Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Kansas City, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Kansas City, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Kansas City using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Whiskers Cat Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 3705 SW Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Themed Cafes
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#29. Baba's Pantry

- Rating: 5.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 E 63rd St Kansas City, MO 64110
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Delis, Mediterranean
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#28. Wah Gwan

- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 6228 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64110
- Categories: Caribbean, African
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#27. Brix Latin American Cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 4112 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American (New)
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#26. You Wanna Pizza Me

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1060 Union Ave Kansas City, MO 64101
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
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#25. Café Corazón

- Rating: 5.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1721 Westport Rd Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Cafes
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#24. Vested Garment District Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 W 8th St Kansas City, MO 64105
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Dream Muscle Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2540 W Pennway St Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#22. Wolfepack BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 910 E 5th St Kansas City, MO 64106
- Categories: Barbeque
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#21. Mattie's Foods

- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 633 E 63rd St Ste 110 Kansas City, MO 64110
- Categories: Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Barbeque
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#20. QuikTrip

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2525 Burlington St North Kansas City, MO 64116
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Gas Stations, Fast Food
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#19. Fresh Donuts

- Rating: 5.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5557 NW Barry Rd KANSAS CITY, MO 64154
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
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#18. Lilly's Cantina

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3711 SW Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Danny's Burger Shack

- Rating: 5.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 8002 N Oak Trwy Ste 107 Kansas City, MO 64118
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Shop
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#16. Anchor Island Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4101 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64110
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Tupelo Joe's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 119 Armour Rd North Kansas City, MO 64116
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
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#14. Blade & Timber KC - Power & Light

- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1303 Baltimore Ave Kansas City, MO 64105
- Categories: Axe Throwing, American (New), Venues & Event Spaces
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#13. GG's Birria Barbacoa Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 1032 Minnesota Ave Kansas City, KS 66101
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Sandwiches
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#12. Pasta Per Favore

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3102 S 24th St Kansas City, KS 66106
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Desserts, Salad
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#11. Thelma's Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 3101 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64109
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
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#10. Avobite

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1599 Iron St Ste 1 North Kansas City, MO 64116
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#9. ReRoll Tavern

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2368 Armour Rd North Kansas City, MO 64116
- Categories: Bars, Themed Cafes
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#8. Chentes on the Hill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 612 N 5th St Kansas City, KS 66101
- Categories: Pizza, Comfort Food, Bars
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#7. Lonnie's Reno Club

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO 64106
- Categories: Jazz & Blues, American (New), Cocktail Bars
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#6. Outpost Social Club

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1000 W 25th St Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Social Clubs, Bars, American (Traditional)
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