Looking for brunch in Kansas City? These 5 spots offer tasty bites and homey vibes

Kansas City’s brunch scene is full of sweet and savory delights, with a wide variety of dining experiences for various occasions.

Blue Bird Bistro stands out with its ever-changing, locally sourced pancakes. Happy Gillis offers a homey ambiance with varied menu options. HomeGrown celebrates local ingredients with dishes like the West Coast Wake Up omelet and Cinnamon Swirl French Toast. Hemma Hemma, endorsed by Donna Kelce, entices with its signature cinnamon rolls, while Niecie’s Restaurant merges traditional soul food with a welcoming vibe.

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No. 1: Pancakes with apples? Sweet potatoes? KC bistro menu is always changing, always superb

This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. We’re there for the pancakes. | Published January 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alison Booth

No. 2: My biggest mistake since moving to Kansas City? Not trying this brunch place sooner

I love everything at this KC restaurant. But this has been my go-to order from the start. | Published May 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chandler Boese

No. 3: At brunch I want savory AND sweet. This growing restaurant in KC gives the best of both

This omelet stuffed with gooey cheese, bacon and veggies, paired with French toast that radiates cinnamon: my perfect brunch. | Published June 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Sharon Hoffmann

No. 4: At this restaurant, 2 Kansas City treasures mix heart and soul into the scrambled eggs

This longtime Kansas City restaurant has “Good Food.” But the “Served Right” part of its motto makes it taste even better. | Published May 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vahe Gregorian

No. 5: Donna Kelce promised I’d love the cinnamon rolls from this KC brunch spot. She was right

This Waldo restaurant serves some of the best cinnamon rolls I’ve had in Kansas City. | Published September 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Natalie Wallington

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division