Looking to uncover all that downtown has to offer? Get to know this Kansas City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Chinese restaurant to a lounge.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Red Dragon House
Topping the list is Chinese spot Red Dragon House. Located at 312 W. Eighth St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 96 reviews on Yelp.
Start off with classic Chinese appetizers like egg rolls, chicken wings or wonton soup before opting for heartier lunch or dinner entrees. Look out for favorites such as chicken egg foo young, beef lo mein and shrimp fried rice. (Here's the menu.)
2. Banksia
Next up is bakery, breakfast and brunch and New American spot Banksia, situated at 105 W. Ninth St. With 4.5 stars out of 160 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This spot features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Stop by in the morning to score avocado toast or biscuits and gravy; in the afternoon to indulge in some quiche or pizza; or stop in after work to feast on some braised octopus, Australian prawns or spaghetti and meatballs. Check out the business' website for a full line of offerings and for more information. A full bakery is on-site. This spot also caters.
3. Reserve Restaurant & Lounge
Bar, New American and breakfast and brunch spot Reserve Restaurant & Lounge is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1111 Grand Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 164 reviews.
This popular lounge features a plethora of dining options and includes six menus: breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, brunch and cocktail. Expect classic American staples like pancakes for breakfast, burgers for lunch and steak for dinner. A number of alcoholic beverages are available to pair with your fare.
4. ProteinHouse
ProteinHouse, a health market and New American spot that offers juice and smoothies and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 89 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1345 Main St. to see for yourself.
Dubbed as the "healthy fit kitchen," this place offers visitors health-conscious breakfast, brunch and lunch fare. Stop by and hone in on popular menu options such as the Chocolate Monster Pancakes with bananas and walnuts; the Breakfast Burrito with cage-free eggs, avocado, black bean salsa and turkey bacon bits; or the Chicken Caesar Salad with croutons, sunflower seeds and parmesan cheese. (Check out the website here for a full line of offerings and more information.)
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