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Best Brunch in Kansas City

Everyday brunch in Kansas City is here for the taking

Article by Mindy Hargesheimer

Photography by Mindy Hargesheimer & Provided

BRUNCH. It's what late breakfast and early lunch dreams are kde of. It's perfect for hangovers. It's for the ultimate foodies who crave a legit Chef making the food they count down to eat. It's for the salty, the sweet, and the booziest of the best of them.

Per every good brunch meme, it's "the socially acceptable excuse for day drinking." Need we say more?

The Kansas City food scene is THRIVING! It's never been better; it's constantly getting EVEN better. And brunch is no exception. Saturday Brunch. Sunday Brunch. Everyday brunch in Kansas City is here for the taking; bottomless mimosas, bloody mary carafes andhttps://www.ombrakc.com/menu all, and I've rounded out a robust list all around the metro. Enjoy!!


Ombra | Briarcliff | @ombra_kc

Hours: Sundays 11 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Hemma Hemma | Waldo | @hemmahemmakc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 8 am-3 pm x Menu (COMING March 2)

Outdoor Seating: No


Jarocho | KCK | @jarochokc

Hours: 1st Sunday of the month: 10 am-3 pm

Outdoor Seating: No


Harry's Country Club | River Market | @harryscountryclub

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 11 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Verdigris | Leawood | @verdigris.bar

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Westport Cafe | Westport | @westportcafe

Hours: Sundays 10 am-3:30 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Privee Restaurant and Lounge | Westside | @priveekc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-4 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Mission Taco Joint | Leawood + South Plaza + Crossroads | @missiontacokc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-12 pm

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Street Car Grille | Crossroads | @streetcargrille

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Mildred's | Crossroads + Downtown | @mildredskc

Hours: Monday - Friday 7 am-3 pm (5 pm in Crossroads), Saturdays & Sundays 8 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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La Bodega | Westside | @labodegakc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Grunauer | Crossroads | @grunauerkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


The Rockhill Grille | Crossroads | @therockhillgrille

Hours: Saturdays 11 am-3 pm & Sundays 10 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Banksia | Downtown + South Plaza | @banksiabakehouse

Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30 am-3 pm, Sundays 8 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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Another Broken Egg | Overland Park + Prairie Village | @anotherbrokenegg

Hours: 7 Days a Week 7 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Bar K Dog Bar | Riverfront | @barkdogbar

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 9 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and off-leash dog-friendly


The Blue Moose | Lenexa | @blue_moose_restaurants

Hours: Saturdays 10 am-1 pm, Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Firebirds Wood Fired Grill | Overland Park + Lee's Summit | @firebirdsgrill

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes

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Beer Kitchen | Westport | @beerkitchenkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 9 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Room 39 | 39th St | @room39midtown

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8 am-3 pm & Sundays 9 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Club 27 Restaurant | Overland Park

Hours: Sundays 9 am-12 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes

Reservations Accepted: Yes


Clay and Fire | Westside | @clayandfirekc

Hours: Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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Iron Horse Bar & Grill | Leawood + Lee's Summit | @ironhorsebargrilllc

Hours: Lee's Summit Buffet Service, Leawood Plate Service - Saturdays & Sundays 9:30 am–2:30 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Happy Gillis Cafe + Hangout | Columbus Park | @happygillis

Hours: Thursday - Monday 9 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Billie's Grocery | Midtown + Leawood | @billiesgrocery

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8 am-8 pm & Sundays 8 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly (Leawood patio coming in spring 2024)


Denver Biscuit Company | Westport + Downtown Overland Park | @denverbiscuitco

Hours: Westport 7 am, Overland Park 8 am Mon-Sun x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Tavern | Leawood + Prairie Village | @tavernatmissionfarms x @tavern_village

Hours: Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Leawood Menu, Prairie Village Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


McLain's | Waldo + Overland Park + Downtown Shawnee + South Overland Park | @mclainsmarketkc

Hours: Monday - Saturday 7-11 am, Sunday All Day x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Taco Naco | Westport + Overland Park | @taconacokc

Hours: Westport: T-Th 11AM-11PM / Fri 11AM-12AM / Sat 8AM-12AM / Sun 8AM-4PM - Overland Park: T-Th 10AM-8PM / Fri-Sat 8AM-9PM / Sun 8AM-4PMTuesday - Thursday 10 am-8 pm, Friday - Saturday 8 am-9 pm, Sundays 8 am-4 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Housewife Cafe & Bistro | Grandview | @housewife.kc

Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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The Town Company | Downtown | @the_town_company

