Best Quick Bites in Kansas City

“Brilliant service! Pho-nomenal food, best Pho I’ve had in the city.”

“The staff is also fantastic, offering great recommendations and helping you understand the menu.”

“The Phó here at Vietnam Cafe is as good, or better, than any my cousins or aunts make.”

“The carne asada burrito is delicious. Perfectly grilled steak, the melted cheese on the inside of the tortilla is what did it.”

“This is probably the best burrito I have had around Kansas City.”

“They brought the food truck to our house for a party and everything was 10/10!”

“The broth is so delicious, I don't even put in the usual condiments of hoisin sauce, Sriracha, etc.”

“The pho was delicious - specifically the broth and the portion size was generous.”

“It’s a hole in the wall but offers the BEST pho in town.”

“The looped piano music made me want to beat my head into a wall but the service and quality of food were amazing.”

“Some of the best Vietnamese and Chinese food I've had, all in the same restaurant.”

“Amazing food at a good price point for this area, and the food is always ready quickly!”

“Amazing torta, tacos and sauces. The birria and carnitas are remarkably good!”

“Olivia gave EXCELLENT service and was kind and welcoming, the food was soooo good and came out very fast.”

“The food is authentic.Very fresh. Great customer service. New favorite spot.”

“UPDATE: I returned a week later and the brisket was perfection. Absolutely amazing!!”

“The brisket was so well cooked. The bark was great. The fat nice and rendered. It had a great wood flavor.”

“All kinds of great music playing and you can still hear your conversations.”

“Outstanding Banh Mi! They bake their own bread twice daily and it's absolute perfection!”

“My favorite place to get banh mi in town! I go here with my family almost every week.”

“The atmosphere is just a closed Wendy's, so it is nothing great, but I can't fault them for turning it around.”

“Best tacos I've had around the area. The only reason I'm giving 1 star to the atmosphere is the gas station.”

“Was a delicious experience and cheaper than any big name fast food joints, that I refuse to patron.”

“Why is this food truck parked right at the entrance of the parking lot that has two good corners next to the store?”

“We had a fantastic experience with Brit Boy! I needed a catered lunch on short notice, and he was incredibly easy to work and very communicative throughout the process.”

“He arrived right on time with warm, delicious pies. Perfectly presented and full of flavor.”

“Honestly the best authentic British food I have had the pleasure of eating.”

“Wonderful staff great location and delicious treats me and my family will definitely be back very soon”

“Wonderful friendly customer service, great taste with plenty variety and atmosphere is clean and cozy”

“Ella and Lucy made the yummiest bowl for me! They are super sweet girly pops and got our bowls out quickly to us.”

“Best bang for the bucks? Lunch bento $11.75 for two sushi, a roll, salad, soup and a choice of rice or egg roll.”

“Best Vegan and vegetarian options for sushi in the city.”

“Major kudos to the hostess - she was able to seat our party of six in 20 minutes on a busy Saturday evening.”

“The spicy mocha is a fantastic mocha. The spices really bring both the chocolate and the coffee flavors out and compliment them very well.”

“The service was amazing as well, very quick and kind service and the owner was very nice and cares about the customers!”

“I’ve only had four or five things off their menu so far and they have all been incredible.”

“Best phõ ever, best egg rolls ever and she is so nice i don't want to go anywhere else”

“One of the best and my personal go-to Pho places! Very affordable and the host was very social.”

“I come here every weekend, its my top pick in all of Kansas city.”

“Walked in and 5 minutes later Walked out with my order.”

“I order from this location every couple months or so. NEVER had a bad experience.”

“The staff are friendly and the building is well kept.”

“With about 10 years of eating their food under my belt (no pun intended), I honestly think this is the best Middle Eastern food in the city.”

“Delicious food, excellent quality, very clean and nice healthy variety with vegetables, meat, and chicken options.”

“I am vegetarian so I don’t get a ton of options most places, but Olive Cafe knocks it out of the park!”

“So meaty and full of flavor. The rice and peas were thee best I’ve ever had.”

“Great vibes as a Jamaican I went there for the first time and had to return the next weekend lovely staff and highest quality service.”

“Why? Because it’s located within a string of shabby rundown looking store fronts. But look past the outside, and you will be glad you took a leap of faith.”

“Conveniently located in the front line of shops near Home Depot, Target, and Best Buy.”

“So thankful to have an Indian restaurant in Tiffany Springs area (finally some FLAVOR closer to us than Barry Rd)”

“It was a busy, packed Friday night but we only waited about 10 minutes before we were seated.”

“Consistently the absolute best authentic Mexican food in Kansas City. The service is top notch and very personable plus the prices are super reasonable.”

“This little family owned restaurant may be small and parking can be a challenge, but the excellent food and outstanding service is well worth the trip.”

“Delicious, inexpensive food, friendly and attentive staff!! some of the best mexican food i’ve had in KC!”

“Amazing reading today with poets and prose writers at Hawaiian Bros. Love the art vibe & good food.”

“Wonderful location, spacious indoor seating, with a warm Aloha vibe.”

