Highest-rated restaurants in Kansas City by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Kansas City by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Kansas City, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4706 Holly St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Café Corazón
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Sw Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29
- Rating: 4.5/5 (656 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11920 North Ambassador Drive Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbeque, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Yoli Tortilleria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1668 Jefferson St. Ste 100 Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Mediterranean Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1404 Westport Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Shagan's Chicken & Paranthas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 8436 Ward Pkwy Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Baba's Pantry
- Rating: 5.0/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 East 63rd St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Delis, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Wolfepack BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 910 East 5th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbeque, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Lilly's Cantina
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 900 Sw Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Providence By The Slice
- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 415 Westport Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Fitti's Espresso
- Rating: 5.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7612 Northwest Prairie View Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Equal Minded Cafe & Event Center
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 4327 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Danny's Burger Shack
- Rating: 5.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 8002 North Oak Trwy Ste 107 Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Painted Rooster
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1320 West 12th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Gigi's Vegan + Wellness Café
- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1103 Westport Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#15. M & M Bakery and Deli
- Rating: 5.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1721 East 31st St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Café Corazón
- Rating: 5.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1721 Westport Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Bacaro Primo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 323 East 55th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Whiskers Cat Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3705 Southwest Trafficway Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Brix Latin American Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 4112 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Wah Gwan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 6228 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Caribbean, African
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mudbug Mobile Madness
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mattie's Foods
- Rating: 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 633 East 63rd St. Ste 110 Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sunrise On 39th
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 809 West 39th St. Ste 110 Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Anchor Island Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4101 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Meddys
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 6301 Brookside Plz Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Blade & Timber KC - Power & Light
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1303 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Axe Throwing, New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 404 East 18th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 9520 James A Reed Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Lonnie's Reno Club
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Jazz & Blues, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
