Blackhole bakery is worth the hype and worth showing up early for. They know what they're doing and…read morethey do it well. What appears to be a mom and pop bakery is actually a baker who has carefully done his research and brings himself up to date on the latest trends of flavor in the baking world. The vibes are amazing - I especially love the art piece on the wall he commissioned from a local artist. I saw the Instagram page with several posts explaining how he did each part. Everything was absolutely delicious (I am biased with the ham and gruyere cheese since that is a favorite combo of mine), the danish was delicious (I could tell maybe it uses veryberryosa - a recent trend in baking to be used as filling), and the same was probably on the cinnamon roll looking crossaint. Now the grand prize - the mochi donuts were spectacular. The flavors I got were raspberry almond (my #1 favorite I got twice), cereal (this was carefully curated and not too sweet like most cereal based baked goods), Irish coffee (didn't taste like coffee, gave it to a friend) and the mango black tea was also a slam dunk for me. The staff are incredibly friendly here which is a huge plus!

Weird We've visited…read morethis shop three or four different times now, and unfortunately each visit has felt a little awkward or uncomfortable in a new way. During our last three visits especially, one of the pastry clerks came across as very cold and off-putting, to the point where even simple conversation outside of placing an order seemed unwelcome. I understand everyone has difficult days, but customer interactions are about more than just completing a sale. Sometimes taking a moment to genuinely acknowledge and engage with people can make a big difference, especially for returning customers. Despite the shop being empty, the interactions felt rushed and distracted, and there seemed to be little interest in conversation beyond the transaction itself. At one point, he mentioned frustration about so many coffee shops opening nearby. As someone who appreciates small businesses, I would have gladly offered encouragement or support, but for the third visit in a row, it felt like we were only acknowledged long enough to complete a pastry purchase. We will not be coming back. And the pastries are burnt.

First of all, my oatmilk latte - which is what I came for - was absolutely perfect. Smooth and just…read morestrong enough but not bitter at all. I was super impressed with the quality and amount of berries in the fruit bowl, and the burrito was packed with the right amount of crisp to it and a delicious salsa on the side. So definitely five star on food and coffee The atmosphere was slightly loud for what I wanted but the place is cute. Just could've done with a lower volume of music. But the staff are super friendly and I would definitely go back.

I went for a late casual lunch at Banksia Bistro. I've been to their original location in the…read moreGarment District (now closed) and their newest location Banksia Cafe in Downtown KC. What I love about this location is you can get something super quick to go (an Aussie Pie or Sausage Roll for example) or something fast casual to eat a quick meal . Their hours are targeted for Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch. It's very Aussie influenced with sections Breakfast, Lunch and Hotbox. I ordered off the lunch menu and got the Cuban Confit Pork sandwich and my partner got the Chicken Banh Mi. We split a bag of chips and walked out for a little less than $40 with tip. The service was friendly and "order at the counter." The worker was quick to give suggestions and a layout of the menu. My Cuban sandwich was awesome and had a little bit of a Chinese Five Spice kinda vibe. Unexpected but pleasant. There are so many other things I want to try when I go back!

Been a while but their pastries are the best French Asian fusion!! And their hot dogs in croissant…read moreare fun. My favorite is the earl grey macarons though. Not too sweet and not bitter or dry.

Outstanding find! I have been coming here for many years and yesterday i went back after they…read morebumped into the space next to them for more room. You walk in grab tongs and small cookie sheet to choose from the many items inside the cases. There is also a section of a grab and go items with drinks, additional cold sandwiches. The main case has the cakes, cookies, cheesecakes and pies. The cloud cake is the best!! There are 3 different sizes to order. These cakes are best described as a traditional Korean style, very light with a melt in your mouth tasting. They come wrapped with a plastic/ribbon to keep together. The cake box has handles and an easy slide out tray with the box opening from both sides. As well with a plastic cake cutter that has matches built it. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The dinning room space is large and pretty full. Best cake in town!

Cute and quaint. Same vibes as their two sister restaurants. Saturday at noon, and the case was…read morepretty full. Unsure if they had more options in the back, but outside of macaroons, no gf options. They do have tea but it's not advertised on their menu. They have such cute teapots and cups for their tea. Had the fig honey latte, they do have either oat or whole milk options. Slightly sweet, and very good. I ended up with almond croissant which was flaky, slightly sweet, and great mouth feel.

Enchanté Bakery truly feels like a magical experience. From the moment you step in, the aroma of…read morefresh pastries and coffee makes it nearly impossible to decide what to order. I went for the pistachio honey latte (I'm a sucker for pistachio!) and snagged the last veggie quiche of the morning around 11am. Both were absolutely delicious and perfect for breakfast. My friend had the rosewater croissant and a strawberry matcha iced latte--both equally unique and delightful. Despite being a bustling Saturday morning, the staff was incredibly kind and efficient. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a cozy spot no matter the weather. For parking, I'd recommend Westport Road or 40th Street (west of Main) and taking a short walk. Preordering whole quiches, tarts, cookies, cupcakes may require 48 hours' notice. Enchanté is more than just a bakery--it's a little slice of magic in Kansas City. I can't wait to go back and try more seasonal goodies!

I have loved McLains since I first moved to KC over 30 years ago. I just recently learned they have…read morea location closer to me! The chocolate drop cookies are to die for. Chicken salad is also very tasty.

For the first time ever I used McLain's for catering and I'm officially bumping my review from 4 to…read more5 stars because honestly they did such a spectacular job at such a reasonable price I'm already wishing I had another excuse to order from them again! A few months ago my sister and I hosted a baby shower for our other sister and after looking around an options we decided to go with McLains. It was a smaller group, and we were doing a brunch theme, and our sister LOVES sweets. That paired with our desire to support local, and our shared love of McLains, this was just the most obvious choice. We ended up ordering a cake and first of all I have to say their cake flavor choices are insane - I think we settled on a chocolate cake with peanut butter filling (YUM), but I don't think you can go wrong here. We also ordered one of their pre-set pastry bundles for pick up and honestly everything was wonderful. I think I placed the order about a week out and it was ready when I came to pick it up. What pushed this experience into five star category for me? Just the friendliness of the staff, the serving tools they send you home with, and how thoughtful everyone was. The food was also really just exactly what we needed and it was so good there were hardly any leftovers, I think the kids cleared us out by lunch! At any rate, if you're on the hunt for a great spot to support for your next brunch event consider McLains - they won't let you down!

Joelle is a beautiful soul. You can tell she takes the upmost pride in her business. She truly does…read morebake with love. The store is so welcoming and the customer service I received was wonderful. I came to get some gluten-free scones for my daughter. And I also picked up a variety box of scones for the rest of my family. Wow! They are so good! We can't wait to come back in and try more!

Joelle is super friendly and works hard to prepare unbelievably beautiful and delicious desserts…read moreand breakfast items. The breakfast biscuits and gravy casserole I bought was delicious and she even warmed it up for me to sit and eat in the store.

What a darling little shop! We tried several desserts. All were very rich and delicious…read more The owners were friendly and offered suggestions. I'd suggest going earlier in the weekend for the best selection.

I've known about Burek and Cake for several months now, but only tried them out for the first time…read morelast month ahead of a snow storm. The cafe is located in Avondale, tucked into a neighborhood behind NKC Hospital and the Cerner campus off of Armour Rd. I bought a bunch of their cakes for half price since they were closing early due to the weather. Every cake was delicious! My family nibbled on them for a week and they were just as tasty on day five as on day one. I want to return to try more of their Bosnian delicacies, and I will definitely be back for more cake! My favorites were a sugar/honey soaked flat cake that tasted like it may have been made with almond meal, and a meringue-topped cream cake. This was a huge surprise to me because I've always hated meringue! I don't like pavlova or macarons, but I loved this cake. They had another coated in coconut that looked like an Australian lamination that was good. I was able to pick up several different gluten-free cakes for my sister who has celiac, so that was another unexpected surprise. Definitely try the out if you're in the NKC area.

Excellent service and delicious bread! I liked the variety, but overall that bread is packed and…read moreready to go! Clean, organized and fairly priced.

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I popped into Bloom Baking Company this morning at City Market and loved it. The bakery is bright…read morewith lots of natural light. The European-style case is filled with freshly baked pastries, breads, and desserts. I grabbed a croissant, and it was lightly crisp on the outside with soft, airy layers inside. Prices were reasonable for the quality, but worth every penny. The staff was warm and chatty, especially helpful in pointing out their favorites.

I've been coming here for a while getting my bread because it's always amazing! This time, I got…read morethe cinnamon rolls & they were OUTSTANDING. It's hard to find cinnamon rolls that aren't too sweet & that the glaze doesn't fall right off. These were perfectly spiced, soft & easy to eat. I can't believe I've been coming here & had never tried them! The staff was extremely helpful & the bakery is always spotless. I will absolutely be back soon, hopefully for 1 of everything!

Outstanding eats. In my opinion the best eats in the city. Very reasonably priced! You will be very…read moresatisfied.

I the Create Your Own lunch combo for $12 with chips & a drink. I got the turkey pastrami on an…read moreonion roll with mayo, banana peppers, onions, pickles, and lettuce. The onion roll made this whole sandwich-- the bread was so soft and flavorful!! Turkey pastrami was delish & I will be back to try other sammies. This place is order for takeout only, nowhere to sit inside to dine. There are chairs to sit in while you wait for your food to be ready though!