Enjoyed a nice breakfast at the new Lake Diner. They had a nice diner feel to the place and service…read morewas extremely helpful and friendly. We both had the diner platter and thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Always busy on Saturday morning but the line moves quickly. Friendly service, great food with…read morecomplimentary cinnamon rolls while you wait. Fair coffee. My favorite breakfast spot.

While in town I was invited for breakfast at the Neighborhood Cafe In Lee's Summit with one of my…read morebest friend and co-worker. We were seated right away but everything afterwards went right down the drain. While seated and being served coffee the cafe also gave out free cinnamon rolls which were days old according to my friend. I chose the salmon(lachs) bagel and it sucked, for once it was undercooked and worse pre-made! The was sadly the worst dining experience while in town!

The food is always made to order. Similar to the former Waid's restaurant. Several options and they…read moreserve breakfast all day. Many tables and booths! Plenty of seating with a room off to the side for a little private gathering Prices are reasonable and servers do a great job.

The food was average. Portions were acceptable. There was nothing we had that that would compele…read moreus to return. This place is in the same location where The Egg and I was before it closed. It is nicely laid out for conversations and the business was steady. Service was good, restrooms needed some sprucing up, and the food was average. Average, very average.

Service is really great, Ambiance is good. My wife and I love the vibe... here comes the but... the…read morefood, after giving the place a half dozen tries, just hasn't been good. I could describe every experience with this restaurant but I'll leave you with the previous few. And I know what you're thinking, if the food was so bad, why do you keep going back? Well, hope and optimism. Rooting for Roots! We want the local place to succeed, but we've come to the conclusion that what they really need in order to improve, is honest feedback. But part of me hopes that it changes nothing. And here's why... my wife and I love this place. But in a weird way... allow me to explain, imagine the place as a Saturday Night Live sketch where the staff, the menu and ambiance are unapologetically pretentious, but the food doesn't deliver on any level. It's pure entertainment. We have dinner and an inside joke. First of all, for the price, you naturally expect elevated dishes and excellent service. We both had a cocktail, a glass of wine with dinner, an appetizer, entrees, salad and desert. Around $250 with tip. Pricey, but reasonable if the place delivers. On one visit we had the duck, which was served undercooked and when we mentioned it to the waiter, she scoffed, "that's the way it's supposed to be served." So feeling duly chastised for our ignorance, we shut up and ate the duck. I don't know the organism involved, but my wife and I were up all night vying for access to the bathroom. Enough said. Things were dicey, but no trips to the hospital. Six months or so had passed and finally, last night we rolled the dice and tried Roots again. My wife said her dinner was fine. She had stuffed salmon, adequate, but not great. For me, It was between the steak and the pork belly. Now I had the steak before once and it was... well it was definitely a steak. I'm not going to say much about it except for this... if you like the taste of a good glass of water, order the steak. So having experienced the steak already, I ordered the pork belly, which is an extremely tasty and forgiving cut of meat in my experience. But somehow at Roots, they figured out how to prepare it poorly. Yikes! It was dry as a bone, but only in the places where it wasn't tough as shoe leather. It had to have sounded like a rock when it hit the plate. The naturally rich flavor was cooked completely out of it, and any surviving seasonings were successfully burned away during the cremation process. I was starving so I made a valiant effort at finishing it, but it took several glasses of water and an inordinate amount of chewing. My wife laughed at me the whole time. I offered her a bite but she demurred, quipping that it had been a long week and she simply didn't have the energy. It was served with a "slaw" that consisted primarily of a plain sliced onion and slices of flavorless apple devoid of seasoning or dressing. I honestly don't know how this dish made it out of the kitchen, let alone a chef's imagination. It has become a quest for my wife and me. Like the holy grail of dining experiences, only a few minutes from our home. Ever the optimists, we will just keep trying Roots again every six months or so and hope for better on each trip... or not. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, please try Roots. We want them to succeed so we can keep coming back and having these comically terrible experiences. If pretentious irony is your spirit animal, please try roots. And Roots, please keep trying. We will keep spending $250 bucks for "dinner" and a show. PS, to add to your experience, ask for a booth when you arrive for your reservation, they will look you up and down and politely say "no" as they walk you past 4 empty booths. No explanation...

Roots Seasonal Cuisine is one of my favorite spots in Lee's Summit, and my latest happy hour visit…read morereminded me exactly why. I stopped in with my girlfriend Lisa, who loves this place so much they basically have a little corner reserved for her. She likes to work from there because the Wi-Fi is good, the vibe is comfortable, and the food is consistently amazing. We sat at the bar, had a couple glasses of wine, and Austin took great care of us. Lisa had the steak special, which was the ribeye, and I had the salmon. Both were really, really great. The salmon was cooked beautifully and the whole meal was exactly why I keep coming back. One small callout: there was a $3 difference between what the salmon was listed for on the menu and what I was charged. I let Austin know so they could catch it for future guests. It did not change my overall experience, but I appreciated being able to mention it. Brandon, one of the co-owners, is amazing. He came out and spoke with us, and that personal touch is part of what makes Roots feel special. You can tell they care about the food, the service, and the people who come in. Their happy hour is amazing, and their seasonal menu changes are superb. I love coming in and trying different things. The salmon tacos are delicious, the birria fries are a must, and I always look forward to seeing what new crostini they are featuring since those change every few months. Roots is consistent without being boring. Great food, great service, great drinks, and a menu that keeps giving you a reason to come back. Can't wait to come back. See y'all next week.

