Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Kansas City. including where to go and what to order.
mission
Mud Pie Vegan Bakery on Johnson Drive in Mission, Kansas runs a 100 percent vegan and largely gluten-free programme with brownies, pastries and grab-and-go.
Tip: Closed Mon; Tue-Fri morning service is the moment for laminated pastries.
riverside
Tree Hugger Plant-Based Kitchen in Riverside, Missouri opened from a food truck to brick-and-mortar in April 2022. At 1841 NW Vivion Rd. Booking recommended.
Tip: Closed Tue-Wed; the kitchen runs Mon and Thu-Sun 11:00-20:00.
brookside
The Fix in Kansas City's Brookside is a fully-vegan comfort food restaurant, with plant-based breakfast biscuits and gravy, burgers and desserts on the menu.
Tip: Brunch on weekends with plant-based biscuits and gravy; the cinnamon roll is the dessert pick.
midtown
The Russell on Main Street in Kansas City's Midtown is the all-day cafe with the city's strongest vegetarian programme: quiches, salads, biscuit sandwiches.
Tip: Veggie biscuit sandwich and the daily quiche are the moves; the cafe is gluten-free friendly.
longfellow
Succotash on Holmes Street near Kansas City's Longfellow runs a vegetarian-friendly breakfast and brunch menu with local and organic ingredients.
Tip: Vegan breakfast plate and the vegetarian benedict are the picks.
mission
Mud Pie Vegan Bakery in Mission, Kansas runs a heavy gluten-free programme alongside its vegan baking, with grab-and-go cookies, brownies and cupcakes.
Tip: Order ahead for gluten-free birthday cakes; the cookies are the daily must-buy.
midtown
The Russell on Main in Kansas City's Midtown offers a strong gluten-free menu alongside the regular cafe programme, including dedicated GF biscuits.
Tip: Gluten-free biscuit sandwich is the move; check daily specials for GF options.
river-market
Habashi House in Kansas City's City Market runs a family-owned Middle Eastern halal counter since 2000, with beef shawarma, falafel and combination platters.
Tip: Open Mon-Tue 10:00-14:00, Wed-Fri 10:00-17:00. Cash works fastest; takeaway is the move at peak lunch.
overland-park
Kababesh Grill in Overland Park serves halal Indian and Pakistani kebabs, biryani and curries, with a dedicated halal kitchen and a casual counter dining.
Tip: Lamb seekh kabab and chicken biryani are the picks; the lunch specials run cheapest.
overland-park
The Jewish Community Center in Overland Park hosts Kansas City's primary kosher dining programme, with events through the Rabbinical Council and Hen House.
Tip: Call the JCC for current kosher dining and programming; Hen House Market on College Boulevard is the supermarket kosher option.
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