My husband incidentally found this place and, as he is warming up to vegan food, wanted to try it…read moreout. He made the right choice!!! Not that I doubted him, ha ha. The interior is clean and well-decorated. The restaurant also has paintings for sale. Our waitress was very friendly and always smiling!!! For our entrees, I ordered the honey mustard chick'n sammy. It consists of a chick'n patty, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and mayo on ciabatta and served with honey mustard on the side. I ordered mine without the red onion. Believe me when I say that the patty tastes just like chicken, only less dense! The sandwich was delicious! For my side, I ordered the mac and cheese. Once again, you'd never know the difference between vegan mac and cheese vs. regular mac. The macaroni noodles were perfectly cooked and the "cheez" sauce was very creamy and had both black pepper and garlic powder. Garlicky and spicy, one of the best combinations!!! My husband ordered the buffalo mac wrap with a side of tater tots. He loved both of them! I tried the buffalo chick'n and it was very moist and not too overwhelmingly vinegary like you sometimes get when you order something with buffalo sauce on it. I also tried the tater tots and they were perfectly crisp and not greasy at all! Tree Hugger, you have gained two more customers!!! We will definitely be back!!! Keep up the great work!!!

The one thing everyone said to me when I announced I was traveling to Kansas City: "You gotta try…read morethe BBQ!" Clearly, many people forgot or don't know that I'm vegan. What they don't realize is that I'm still getting my BBQ, just maybe not the places they are thinking of! KC doesn't seem to have many vegan restaurants, but I was determined to support them all during my week-long trip. So I made the drive from downtown to Tree Hugger. Cute little restaurant in a mostly empty shopping center with plenty of parking. I am overwhelmed by the options, but decided to try the BBQ Sandwich made with pulled jackfruit. The rich pulled jackfruit is combined with creamy coleslaw, jalapeños, and fried onion strings. The jackfruit is delicious! Great texture, rich and slightly sweet. The bread is super soft, and the fried onions add a great texture. Unfortunately, to me, the jalapeños were too overpowering, and I didn't think the extra flavor and spice were needed. I would order without them next time. It is also a very heavy dish. I don't think I was prepared for how filling and heavy this dish is. I barely ate half and couldn't eat another bite! But hey, that makes it a great deal if I can get 2 portions out of it. Very friendly staff, and you can tell there's a lot of love put into this restaurant. Extra kudos to the fact that they have compost receptacles!!

Okay Modern Market, I see you…read more I was on the hunt for a healthy-ish spot for lunch (I mean, hello it is January), when I came upon Modern Market Eatery on Yelp. Upon doing some research I learned it's a scratch kitchen specializing in clean eats, and that it's a chain. A win for the health options, a ding for the chain, but not all chains are bad, an we are living in a time where there are some winners. So, I packed myself up and headed down the road to Prairie Village. It's still fairly new, and it has that squeaky clean feeling to it when you arrive. Inside it's counter service and you seat yourself (they will bring the food to you). It kind of reminded me of how Noodles and Company felt when they first became a thing way back in the early 2000s. I ordered a thai salad that came in at under 400 calories so I was honestly skeptical at how big or flavorful it would really be when it arrived, and holy cow was it good. The chicken was cold, but still held some flavor, the dressing was great, there were fresh veggies, pickled onions. It was one of the best 400 calorie meals I've had in a long time. My dad ordered the salmon curry and he also enjoyed his though I didn't try it so jury's out on my opinion! I left full and happy to have discovered this spot. I'll be back soon!

Yesss a healthy option near me! The Buddha bowl was amazing and felt so good to eat - you can sub…read morein things like avocado and mushrooms to your liking. The tofu in this bowl was some of the best tofu I've ever had! My partner ordered a banh mi and loved the spice level. They also make fresh and interesting lemonades, like cucumber mint and hibiscus! Everything you get here makes you feel like you're doing something right for your body. I left feeling the right amount of full and very satisfied! I super appreciate being able to have Modern Market so nearby, and I'm shocked I hadn't tried it sooner!

Anytime travels bring me close to KC, Enjoy Pure Food + Drink is a must stop. I love guilt free…read moredining. I have tried many items on their menu salads, wraps, smoothies, juices and I've never once not been pleased. Their prices are very reasonable for both the amount and quality. They do also have beer, wine and some cocktails though I've never ordered them. The staff is AMAZING. You'll always be served with a warm smile. If you enjoy clean ingredients with more healthy options than guilty pleasures you def should try Enjoy. Thank you for many wonderful dining experiences and I look to many more in the future.

