By far my favorite KC bakery. Hands down. Never had a single thing here that I didn't absolutely…read morelove. The specialty biscuit sandwiches are always my favorite. And the orange cold brew!

Heirloom is one of my favorite neighborhood bakeries in KC. It's always buzzing and busy, so be…read moreprepared for a short line during busy rushes. Seating might be full, but there's both counter seating in the open concept kitchen or tables on the other side. A lot of people rave about their breakfast burritos or breakfast biscuit sandwiches. My out of town guests love them too when I bring them here. I'm here to rave about their weekend only croissants. You can only get them on Saturday or Sunday because it takes a days to ferment and laminate the dough. The quality of their ingredients shines in even the simplest plain croissant. I'll occasionally venture into the chocolate or almond version. They rival some of the best I've had in NYC, SF or Paris. In KC, the only other rivals can be found at French Market or Sour Rabbit Bakery. I'm glad their croissants are weekend only so I can have them as an occasional treat. I find their other pastries, especially the tarts, biscuits or scones are also lovely. For a baked goods focused spot, I'd say their cold brew is also pretty great quality as well. Usually I'd go to another coffee shop for a fix, but I'm okay grabbing both a croissant and cold brew here. I haven't been for their "after hours" dinner specials, but that's next on my to do list there!

Kansas City has been a fun place to visit once in awhile especially to see a concert. We happened…read moreto be staying near by this cafe and wanted to check it out. We loved the little set up with a great amount of seating, a clean bathroom, and outlets for people who want to study or get some work done. We were a little hungry and got the empanadas and both tried the Yerba mate. We've never had the traditional yerba mate and were excited we could try it here. Once our order was ready one of the employees was happy to explain to us how to properly drink the yerba mate. She was patient, kind, and professional the whole time. There's definitely a trick to drinking it without getting the tea leaves through the straw. As we enjoyed our snack and drink we could tell the caffeine kicks in a little later. So, if you're up to trying traditional yerba mate, be aware that you'll get a gradual burst of energy a little later. I personally loved the decor and the atmosphere here. They had little knick knacks you could purchase, a small refrigerator with items to take with you as well. I got a couple of key chains for my sister and myself and my boyfriend and I have already noted that we want to come back here the next time we're in Kansas City!

A cafe so nice we visited twice! We got so lucky with an Airbnb a short walk away. We came for a…read moremidday pick me up and then for breakfast the next day. My breakfast empanada was BOMB. We loved the salsa that came with everything, it was so bright and fresh. The pastries were tasty too. The mocha flight is so fun to try multiple flavors! I discovered the Mocha Sevilla which I will be daydreaming about until I'm back in Kansas City. The staff were friendly, service was quick even on a busy Sunday, and the cafe is so lively and vibrant. Love love love.

My favorite place in Westport. The frites and cocktails are fantastic. The ambiance is superior to…read moremost places in the KC area in my opinion. Sitting at the bar is my favorite. Great place for a date!

This is just a so so spot. Truly. I'm a little shocked by the stars…read more I came in for the pancakes. I could barely eat one. They are beautiful but not what I was expecting and they were dry. Now, the croissant sandwich was good. Order that if you come here. Service: left much to be desired. Was not pleased.

A few friends recommended Mildred's so i decided to give it a shot, and i will say, i regret not…read morecoming here earlier. The desserts were fresh and tasted good. However, the breakfast sandwiches were by far my favorite! The texture of the eggs was a mixture of fluffy and almost firm, and the sauces paired well with each sandwich. I would recommend the Standard Sandwich out of the trio (we got the sausage+egg and the chipotle burrito too) as it was the most balanced in my opinion. Service is just what you expect, it was fairly quick despite the morning rush and the staff was incredibly nice. They also have upstairs and outdoor seating so it didn't feel too crammed. Overall, loved it!

10/10 breakfast sandwich and burrito - 2 staples of any good breakfast spot…read more Pair that with a baked good because you deserve it! They don't have as broad a selection (~10 items), but they're super good! The cinnamon roll and chocolate chip banana bread were great. Quick service and ample seating. There's an upstairs and patio seating.

We came here for Valentine's Day with a large party and the service wasn't the best so we planned…read moreon giving them another fair shot and boy was that the best decision.... Cafe Trio is most definitely a hidden gem! The inside was very elegant, quiet, and had great ambiance. The pianist was also a great add on to the experience. The wait staff were nicely dressed and were all super sweet. Ross, our waiter had the bar make us our own wine which was just wine and juice mixed to get to the specific taste we wanted. I note this because not a lot of restaurants will go this far to accommodate but Cafe Trio did and it was just delicious. Let me tell yall about this grilled salmon. Absolutely delicuous! It was grilled thoroughly and still kept its shape. You can tell they put a lot of attention to their dishes because I only mostly came back here for the salmon and it was even better than the first time I had it, in fact even more delicious! The gnocchi ricotta was also delicious. Soft, pillowy, and just melts in your mouth after biting into it. My husband enjoyed his pasta, which they added mushrooms to because he doesn't eat meat. At the end of the night, I had them surprise my husband with a cake and they added a candle to it so that we may commemorate our 2 years. Honestly this place is great and the food speaks for itself. They have a new menu coming out and I'm already making plans on coming back to try it out.

