10 Quivira Plaza — Local services in Shawnee

This is basically a collection of shops, so anytime I park in the lot I get a request to review 10 Quivira Plaza. I like to work out at Orange Theory, then pick up a smoothie at the Smoothie King. Occasionally maybe Starbucks, but the wait is crazy. I may opt to eat at Jimmie John's, or Taco Bell, Panda Express, or the Big Biscuit. . . . And perhaps after I will stop by and see the guys at Ernie Williamson Music to get my horn tuned up, ACE Hardware for that hard to find gadget, or Hallmark Cards for that overdue birthday card. In the neighborhood, might as well go to Price Chopper for the weekly sales. . . . And all this time I will still be at 10 QUIVIRA PLAZA....

This mega-strip mall reflects the homogenized suburban US. The same businesses that seem to huddle together throughout the US. No surprises here, except I was told that the name pertains to this part of Shawnee Mission Parkway-- as it had been referred to as K-10 Highway, an homage of sorts. I remember in the early 70's while commuting to KU, the area was mostly rural, with small businesses and farms. One even had a small buffalo herd...

Who doesn't shop.there. I go to Papa Murphys some times. They are the only pizza place that excerpts food stamps. They make your pizza but you bring in home and cook it in your own oven when your ready to eat. Great for when my kids have friends over nights and they love pizza. It can be a little pricey but still not cooking for 4 to 6 kids and their mess. Just paper plates and cups...no dishes...