Habashi House is a middle eastern restaurant in River Market, Kansas City.
Habashi House in Kansas City's City Market runs a family-owned Middle Eastern counter with halal meats, including beef shawarma and falafel platters from lunch only.
Signature dishes: Beef shawarma, Falafel platter, Combination plate
Must order: Beef shawarma platter with rice, hummus and salad.
Tip: Open Mon-Tue 10:00 to 14:00, Wed-Fri 10:00 to 17:00. Cash works fastest; takeaway is the move at peak lunch.
Address: 309 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105
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 Italian goods.
Signature: Romano sandwich, Original Philly steak, Italian sub
Order: The Romano sandwich on house bread, with a side of imported olives from the case.
Tip: Open daily 10:00 to 17:30. Counter sandwiches go fast at lunch; pick up groceries while you wait.
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 Italian goods.
Signature: Romano sandwich, Original Philly steak, Italian sub
Order: The Romano sandwich on house bread, with a side of imported olives from the case.
Tip: Open daily 10:00 to 17:30. Counter sandwiches go fast at lunch; pick up groceries while you wait.
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, with a condiment bar.
Signature: 10oz burger, Onion rings, Steak fries
Order: 10-ounce burger built at the condiment bar, with a side of onion rings.
Tip: Cash 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 locations.
Signature: Dim sum, Mongolian beef, Steamed dumplings
Order: Dim sum on a Sunday morning from the rolling carts; cheung fun and shumai are the anchors.
Tip: Dim sum runs weekends 10:30 to 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 programme.
Signature: Egg biscuit sandwich, Quiche, Tomato soup
Order: Egg-and-biscuit sandwich for breakfast, or the daily quiche with salad.
Tip: Tue to Sat 7:00 to 14:00, Sun 8:00 to 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, ping-pong and a fire pit.
Signature: Burnt ends, Hot chicken, Charred cauliflower
Order: Burnt ends on the patio, with a Boulevard draft.
Tip: Weekend brunch 10:00 to 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 counter.
Signature: Breakfast sandwich, Quiche, Tomato soup
Order: The breakfast sandwich with the daily soup or quiche.
Tip: Wed to Sat 8:00 to 14:00, closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Walk-in only, expect a wait on weekends.
