Restaurants in longfellow

The Antler Room ★ 4.7

New American$$$longfellow

The Antler Room in Kansas City's Longfellow is Nick and Leslie Goellner's husband-and-wife room. Kitchen leans new american. At 2506 Holmes St.

Signature: Persian-influenced grilled meats, Hand-rolled pastas, Mediterranean small plates

Order: Whatever pasta is on, plus a glass from Leslie's growers-only list.

Tip: Chef Nick Goellner has been a James Beard Best Chef Midwest semifinalist three times. Reservations open online and fill weeks out.

Fine Dining in longfellow

The Antler Room ★ 4.8

MediterraneanChef Nick Goellner$$$$$95longfellowBook 3 to 4 weeks ahead

Nick and Leslie Goellner's Longfellow room in Kansas City is the chef's-counter pick of the city: Persian, Mediterranean and East Asian small plates.

Tip: Nick Goellner is a three-time James Beard Best Chef Midwest semifinalist. Book the chef's counter for a tasting; the dining room runs a la carte.

Casual Dining in longfellow

Succotash ★ 4.3

American Breakfast$$longfellow

Succotash near the Kansas City Longfellow neighbourhood serves a long-running breakfast and brunch menu with local and organic ingredients, vegan.

Signature: Buttermilk pancakes, Stuffed French toast, Breakfast hash

Order: Stuffed French toast and a side of breakfast hash with eggs.

Tip: Mon 8:00-14:00, closed Tue and Wed, Thu to Sun 8:00-15:00. Walk-in only, expect a wait on weekends.

Cafés in longfellow

Succotash ★ 4.3

Café$longfellowWork-friendlyWifi

Succotash on Holmes Street near Kansas City's Longfellow runs a long-standing breakfast and brunch counter with local and organic ingredients.

Signature drink: Drip coffee, breakfast hash

Tip: Mon 8:00-14:00, closed Tue, Wed. Open Thu to Sun 8:00-15:00; brunch packs the room.

Hidden Gems in longfellow

The Antler Room ★ 4.7

Mediterranean$$longfellow

The Antler Room on Holmes Street in Kansas City Longfellow runs Persian, Mediterranean and East Asian small plates from Nick Goellner, Beard semifinalist.

Why locals love it: Sits in the residential Longfellow streets between Crossroads and the Plaza, not on any tourist route. Three-time James Beard semifinalist quietly serving Kansas City.

Tip: Reservations open online weeks out; book the chef's counter for the tasting.

Brunch in longfellow

Succotash ★ 4.2

BrunchQuirky breakfast cafe$$$10 to $18longfellowMon 8:00-14:00, Thu-Sun 8:00-15:00Walk-in only

Succotash on Holmes Street in Kansas City near Longfellow runs a long-running breakfast and brunch counter with local and organic ingredients.

Order: Stuffed French toast and a side of breakfast hash with eggs.

Tip: Closed Tue and Wed; weekend brunch is busy. Arrive at 08:00 to skip the wait.

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