Yoli Tortilleria is a street-food stop in Westside, Kansas City.
Yoli Tortilleria on Jefferson in Kansas City's Westside makes heirloom-corn tortillas at the shop and runs a counter of tacos and quesadillas alongside retail tortillas.
Tip: Yoli Westside is the cafe; the original supplies the city's best restaurants and grocery stores.
Address: 1668 Jefferson St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Habashi House in Kansas City's City Market is the family-owned Middle Eastern halal counter since 2000, with shawarma, falafel and combination platters.
Try: Beef shawarma, falafel
Tip: Cash works fastest at peak lunch; takeaway is the move.
Winstead's on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza is the 1940 Streamline Moderne drive-in. The steakburger and Frosty malt at the counter are the canonical KC fast-food order.
Try: Steakburger, Frosty malt
Tip: Curb service still runs in the parking lot; the milkshakes are the move on a hot day.
Town Topic in Kansas City's Crossroads has run a tiny stainless-steel diner since 1937, selling smashed burgers and hand-dipped malts at the counter.
Try: Smashed burger, chili
Tip: Hours rolled back from 24 hours in May 2026 over safety concerns; closes at 20:00 daily now.
Carollo's Italian Grocery on 3rd Street in Kansas City's City Market has run sandwiches and imported groceries since 1989, with Mike Carollo at the counter.
Try: Romano sandwich, Philly steak
Tip: The Romano on house bread is the canonical order; pick up tomatoes from the case before leaving.
Westport Flea Market Bar and Grill on Westport Road serves the 10-ounce burger the Food Network's Meat and Potatoes named the city's best, with a make-your-own condiment bar.
Try: 10-ounce burger
Tip: Condiment bar adds the personal touch; pair with onion rings and a pint of Boulevard.
Vietnam Cafe on Campbell Street in Kansas City's Columbus Park is the pint-size institution that serves the city's most-praised pho, with generous portions and rich broth.
Try: Pho, banh mi
Tip: Closed Tuesdays. The banh mi is the second order; cash works fastest.
