34 Best Cafes in Kansas City

“If you are looking for a spot to meet friends for a quiet early afternoon this is your place! It’s also your place to meet friends or your person for drinks before a night out! Plus if you wanna have a late night cocktail you can head up to the rooftop!“

“Still an amazing tenderloin and tots! Get it spicy.

Be aware they are closing April 22nd 2024 build a bigger kitchen and indoor seating. They say they'll be closed all of May.

Update - Recently visited and saw the Health Department pull up. This could be good or this could be bad :-) They came out with a sack full of food, so if the Health department will eat here....

The best tenderloin sandwich I've ever had. Far from the traditional super sized tenderloin, it's 3 hamburger sized patty tenderloins. It's deep fried with a tempura batter, using vodka so that it evaporates when it hits the hot oil leaving a light and crispy batter. This process works so well that a bar in the bottoms, copied and is making sliders the same way. Make sure you get it spicy, a homemade sauce. I can also recommend the catfish, it's up there with the best I've had. You must get the tator tots too. Before Kitty's I didn't know there was a rating for tots. They are crispy on the outside and creamy hashbrown like inside. Truly amazing! I also think they change their oil on a regular basis, not trying to every last fry out of it. If you're looking for a phone number to call ahead, you won't find 1. They said too many people calling in and not picking up orders. There is a seating area outside and I've visited on 95deg days and it's comfortable under the carport canopy. Remember 2 things... Cash only and only open 9-5pm, so don't expect to get something on the way home.“

“Perfect for a casual but not 'fast food.' I wish I could have tried a sandwich - but alas, no gluten free bread. The "small" salad was very generous and I enjoyed a gluten-free carrot cupcake - which was phenomenal. The salad was a little hard to dig around in but was loaded with toppings. I personally would have preferred avocado instead of guac. The ingredients were fresh!

Dietary restrictions: There are 2 gluten-free options but no gluten-free bread. The pastry case did have a cupcake option.“

“Friendly Bean Coffee has been my absolute favorite go to coffee shop for years now. It’s clear their coffee beans are roasted with care, as it comes through in the flavor profile. If you’re not sure on which drink to order, but you know your flavor/taste preference, just ask the staff, they are very knowledgable, and helpful. Their baked goods are also delicious! I would definitely recommend trying the vegan pumpkin chocolate chip muffin if you haven’t yet. Not a pumpkin fan, try their other muffin options, or a scone, so tasty!“

“Loved the yogurt parfait and iced chai. The almond croissant was amazing! The rooftop seating was the best. Definitely would return.“

“Amazing food and service!“

“Fabulous food & friendly people“

“if I could give it 10 stars I would. The product itself is unique. Delicious ..The environment is fun.. you'll never eat that crap at any other place referring it as açaí '“

“Best coffee ever...They have very good staff and taste also“

“I came here for the vegan breakfast wrap, after reading a review on it, I wanted to try it. Let me just say, probably one of the best vegan breakfast wraps I’ve had in this city, it was tasty! My mimosas was amazing, I could have had several of those. I also grabbed a cinnamon role for a friend for his belated birthday treat, they looked amazing I’ll have to get one next time I’m in. The young lady who took my order was super sweet and had a pleasant smile.

I sat at a tiny table near the entrance line by the window and it was perfect. A really great view, plenty passersby’s to watch. The restaurant was clean, I didn’t see any food on the floor and tables were clean. This location gets busy on Sunday, be prepared to wait in a line, however it’s well worth the wait!

Vegetarian options: Vegan Breakfast Wrap, Vegan Hash, Guacamole Toast, Portobello Panini“

“great service but don’t ask patrons to wear a mask when employees aren’t wearing theirs properly.“

“If you know how to set your expectations this place is great. It is a convenience store with a kitchen. Odd combo but the food is actually really good. I had the Philly cheese steak and it was very good. Don’t go in thinking it’s a sit down place. Worth checking out.“

“Love this location! The food is yummy, coffee is well made and service is friendly and fast. The barista, Abby, took care of us and made us feel at home. Will definitely be back to see her and have another mocha made by her! She was very knowledgeable about coffee and made great suggestions.Highly recommend this little cafe.I do want to add- I really wish they served decaf espresso. I would get a drink in the afternoons if so. I find it odd they don’t offer it!“

“Excellent in every respect!!!“

“Great Coffee!! Cute bears outside!“

“We had a great time at Donutology in Westport! Delicious, fresh, choose-your-own-toppings, kid-friendly. Hardworking staff, friendly, great atmosphere. Will be back!“

“We enjoy Muffins and Coffee with our dog ( Woody) in a quiet area…loved the music selection…“

