The Russell (gluten-free) is a dietary-friendly spot in Midtown, Kansas City.
The Russell on Main in Kansas City's Midtown offers a strong gluten-free menu alongside the regular cafe programme, including dedicated GF biscuits and pastries.
Tip: Gluten-free biscuit sandwich is the move; check daily specials for GF options.
Address: 3141 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111
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 to 14:00, Wed-Fri 10:00 to 17:00. Cash works fastest; takeaway is the move at peak lunch.
Kababesh Grill in Overland Park serves halal Indian and Pakistani kebabs, biryani and curries, with a dedicated halal kitchen and a casual counter dining room.
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 Market kosher takeout nearby.
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 drinks.
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. The Baja Phish tacos and vegan burgers are anchors.
Tip: Closed Tue-Wed; the kitchen runs Mon and Thu-Sun 11:00 to 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.
