Top 10 Brunch Spots in Kansas City
Kansas City constantly has hidden gems that they keep a secret in their depths. That also includes several brunch specials all over the city with not only good food, but also great atmospheres. Some of the best brunch spots are a corner restaurant right outside your door, no matter if you are in Overland Park, West Bottoms, Country Club Plaza, Crown Center or near Grand Avenue!
If you’re looking for the best eggs benedict, cinnamon rolls, belgian waffles topped with fresh fruit and all around best brunch menu keep reading.
Brunch is taking over as the most important meal of the day. Brunch restaurants are great places to eat your favorite breakfast foods and hot items like a traditional egg, a fried egg with caramelized onions, bread pudding, brunch potatoes, baked goods, brioche french toast with maple syrup, happy hour or a biscuit with pork chops. You can also try new things like pork belly, fresh seafood, huevos rancheros, breakfast cocktails, a brunch buffet, a prime rib carving station or even a bloody mary bar!
Classic Cup
The Classic Cup Cafe had everything you could want for a perfect brunch on the Plaza. They are masters of making brunch perfection because they paired a Belgian waffle with grilled peach compote for a delicious and savory meal. It was a match made in heaven. The waffle was filling, and not too sweet either because of how Classic Cup chooses to grill their peach compote. This meal was complete with a side of their savory thick-cut bacon.
Their drinks are perfect for an Instagram post, be sure to tag the Classic Cup Café. They are also great for sipping on a hot afternoon! They are sure to be the perfect refresher to complete your meal. A berry Collins gives you a slight kick with the mix of sweet and fruity berries, lemon, and mint. A tequila spritzer is a popular choice The Classic Cup Cafe recommends. This drink would be so refreshing on a warm afternoon here in KC.
They are also available for private dining so it is the perfect place for celebrating special occasions like mother’s day or just having a weekend brunch. If you are looking for a delicious brunch with great food and a great experience the The Classic Cup Cafe is for you! After brunch, you can take a quick walk to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
301 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112 | website
Happy Gillis Cafe
Happy Gillis Cafe is a great place for a break from the busy city. It is a small cafe where you order at the counter when you first arrive. This cool, plant-filled cafe is sure to make any hectic morning seem a bit calmer. The service was super fast and the staff so cheery, but who wouldn’t be when they had such great coffee to drink all morning long!
When it comes to breakfast food, the Breakfast Sandwich was a complete meal on an oh so perfect grains galore toast. Their bacon was savory and the eggs a perfect pairing for brunch. Although the meal was simple it was filling, and cooked to perfection. I am sure to come back for more of these savory tastes. Happy Gillis Cafe is for sure a favorite brunch spot serving your favorite meals!
549 Gillis St, Kansas City, MO 64106 | website
Homesteader
This restaurant is run by some of the sweetest people ever and if you’re not a morning person, after talking to this staff you will be! Homesteader has a cool relaxed vibe with a full bar and lots of seating area, perfect for a large group to meet up at. Because they have a lot of menu option, opting for their classic Chicken and Waffles was a great choice.
Their brunch is extra special because they serve food from local farmers, so they are sure to become your local favorite! Whether you are stopping for quick bites or want a big biscuit and other delicious food this place is perfect. Support local farms and a great company all at once, they have the best Sunday brunch around!
The fried boneless chicken was cooked to perfection and served with a fluffy Belgian waffle there was no going wrong here! The part of this brunch that stood out to me most was the sriracha aioli they served the meal with. This gave the classic meal a kick and made me crave more even after the plate was cleared. Make sure to pair your meal with one of their lovely mimosas or another cocktail.
100 E 7th St #100, Kansas City, MO 64106 | website
Sura Eats
Sura Eats was a total twist form the other brunch places on our list. These Korean comfort foods are sure to spike your taste buds any time of the day, and their brunch items include special adds a whole new kind of flavor to anyone’s morning. Sura Eats is located inside the Parlor near the Power and Light District and it adds to the busy vibe of this Kansas City collection of chefs.
One of their most common dishes is Bibimbap. This dish is complete with vegetables are served with a sunny egg and your choice of protein. Filled with flavor, this colorful dish is sure to keep you coming back for more. Sura Eats‘ Brunch Special is a Kimchi Pancake, topped with spicy pork and an added side salad to complete the meal.
1707 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64108 | website
Sol Cantina
A morning with Mexican food is a morning well done. Sol Cantina gives you enough flavor in your brunch to last you the whole day. Their restaurant is always busy and full of conversation. This Southwest outdoor patio bar and grill is located at the heart of Martini Corner at Union Hill, Kansas City.
