Downtown/Crossroads Messenger Coffee: This is a newer shop on the scene. It's a three story coffee shop which also houses Ibis bakery....

Roasterie: On Rainbow Blvd. Kind of a hidden little gem of roasteries, plenty of study area. In the same area of Blue Sushi. There are...

Westport/39th Mudpie Coffee and Bakery: They specialize in Vegan baked goods if that’s your sort of thing . They are located in an old...

Waldo Second Best Coffee: super hip little spot next to Boru. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s good. Brookside Roasterie: This is, I...

Blue Koi The dumplings and noodles they make in house are the highlights. Also, the Awesome sauce. It is indeed awesome. Bob Wasabi...

ABC Cafe: This is one of the only two places I will even bother with for Chinese. More along the traditional Cantonese style of food. All...

River Market Il Lazzarone: This is the best pizza in town hands down. Artisanal yet old school style with the oven being a centerpiece of...

Columbus Park Ramen: The place in KC worth going for ramen. Have a cute alleyway outside you can eat in also. Plus, Mystery beers are...

Bluestem: This is my favorite restaurant in town. From the staff to the food to the drinks it's all incredible. They have two sides to...

Prime Sushi- Okay why is their wasabi so good? Pretty new sushi place, I was impressed. They make their wasabi in house and paired well...

Bay Boy Sandwiches: This is the exception for the above. This place makes fresh Dutch Crunch bread daily and it just takes the sandwiches...

Werner’s Sausages: Small butcher shop specializing in german sausage. During lunch they will be outside grilling the product. The sausage...

Vietnam Cafe- I heart pho. This place has been around forever, and there’s a reason why Pigwich: This spot’s sandwiches are absolutely...

Margaritas - classic KC place for Mexican food. Their cheese dip is bomb, their tacos are greasy and amazing, what a great place Ponaks-...

The Russell: This is a must go for Lunch. Salads and sandwiches abound. The real winners are the steak sandwich and the burger. Both are...

Empanada Madness: If you get a weekday free for lunch, their lunch special is incredible. Traditional south american food with arepas,...

iPho Tower: This is my favorite pho place. Super cheap and the broth is delicious. My go to move is actually to go the Banh Mi and get a...

Cupini’s: A no frill’s, lower budget, mom and pop italian restaurant. Order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Very good pasta...

Bay Boy Sandwiches: This is the exception for the above. This place makes fresh Dutch Crunch bread daily and it just takes the sandwiches...

Chai Shai: So I will preface this with I’m not the world’s biggest expert on Indian/Pakistani food (except the stuff I had in London is...