Best Brunch in Kansas City (2025)

Husband-and-wife chefs Colby and Megan Garrelts channel Midwestern comfort with finesse—fried chicken, pies, and the cinnamon roll locals talk about. Recognized by Visit KC and celebrated by national writers for those pastries, it’s a hallmark KC brunch.

A bright Westside crêpe shop with seasonal fillings, a full vegan menu, and house syrups. Featured by The Kansas City Star for its thoughtful, locally sourced approach, it’s equally great for sweet Paris-style classics and savory brunch plates.

A colorful Longfellow stalwart serving playful, hearty plates and great bakes. Frequently praised by local critics and spotlighted in roundups noting its French toast and cakes, it stays busy on weekends—arrive early or settle in for the line.

Columbus Park’s daytime charmer since 2008, known for smart seasonal menus, excellent sandwiches, and relaxed counter service. The Kansas City Star recently highlighted its welcoming vibe and steady brunch prowess—very KC, very satisfying.

French-leaning and locally loved, this bistro’s Sunday brunch pairs omelets, croque options, and brioche French toast with cocktails. Visit KC lists it among noteworthy brunch picks—classic technique, KC attitude, and a room that always buzzes.

Robin Krause’s health-forward café makes brunch feel indulgent: Turkish eggs, gluten-free waffles, and standout pastries. Kansas City Magazine profiled its vibrant, dietary-flexible approach—proof that nourishing can also be fun and flavorful.

A Plaza institution dating to the late 1970s, prized for sidewalk people-watching, Benedicts, and all-day brunch staples. Long covered by local press as a daytime destination, it’s that timeless KC brunch you can count on.

Family-run for decades and famous for the Standard breakfast sandwich with steam-fluffed eggs. KCUR spotlighted its expansion and enduring brunch legacy, and Food Network has praised that sandwich—fast, friendly, and quintessentially KC.

Heather White’s atmospheric Midtown dining room brings a modern French sensibility to daytime hours on select days. Lauded by Kansas City Magazine for its transportive feel and generous plates, it’s a refined, distinctly local brunch.

A Brookside favorite for from-scratch baking, breakfast sandwiches, and weekend morning plates. Condé Nast Traveler has praised its cinnamon rolls; locals come for the pastries and stay for warm, community-focused hospitality.

Westside’s wood-fired standard-bearer serves a Sunday brunch that leans soulful and seasonal. The Pitch has praised chef Vaughn Good’s craft; the restaurant confirms Sunday brunch service—think ricotta fritters, hearth flavors, and excellent drinks.