This review is for Louie's Reserve Restaurant, in the former location of Cafe Trio…read more Last night, we dined at Louie's Reserve on the Plaza during its grand opening. It's an elevated version of Louie's Wine Dive, located in the former Café Trio space. We were dining with another couple, and all four of us had wonderful memories of Café Trio, although none of us had visited in the past few years. VinZant Restaurants purchased Café Trio last fall and has introduced a new concept, menu and chef, while giving the interior a bit of a refresh. For the grand opening, Louie's offered a four-course dinner for $70, with three choices for each course and two dessert options. Even better, half of the proceeds from the evening were donated to Children's Mercy Hospital. That was a terrific way to introduce the restaurant to Kansas City. I also think any new restaurant deserves some grace during its opening days. I understand a number of Café Trio employees stayed on with Louie's, which presumably gave the new operation some familiarity with the space and systems, but a new concept is still a new concept. For dinner, I chose the Tuna Crudo, Shrimp & Lobster Bisque, Pork Chop and Beignets. My wife selected the Brussels Sprouts, Farmer's Salad, Short Rib Agnolotti and Beignets. Our overall reaction was that the meal was good, but not yet great. The Brussels Sprouts and Farmer's Salad were the standouts. The other dishes were fine, but nothing really made us stop and say, "Wow, you have to try this." The pork chop, which our server recommended, was particularly disappointing. It had been char-grilled, but ours was dry and lacked much flavor. The Beignets also fell short for us. Admittedly, Café du Monde in New Orleans sets an awfully high bar, but if you've had beignets there, Louie's version doesn't come close to that experience. One thing that makes the food harder to fully evaluate is that we were ordering from a limited grand-opening menu. I've read that the regular menu will include dishes such as Rigatoni Bolognese and a reimagined version of Louie's classic Shrimp Diablo. Those may give us a much better sense of what the kitchen can do. Service also showed some opening-night growing pains. There was a long wait before a server initially arrived and another long gap before our drinks appeared. Once our food order was placed, however, the pacing improved considerably. I wouldn't judge Louie's too harshly based on its first few days, and I certainly wouldn't write it off. The setting is attractive, the concept has potential, and supporting Children's Mercy with the grand-opening event was a wonderful gesture. For us, though, this particular meal was more average than memorable. We'll give them some time to settle in and plan to return in a month or two to experience the full menu. I'm hoping our second visit gives us more reasons to become fans.

Low lights, good vibes, and even better bites…read more.. Perfect for sinking into a couch with your people or grabbing a drink at the bar. The wood-fired pizza? Absolutely worth it. Service is warm, the atmosphere is easygoing, and everything just flows. One of those places you go to "just hang" and end up staying way longer than planned.

Visited for a Friday night date, recommend going early (5-7) and sitting at the bar, it is very…read morepopular and does start to fill up quickly! The Crossroads Hotel is gorgeous and that sets a beautiful backdrop for any evening. Bartenders were super friendly and helpful, we loved our drinks and garlic knots were delicious! Pimm's cup was my favorite drink, always refreshing and light. So delicious, I forgot to take a photo!

Cute little coffee shop, easy to find. I was pleasantly surprised they not only had wine on the…read moremenu, but they serve things like an espresso, martini. If you look carefully, they actually have swings as seats in some places, never seen that before in a restaurant or coffee shop. Very pleasant, engaging service.

This is a great location for a coffee shop! I arrived on a Sunday morning and it was already…read morepicking up. The swing chairs are so much fun, but they will go quick! I ordered the rising tide and it was delicious. It was great that they were able to make it half sweet. One of my biggest pet peeves for coffee shops is when they don't put the price on the menu (my drink was $8.50). Otherwise, it's a great spot!

This is a beautiful place…read more But there is a fly in the pastry section and it is sitting on all the food

There isn't a coffee shop that is as elegant as this Parisi location. Even some of the customers…read moredress up to come here. A father and daughter duo next to me showed up in a dandy double breasted suit and a princess dress. I wish the food was as good as the vibe. The coffee, while decent, was lukewarm and the scone I got was stale and dry, coming close to inedible. This, at a cost of nearly $11 after tax. It's near terrible food definitely doesn't stop people from coming in, again, you are in one of the nicest areas of downtown OP and have limited coffee competition, so I guess food quality isn't your number one concern.

Went back for part 2 before I left!…read more Lavender Vanilla latte with oat milk was delicious, wow. Good amount of coffee flavor and balance. Second drink I got was ehh Blueberry in danish (warmed up) was dope. You can tell they're homemade Staff is friendly and vibes are great for tourists and it's spacious. Cafe has a backroom

Came to KC for a conference and my friends were raving about this spot. I got the banana bread…read morelatte and it was not great unfortunately. I also got the protein balls and those were great! Decided to try it again and this time wanted to go simple with vanilla oat milk latte. It was good and got more protein balls. Unfortunately my friend got the special cereal latte and the barista forgot about it. We kept waiting and seeing others get their drinks before her. Finally when she asked about it the barista's answer was "I have a lot of other tickets". A few mins she handed the drinks to my friend. Unfortunately there was no happy coffee vibes after that.

My kids had a blast at Kids Empire! Fun for all ages & they keep the play areas and tables really…read moreclean, we definitely be back!

This play place is giant and great for my child. She has a blast when we attend but for a place…read morethat doesn't allow shoes I understand but please vacuum and mop your floors nightly. Sanitize and clean the best you can. We left and the bottom of our sock were dark brown! This gave me the ick so badly. I also had strands of hair stuck to the bottom of my socks.