Rye Plaza Brunch is a brunch brunch spot in Plaza, Kansas City.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Fried chicken plate with biscuits and the butterscotch pie to share.
Tip: Tock reservations open weeks out for weekend brunch; the bar takes walk-ins.
Address: 4646 Mill Creek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
The Russell on Main in Kansas City's Midtown is Amanda Lopez's all-day cafe with house-baked biscuits and brunch specials. Open tue-sun 7:00-14:00.
Order: Egg-and-biscuit sandwich for breakfast or the daily quiche.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Saturday brunch is busy; arrive by 09:00 for the egg biscuit before lines form.
Westport Cafe in Kansas City runs a French-bistro weekend brunch from 10:30-16:00, with chicken hash, brioche French toast and a complimentary signature.
Order: Chicken hash or brioche French toast with the complimentary brunch cocktail.
Tip: Bookable on Tock; the patio fills first on warm days. Half-price wine night runs mid-week.
Heirloom Bakery and Hearth on 63rd in Kansas City's Brookside is Scott and Kate Meinke's destination breakfast. Open tue to sun 7:00-14:00 or 15:00.
Order: Cheddar-herb biscuit sandwich with bacon and the Pop-Tart for the table.
Tip: Arrive before 09:00 to skip the wait; the breakfast burrito and Pop-Tart combo is the move.
Char Bar in Kansas City's Westport runs a barbecue brunch from 10:00-14:00 on weekends, with hot chicken and waffles, smoked breakfast plates.
Order: Hot chicken and waffles with a Boulevard mimosa.
Tip: The patio runs warmer than the dining room; cornhole and bocce are available all afternoon.
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.
You Say Tomato in Kansas City near Brookside runs a small neighborhood cafe with quirky daily specials and a strong vegetarian programme, plus breakfast.
Order: The breakfast sandwich with the daily soup or quiche.
Tip: Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. The shop is small; arrive early on weekends to beat the line.