Sol Cantina’s menu is filled with countless options. Start off with some of their Sunset Rolls. These starters have chicken, cheese, and everything else you could want to be wrapped in a crispy flour tortilla. The spicy chipotle ranch adds a kick to your brunch. Next, the Puerco Burrito is sure to spike your tastebuds with braised pork, queso, black beans, and a delicious spicy cream sauce. It’s a filling meal no doubt, but make sure to leave room for some of their fabulous Mimosas, Margaritas, or Bloody Mary’s.
408 E 31st St, Kansas City, MO 64108 | website
Nick and Jake’s on Main
Nick and Jake’s is well known for their lunch and dinner options, but their brunch is definitely worth some buzz too. With quite the wide variety of brunch options including cocktails, they’re perfect for a solo brunch or even with a group of friends. You can even host a private party on their second level for brunch.
The house-made french toast sticks pair well with regular syrup or with their signature mixed berry puree. They provide fresh sliced strawberries on the side too. The vegetable mix is a different type of side for this dish but still pairs well.
5031 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 | website
Pressed Penny Tavern
The Pressed Penny Tavern has somehow figured out how to perfectly combine a sports bar with an artsy patio space. Their employees are welcoming and more than willing to assist their customers with any and all questions. With their several large TV’s and large windows you never have to worry about missing out on any games or missing out with what’s going on outside. This table restaurant is a great spot for large groups of people looking for the best breakfast around.
Their famous brunch entree, “Haystack,” truly combines an entree with a side but also perfectly combines breakfast and lunch. You first much dig through the mountain of crispy shoestring fries topped with a pair of sunny side up eggs, sour cream, and tomatoes. Once you’ve made it past all of that, you finally reach a perfectly toasted piece of rye bread with avocado smashed on top and nicely cooked turkey sausage links. And don’t forget about the perfect cocktail to pair with your enormous brunch. Their variety of mimosa flavors has everyone in the area buzzing about the Pressed Penny Tavern.
1511 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 | website
The Levee
Known for their infamous karaoke Wednesday’s, The Levee also provides an amazing brunch and morning cocktails for the morning after a night out. Seeing this bar in the daytime gives it a chill more open feeling with their newly rebuilt balcony that looks over midtown Kansas City and large windows. The Levee is perfect for those looking for chill vibes for their next brunch with friends.
Their breakfast tacos are just what you need to wake up with the fresh taste of everything. The brisket is perfectly smoked, eggs perfectly seasoned, and queso fresco perfectly sprinkled. The avocado adds a creamy but refreshing taste to the top of the tacos, and their salsa adds a nice kick to keep you awake. Their coffee martini gives you a nice amount of caffeine with a bit of vodka to give it a kick first thing in the morning.
16 43rd St, Kansas City, MO 64111 | website
Drunken Worm
Looking for the night scene to continue to the morning? Look no further! Drunken Worm for those looking for more fun as the morning continues, with their dimmer lights and fun atmosphere. The restaurant has a variety to their style, but it can be deciphered as a mix between an “old-timey” bar and a sports bar. So what better way to start off the day with brunch at a place like this?
One of Drunken Worm’s more popular brunch options is their Drunquiles, which are essentially breakfast nachos. With plenty of spicinesses to wake you up and enough flavor to keep you wanting more, you won’t stop until these are finished. You can either order a morning cocktail or any one of your choices from their large cocktail menu. Their signature blackberry mule pairs well with the nachos, with a little bit of sweetness and not too much kick. Drunken worm surely brings a bit of spice to Kansas City’s brunch scene.
1405 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 | website
Tribe Street Kitchen
Tribe Street Kitchen is definitely perfect for the a Saturday brunch with all of your friends. With bright colors, inside and out, large windows, and plenty of seating, there’s no way you can go wrong. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy brunch. There’s also quite a lot of foliage inside and outside to keep the air fresh. With great service and lots of different options Tribe Street Kitchen is great! Located in the River Market, it’s in the perfect place for you to keep the fun going.
They provide a wide array of brunch options and cocktails to choose from. If you’re looking for something a little sweeter, be sure to check out their french toast with bananas, pecans, and cinnamon maple drizzle. If you want something that will excite your taste buds with every bite, check out the molletes. And if you’re looking for a little of a more modern twist on a classic favorite, check out their frittata. Tribe has plenty of breakfast options to choose from from their Siberian iced coffee to their bottomless mimosas that there’s no way you can go wrong!
316 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105 | website
There are obviously plenty of great places to get brunch in Kansas City, but these top 10 are definitely some of the best places and worth checking out sometime. Whether you are looking for a three-course meal or just one yummy main course these local restaurants are perfect for the whole family.
Other brunch spots we love include Char bar, Grand Street Cafe, Jax Fish House, Webster House, Blvd Tavern, Cafe Sebastienne, Louie’s Wine Dive Beer Kitchen, Blue Bird Bistro, and Westport Café!
Kansas City is full of plenty of brunch places, so be sure to check out:
