We popped in to Bloom Baking Company before the crowd at the farmers market on the weekend. We were…read moreon the hunt for a loaf of sourdough and they did not disappoint! The store itself is so cute stocked with unique trinkets and a wide variety of fresh bakery and pastry items. We bought a loaf of sourdough bread and let me tell you - it was one of the most delicious sourdoughs we have ever had. This is a must stop if in the area or looking for bread/unique pastries.

We stop in Bloom almost every weekend when we are at the City Market. Their macarons are wonderful,…read morethe garlic sourdough is so good, love their flourless chocolate torte, the homemade oatmeal cream pie... and last time we were in they had strawberry cruffins! A croissant in a muffin shape with strawberry and cream inside... it was SO GOOD (very messy, but good).

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!

Stopped into McLain's in Brookside for a quick pick-me-up and the iced dirty chai was exactly what…read moreI needed. Smooth, not too sweet, and the espresso gave it the perfect little punch. You can taste the spice but it doesn't overpower the drink. The barista was friendly and the space had good energy. Tables were full but not chaotic. Definitely a cute spot to work, read, or people-watch with your coffee. Would love a touch more boldness in the chai, but I'd absolutely order it again

They have made this place larger so it feels a little too cold. They also used to make these…read morewonderful Portuguese pastries called Pasteis de Nata - little tarts made with a flaky crust filled with a custard and caramelized on top. Wonderful! We picked up what we thought were these special pastries that looked similar but no comparison. Now they are just a cheesecake filling in a cookie dough like crust - disappointing. They must have changed owners.

I went here for the first time a few weeks ago and have come back once a week since... I love that…read moreyou get to walk around and pick your own pastries. They also are some of the best pastries I've ever had! I love the garlic pull apart bread, croquettes, croissants, filled donuts, and literally everything. A lot of it is sweeter than I first expected but makes a perfect blend of savory and sweet. The inside has plenty of tables and space it was a great spot to meet up with my book club. The honey lavender matcha is also delicious and I only had to wait a couple of minutes. I will clearly be back probably next week..

Fantastic. The quiche is perfectly portioned and cooked…read morewell; neither runny nor dense, with a delicious crust that is just crispy enough. The passion fruit coconut water drink (I forgot the name, something including oasis!) was also a refreshing treat in the summer heat. The Hannah fries have stayed in my mind ever since we ordered them, the blend of seasoning is very delicious. Very friendly and attentive staff as well.

Love the atmosphere, services and products. Bakery items…read morefirst. Love the almond croissants and torts. Breakfast and lunch are fun. Sort of crowded and loud in a cafe style. Get place to visit. I like the additional priducts for take home. The cheeses are wondeful. Parking is hard out front but you can walk.

A quaint chocolate shop. Reasonably priced for quality. Helpful and friendly service. Worth the…read moredrive. Good parking. I got 2 peanut butter cups for Mr. G. And the truffles for me. A perfect paring for my coffee from Hi Hat down the street.

SUMMER GELATO IS BACK AT ANNEDORE'S! This is huge for us as we live in the neighborhood and it's A)…read moreDelicious and B) Incredibly convenient. Everyone loves going out for ice cream. I love a lot of spots around the metro, but let's be honest, some of them get crazy busy and you end up waiting in line for a while. That's not a dealbreaker, but with a summer of social distancing, it's nice to have a spot like Annedore's that is tucked into the neighborhoods, has outdoor seating, and is never too busy. Their gelato is so good, and the service is friendly as it gets. We've made a tradition of walking up here as a family once a week, and together we've ordered or sampled: Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Mint Chip, Chocolate Chip, Coconut, Strawberry, Berry Sorbet, Vanilla, and Lemon Basil. All are great (not crazy about the birthday cake one my kiddo always gets), the Berry Sorbet and Lemon Basil are standouts on a hot day. Their portions are generous, prices are very fair, the outdoor seating is great, and it's a very clean shop. Oh, and I recently discovered that macarons are delicious, and theirs are some of the best around. They're around $2.50 a pop and well worth it. I cannot recommend this place enough for gelato, macarons, and of course chocolate if that's your thing. Want to skip lines for ice cream (well, gelato) this summer and still support local? This is your spot. Bookmark it!

Such a cute little spot! Very girly, very pink. Felt like I was in Paris the moment I stepped in…read more Definitely IG worthy. The staff were friendly, the space is spacious with a lot of cute decorations. They have a great selection of pastries on display, and everything looked delicious. I'll definitely be back to try another drink and their macarons. It's in downtown Overland Park, which makes it a fun stop. A lot of nearby eateries and shops to explore. Try to go on Saturdays when there's a farmers market.

If you want a devilishly delectable dessert, this is a little hidden gem In the middle of several…read morehidden gems in downtown OP! This is another relatively small establishment, but it's set up very well and the line flows quickly. The people behind the counter are very friendly as well and they even warmed up my pastry. The Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll caught my eye. There was no cutting carbs and calories today and who would want to after tasting this sweet treat! It was an explosion of red velvety, ooey, gooey, cinnamon-y goodness and you can't forget the teeny tiny Oreo playing the role of the cherry on top!

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!