Breakthrough!

Bring your pajamas, share the love, and help us make this year’s Pajama Jam the biggest and coziest one yet.

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Starting July 14th and running through August 17th, you can drop off new, unused school supplies at any Big Biscuit location across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Everything you donate goes straight to the local school district in your community!

We’re committed to more than just great breakfast; we show up for our Guests through our three philanthropic pillars: food insecurity, public education, and building stronger communities.

📍 Where to Donate:

All Big Biscuit restaurants will accept donations daily from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

✨ What to Bring:

We’re collecting school essentials like:

• Pencils, pens, markers
• Notebooks, binders, and construction paper
• Backpacks, lunch boxes, pencil bags
• Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer

Find Your Nearest Big Biscuit

🥞 GET Ready to Stuff Your Face

Congratulations to our 2025 Biggest Eater, Justin! Justin devoured the 3 Car Pile Up in 2 minutes and 45 seconds.

🍴 Contest Details:

This year, we’re turning up the fun with our second annual Stuff Your Face: Breakfast Eating Contest on Saturday, July 26th, at our Westport location in Kansas City, MO!

Contestants will go head-to-head in a race to demolish one of our biggest and boldest dishes: The 3 Car Pile Up. It’s a plate-sized pancake stacked with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cheddar, breakfast potatoes, hash browns, TWO buttermilk biscuits, and gravy. Trust us, it’s a BIG deal.

🔥 The winner gets FREE Big Biscuit for a year—that’s $300 in big breakfasts, on us.

📍 Where: Westport Big Biscuit (4039 Mill Street, Kansas City, MO 64111)

📅 When: Saturday, July 26

📝 Sign up by: Monday, July 21st. Finalists will be contacted by Tuesday, July 22nd. Sign ups are now closed. 

🎉 Spectators welcome! Come cheer, donate school supplies, and enjoy the fun.

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At The Big Biscuit, we believe teachers are the heart of every community—shaping future leaders with passion, creativity, and dedication. This year, we’re making Teacher Appreciation Week even bigger and better by giving back in a BIG way!

How We’re Giving Back

To celebrate the incredible educators throughout Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, we’re giving away $4,000 in gift cards to 40 outstanding teachers across our communities! 🍽️ Each winning teacher will receive a $100 Big Biscuit gift card—the perfect morning, on us! 

But that’s not all! 🎉 To make this year even BIGGER, the school with the most nominations will win a Bigger Better Breakfast bundle to feed up to 50 staff members ($500 value) ☕🍳

✍️ How to Nominate Your Teacher

Know a teacher who goes the extra mile for their students and community? Nominate them for a chance to win!

• Fill out the nomination form and, in 200 words or less, tell us why your teacher deserves a BIG breakfast.
• Nominations are open through Sunday, May 4th, 2025.
• Winners will be announced and emailed by Friday, 9th, 2025.

NOMINATE NOW

🍽️ More Ways to Show Your Appreciation

Looking to treat your entire school staff? Our Bigger Better Breakfast bundles make it easy to celebrate all your educators! Featuring 8 buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, crispy bacon, and hand-pattied sausage, it’s the perfect way to say “thank you” for another year of dedication. Don’t forget to add our private blend coffee, Sticky Biscuits, and fresh fruit for the full experience!

❤️ Thank You, Teachers!

Hungry for more? Order your Bigger Better Breakfast Bundle now!

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What is The Pajama Jam? 

Pajama Jam is an annual pajama donation drive to ensure every kiddo feels warm and cozy during the holidays. Started by Jenny Matthews at Kansas City’s Q104, The Big Biscuit has been the proud sponsor of Pajama Jam for the past three years, collecting new PJs for kids in need at Operation Breakthrough. Now, Pajama Jam is bigger than ever!

“We are thrilled to have Big Biscuit joining us again this year to help with our Pajama Jam collection efforts! Q104 created Pajama Jam in hopes of providing just one pair of jammies per child at Operation Breakthrough. But our listeners continue to amaze us each year with their generosity, exceeding that goal! Having The Big Biscuit on board for convenient collection locations and support has helped tremendously. We are so grateful for their participation!” ~ Jenny Matthews + Todd Nixon

Brand-wide initiative 

As we continue to grow, why shouldn’t Pajama Jam?! This year, we’re taking Pajama Jam beyond Kansas City. Our Guests in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Fayetteville communities now have the chance to give back to local kids in need.

• All Kansas and Missouri locations will donate collected pajamas to Operation Breakthrough
• Locations in the Tulsa area – Memorial, Broken Arrow, 41st & Yale, and Owasso – will donate collections to Emergency Infant Services
• Locations near Oklahoma City – Edmond and Midwest City – will donate their collections to Citizens Caring for Children
• Our newest location in Fayetteville, AR will donate collections to the Children’s Safety Center

All four of these organizations are non-profits that work year-round to provide families and children with the products, services, and necessities they need to be successful. 

