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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.