“Great place to eat but my suggestion is order half a pound of meat and get a side of rice cheaper that way.”

“Adorable location close to the airport, great BBQ decor and theme, with fantastic staff.”

“Prices are extremely reasonable, food was hot and quick and the pork was melt in your mouth smoky.”

“Cleanliness is suitable. The bottles on the tables definitely need a cleaning or replaced.”

“Soon as I walked in I felt welcomed and was greeted by Darius !!! Excellent service great spot !!!”

“This was the best Philly steak sandwich I've had in a very long time.”

“This place has the best cheesesteaks in town! And such friendly service.”

“Nia and Candace made the entire experience wonderful. We stopped in b/c it was close to the hotel.”

“This seems like a family-run business and I know I can trust these people to provide excellent service and quality.”

“Great pasta at an affordable price! Big portions and outstanding people!”

“Best carnitas tacos I've ever had. Seriously one of my favorite bites out. Everything is always consistently fantastic.”

“I've been by Don's several times now and have had a fantastic experience each time. Food was delicious each time and the service was equally as fantastic.”

“I placed my order at the truck and waited about 5 minutes. The flavor of the birria was outstanding.”

“This young gentleman provided the most excellent service I’ve ever experienced. I was offered a sample of every soup and immediately fell in love.”

“I ordered the crab cake sandwich and catfish sandwich and they were phenomenal. It’s only been 30 minutes and I’m rushing to recommend it. This place can cook!!”

“The po’boys are outstanding. The fried okra is the best I’ve ever had.”

“Town topic had an awesome smash burgers. The grilled onions and pickles and mustard were all excellent.”

“Town Topic at the Baltimore location is hands down my favorite morning breakfast spot in Kansas City.”

“I've been going here since I lived in midtown in the 90's. Now I take the family every time we go through. Still the best burgers and fries around.”

“The chicken was tender and seasoned perfectly and I loved the corn tortillas.”

“This place always hits the spot. They don't have to change a thing because you always know what you get when you go there.”

“Truly some of the most authentic Mexican food I have ever eaten. I love the steak burrito.”

“The Lunch Box just made their self another life long customer, i absolutely loved the service and respect in the store.”

“I think I might have just had the best breakfast burrito in the KC metro. Definitely worth a try.”

“OMG OKAY I just googled sandwich places. Not at all what I expected when I walked in but holy sandwich the food and service was amazing.”

“I think about this burger a lot. It’s cheesy and it’s got crispy edges and crunchy onion and it’s my favorite in KC.”

“Enjoying a burger on the deck at North Kansas City's Iron District is an incredible experience!”

“The BBQ burger was great, but the double Classic needed some seasoning and it was a little too light on sauce, so it needed some dipping cups on the side.”

“My husband grew up in Kansas City and always has to make a trip to this fun restaurant when we are in the area.”

“I haven’t been in since the remodel! Not only did thr food bring back memories! The place looks so much better.”

“I had two Taco Burgers and they were so greasy that the grease was just dripping off of them.”

“We sat at the bar area facing the kitchen and it was sooooo clean!! They do an amazing job keeping the kitchen area clean.”

“Sat on the patio while listening to an awesome 2000s playlist. Biscuit was soft and tasted amazing.”

“The service was wonderful and the menu was fun and interesting. They crushed it in every way.”

“The ribs were my favorite I have ever had so far.”

“It’s a bit of a dive but they have some absolutely delicious food.”

“This is not one of regular bbq joints to visit in KC, but we were around the corner watching Thursday night football at the Outlaw Cigar Lounge”

“Everything is made from scratch and is amazing”

“My French toast was not completely cooked”

“Small lot but plenty of street parking”

“Everything I have eaten at First Watch is delicious. I especially love the Fritadas, salads with fresh greens, and their bread.”

“Jocelyn was an amazing server! One of our quicker visits but still had great service and no issues!”

“The chopped salad and veggie sandwich were delicious and purple haze to drink was a fantastic pairing.”

“The quality of food here is FANTASTIC! I crave it regularly and so I order it for delivery quite often.”

“Beautiful little restaurant- if you blink you could miss it- and that would be a shame!”

“Genuinely one of the best Hala food restaurants I've eaten.”

“My family came here for a birthday dinner. The food was amazing, our server Jazmin was hands down The BEST!”

“Fresh made real Mexican food! Street tacos and the fried taco were outstanding! I especially love the Alambre plate!”

“Our waitress was fantastic. It was our first time there and she made us feel welcome. Great food. It was nice and clean on the inside too.”

“Food didn't dissapoint and was consistently delish”

“The people here are so welcoming! The food is incredible and we always look forward to coming in to enjoy a delicious meal.”

“The cashier had such an amazing vibe, super funny and full of great energy! The atmosphere in the restaurant was just as lively.”

“Absolutely amazing food! Love the flavor choices and perfect seasoning. Best crab legs in KC area for sure!”

“This was by far the best chicken I have had in KC. It was crispy and seasoned to perfection.”

“I waited too long to try Luna's. The quality and price of the wings is outstanding.”