I'm sure I am not the first to say this, but I definitely "enjoyed" my experience at Enjoy Pure…read moreFood + Drink! I was in town for about a week over the summer and stopped by with some fellow pickleball mom friends for lunch. I love a fast casual healthy concept, and this place is just that! We ordered at the counter and sat outside. We enjoyed our food and even went back up afterwards to order some fresh juice to-go. It's a bit pricey, but the quality is high, service is friendly, and there is plenty to choose from. Parking was easy as well. I would for sure be a regular if I lived in this area and will plan to return on future visits to the area.

The service was wonderful!! The food was perfect! The atmosphere is my favorite! Its always bust…read morebut they get you seated and served quickly. I would recommend to anyone!

Wonderful experience here! This was my second visit to another location of Yard House in the KC…read moremetro area. This place was very busy but the wait for a table was on average 15-20 mins...well worth it. The service was great. Our server, Jess was incredible and very helpful when we asked for suggestions. The food and drinks were prepared perfectly. Definitely a 10/10 experience and I'm looking forward to coming back to try different items.

As someone who lives in St. Louis and visits Kansas City several times per year, I always make it…read moremy mission to stop by Cafe Gratitude for a meal while I'm in town! I tried Cafe Gratitude for the first time a few years ago, and I haven't stopped thinking about this place since. They provide more than just food... it's a whole EXPERIENCE. I've always been very warmly greeted at the front entrance. Sometimes while visiting, I've had a short wait. Other times are more empty, such as when there's a Chiefs game. All of the employees are extremely kind, personable, and welcoming. Service has truly never lacked for me here. You will notice right away that every menu item is an affirmation. At the top of the menu, it says, "I Am..." and each drink, appetizer, and entree is a positive word. As your food is delivered, they tell you your affirmation. For example, if I ordered the Warm Hearted bowl, they would say, "You are Warm Hearted." Even the water pitchers at each table have affirmative words on them. It's the little things like this that make Cafe Gratitude so special! Also, as you're placing your order, your server will leave your table with a "question of the day" that you can reflect upon and discuss with others. My partner and I love these prompts while we're waiting on our food. There's also a deck of special cards at each table that have additional questions for reflection! I try to order a different menu item every time I visit, so I've enjoyed a little bit of everything at this point. For appetizers, you have to try the Plentiful (chili). While I've never had anything here that I didn't love, my top favorite entrees would have to be Terrific (raw pad thai bowl), Warm Hearted (Italian polenta and squash noodles), and Whole (macrobiotic bowl). I also love Grateful, also known as their community bowl. If you need financial assistance with this bowl, you may pay a sliding scale of $3-11. If you want to contribute to someone else, you can pick an amount and set it aside for someone in need. I wish more businesses did this! During my most recent visit, I decided to try Transformed (tacos), which include sweet potatoes, black beans, guacamole-style hummus, pico de gallo, and cashew nacho cheese on organic corn tacos. They were delicious, but I'll probably stick to my bowls next time! It came with a side salad that wasn't anything super special but still full of flavor. The walls of the restaurant are covered in local art that rotates regularly and is available for purchase. The space itself is very cute and cozy. I read more about Cafe Gratitude's story on their website, and much of the interior is upcycled. For example, many of the light fixtures are made of old wine and vodka bottles. At the host stand, they have Cafe Gratitude postcards that you can write a message on, and they'll mail them out for you. The flavors of everything here is unmatched. Such unique combinations that my heart so happy. I always leave here feeling so fulfilled.

If you want excellent healthy, fresh and delicious vegan food then this is the spot for you!…read moreEverything is made from scratch in house. I love how they name the menu items a positive affirmation. Check it out even if you're not vegan. You won't be disappointed!! It's a little pricy but worth it for all the love that goes into making each dish!

Happy Hour is offered in the Bar area every day from 3-6pm. On Thursday it's especially busy…read morebecause it's half price bottles of wine. We walked in Thursday around 5:20pm and got one of the only tables available. Parking is spread out around the building with a lot behind the restaurant. Third Street Social is set back from NW Barry Road in mixed use- Appartments and Retail. We ordered a few happy hour menu items, a bottle of Riesling, and a Prime Rib Sandwich. The HH Brussels and cauliflower were awesome, the BBQ burnt ends were definitely a KC style Pork Belly ( know that's it's pork belly, not a BBQ restaurant "burnt ends " ) If Nora is taking care of you, you're gonna have a smooth experience. She's patient and attentive. The Prime Rib sandwich was flavorful and the Rare Ribeye was Tender. The presentation on the Taco was a miss. It's presented as described, a Taco on a plate... when everything else is elevated, a flat Taco definitely stands out.