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10:30 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Bristol Seafood Grill - Leawood | Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social - Downtown | @bristolseafood x @bristolsocialkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-2 pm x Downtown Sunday Brunch Menu, Leawood Brunch Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Red Door Grill | Multiple | @reddoorgrillkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Rye | Plaza + Leawood | @rye_kc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 9:30 am-3 pm x Plaza Menu, Leawood Menu 

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Snooze, An A.M. Eatery | Westport + Overland Park | @snoozeameatery

Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 am-2:30 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 6:30 am-4 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Hamburger Mary's | Valentine | @hamburgermaryskc

Hours: Saturdays 10:30 am-1:30 pm & Sundays 10:30 am-9 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


The Westside Local | Westside | @thewestsidelocal

Hours: Sundays 10 am-2ish pm x Blunch Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


The Farmhouse | River Market | @thefarmhousekc 

Hours: Wednesday - Friday 9 am-2 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 9 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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Union on the Hill | Union Hill | @uniononthehill

Hours: Saturday 10 am-3 pm and Sunday 9 am-4 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Homesteader | Downtown/North Loop | @homesteader_kc

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Ragazza | Midtown | @ragazzakc

Hours: Sundays 11 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Lula Southern Cookhouse | Crossroads | @lulakcsoco

Hours: Saturdays 10 am-2 pm and Sundays 10 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Smoke Brewing Company | Lee's Summit | @smokebrewingco

Hours: Sundays 10 am x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Redrock Canyon Grill | Overland Park | @redrockcanyongrill

Hours: Saturday & Sunday 11 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Cliff's Taphouse | Martini Corner | @cliffstaphouse

Hours: Saturdays 10 am-2 pm (limited brunch menu and full dinner menu), & Sundays 10 am-2 pm (full brunch menu only) x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Seven Swans Creperie | Westside | @sevenswanscreperie_kc

Hours: Thursday - Sunday 8 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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Barbacoa | Troostwood/East Crestwood | @barbacoakc

Hours: Sundays 11 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No

Reservations Accepted: Yes


The Phoenix | Downtown | @the_phoenix_kc

Hours: Sunday Jazz 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Aixois Bistro | Crestwood | @aixoisbistro

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8 am-11 am x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


The Big Biscuit | Multiple Locations | @the.big.biscuit

Hours: 7 Days a Week 6:30 am-2:30 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes, by location

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Pearl Tavern | Lee’s Summit | @pearltavernkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-2:30 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Succotash | Longfellow Heights | @succotashkcmo

Hours: Thursday - Sunday 8 am-3 pm, Monday 8 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


V's Italiano Ristorante | Independence | @vs_italiano

Hours: Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Urban Egg | Overland Park | @urbanegg

Hours: Monday - Friday 7 am-2 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 7 am-2:30 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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The Market at Meadowbrook | Prairie Village | @themarket_kc

Hours: 7 Days a Week 7 am x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Parlor | Crossroads | @parlorkcmo

Hours: Sundays 11 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Covered Patio


Gael's Public House & Sports | South Plaza | @gaels_public_house

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-12 pm, Drag Brunch Sundays 1 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


T-Shotz | Northland | @tshotzkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 9 am-12 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes (no dogs allowed at this time)

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Coco Bolos Mexican Grill & Cantina | Overland Park | @cocoboloskc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


First Watch | Multiple Locations | @firstwatch

Hours: 7 Days a Week 7 am-2:30 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


YaYa's Euro Bistro | Overland Park | @yayaskc

Hours: Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


XR Cafe at Crossroads Hotel | Crossroads | @crossroadshotelkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No

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Bijou | Westport | @bijoukansascity

Hours: Sunday 11 am-3 pm  x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Andre's Confiserie Suisse | South Plaza + Overland Park | @andresswiss

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 7 am-10:30 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Third Street Social | Lee’s Summit + South Plaza | @thirdstreetsocial

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Rock & Brews | Overland Park | @rockandbrews

Hours: Sundays 11 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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The Brass Onion | Overland Park | @thebrassonion

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Silo Modern Farmhouse | Lenexa | @silomodernfarmhouse

Hours: Sundays 10 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Summit Grill | Waldo + Lee’s Summit + Gladstone | @summitgrillkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Boru Asian Eatery | Waldo | @boruasianeatery

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No

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Louie's Wine Dive | Overland Park | @louieswinedive

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Enjoy Pure Food + Drink | Leawood | @enjoypurefood

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am-8 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 9 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Homegrown Kitchen | Brookside + Liberty + Leawood | @homegrownkansascity

