Lo mejor de Brunch en Kansas City

The food is well-regarded for being delicious, fresh, and generously portioned, with specific highlights including biscuits, chicken fried steak, and pancakes.

“The food was delicious”

Service is a standout strength, with numerous servers repeatedly commended for their excellent friendliness, attentiveness, and positive attitudes.

“Service was even better”

The atmosphere is generally described as comfortable, warm, and homey, contributing to a pleasant dining experience.

“Atmosphere was comfortable”

Diners find the portions generous and the pricing reasonable, offering good value for the quality and quantity of food.

“Huge portions”

The food is well-regarded for its freshness, flavor, and generous portions, with many dishes highlighted as excellent.

“Absolutely incredible — huge portions”

Service is frequently described as great, friendly, and attentive, with specific servers receiving high celebrate, though some instances of slow or inattentive service and a pattern of dismissive management responses detract from the overall experience.

“James was our server, he was amazing”

The atmosphere is consistently described as vibrant, clean, bright, and well-decorated, creating a pleasant dining environment.

“Vibrant atmosphere”

While portions are generous and food quality is high, some diners felt the value was average or questioned the portion size relative to price, particularly for drinks.

“Moderately priced but good portions”

The food is well-regarded for its delicious flavors, fresh ingredients, and well-executed dishes, with many items highlighted as outstanding.

“Food was beyond delicious”

Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, though some diners note it can be slow during busy periods.

“Server was very kind and attentive”

The atmosphere is frequently described as cozy, trendy, and welcoming, contributing to a positive dining experience.

“Amazing atmosphere”

While portions are generally considered adequate and the quality high, some diners find the prices to be on the higher side.

“Price was reasonable”

The food is generally known for being delicious, fresh, and well-prepared, with a wide variety of unique and classic breakfast and lunch options. Some dishes, like the French toast and specific Benedicts, are frequently highlighted.

“Absolutely delicious”

Service is frequently described as great, friendly, attentive, and efficient, with staff often going above and beyond. However, a few instances of slow or inattentive service were noted.

“Service was excellent”

The atmosphere is often described as warm, welcoming, and pleasant, with a lively energy, though it can become quite loud during busy periods.

“Warm and welcoming atmosphere”

Diners generally find the portions to be generous and the prices reasonable for the quality and quantity of food received.

“Breakfast was delicious and plentiful”

The food is generally known for its flavor, generous portions, and fresh ingredients, with many dishes like cinnamon rolls, hash browns, and chicken fried steak highlighted as outstanding.

“Absolutely amazing breakfast!”

Service is a mixed bag, with many positive comments about friendly and attentive staff, but also recurring issues with abruptness, inattentiveness, and perceived rudeness.

“Great food, great service”

The cafe is described as a cozy, friendly, hometown diner with a laid-back atmosphere, often noted for its small size and community feel.

“Hole in the wall local diner vibe”

Diners consistently find the prices reasonable, especially considering the large portion sizes, making it a good value for money.

“Prices are super reasonable”

Burnt ends, pot pies, and smoked meats earn consistent celebrate; fresh ingredients and house-made items stand out.

“Burnt ends are very tender and tasty”

Counter-service model confuses first-time diners; some staff are friendly and attentive, but reports of inattentive servers and inconsistent greeting. Owner dismisses complaints as customer misunderstanding of casual format.

“Staff was friendly and helpful”

Multi-level venue (rooftop, basement, ground floor) known for atmosphere; live music on weekends; casual indie feel. Crowded brunch times create cramped seating; 'dive bar' aesthetic appeals to regulars but surprises newcomers.

“Great indie vibe that goes beyond typical”

Large portions; some find pricing fair for quality smoked meats and house-made items. Price complaints concentrated on specific high-ticket items (burnt end French dip $33, chili cheese tots). Value perception mixed.

“Food is reasonably priced”

Creative, fresh breakfast/brunch with reliable execution on signature items (pancakes, French toast, specialty lattes). Consistent recognition for flavor and portions, but occasional misses on side dishes and price justification. Fresh ingredients noted multiple times.

“Food was delicious and all of us loved our food”

Fast, friendly, and attentive staff across nearly all visits. Counter-ordering system works efficiently. One phone-communication complaint (abrupt hang-up). Generally described as accommodating and patient.

“Staff was very nice and welcoming from the moment”

Eclectic, quirky, retro-vintage atmosphere that well-regarded for. Described as fun, homey, artsy, and cozy. Decor full of unique art and interesting objects. High aesthetic appeal is a major draw.

“Funky-whimsical-chic restaurant with a menu that reflects that”

Mixed perception. Portions are generous and price-to-portion ratio. However, menu prices online significantly understate actual prices ($10-12 shown vs $14-16 charged). $1 upcharge per modification. 20% preset tip at counter-service felt high to some.

“Menu prices online were about 50% lower than actual”

Generally solid execution with creative twists on breakfast classics. Standouts include chilaquiles, Mexican skillet, and eggs dishes. One notable disappointment: steak & eggs preparation criticized as unconventional and poorly executed; pancakes also drew criticism.

“Amazing chef and quality ingredients.”

Mixed but mostly positive. Multiple diners celebrate attentive, friendly servers and quick service. One credible complaint: slow service on busy Sunday at 11am despite being a self-described brunch place. Staff generally described as sweet and helpful.

“Attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable server.”

Cute, cozy aesthetic with good music curation mentioned positively. However, cramped layout with tables very close together detracts from ambiance for some. Patio available. Vibe generally positive but space limitations acknowledged.

“Tables are super close to each other.”

Reasonably priced for quality and portion size; competitive for brunch market. Some diners note drinks are expensive; one diner celebrated "under priced" portions. Food pricing described as "incredibly reasonable" for the quality offered.

“Prices are incredibly reasonable.”

The food is generally well-received, with many dishes known for flavor and freshness, particularly brunch items and specific entrees like the burnt ends sandwich and mac and cheese. However, some diners find the food mediocre, dry, or cold, especially in buffet settings.

“Food was phenomenal”

Service is frequently described as excellent, friendly, and attentive, with specific servers receiving commendations. However, there are notable instances of slow, inattentive, or even rude service, particularly when understaffed.

“Outstanding service and food”

The restaurant's location within Union Station is well-regarded for its atmosphere, architecture, and unique ambiance, providing a grand and historic dining experience.

“Atmosphere is amazing”

While some find the prices fair for the quality and portion sizes, a significant number of signs suggest that the value is poor, especially for the brunch buffet, which is often described as overpriced for the quality received.

“Over-paying for disappointment”

The food is well-regarded for being delicious, flavorful, and decadent, with many non-vegans expressing surprise and delight at the quality of the plant-based comfort food.

“Everything we ordered was incredible”

Staff are frequently described as friendly, attentive, kind, helpful, and knowledgeable, contributing to a positive overall experience.

“The staff are incredibly attentive and kind”

The restaurant is described as having a comfortable, hip, cool, funky, fun, and rustic interior with eclectic decor and art.

“Comfortable and hip space”

Portion sizes are generally considered large and filling, offering good value for the price, though one diner found it a bit pricey.

“Portion sizes are good and filling”