Help us make this Pajama Jam the best one yet! Find your local Big Biscuit and drop off donations between 6:30 am and 2:30 pm daily from November 11th to December 15th. We’re excited to see the community come together for a heartwarming cause. Thank you in advance for your support, Biscuit Nation! 

FIND A LOCATION

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🥞Join us for The Big Biscuit’s first-ever breakfast-eating competition – Stuff Your Face!🥞

Prepare to witness epic appetites at The Big Biscuit’s inaugural “Stuff Your Face” breakfast-eating competition! In support of our annual Stuff The Bus school supply drive, we’re inviting 8-10 BIG eaters to indulge in a pancake extravaganza like never before!

The Details

What: Stuff Your Face Breakfast eating competition
Where: The Big Biscuit Westport – 4039 Mill Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
When: Sunday, August, 11th
Time: 12:30-2:30 pm

How it works

Participants will face off in a 30-minute showdown, devouring plate-sized buttermilk pancakes one after the other. They all wish for the same thing: the first-place title of Biggest Eater 2024 and FREE Big Biscuit for a year!

Entry Requirments

To submit an entry form, click HERE to sign up! Instead of an entry fee, we encourage all participants and spectators to donate unopened school supplies to Stuff The Bus. All supplies will be donated to the local school districts for the upcoming school year. Stuff The Bus runs through August 18th, and all locations accept donations!

Prizes

🥇 First Place: The official title of Biggest Eater 2024, a gold medal, and FREE breakfast for a year
🥈 Second Place: Silver medal
🥉 Third Place: Bronze Medal

Don’t miss your chance to witness greatness and support the local schools! Whether you’re planning to compete or cheer from the sidelines, join us as we celebrate the spirit of giving back and BIG appetites at The Big Biscuit!

SIGN UP NOW

*The Big Biscuit for a Year prize will be awarded as a $300 Big Biscuit gift card. The $300 gift card is intended to provide meal coverage for 12 months, with each month’s coverage estimated at $25.*

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Donating blood in January is a great way to start your new year, and as a bonus…it’s also National Blood Donor Month! This dedicated month serves as a reminder of the constant demand for blood and the impact a single donation can have. It’s a time to celebrate the selflessness of donors and raise awareness about the ongoing need for a robust blood supply. 

Our partners, The Community Blood Center explain, “Nine out of 10 individuals will need blood or a blood product at some time in our lives. And one out of every 10 hospital patients requires a blood transfusion.” This is why blood donation is so vital.  

The Big Biscuit Blood Drive is the perfect spot to donate in 2024 whether it’s your first time or your hundredth! Last year we had 16 first-time donors and one individual donated for the 99th time! 

So this January, 15th we ask you to consider joining us at the Second Annual Big Biscuit Blood Drive to donate. This is an opportunity for you to participate in National Blood Donor Month and make a lasting impact on someone’s life. So mark your calendars, spread the word, and make January 15th, 2024, a day filled with compassion and lifesaving contributions. Oh, also…there will be BONUTS and coffee for all 🙂 

Link to register for the drive: https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/80031?mc_cid=146962f112&mc_eid=UNIQID 

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Santa freed up some extra space on his very busy schedule to visit the boys and girls of Overland Park, KS, and Liberty, MO. Please join us for breakfast and chat with The Big Man himself, take some festive photos, and find out if you’ve made the nice list this year. 

Santa will be at The Big Biscuit from 8:30 am – 11:30 am 

• Friday, December 22nd at 135th and Antioch in Overland Park
• Saturday, December 23rd in Liberty off of 291 

No reservations are necessary, but you might consider joining our Yelp Waitlist before you arrive to help secure a table. 

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What is The Pajama Jam? 

The Pajama Jam is an annual pajama drive in the greater Kansas City area, benefiting the children of Operation Breakthrough. The goal is to collect as many pairs of new children’s pajamas this season. While the holidays may bring about warm, fuzzy memories for many of us, that’s not the reality for every member of our community. That’s why Jenny Matthews created this campaign in the first place, she said, “Toys are great. But, I wanted to come up with a way to give them something comforting, functional and brand new. Jammies!” Each pair of pjs donated goes straight to a kiddo in need in the KC community. 

What is Operation Breakthrough? 

Operation Breakthrough is a non-profit organization that has been working to help the children of Kansas City since 1971. They explain, “There are several critical services no person should live without. Operation Breakthrough provides educational programs, healthcare, parent programs, and emergency services to the children and families they serve.” To learn more about all of the amazing services Operation Breakthrough provides to the KC community check out their website. 

The Numbers 

Last year across our 15 greater KC locations, The Big Biscuit collected 2,000 pairs of pajamas! This year we aim for 1,000 more. That’s right folks, we are hoping to collect 3,000 pairs of new pajamas for the Kiddos of Operation Breakthrough. We can’t do this alone, so please consider picking up a new pair of jammies next time you’re out shopping to donate to this worthy cause! 