“Thelma's kitchen is ushering in solidarity in the community. The newly remodeled corner of 31st and Troost combines the past with the present. Offering simple and delicious food, a spin on what grandma would make.
The light needs to shine on Thelma's connection to the community and the respect they show to everyone. If you can't afford a meal you will still be fed without judgement. You can make it up in a different way, by paying it forward. And to the people that come in for the delicious food and want to walk away feeling a bit better can always donate a meal for someone else. It's a wonderful beginning of what this community needs to strive for, to be better, to do better. ???“

“Needless to say we are coming back at 1:00pm today Sunday hours lol. This is our favorite library we do the story times and we check out books all the time. The facilities are extremely clean and updated. The coffee is delicious what a great option in a library to have coffee! ☕?“

“Absolutely loved their coffee roast! Went and unfortunately someone took our food order, when I approached the employees they immediately apologized for what occurred. Made the food then refunded the entire order. Their customer service is amazing and they were all very kind and apologetic. Highly recommend, great food, coffee and service!“

“Today, I took a group of clients from Alphapointe to the Nelson Atkins Museum. The clients are visually impaired. We completed a tactile tour and a tactile art class. The staff was incredible! The instructors gave verbal descriptions of the building, verbal descriptions of the art, and allowed us to touch the art with gloves. The instructors were well prepared, patient, and flexible with the needs of the clients. They even met with me ahead of time to discuss the needs of the clients. We will definitely be visiting again!“

“(Translated by Google) What can I tell you. They were good to me, discovering them was a little difficult, but it's worth it.May God continue to illuminate your lives.Blessings(Original)Que te puedo Decir. Fueron Buenos conmigo, descubrirles fue un poco difícil, pero Vale la Pena.Dios siga Iluminando sus Vidas.Bendiciones

Wheelchair accessibility: Una segura y larga rampa, a la que solo le agragaria una cortos descansos intermedios para quienes esperan en sus sillas de ruedas, no estén cuesta abajo todo el tiempo.“

“Excellent!“

“Love this local restaurant and the welcoming Aussie owners. My favorite meat pie is actually the smoked veggie one..my husband loves the lamb. The pastries are delicious..the caramel slice and lamington my favorite.I highly recommend.“

“The staff are amazing! I felt like I was family literally the moment I walked in, on my first visit! I highly recommend the PB Banana shake, so delicious!! The lotus mega tea was perfect for my long work shift, gave me the perfect amount of energy I needed! Will recommend and will be back again!“

“I love the Roasterie Brookside! The coffee is great, the staff is even better. Dropping in 4-5 days a week I’ve decided that I can’t handle the deteriorated condition of the seating anymore. It’s soo gross! This Brookside location is a $$$ maker…. Let’s see about some new seating in the Cafe pleaasssseeeeee. ??“

“Such an awesome place at KCAI - great food, great service, can't be beat!“

“Spokes was a lifesaver during my recent trip to Kansas City. Eric and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.The cafe itself is an absolute gem. It has a comfortable, inviting atmosphere that gave me the perfect place to hang out while I waited on my hotel room to be ready. Whether you choose a cozy armchair or a spot at a spacious table, there's a perfect place to relax and get some work done.But the true stars of the show were the coffee and the food. My Americano was rich, flavorful, and brewed to perfection. Exactly what I needed to kickstart my day. And let's not forget the incredible club sandwich!By the time I was ready to check into my hotel, I felt refreshed, productive, and most importantly, welcomed. If you find yourself downtown Kansas City, do yourself a favor and head to Spokes. You won't be disappointed!“

“Ok folks this place is awesome! The long wait is over. It sure didn't disappoint on the service and pub food. The food is outstanding. Hats off to the cook or cooks! The menu has excellent pub grub. Not bar food at all. Fresh and delicious. I had the Chili Cheese Dog. The dog was excellent and would love to know where they buy them! The chili was made from scratch! Best chili cheese dog I have eaten. The pizza come in all serving sizes and looked delicious. The bar staff is engaging and are actually happy to see you! My new spot!“

“The french dip is shaved prime rib!!! It was great. Very good atmosphere and nice staff!“

“A convenient lunch during our museum visit. Trench stew was very filling. There were multiple sandwich and burger options as well as a homemade soup of the day. Staff helped me with gluten free options.

Dietary restrictions: Trench stew is gluten free. They also had a gluten free cookie (Udi's I think).

Kid-friendliness: A couple kids menu options. My son had grilled cheese.“

“This reel about working in a museum is amazing. We had no idea this museum existed. We may need a road trip! Ps. You have a lot of spam reviews. Not sure you can delete them or not.“

“My 17yr old son wanted a tea at 7:30pm. We showed up at 7:55pm and the employees were extremely friendly and helpful. Thanks for making that last minute craving a great thing to do.“

“This place is the best! I had a wellness wrap myself and literally felt so good all day. Not to mention the owner, Gigi, is so incredibly friendly. Very glad I came across this place, will definitely be recommending my friends and coming back!“