Banksia - South Plaza

4800 Main St Suite 103, Kansas City
(816) 569-2186

Recent Reviews

Jeffrey Halili

Sampled three of the meat pies: all delicious in different ways. I preferred the beef and red wine. Great lunch spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jerree H

The sandwich was great! Service was nice and the food came quickly. I took the pastry home and it was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom B.

This is a good place. Felt a bit like home with the Aussie pictures on the wall. Good breakfast. They make a nice flat white. The machines are geared so they can do "short shots" (ristretto) so the coffee actually tastes good. (A lot of places are just geared for "long shots" (espresso) so coffees tend to just be brown milk bevs). Had me some Vegemite toast. Ok, all they needed to do was spread some on bread, but at least the bread was great, and whoever was spreading knew how to do it- that's easy to get wrong for a non Aussie. I also had a brekkie sandwich with egg, spinach, avo, and it was done the Australian way. As soon as I bit into it, I had perfect yolk all over my hands. That's how it's done. Breakfast needs to be a messy business! Didn't try the pies but they looked and smelled great. It's honestly not really much of an Aussie hang if that's what you are after. I'm not really sure how many Australians are in this neck of the woods - I drove in from North Carolina. I understand the owners are Aussies but they are not always there. But the food and coffee is good. It's worth a stop-in.

Juanita T.

The food is healthy delicious the customer service is wonderful the atmosphere and ambiance warm spirt uplifting kind of place-the dining area is warm and comfortable at home relaxing environment having a great meal w a friend or great co worker give you vibes of go to have a just me myself and I reward my self today day kind of place to be because I just feel good l love me some me

Chuck Allen

First time here. The Mixx was closed so I came here. Waited a long time to get the food. When the food arrived, the greens were wilted; not fresh. Disappointed. Will not return.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Natasha Sharp

Today was my first time eating here and the person at the counter was super helpful with their recommendations!The meat and potato pie and the citrus tart were amazing ?!!!! Will definitely be back!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meat Pie

Rebekah Perry

Charming, comfy, delicious. Pavlova!Vegetarian options: Decent number of vegetarian options, including a potpie!Dietary restrictions: GF and vegan options on some dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beet and Mushroom Toast, Mushroom & Beet Toast, Pavlova with Chantilly Cream, Vegemite Toast

T S

I've tried coming in here for the Quiche at breakfast several times but every time I go there they are sold out. The employees tell me that somebody comes in and clears them out. Which seems that it would be maybe a regular customer. So if that's the case my question is, why don't you just make more so new people can try those products. Why does it have to be so hard to try your quiche? I mean, you charge enough for most of your stuff. It's only fair you have items that are on your menu available for new customer to try.. Maybe have a rule that regulars aren't allowed to buy you out or if they do buy you out. You make more?

Brennan Lentz

Try the vegemite toast!Dietary restrictions: GF options! Note the toaster is shared between gluten and GF toast, stay away from toast if you're celiac!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegemite Toast

Lydiekay

Go to Banksia for the Cuban Confit Pork sandwich! It is amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cuban Confit Pork Sandwich

Heather A.

Wow! Everything was great!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lebogang Ndlovu

Loved the atmosphere. The beef and wine pie was absolutely amazing. As well as the Belgian chocolate cake.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meat Pie, Chocolate Cake

Samantha S.

Great staple in the neighborhood! If you're looking for a cute cafe with some unique options then this is the place to stop by. I went with the chicken bham mi sandwich and it was sooo good, oh and the dressing for the side salad is great. I ordered to go and the food came out super fast and they had me on my way. The drip coffee is also a must. Great spot all around.

Chloe G.

Such a cute space and good service! The eggs benedict was so delicious, very perfectly made. Loved the flavors. The salad was also pretty good too. It came out in a timely manner and I got my silverware at the bar side. The restrooms are in a separate hallway for the building out the back tenant door. We came here for a book club lunch and meeting and it went well! Not too loud, but pretty busy. Comfortable large tables throughout, and smaller tables as well. The bakery items and pastries were yummy as well.

amanda norman

This place was awesome! We had a late breakfast and I finally got to try Vegemite on toast!! No wonder my Australian friends love it, it was delicious. Such a fun menu, plus a front display of yummy baked goods and a full bar. Service was fast and super friendly. Again, I can't have caffeine but was made a beautiful decaf drink on request. The biscuit and gravy was served as it should be.. in a bowl, swimming in gravy! My breakfast burrito was huge, took half home for the next day. And to top it all off, the place is full of philodendron! (Common houseplant) They basically have 2 walls covered in plants, so refreshing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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