Hours: 7 Days a week 6:30 am-2:30 am x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Pierpont's at Union Station | Crown Center/Downtown | @pierponts

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No

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French Market | Prairie Village | @frenchmarketkc

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8-11 am x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Chaz Restaurant & Lounge | Plaza | @chazontheplaza

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 7 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


The Pressed Penny Tavern | Westport | @pressedpennytavern

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-4 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Society | Crossroads | @society.kc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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Black Dog Coffeehouse + Ibis Bakery | Lenexa | @bdcoffeehouse

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am-3 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 6 am-6 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Messenger Cafe | Crossroads + Plaza | @messengercoffee

Hours: 7 Days a Week 7 am-6 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Chez Elle | Westside | @chezellekc

Hours: Mondays 11 am-2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday 8 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Roots. Seasonal Cuisine | Lee's Summit | @rootsseasonalcuisine

Hours: Saturdays 11 am–2 pm & Sundays 10 am–2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Blu Hwy | South Plaza | @bluhwykc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly. Follow brunch up with the weekender menu, which begins at 2 p.m. Live music throughout the summer on the patio (weather permitting). 


Va Bene Italian Eatery | Prairie Village | @vabeneitalianeatery

Hours: 7 Days a Week 11 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Kona Grill | Plaza | @konagrill

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Plate Italiano Moderno | Brookside + Leawood | @plate.kc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Enzo Bistro & Wine Bar | River Market | @enzokcmo

Hours: Friday - Sunday 11 am x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Wandering Vine at the Castle | Shawnee | @wanderingvinekc

Hours: Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Veritas | Overland Park | @veritaskc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


OurHouseKC | Midtown | @ourhouse_kc

Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, Sundays 10 am-close BRUNCH ALL DAY! Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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Brick House | Martini Corner | @brickhousekc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


blue bird bistro | Westside | @blue_bird_bistro

Hours: Sundays 9 am-1 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Marina 27 | Lake Lotawana | @marina27steakandseafood

Hours: Sundays 10 am x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Barrio KC | Multiple locations | @barriokc

Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes + DJ Jon Sabillón on Saturday from 12-3 pm at Briarcliff + Rooftop Patio at Barrio Taqueria

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Heirloom Bakery & Hearth | Brookside | @heirloomkc

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 7 am-2 pm, CLOSED Mondays

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Char Bar | Westport | @charbarkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Grand Street Cafe | Plaza | @grandstreetdining

Hours: Sundays 10:30 am-2:15 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Brew Lab | Downtown Overland Park | @brewlabkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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Harvey's Restaurant at Union Station | Crossroads | @harveysatunionstation

Hours: Sundays 9 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Brown & Loe | River Market | @brownandloe

Hours: Saturdays 10 am-2 pm, Sundays 10 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Cactus Grill | Leawood + Overland Park | @cactusgrill_

Hours: Sundays 11 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Cafe Sebastienne | Midtown | @cafesebastienne

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10:30 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No

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Blvd Tavern | Crossroads | @blvdtavernkc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Gram & Dun | Plaza | @gramanddun

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 9:30 am-2:30 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Shack | Multiple | @eatatshack

Hours: Open 7 days a week 6:30 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Chicken N Pickle | North KC + Overland Park | @chickennpicklenkc x @chickennpicklesop

Northland Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Overland Park Hours: Saturday 10 am-2 pm, Sunday all-you-can-eat buffet from 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly

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Blind Box BBQ | Shawnee | @blindboxbbq

Hours: Sundays 9 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Michael Forbes Bar & Grille | Brookside | @michaelforbeskc

Hours: 11 am Saturday 10 am Sunday – 2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


The Bar | Multiple Locations | @thebarskc

Hours: Hours by Location x Menus

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Trezo Mare | Briarcliff | @trezomarebuzz

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 11 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


Martin City Brewing Company | Lee's Summit | @martincitybrewery

Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm exclusively at our Lee's Summit Pizza & Taproom x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes


North Italia | Leawood | @eatnorthitalia

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-4 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


The Fix! | Midtown | @thefixkc

Hours: Wednesday- Friday 11 am-7 pm and Saturday and Sunday 10 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly


Dott Boss at Hotel Indigo | Downtown | @dott.boss

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 7:30 am-1 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Bistro 303 | Westport | @bistro303kc

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-3 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: No


Pinstripes | Overland Park | @pinstripesbbb

Hours: Saturday 10 am-3 pm, Sunday 10 am-2 pm x Menu

Outdoor Seating: Yes and dog-friendly