Looking to satisfy your appetite for breakfast and brunch fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end breakfast and brunch restaurants around Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Jax Fish House Kansas City
Topping the list is Jax Fish House Kansas City, located at 4814 Roanoke Parkway in West Plaza. The breakfast and brunch spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated high-end breakfast and brunch restaurant in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 418 reviews on Yelp.
We turned there for more about Jax Fish House Kansas City.
"Jax Fish House is part of The Big Red F Restaurant Group, an award winning restaurant management company that owns and operates 6 restaurant concepts in 13 locations along Colorado's Front Range and beyond," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile.
Curious to know more?
"Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Kristi discovered her passion for hospitality while helping her brother open and operate his own restaurant, Wahooz Fish Taco," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile. "I realized that dining is an experience and in so many areas of the world food and dining define family and culture. I am lucky and honored to be part of so many lives!"
As to what the business is known for, "Jax Kansas City brings the Coasts to the Coastless by mindfully sourcing and soulfully preparing the freshest and finest seafood in the world," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "The Jax crew helps to create great memories by serving our guests and community with an uncommon level of genuine care - whether it's for an anniversary dinner, a night out with friends, or happy hour at the raw bar. Every glass, every plate and every gesture is filled with the intent to create a singularly perfect experience."
2. The Webster House
Next up is The Webster House, situated at 1644 Wyandotte St. With four stars out of 196 reviews on Yelp, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers salads and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about The Webster House.
"Webster House resides in a landmark 1885 building that captures the charm and elegance of Kansas City's past, while right next door to the state of the art Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Webster House is dedicated to enhancing the experience of our guests."
In terms of signature items, "We encourage guests to explore the shops on the first floor," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "They are filled with the latest in accessories, gifts, home decor and thoughtfully selected antiques. The second floor is home to the Webster House restaurant that is known for delicious seasonal menus."
3. Black Dirt
South Plaza's Black Dirt, located at 5070 Main St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the fancy cocktail bar, New American, breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 161 reviews.
We looked there for more about Black Dirt.
"Opened South of the Plaza in January," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Delicious Brunch every weekend!"
Curious about who's behind the business?
"Jonathan Justus, Executive Chef and Camille Eklof, General Manager, are the owners of the much anticipated new restaurant Black Dirt," the business says on Yelp, this time in the bio section of its profile. "Their restaurant Justus Drugstore (on temporary hiatus) was a James Beard nominee for Best New Restaurant (nationwide) 2007. Chef Jonathan was a James Beard nominee for Best Chef Midwest in 2010 and 2016."
As to what the business is known for, "Chef driven, locally sourced farm to table restaurant," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
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