some time when you go restaurant you never been before you find out from friend and they says very…read moregood except pricy. I said if the food are good I dont mind to go there. My son and I went there for lunch on Saturday which is yesterday love the menu and we both love fry food, I dont cook fry food at home we order fish and chips and chicken fry steak my favorites food looked Wonderfull but as soon we took a bite food was very salty If I go there by my self already return it to the kitchen,you know whats I mean. My son also agree food was salty including fry, I mention to server she didnt say anything. should tell the cook about it. maybe dont order prep food already made most the time salty. I was dissampoited it btw server was friendly and inside and out rest is Wonderfull set up but not the food

Fresh and healthy option in the airport that is friendly to different diets…read more Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegans can find options here. Ordered the Eat in Color veggie bowl. Employee was knowledgeable about vegan dressings. Bowl was ok, but it was nice to have after all the heavy food I ate all week in KC.

Frequent flyer, over 40 flights last year, and Safi Fresh is a "Fresh" look to a terminal dominated…read moreby fried foods, bbq, and donuts. I've dined here about 8 times, and the selection is fresh made, plenty of options, and I feel great after landing/takeoff. Their bowls are solid; and the right size for the price, which is key at the airport. Even the salads are filling, and are so much better than the pre-made, packaged options at the grab-n-go stores around the terminal. If there is a line, it is worth it, and they are pretty generous with their portions for an airport dining venue.

We had dinner on the patio one evening the ambiance was magical, the food was absolutely delicious…read moreand the staff 5 star!

Lauren was our server! She made our evening! Osteria Bianchi is one of our favorite date-night…read morespots in Liberty! We absolutely love coming here. The pizza is delicious, the pasta is always so good, and everything just feels fresh and thoughtfully prepared. It has that cozy, intimate atmosphere that makes it perfect for a date night, but it's also relaxed enough to just enjoy a great meal together. We've never leave disappointed, and it's definitely one of those places we find ourselves coming back to again and again. I love that they change their menu and offer a variety of options. If you're looking for a great Italian meal and a cozy spot for date night, Osteria Bianchi is definitely worth trying!

Outstanding vegan food that made me feel good for hours after eating. On my most recent visit I…read moreenjoyed the lettuce wraps which were scrumptious- bursting with flavor. And a LOT of food, so definitely share it. It was more than enough food for just me.

So this restaurant offers vegan cuisine which isn't my typical type of meal…read more I simply selected the best option that I knew I could palate. Choose 2: soup & salad combo was sound decision. Mediterranean salad which had fresh ingredients and a nice lemon tahini dressing along with a bowl of chefs choice. The hibiscus oasis was very refreshing. The restaurant had a light open layout, wooden table & chairs, modern aesthetic.

I went to The Russell with JD for a birthday lunch around noon, and I immediately understood why…read morethis place stays busy during the lunch hour. You order at the counter when you walk in, so it has a casual, almost cafeteria-style setup, but the space itself is BEAUTIFUL. The building has so much character, history and gorgeous architecture, and the decor gives very warm, rustic, farm-to-table, homegrown vibes. There are interesting little details everywhere you look. It also seems to be a great daytime meeting spot. Kansas City is apparently still a very small town because during one lunch I randomly ran into both a friend from undergrad AND an old coworker I hadn't seen in forever. I ordered the Salmon BLT and really enjoyed it. The salmon was delicious, the brioche was great, and even the chips were good. If I could change one thing, I think a slice of cheese would take the sandwich up another notch. Provolone would be good, but pepper jack might really set it off. Overall, my food was wonderful, I loved the atmosphere, and it's a great choice for lunch when you want something casual but still want to sit somewhere with personality. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Russell may just be an "on-her-day" gal; no shame in that. Gerard Deulofeu still's rated in my…read moreeyes. I've come to this naturally lit lunch spot twice in my Kansas City visit. Normally a second stop on such short timeline is a non-option, but that Steak Chimi had me asking questions... Is she really like that? Knocking my socks off with ease and leaving my cuticles filled with buttery remember-me's. I had to see her again. Had to! On the second time of asking, I wanted to see if she danced a different tune just as well. Putting on a Chicken Cobb for size proved ill-fitting, at least stood beside THAT sandwich. Nothing to make me crawl back with a humbling desperation. Inflation makes your lunch $10-15 already, so may as well make it twenty, order the right thing, and the Russell becomes worth frequenting. Just make sure she's wearing her shooting boots - we don't have room to thirst for Cobbs y'all.