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.
Address: 1841 NW Vivion Rd, Riverside, MO 64150, Kansas City
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.
Succotash on Holmes Street near Kansas City's Longfellow runs a vegetarian-friendly breakfast and brunch menu with local and organic ingredients, plus vegan options.
Tip: Vegan breakfast plate and the vegetarian benedict are the picks.
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.
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.
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.
