Whether you work the midnight shift or you’re a night owl with a morning person’s appetite, everyone has a breakfast craving that needs to be satisfied. Some might even take to heart the old adage about it being “the most important meal of the day” by making it the only meal of the day. No matter how or when you approach the breakfast table, Kansas City has what you need to break your fast.
Here are five of the best places in town to get breakfast throughout the day:
Offbeat Offerings
Funky vibes and fresh, locally-produced eats keep customers coming back to Succotash, a breakfast-and-lunch joint situated just east of Crown Center. Weekends draw large crowds here thanks to unique, crowd-pleasing menu items such as Peachy Swedes (Swedish pancakes filled with ricotta and topped with ginger-infused peaches) and the Crab Claw Omelet, plus plenty of fresh-pressed juices. Ever accommodating, diet-conscious diners can have their fill as well thanks to plenty of gluten-free, vegan and resolution-minded dishes. And no visit is complete without a slice of the Famous 8 Layer Citrus Cake, which sounds just as amazing as it tastes.
Like Grandma Used to Make
Arrive early and stay late at The Corner Restaurant, a neighborhood establishment and go-to brunch spot cooking up scratch-made homestyle fare paired with craft libations. A fixture of the Westport district, the hotspot features hearty meals that satisfy breakfast urges both before the sun rises and midway through the afternoon. Give the Swoonin’ Biscuits a shot, but only ask for the full order if you’re really looking to chow down. Check out the Chicken and Waffles for a Southern classic packed with unique flavors.
A Haven for Nighthawks
Late nights and early mornings typify a visit to Town Topic. Situated right in the middle of the Crossroads Arts District, the 24/7 eatery stays busy slinging out classic diner food (and has been for more than 75 years). Patrons in search of breakfast mainstays such as biscuits and gravy, hotcakes and hash browns line up out the door of the 2100 Broadway location at all hours of the day, part due to popularity and part thanks to the location’s pint-sized occupancy. Swing by during First Fridays or to cap off a night out with some good old-fashioned breakfast fare and a side of people-watching.
Post-Shopping Brunch Stop
Championing welcoming food and mood, eggtc. is a casual breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant featuring a slew of traditional and inventive menu options such as Corned Beef Hash and chorizo-filled omelets, plus a full coffee bar and fresh cut fruit. The South Plaza location is only a few blocks away from Country Club Plaza, making it easy for shoppers and students to get their mid-morning fix. Locals love it for the reverse happy hour, which offers specials on morning cocktails for those of legal age from 6:30 to 10 a.m., every Monday through Friday.
Photo courtesy of New Vision Photography.
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Brittany Howard: What Now Tour
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The Cancelled Podcast Tour with Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield
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Miller Lite Presents Downtown Hoedown featuring Brett Young
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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
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Greta Van Fleet
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Tori Kelly: purple skies tour
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Mosaic Presents: Lost Kings
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Portugal. The Man: The Knik Country Tour
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Sam Barber: Till I Return Tour
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Hermanos Gutiérrez
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The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie
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Donny Benét
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Gavin DeGraw
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Gary Clark Jr.
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Kumar Sanu & Sadhna Sargam
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Outdoor Concert Series
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Real Estate: Infinite Jangle Tour
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Jammin’ on the Green: A Summer Concert Series
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Brit Floyd: Pulse Tour
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Lionel Richie
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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Treaty Oak Revival
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Tim McGraw
T-Mobile Center
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Chris Stapleton
T-Mobile Center
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Niko Moon
Kansas City Power & Light District
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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Warren Zeiders
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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Pecos & the Rooftops
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Kenny Chesney : Sun Goes Down Tour with Zach Brown Band
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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Mitchell Tenpenny
Kansas City Power & Light District
Bowling for Soup: Sick 50 Tour
The Truman
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Randall King
Kansas City Power & Light District
Olivia Rodrigo
T-Mobile Center
The Last Dinner Party
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Charley Crockett
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Morgan Wallen : One Night At A Time
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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Alexandra Kay
Kansas City Power & Light District
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Peso Pluma
T-Mobile Center
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Conner Smith
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T-Mobile Center
Luke Bryan
T-Mobile Center
Zach Bryan
T-Mobile Center
Zach Bryan
T-Mobile Center
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Travis Denning
Kansas City Power & Light District
Dierks Bentley
T-Mobile Center
Franco Escamilla
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Hank Williams Jr.
T-Mobile Center
Sublime with Rome Farewell Tour
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Chromeo & The Midnight: Chrome Nights North American Tour
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The Dead South
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Sammy Rae & The Friends
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Creed
T-Mobile Center