BrunchCoffeehouse breakfast$$$10 to $16crossroadsDaily 7:00-14:00Walk-in only
Mildred's Coffeehouse on Wyandotte in Kansas City's Crossroads serves breakfast, brunch and lunch daily, with the Standard Breakfast Sandwich.
Order: The Standard Breakfast Sandwich on butter-toasted brioche.
Tip: South Plaza shop at 5060 Main and the 9th Street downtown shop run the same menu.
BrunchMidwestern brunch$$$15 to $28plazaSat-Sun 10:00-14:00Tock reservations
Rye Plaza in Kansas City's Country Club Plaza runs a Midwestern weekend brunch with the Garrelts' fried chicken, biscuits and butterscotch pie as the anchors.
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.
BrunchAll-day cafe brunch$$$10 to $16midtownTue-Sun 7:00-14:00Walk-in only
The Russell on Main in Kansas City's Midtown is Amanda Lopez's all-day cafe with house-baked biscuits and brunch specials. Open tue-sun 7:00-14:00.
Order: Egg-and-biscuit sandwich for breakfast or the daily quiche.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Saturday brunch is busy; arrive by 09:00 for the egg biscuit before lines form.
BrunchFrench bistro brunch$$$15 to $28westportSat-Sun 10:30-16:00Walk-in plus Tock
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.
BrunchBiscuit-based breakfast$$$10 to $18brooksideTue to Sun 7:00-14:00 or 15:00Walk-in only
Heirloom Bakery and Hearth on 63rd in Kansas City's Brookside is Scott and Kate Meinke's destination breakfast. Open tue to sun 7:00-14:00 or 15:00.
Order: Cheddar-herb biscuit sandwich with bacon and the Pop-Tart for the table.
Tip: Arrive before 09:00 to skip the wait; the breakfast burrito and Pop-Tart combo is the move.
BrunchBBQ brunch$$$12 to $22westportSat-Sun 10:00-14:00Walk-in plus reservations
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.