This is not the most recent version of the best brunch offerings in Kansas City. Look at the most recent version here.
Brunch. Sometimes it is leisurely and relaxing, sometimes after a long night, it is just necessary.
From upscale to fresh and light to downright greasy, the Central Standard food critics have you covered for all your mid-morning needs in the Kansas City metro.
Here are our food critics' recommendations:
- Ca Va - 4149 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
- Voltaire - 1617 Genessee St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Rozzelle Court at The Nelson-Atkins - 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Cafe Sebastienne at Kemper Museum (corned beef hash) - 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
- Urban Table - 8232 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, Kan.
- Gram & Dun - 600 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, Mo.
- Westport Cafe & Bar (chicken hash and scones) - 419 Westport Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
- Bo Lings (Dim Sum) - various locations, Missouri and Kansas
- ABC Cafe (Dim Sum) - 10001 West 87th St., Lenexa, Kan.
- Pin & Bamboo Garden - 10915 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Shawnee Mission, Kan.
- Port Fonda - 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
- Westside Local - 1663 Summit St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Happy Gillis - 549 Gillis St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Succotash - 2601 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Story - 3931 West 69th Terr,. Prairie Village, Kan.
- Louie's Wine Dive - 7100 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
- Blue Bird Bistro - 1700 Summit St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Julian - 6227 Brookside Plaza, Kansas City, Mo.
- AmeriStar Casino (buffet brunch) - 3200 North Ameristar Dr., Kansas City, Mo.
- Newport Grille (buffet, but critics haven't been) - 5501 West 135th St., Overland Park, Kan.
- Chaz on the Plaza (jazz brunch) - 325 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, Mo.
- 715 - 715 Massachusetts Ave., Lawrence, Kan.
- Lydia's - 101 West 22nd St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Majestic - 931 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
- Stroud's - multiple locations, Kansas and Missouri
- Room 39 - 1719 West 39th St. Kansas City, Mo.
Listener suggestions:
- Chez Elle - 1713 Summit St. Kansas City, Mo.
- Rye (shrimp and grits) - 10551 Mission Rd. Leawood, Kan.
- Baked in Kansas City - 706 Westport Rd. Kansas City, Mo.
- Farmhouse in River Market - 300 Delaware St. Kansas City, Mo.
- The Friendly Bean - 420 NE Barry Rd. Kansas City, Mo.
- The Tavern at Mission Farms - 10681 Mission Rd. Leawood, Kan.
- The Blue Moose (buffet - restaurant temporarily closed) - 4160 West 71st St. Prairie Village, Kan.
- Genessee Royale Bistro - 1531 Genessee St., Kansas City, Mo.
- The Bristol - 51 East 14th St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Miss B's Cafe- 1006 South Metcalf, Louisburg, Kan.
- The Brick - 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Ginger Sue's - 20 NE Sycamore St., Lee's Summit, Mo. and 12 West Kansas St., Liberty, Mo.
Guests:
- Charles Ferruzza, food writer, The Pitch
- Emily Farris, creative director, Feed Me Creative
- Mary Bloch, food writer, The Kansas City Star and blogger, Around the Bloch
- Gloria Gale, food writer, 435 Magazine
