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EXPLORE KC | | | | | | | 251 E 55th St
Kansas City,
MO
64113
816-333-3305 | | | | | Description: BROOKSIDE. Featuring a coffee bar for sleepy morning customers and a cheerful, rustic dining room for later in the day, Aixois is fast becoming a Brookside mainstay. Classic French dishes, simply prepared, form the backbone of the dinner menu. Start with classic hors d'oeuvres mussels cooked with wine, herbs, and shallots, or snails in garlic, parsley, and butter will whet your appetite. Entrees include grilled duck breast with sauteed mushrooms and black truffle sauce, and scallops and shrimp in a port reduction with crystallized ginger. Beef, veal, and fish also make appearances in a variety of savory sauces. Don't forgo either chocolate and fruit crepes or profiteroles for dessert.
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| 4106 Broadway St
Kansas City,
MO
64111
816-531-2432 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. The espresso shot is elevated to an art form at this Westport coffeehouse. Precise attention to the roasting, grinding, tamping, and extracting of each shot results in consistently excellent espressos. That the cafe easily holds its own against a chain coffee shop next door speaks volumes about the quality of its product. Relatively cheap java with complimentary refills attracts a pleasantly varied crowd that often spills over to lawn chairs outside. If you crave more than just a latte, pop open a Coke in a glass bottle and have a sandwich or pastry.
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| 17 E 5th St
Kansas City,
MO
64106
816-471-1018 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This venerable, family-run place has a definite Italian flair, as seen in the decor and the tasty, affordable menu. Breakfast goodies like a zesty omelet with Italian sausage draw crowds to the famous grill, which is well-known for its delicious food. Along with basics like pancakes, hash browns, and eggs, you can also sample a thin, spicy Italian steak and other signature dishes. Come early, or you might be in for a bit of a wait. No reservations.
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| 301 W 47th St
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-753-1840 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. Head to this all-American eatery to fill up for a busy day. Breakfast and brunch selections include savory dandies like Mama's famous buttermilk griddle cakes, eggs Benedict, a Florentine ham frittata, and a lox and bagel platter. Take-out orders are available, along with terrific outdoor dining.
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| 4541 NW Gateway Ave
Riverside,
MO
64150
816-741-2570 | | | | | Description: RIVERSIDE. For a down-home breakfast, hearty and huge, this local legend is an ideal place. Expect a wait for award-winning biscuits and sausage gravy (order the "large" only if ravenous), as well as omelets, pancakes, French toast, and egg dishes. Carnivores are elated by bacon, sausage, pork, and chicken-fried steak options, all served with eggs and a biscuit. Hashbrowns and potatoes add a needed touch of starch. Most breakfast choices are served all day, and refills on coffee are free; you might just find your morning meal stretches well into the afternoon.
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| 1022 Westport Rd
Kansas City,
MO
64111
816-931-1054 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. This national chain distinguishes itself with great service, welcoming atmosphere, community involvement, healthy dining options, and superb food. Filling breakfasts are standard, and a wide array of omelets (including Greek and "Acapulco express" versions), waffles, crepes, French toast, and egg preparations characterize the breakfast menu. Other possibilities include dishes like the Siesta Key cocktail (granola, low-fat yogurt, fresh fruit, and nuts) that are simultaneously delicious and healthful. A great choice for a family breakfast.
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| 318 W 47th St
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-931-7477 | | | | | Description: COUNTRY CLUB SQUARE. Okay, your sweet tooth is bringing you down what do you do? Well, people in the know head to this cozy Italian-style cafe, where espressos, cappuccinos, and lattés are the brightest (and most aromatic) stars. Aside from terrific hot beverages, LattéLand also serves a delectable repertoire of fresh-baked pastries, muffins, bagels, and all sorts of sweets. The outdoor patio is a favorite "to be seen" spot where young professionals and students go for light reading and a caffeine fix. Another location, on Jefferson Street (816-931-7577), also serves fruit smoothies, which are great cures for the summer heat.
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| Sharp's 63rd Street Grill128 W 63rd St
Kansas City,
MO
64113
816-333-4355 | | | | | Description: BROOKSIDE. Stop by on a weekday morning to avoid the weekend rush at this favored neighborhood diner. Locals rave about the friendly, efficient waitstaff and the scrumptious breakfast comfort foods, which include biscuits and gravy, chicken-fried steak and eggs, and even crab cakes with ham and eggs on an English muffin. Omelets, breakfast burritos, and eggs can be customized with your choice of ingredients and toppings. A bar towards the back serves Bloody Marys to those in need.
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| Westport Coffeehouse & Theatre4010 Pennsylvania St
Kansas City,
MO
64111
816-756-3222 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. This combination coffeehouse and theater manages to create a scene, single-handedly. Upstairs, baristas brew cappuccinos, lattes, and mochas for highly-caffeinated patrons to sip as they take advantage of wireless Internet access, admire changing art displays, bop along to live jazz, or indulge in a slice of rich cheesecake. Downstairs in the basement theater, stand-up comics, actors, and musicians hit the stage, providing a diverse lineup of live entertainment. Open late on weekends, the coffeehouse attracts a young, energetic crowd, eager for alternative nightlife.
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| André's Confiserie Suisse5018 Main St
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-561-6484 | | | | | Description: COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA. A city presence for more than 50 years, this chocolate shop and tearoom is acclaimed for its rich, flavorful chocolate candies and a painstakingly crafted selection of decadent pastries. The tearoom offers a changing menu of Swiss fare throughout the week, but coffee, tea, pastries, and, of course, chocolates are available before and after lunch. Confections are perfect to enjoy on-the-spot, or pick up a selection to share with a very lucky somebody. Also open Mondays from Thanksgiving through New Year's.
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