“Excellent! Hot, crispy, not greasy. Generous serving sizes. Catfish, wings, hush puppies, and a ton of crispy fries cost less than $25 bucks for enough for 3 people.”

“Loved the option to eat on the patio or take our food into Varsity Club.”

“This place is great - hands down the best smash burger I’ve had.”

“The staff is very friendly too! Will definitely recommend this place!”

“The two ladies working there were SO sweet! The customer service was truly amazing!”

“The banh mi I ordered was juicy and delicious! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area.”

“The new Bahn Mi sandwich is half the size of the original. Was very disappointed when I got my tiny sandwich.”

“The ribs were fantastic, but couple with the sauce by the way which was amazing, made the ribs even better.”

“10/10 for service and food! We ordered take out from here last night and our door dasher didn’t make it there before close.”

“The baked beans were the best I have ever had, smokey flavor but not over done with a little spice at the end that stays with you.”

“From fresh never frozen meat to their amazing secret fry sauce quickies is amazing. Their portions are a great size that filled me up.”

“The burger & fries here are incredible! One of the best burgers I've had in a long time.”

“The food is awesome but can't lie prices are a bit much. Onion rings best I ever had.”

“Best burgers I have had in a long time! Staff was so friendly and happy. A great place!”

“The lady at the counter was patient and made suggestions making sure we knew our options. Our burgers came out quickly and were juicy and delicious.”

“We come here at least once a month and everytime food is amazing and service is just as amazing! Would deffently recommend to anyone who loves burgers”

“Amazing breakfast spot! In my city we only have IHOP and Village Inn, so Waffle House is a game changer.”

“We had a great 5am experience and the service was definitely on point 👉 for sure and the food was delicious 😋”

“Betty she was a doll never let us run out of coffee made sure we had everything we needed for our food.”

“The Northland is littered with local restaurants, but most of them are well-established and rightfully proud of their identities.”

“As soon as I entered the restaurant, I smiled because the Northland needs more bougie restaurants like this!”

“Streetcar Grille & Tavern in the Northland is a great place to go with friends!”

“Best tasting authentic wraps around. I love how there's wrap flavors from different cultures such as Philippines or Mexico or Hawaii. That's different and tasty!”

“Staple of the Northland, longboards has been slinging delicious wraps and bowls with some wild flavor combinations for a long time.”

“This place is amazing. I wish I could eat this everyday! Try the Cabo Steak it's brilliant!”

“They even have a house made Keto and Gluten free bun for burgers and such that is actually really good!”

“The atmosphere is small friendly neighborhood bar but very clean and has a pool table and some games as well!”

“The food is consistently great - we especially love the burgers, and the fries are always perfect.”

“The light side salad and chickpea dish with salmon were perfect options for a lighter dinner.”

“This place is amazing. Gives speak easy vibes, our waitress/bartender was absolutely phenomenal!”

“It looked and felt like a place Al Capone would have dinner night after a hard week of murder and tax evasion.”

“Hands down the absolute best burger I have ever had for flavor. Ingredients fresh. Seasoning magical and not overpowering.”

“Delectable food, perfect burger joint ambiance and the coolest staff you've ever met.”

“Service was fantastic and the wait wasn't too bad for showing up during lunch. I'll be back!”

“The onion rings are amazing! Around 12$ for a meal! Well worth it!”

“Me and a friend of mine stop there anytime we are in KC. The food is awesome and they are very nice.”

“If you want a burger that you can get probably anywhere else and it’s close to your house then go to Burger State.”

“The fries came out looking like they needed five more minutes of life, the chicken was giving slippery sadness instead of crispy goodness.”

“The parking is not really good, you have to park in the back of the building and then walk around to the front.”

“Chicken strips were perfectly cooked, really crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and well seasoned.”

“I had the Hawaiian chicken bowl. It was unbelievably good. I’ll be coming back just for that. One of the best things I’ve ever eaten.”

“There are a few vegetarian options on the menu - Cajun pasta, black bean burgers, margarita pizza - and quite a few vegetarian appetizer options.”

“Friendly casual spot. Great place to have a light meal before a sporting event or stay and watch the game on their TVs.”

“Great BBQ! Service was the best, super helpful and friendly. We had never been so we had questions and appreciated the suggestions.”

“The BBQ joint we were headed to was closed so we did a quick search around us and found favorite. Ribs, pulled pork, and burnt ends were delicious.”

“Our waitress, Sheila, was incredibly kind and gave us recommendations on all of the food we needed to try at BB’s.”

“This isn’t just the best meatball sandwich I’ve ever had - it’s the best food I’ve had in Kansas City, period.”

“Had Jovito's for the second time last night, and it was just as excellent as the first time.”

“Was greeted immediately and the gentleman at the counter was very nice and helpful with any questions I had.”

“The staff/owner came out and had a great sense of humor and we had wonderful service. I cant wait to go back and try more.”

“My favorite Indian restaurant in KC. Everything is cooked to perfection with the perfect mixture of spices.”

“The lunch buffet is perfect! So many delicious vegetarian options, and everything is fresh and hot.”