Christine's Firehouse

Last February (2024), I had the pleasure of dining at Christine’s Firehouse in North Kansas City, Missouri, and it turned out to be a memorable experience shared with my father and his friend. This restaurant is a local gem, famous for its incredible breaded and fried pork tenderloin sandwich, and, as you step inside, you can't help but notice the vibrant firefighter-themed memorabilia adorning the walls. It truly sets the scene! Our journey to discovering Christine’s Firehouse began when my mother was cutting a customer’s hair at their home. Out of the blue, the customer’s spouse walked in carrying a tenderloin sandwich from this very place. My mother was astounded by its size—she exclaimed, “That is a HUGE sandwich!” Intrigued, she took a bite and was blown away, declaring it the “best pork tenderloin sandwich” she had ever tasted. Now, a classic pork tenderloin sandwich usually features a fried piece of meat paired with the traditional garnishes of lettuce, tomato, and onion on a bun. However, Christine’s Firehouse elevates this standard to a whole new level. You get to customize your experience, choosing from raw horseradish, creamy horseradish sauce, or good old mayonnaise. Plus, if you're feeling ambitious, they even offer an extra bun for those who want to make a second sandwich with the generous portions they serve! When we arrived, my father deftly sliced off a chunk of his pork tenderloin and loaded it onto that extra bun. Together, we topped our sandwiches with fresh veggies and a drizzle of sauce, and let me tell you—each bite was a flavor explosion! We even for a side of French fries with our meal. Within no time, Dad and I knew we had to return to Christine’s Firehouse not once, but two or three more times, just to indulge in that outstanding sandwich again. The ambiance at Christine’s Firehouse complements the feast beautifully. With “firehouse” right in the name, it's no surprise to find firemen’s jackets hanging from the ceiling, fire helmets lining the walls, and toy fire trucks adorning the corner. To top it all off, there’s even a quirky bottle cap fire hydrant behind the bar! Alongside the firefighting decor, the restaurant boasts a collection of vintage automotive memorabilia, including a charming old-school gas station pump and a modern jukebox that invites you to kick back and enjoy the vibe. The buzz about their phenomenal tenderloin sandwich is palpable, with countless Five-Star reviews lighting up their Google Maps page. Honestly, I take great pride in stating that Christine's Firehouse serves the best-breaded pork tenderloin sandwich in the Kansas City area. It’s hard not to agree when you experience the sheer size of that sandwich and the option to snag an extra bun for sharing. I do not doubt that anyone who experiences this culinary delight firsthand will be equally amazed and will gladly recommend Christine’s Firehouse to family and friends for their next gathering. If customers are in Kansas City and looking for a delicious food adventure, they need to visit Christine’s Firehouse in North Kansas City, Missouri. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes 'Famous' Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Huge Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Platter, Horsey Sauce Vegetarian offerings Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes Recommendation for vegetarians Somewhat recommend Vegetarian options The menu items that I would consider the closest to vegetarian at Christine’s Firehouse include the Chef Salad, the Battered Fish with French Fries, and the Triple Decker BLT sandwich. The Chef Salad consists of lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese only. Even though fish is considered meat, some vegetarians like to eat fish. I am unsure if bacon would be considered meat, but I do want to say that the BLT mostly consists of vegetables. Dietary restrictions To maintain a healthy lifestyle, I would recommend the people who order the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich order an extra bun or two, and the lettuce, tomato, and onion with it to share with a friend and to eat a well-balanced meal. If a person is trying to stay away from bread for dietary purposes, I would recommend they eat a salad served at Christine’s Firehouse. Kid-friendliness If there are parents who have children who have an interest in firefighting or like to pretend they are firefighters, I would recommend those people take their children with them so that they have a chance to see the firefighter memorabilia for them to learn more about what jobs firemen perform and learn about what firefighting was like in the past.

We were highly disappointed with this place for our meal. We tried this place a long while ago and didn't have a good experience then either. But I thought it's been a while, so let's give them another fair try. NEVER WILL WE GO BACK. I ordered a Reuben, and my spouse ordered a patty melt. Both sandwiches were anemic where the meat was concerned. Barely enough on the sandwich to even taste. My "Corned Beef" wasn't... it tasted just like regular roast beef, which I dislike. It barely had Sauer Kraut, and the sauce wasn't even spread evenly to the edge... just kind of globbed in one area in the center. My rings were okay, just cold. But his fries were wrinkled and dry. The server didn't seem to care if we were there or not. If I wasn't such a good-hearted person, I'd have left much less of a tip. I took the "sandwich" (loosely described) home with me, where I raided both sides of the bread for anything recognizable to eat, and heated the few tbsp of edible mush I'd gathered for a very light late after-lunch snack. Still disappointing. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Parking space Difficult to find parking Parking options Free street parking Parking We waited a while to get a space to park. I'm mobility challenged, so I require a handicapped space that wasn't even available.

Went in for lunch today. Every table was dirty. We sat at a table that needed to be cleaned for about 10 minutes and were never acknowledged. Looks like things have changed. Won’t make the drive again. Probably the best tenderloin I’ve ever had and the biggest!! It could easily feed 4! My husband that doesn’t like tenderloins even said he wished he had ordered it. He had the French dip said it was good, just the bottom bread got a little soggy. Chicken quesadillas for the baby, another hit. The tots and fries were perfect. Drinks were never empty. Great service. Clean bathrooms and in street parking. My new go-to for tenderloins!! Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

This tenderloin is HUGE. Heard a lot about this place. It was delicious 😋 idk who pounded these out, but they were so thin you could cut out 2 bun-sized patties and make it a double-decker and STILL have some more tenderloin left over❣️ and the $6.99 fried shrimp appetizer was such a great starter 👌 big, fat, perfectly breaded, good sized portions of yumminess!🥰 Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes 'Famous' Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Horsey Sauce

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night and was able to find a seat pretty easily. I got the double cheese, double bacon, double burger with curly fries. Was fantastic. I also got a Bloody Mary. They had live music starting at 7 which was nice while having dinner. Definitely recommend if you want a night away from the kids. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free street parking

Went for my husband birthday. He is a hard one to please. It was very good. Service fast and friendly. Atmosphere was great. Bathrooms clean. Food was amazing. He had the tenderloin. Will for sure go back. Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5