Stop by your local Big Biscuit and join us in bringing some holiday cheer and coziness to a very worthy cause. Collection bins can be found at any of our 15 greater KC area Big Biscuit locations between November 22nd and December 18th. We thank you in advance for your generosity. 

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What This Means to Us

At The Big Biscuit, our mornings start with the aroma of freshly baked biscuits wafting through the air, and your support has added an extra layer of joy to our daily routine. We love being a part of your breakfast traditions, KC. Whether you’re grabbing a quick breakfast on your way to work or savoring a leisurely morning meal with friends and family.  

This achievement is not just a testament to our flaky, buttery biscuits but also to the incredible community we serve. Kansas City, you’ve embraced us with open arms these past 23 years. We can’t begin to tell you how much it means to us that you’ve turned The Big Biscuit into a place that holds special memories. That’s why we are so proud to be founded and headquartered right here in the heart of America: Kansas City.  

To our patrons, old and new, thank you for trusting us to kickstart your day. Your smiles, stories, and love for B&Gs have fueled our passion for creating the best breakfast experience in town. Behind the scenes, our dedicated team works to ensure each plate is crafted with care and a sprinkle of love. Your votes inspired us to reach new heights in the breakfast world.

As we bask in the glow of this recognition, we remember that every biscuit we bake, pancake flipped, or cup of coffee poured are all small tokens of appreciation for the city in which it all started for us. From the bottom of our buttery hearts, thank you, Kansas City, for making us your Best Breakfast. Here’s to many more mornings filled with shared moments and, of course, biscuits that bring a smile to your face.  

Check out the complete list of Best of KC Winners at The Pitch KC.

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Winning this award has made us stop and evaluate what makes The Big Biscuit KC’s Best Breakfast. It’s not just our fluffy big biscuits or the symphony of sizzling bacon. The passion goes into each plate, the secret ingredient that our cooks add – love. Okay, we know it sounds cliche….but we indeed love what we do! Walking through the doors of The Big Biscuit isn’t just walking into a breakfast restaurant; it’s walking into a celebration of the most essential part of your day, surrounded by people from your community.

OUR MENU
Our menu is a celebration of a breakfast and lunch journey. Of course, we have the classics like our famous Biscuits and Gravy or our Big BLT Sandwich. But don’t forget about our innovative twists like Cinnamon Roll Pancakes or the Kitchen Sink Scram-bowl (made with four hand-cracked eggs, smoked ham, bacon, sausage, cremini mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and cheddar topped with hash browns, buttermilk biscuit & sausage gravy).

But what makes The Big Biscuit so unique is the craveable food and the experience. The clinking of forks to empty plates, the hum of satisfied guests, and the warm ambiance all make your breakfast or lunch into a memory. We make The Big Biscuit a spot for everyone to come sit down and enjoy a nice meal in the company of the people they love.

OUR TEAM
Our team is a family, and you are an extension of that family. Your smiles, lovely comments, laughter, and hearty appetite fuel our passion for serving the Best Breakfast in KC. As we take a moment to enjoy and appreciate this honor, we want to express our deepest gratitude. Thank you for making us your KC breakfast destination, trusting us with your most important meal, and being part of our breakfast family!

Here’s to the days ahead that will be filled with delicious moments and the joy of a great meal. Join us as we continue to serve our giant plates of delicious homestyle meals. Thanks for voting for us, KC; we’re honored to be your go-to Breakfast 2023!

BEST OF KANSAS CITY WINNERS
Hungry for more? Check out all the 2023 winners here

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A Little Background on Harvesters

While at Harvesters, we learned more about their mission of feeding hungry people, and how they do it. First, we learned the definition of a food bank vs. a food pantry. Harvesters is a food bank, which means they supply food to food pantries, which then gets distributed to individuals and families in need. Next, we saw the map of the 26 counties across Kansas and Missouri that Harvesters distributes to. This broad network allows for 760 individual pantries to be stocked, helping feed over 226,000 people per month. Eliminating hunger is a big goal, but luckily Harvesters continually works hard to accomplish it. 

What we did

While Harvesters has a lot of different tasks volunteers can help with, our team was assisting with the repackaging of fresh produce for a drive-thru style food pick-up. We were split into two teams, Team Onion and Team Sweet Potato. Each team opened 40/50 lb. bags of produce and split them into smaller sacks portioned for families. We worked for two hours and packaged over 2,000 lbs. of produce! There was definitely some friendly competition between Team Onion and Team Sweet Potato….we won’t say who won….(but between us, it was definitely Team Onion ;).

How you can Get Involved in the mission

This was such a great way for us to bond with each other and invest in the community over something so near and dear to our hearts at The Big Biscuit – food! If you’d like to help support Harvesters’ mission to feed hungry people, follow this link to our virtual food drive. Thank you to Harvesters for having us, we can’t wait to do it again! If you’d like to donate to Harvesters in other ways, follow the link to our virtual food drive and help provide meals to families in our communities. https://secure3.convio.net/harvst/site/TR/VFD/General?px=1260212&pg=personal&fr_id=1240

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