My experience at ginger sues is always exceptional, the food is always on point and I always ask…read morefor Melina because she is always so positive and uplifting and always has a smile on her face, great experience overall!

Great food. Biscuits and gravy was wonderful, add 2 eggs for $1.99 and side of ham for $3.99…read more A wonderful, large veggie omelet came with potatoes and 2 slices of toast for under $13. We drank water, as the drinks were $4 each, coffee and soda. Bre was a great waitress, very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu.

Great food. Literally the best hamburger in Kansas City. My wife ordered a gluten free bun and she…read moresaid it was the best GF bun she's ever had. Really imaginative menu and cooked by people with love who care about what they're serving. What a throwback...

First of all the music is GREAT!!! Classic rock! 2nd of…read moreall. If you are watching your calories GET THE DBL BURGER!! and skip the sides. Now the tater tots are good. But a dbl Jocomo would be better. Well I know for the future now. The cokes are COLD!!! Wow!! Worst part is parking. Very limited. But worth the stop if you can find a spot.

Service and food consistently great. Sunday brunch is amazing. Relaxed yet fun atmosphere.read more

We would come back here to give it another go, but on this visit it was slow service - like 10-15…read moreminutes to get bbq sauce for our sandwich, and again for our diet coke. That is not super helpful when you are dining with a toddler. The food was fine, and our two year old was happy to be able to have dairy free pizza. However, we went the week before Thanksgiving and the Christmas decorations were AMAZING! They were everywhere! It was super fun for our kid - and for us! Mom POV: don't go thinking you'll get in a quick bite before nap time or bedtime. But they do have high chairs and a changing station. And again, the decorations are awesome. They also have a kids menu.

Great food and great service! Have never been disappointed. A little pricey but not bad. Lots of…read moreother people must love it cuz they seem to be always busy.

The kids enjoyed their pancakes but I was unimpressed by the grits. They didn't seem to be cooked…read moreall the way. It was pretty busy on a Saturday, but we only waited about 15 mins for a table. Our server was kind and attentive.

We love Llywelyn's Pub! The food is always good and I find myself craving the grilled buffalo…read morechicken flatbread often. Service is always attentive and friendly. The ambiance can vary from super busy on the weekend or St. Paddy's Day to more chill during the week - but it's always a good time. We especially love when the patio is open. It's rare in KC to have a bar with three separate bar areas (when the patio is open) so it's a fun change. This is one of our go-to spots and will continue to be!

This was our 2nd timing coming here. First time we only got drinks so needed a full experience…read more Both times we had fantastic service! We went for Trivia and had a blast! Again service was top tier. Our sever was very attentive and friendly. Burger was cooked very well and was fresh and juicy. Bun was fresh and toasted. All together was delicious and I'm looking forward in going back. Fries you could select multiple options. We had the pub fries and they were crispy and delicious. Beer selection is honestly probably the best in Lees Summit! They had a 4 hands on tap and it was fresh and delicious. Atmosphere was typical Irish bar and it was perfect. Bar is huge with 2 bar rooms and huge patio. Plenty of space for trivia too. We will definitely be going back!

Great menu, great service, really nice but eclectic atmosphere. Great little place in Downtown…read moreLees Summit.

1/31/26 It's an open, roomy dining room. Nicely lit at 11:00…read moreon a Sunday morning for brunch. Quiet open arrival, but as it quickly gained patrons, it was difficult with hearing aids to carry on a conversation. Old building, high ceilings - - LOTS of conversations. It's busy with 30 to 50 year olds. It was an absolute JOY to witness their gatherings, hugs and smiles. Eric - - our server, was very kind, patient and helped explain several of the questions we had regarding the menu. We APPRECIATED his attention to our large water carafe, filling it frequently. THANKS ERIC (with a C!!) Our food was nicely plated, temperature perfect and portions were VERY generous. The Classic Breakfast was my choice. Eggs cooked as directed, breakfast potatoes, one smallish, breakfast sausage in natural casing. A steak knife would have been helpful. I don't know the brand of bacon they serve, but it was FABULOUS! Thick sliced, prepared beautifully and mmmm, mmmm GOOD! The plate includes a Cheddar Biscuit. It is BIG and delicious LOOKING! I had to bring it, half of my potatoes and the sausage "to go". My husband ordered the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. He was not a fan of the less than tasty sausage. #DIL ordered a Chicken Biscuit - - she shared a bite of the chicken. Let's just say, I KNOW what I will be ordering NEXT time we go. Our grandson ordered his favorite Biscuits & Gravy. HUGE portions, suitable for a growing young man. We will be back! P.S. The Gilded Pear cocktail was delicious. The Key Lime Pie was exquisite. Lovely plating and scrumptious. I shared it with my husband PLUS we brought half of it home.