Carollo's Italian Grocery and Deli on 3rd Street in Kansas City's City Market has run since 1989, with Mike Carollo serving specialty subs and imported.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Westport Flea Market Bar and Grill on Westport Road in Kansas City serves a 10-ounce burger that the Food Network's Meat and Potatoes named the city's best.
Order10-ounce burger built at the condiment bar, with a side of onion rings.
TipCash and card; the bar takes walk-ins. Loud, vintage, no reservations.
Bo Lings on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City has run dim sum and pan-regional Chinese cooking since 1981, with weekend cart service and four metro.
OrderDim sum on a Sunday morning from the rolling carts; cheung fun and shumai are the anchors.
TipDim sum runs weekends 10:30-14:30. Zona Rosa outpost serves the same menu without lines.
The Russell on Main Street in Kansas City's Midtown is Amanda Lopez's all-day cafe and lunch counter, with house-baked biscuits and a strong vegetarian.
OrderEgg-and-biscuit sandwich for breakfast, or the daily quiche with salad.
TipTue to Sat 7:00-14:00, Sun 8:00-14:00, closed Mondays. Gluten-free and vegan options strong.
Char Bar in Kansas City's Westport pairs Mitch Benjamin's award-winning smoke programme with the city's largest dog-friendly patio plus cornhole.
OrderBurnt ends on the patio, with a Boulevard draft.
TipWeekend brunch 10:00-14:00. The beer garden stays open later than the kitchen.
You Say Tomato in Kansas City's Brookside corridor is a quirky neighbourhood cafe with daily specials, veg-friendly options and a slow-paced breakfast.
OrderThe breakfast sandwich with the daily soup or quiche.
TipWed to Sat 8:00-14:00, closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Walk-in only, expect a wait on weekends.
Mildred's in Kansas City has run breakfast, brunch and lunch since 1994, with the Standard Breakfast Sandwich the city's most-ordered counter item.
OrderThe Standard Breakfast Sandwich: egg, cheddar, bacon on a butter-toasted brioche.
TipSouth Plaza shop at 5060 Main is the newest in 2025. Daily 7:00-14:00 in the Crossroads.
