The 12 best brunch spots in Kansas City

1. Rye

Colby and Megan Garrelts, the chefs behind the late Bluestem, run Rye as a celebration of Midwestern cooking. Weekend brunch brings fried chicken plates and Megan's pastries, and both locations fill up early.

Order

The two-piece fried chicken plate, and a pastry for the table

Best for

A classic KC weekend brunch

Where

Country Club Plaza; 10551 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS

2. Succotash

A colorful, quirky breakfast spot that serves its towering neon rainbow cake all day. Expect big portions, customizable scrambles and a wait on weekends.

Order

The Kelce-style French toast, then a slice of rainbow cake

Best for

Big appetites and sweet tooths

Where

2601 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO

3. Westport Cafe & Bar

A Parisian-feeling bistro with one of the city's best weekend brunches. Plates come with a brunch cocktail, which makes the price feel like a deal.

Order

Chicken hash or brioche French toast

Best for

Brunch with cocktails included

Where

Westport, Kansas City, MO

4. Fox and Pearl

A Westside bistro known for seasonal, farm-driven cooking. Brunch is Sunday only and the menu changes with what's fresh, so book ahead.

Order

Whatever's seasonal that Sunday

Best for

A special-occasion brunch

Where

Westside, Kansas City, MO

5. The Westside Local

A neighborhood restaurant with a relaxed Sunday brunch built on local ingredients. The menu mixes comfort food with seasonal twists.

Order

Elote tater tots and the heirloom BLTE

Best for

A relaxed Sunday with friends

Where

1663 Summit St, Kansas City, MO

6. Dear Donna

The Town Company's chefs turned an old corner café into a counter-service spot with fine-dining technique. Pastries come from Helen Jo Leach, a James Beard semifinalist pastry chef.

Order

The Dutch baby with fried chicken and hot maple syrup

Best for

A late weekend breakfast

Where

549 Gillis St, Kansas City, MO

7. Mildred's

A Crossroads coffee shop and café with what many locals call the best breakfast sandwich in town. Quick, casual and close to everything downtown.

Order

The breakfast sandwich

Best for

Fast, cheap brunch downtown

Where

1901 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO

8. Seven Swans Crêperie

A cozy crêperie with sweet and savory crêpes on a seasonal menu, including vegan and gluten-free options. Open Thursday through Sunday mornings.

Order

The Vermonter crêpe

Best for

A sweet, low-key brunch for two

Where

1746 Washington St, Kansas City, MO

9. The French Market

Part market, part café, all very French. Grab a table for crêpes, quiche and pastries, then shop for cheese and wine on the way out.

Order

Croque monsieur or the grand-mère crêpe, plus a fruit tart

Best for

Brunch south of the state line

Where

6943 Tomahawk Rd, Prairie Village, KS

10. Niecie's

A beloved family-run restaurant that has been feeding south Kansas City for years. The chicken and waffles are the reason to go.

Order

Chicken and waffles

Best for

Comfort food on a budget

Where

6441 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO

11. Bo Ling's

Kansas City's go-to for dim sum. On weekend late mornings, the tables fill with dumplings, buns and tarts made for sharing.

Order

Barbecue pork buns, shrimp and chive dumplings, egg custard tarts

Best for

Groups who like to share

Where

Country Club Plaza and Overland Park

12. Pierpont's at Union Station

A weekend brunch inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Big windows, a grand bar and a Bloody Mary menu make it an occasion.

Order

The Cajun Benedict and a Bloody Mary

Best for

Out-of-town guests and celebrations

Where

Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO