Food, service and vibe are awesome! It was great to visit before matinee theatre at the Kauffman.

Made reservations here for Father's Day brunch. We love this corner and what all it holds. I had heard such good things about this place. Adored the decor that was farmhouse-sweet. When we entered, the smoke from the grill was a little off putting, also heard others complaining the same. Better ventilation is a must here. Had a super nice waiter who was quick to take our orders. The food itself is where this story unwound in an unpleasant way. The Irish Coffee we ordered was cold. Our waiter seemed a little overwhelmed by how busy he was, so we didn't bug him. Then our food starts to arrive. All of it cold! Cold gravy is definitely not appealing. We had the waiter take back one potato bowl to reheat, but that seemed to cause aggravation. He was nice and offered to remove it from the bill, how were we to tell him everyone's meal was cold?! Sad. Maybe it was because they were busy. Maybe they had call ins. Maybe they just weren't on their game. Regardless, doubt we try this restaurant again. Too bad, enjoyed the vegan options and extensive menu. read more

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We enjoyed the beer and the historic architecture, but overall our experience was disappointing. I had high hopes based on the menu descriptions, which sounded creative and appealing. Unfortunately, the execution fell well short. The dishes lacked care and refinement. We started with the tacos: The tiny tortillas were hard, chewy (maybe microwaved). The filling was served in a large side bowl that was bland and disproportionately larger than the number of tortillas provided. We were hungry, so we ate them hoping the entrees would be better. Our entrees were served cold. The vegetables on my plate were covered in the same sauce that came with the tacos, consisted of large, unseasoned root veggie chunks, and had very little flavor. In fact, nothing we ordered seemed properly seasoned. The overall impression I left with was of a restaurant that has been around a long time and is relying on its reputation rather than the quality of its food. As someone who spent a decade working in restaurants, I understand how challenging food service can be, and this isn't meant as a knock on the kitchen staff. However, the food felt rushed and lacked attention to detail, quality, and presentation. It seemed more focused on getting plates out than delivering a memorable dining experience. read more

Dinner was very underwhelming. To start, I ordered a dirty martini with Builders gin-phenomenal. Unfortunately, it only went downhill from here. We ordered cheese curds & deviled eggs. The cheese curds were probably the most flavorful thing we ordered, in theory you'd think that would be dinner entrees. Deviled eggs seemed like they were precut and several days old. For dinner: meatloaf & pork chop, both which we were assured by our server are delicious. Neither meal was seasoned. The meatloaf was so bland and flavorless. The mashed potatoes were boring. I ate simply because I was hungry. Service was okay. I was really looking forward to trying Blue Bird Bistro, but it just didn't do it for me. read more

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What a disappointment. Was so excited to try the eggs and smoked trout for breakfast, but by 11am, they were out of the trout. I got the vegetable bowl with an egg on top and couldn't even eat the meal because the vegetables were roasted in so much oil. The oil pooled in the bottom of the bowl, which was shown to the hostess. She did offer to take it off our bill but by that time, we had already paid because it took so long for the food to be served. The biscuits were dense and when we asked for jam, we were told they were out of that too. Cute place and was fun to look up the history of the pharmacy and doctor's office which used to be there. Probably will not go back, sadly. read more

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My experiences here were vastly different, and I'm so sad. I'm not sure if restaurant week has affected the quality, but it was unfortunately not nearly as good as I remember. First, they were out of some ingredients for their restaurant week menu, and I went at the beginning of the week on a Monday. That doesn't bode well for the rest of the week. I ordered the 4 course meal - I really appreciated the vegan and vegetarian options however I don't think any of them were particularly tasty or worth it. My mushroom appetizer was a single dry unmarinated baby bella. The chestnut soup was strange and sweet. My lion's mane entree was also extremely dry, not a sauce or seasoning to be found on the plate. For the price, getting 1/4 of a single sweet potato mashed with dry mushrooms and literally 8 dry undressed leaves of spinach was a huge letdown. A creamed spinach or some kind of mushroom broth would have gone a long way here, even if the portions were quite small. The dessert saved it from being a total disaster - the apple cake was nice, not too sweet with a rum glaze. If I were you I would save the money and make a week's worth of groceries for two people at home for the same price. Such a shame, as I really enjoyed the last time I was here (which I suppose was years ago). read more

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I wanted so much better! I had eaten here more than a few years ago and remember having some of the best buffalo chili ever! For her birthday, Katie chose this one, specifically for the vibe. And that held up. But, I'm getting ahead of myself... here is the breakdown. The Food - Sadly, this is where I have the problem. And it is multifaceted. Portions are large, but the food quality is just so-so. You are also only getting part of the meal. I ordered the meatloaf. As you can see from the pictures, it came with a mushroom gravy on mashed potatoes. There was a small amount of microgreens sprinkled on top. And that is all. No veg. Katie got the Salmon, and it was on quinoa. Again, a few microgreens on top. The meatloaf was at best lackluster. And quite frankly, if it hadn't been for the potatoes and gravy, I probably wouldn't have liked it at all. Katie's salmon, reportedly, tasted fine, but she wasn't "wowed". And again, we have that struggle of a base starch/filler and nothing else. The food gets 1 star. The service - Ok, these people were friendly. Not overly, and they didn't do a bad job of making sure we were taken care of. Service gets 3 stars. And the Ambiance - Ok, this is where it gets bumped up. This is one of the cutest and neatest little cafe's and I recommend everyone who gets the opportunity to go to this place at least once. 7.5 stars for this! Here is the crux. It may have been an off night. I saw two staff members the whole time, and it was the Thursday before Halloween. I believe in this place and, after reading many other reviews, feel like giving it another try. You should too! Even if you are just grabbing a glass of wine and enjoying the neat little cafe! read more

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Ummm why is this place nearly empty on a Tuesday night? I get it, it's summer. But, like, they served me one of the best burgers of my life?! I don't get why the review average isn't much higher. I mean, I'm from LA so prices there are insane and comparatively this place was a huge discount but maybe it's high for this area since many of the complaints are about the prices. But the burger?! I haven't had a burger under $20 that good in years. Def get it with the white cheddar. I also got a side of roasted potatoes, which I wish were just a little crispier but they were still well-seasoned and tasty. Also, my Negroni was ON. POINT. Servers were friendly and I got the place to myself, sitting by the window, which I was both thrilled and sad about. My only issue was the menu said the beef burger was $16, and when I got the check, it listed it as $19. It was probably extra to add the cheese but it would be helpful if the additional price was listed clearly on the menu and separated out as a line item on the bill. However, if the burger is actually $19, they best reprint that menu ... I hope this place is busier on the weekends, or maybe when it's not summer, because an organic-focused, farm-to-table restaurant this cute in Los Angeles would be easily 20-40% more expensive. Support this restaurant and their efforts. You'll be bummed if they close and a dumb Jersey Mike's opens in their place. read more

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I am giving this one star simply because the food was not good. Our server was very nice and attentive, but I would not return to this restaurant because of the food. It did not taste like anything had been seasoned. Every dish we tried was completely bland. The cheese curds were okay, but I still wouldn't pay for any of this again. read more

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Wow... I hate to say it, but Blue Bird has really gone down hill. It used to be a great place for a date night, but sadly, it has deteriorated to the point that I wouldn't even recommend it. We had reservations for a party of 4 at 7 PM on New Year's Eve (made 3-4 weeks in advance). My wife and I arrived about 10 minutes early. I wasn't expecting to be seated immediately since we were early, but the host took us to a table by the kitchen. Everyone was discombobulated from the get go. Menus were not immediately provided because the server had to get them from another table. While waiting, another lady (maybe the manager?) came over and asked where the rest of our party was. It wasn't even 7 yet and they were approximately 5 minutes out. She huffed and suggested that if they weren't coming that we would have to be moved to another table. I assured her they were on the way, but she looked annoyed. While we were waiting, we looked over the regular and pre fixe menu and wine pairings. The rest of our party arrived (on time) and were brusquely given menus. We all decided on the pre fixe (one person without wine). When the first course came out, we had to ask for our wines. Same with the remaining courses. Then the server tried to convince us that one of the rounds didn't come with a wine pairing (it did per the menu). One of the wines served was incorrect for its paired course (which did actually matter for its pairing because the one we were given was sweet and didn't pair well). Trying to get refills on water was a lost cause. We finally were able to procure all our wines, but we ended up having to drink most of them at the end due to the confusion and them coming out significantly later than our food courses. At one point, I heard one of the servers frantically ask the bartender how to pair a wine with a meal. It was utter chaos. The food was decent. It's the only reason I'm not giving them 1 star. They do have good vegetarian options. To make matters worse, sitting next to the kitchen made our jackets smell like greasy fried foods (which is odd considering there really aren't greasy foods on the menu). I know NYE is busy for restaurants, but if you advertise a NYE dinner, be prepared. This will likely be my last visit to Blue Bird, a once great place, it is no longer. read more

Went here for dinner was very disappointed. We got there very early for dinner, no nobody was in the restaurant, and they asked if we have a reservation. Then the whole staff discussed which table could fit us.. that was a little odd. We had a party of 3. Made ambiance awkward. The restaurant never filled up while we were there. For appetizers, the cheese curds were good but the deviled eggs were nothing special. Didn't taste fresh. The entrees were not good. We got the meatloaf and pork chop. I am never one who adds salt and/or pepper to my meals but this needed a lot. The food had no seasoning at all. The prices were high. Wouldn't come here again. read more

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Ambience: Cute spot with unique decor and fall vibes Service: Friendly, no complaints! The waitress did a great job of explaining the menu and the most popular options. Taste: Tried the deviled eggs, catfish, bison brisket, oyster mushroom, and vegan orange cake. Deviled eggs were good, catfish was fantastic, bison brisket was dry and not very tender, and vegan orange cake had good flavor but was also a bit dry. Oyster mushroom was ok, not much flavor. Overall, good vegan / vegetarian options! read more

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Such a cute place. We had great service for having a bigger party. The food was good but all of it came out cold which was a bummer because the taste was great but would have been amazing if warm. I hope to come back and try again soon! read more

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Very nice cafe. I had breakfast which was pretty good. Make sure to buy a jar of their Blueberry Rosemary jam. read more

Blue Bird Bistro is a delightful farm-to-table restaurant with a lovely ambiance and tasty food. The restaurant is beautiful -- cozy, low-lit, rustic, and charming. Especially look down at the beautiful tile flooring. This is a great place for a romantic evening date, but it's also a fun and bright breakfast spot for a weekend. Definitely don't need a breakfast reservation, I was the only diner for a while around 9:15 am. The dinner menu is a little fancy with some expensive options, but breakfast and lunch are more accessible. The lemony hollandaise on the generous half order of salmon Benedict was delicious, and the French toast was a perfect sweet treat for the end of the meal. The employees were all attentive and helpful and kind! Parking in Westside can be a challenge, but enjoy your walk through the beautiful neighborhood if you have to park a block away. read more

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I've been a customer and fan for years!! Everytime I go back I have a wonderful experience. This time, I had the delicious deviled eggs, bison brisket, and famous vegan orange cake. The eggs are decadent and the filling is fluffy with a bold taste. The biggest problem is you don't get enough! The seasonal bison brisket is a new favorite. So juicy, so tender, so flavorful! The sauce is something else. Perfect blend of spiced and a hint of sweet. The orange cake was new to me but not to BBB. Sweet flavors and a great texture. The chocolate sauce on top makes it so good! The service is always top notch and the place is so cute. Great for any meal, date night, or a gathering with a friend! You won't regret it! read more

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We went for Mother's Day and the place was packed. Hadn't been to blue bird in awhile so I thought we would give it a try. The place is quaint and the wait staff were all very polite and friendly. We had the deviled eggs and hummus for appetizers, and then I opted for the crispy tofu salad for my entree. The appetizers were standard but nothing that really stood out. The crispy tofu salad was a little spicy but with the creamy dressing it was perfect. The rest of the group wasn't satisfied with their selections but they also went more traditional breakfast versus vegan/vegetarian. It seems like the vegan and vegetarian options are their strong suit. The table next to us barely ate their food and ended up leaving. Idk if the place has gone down hill or not but it's not what I remembered. read more

Great vegan options, the blackened smoked tofu and oyster mushroom dishes were delicious! read more

Blue Bird Bistro - Vegetarian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

A friend and I went to the Blue Bird Bistro on restaurant week , we each had the four course meal and it was amazing! The service was impeccable! I will definitely go back again read more

Food was okay, we liked it was completely organic. Menu prices for our entire meal were a $14 difference from what we actually paid.

With only 9 customers, we waited 45 minutes for our food. The order was missing items and everything was lukewarm to cold. There is nothing nastier than cold eggs! We were only a party of 2 as well. read more

Been there before for the Common Table dinner which were always excellent. Had breakfast this time. Catfish Eggs Benedict was excellent. Good coffee too! read more

A staple, in my opinion, of Kansas City dining. The music choice always seems right, the quality is consistent, and somehow, even when making mistakes from time to time, this place manages to win you over. Whether on a group outing or an intimate tête-à-tête you owe it to yourself to enjoy a pleasent evening here. read more

We were seated and after 25 minutes of not seeing our server once we left. On the way out, they said "Thanks for coming". ‍

This place was...ok. They didn't come by for the first 15 minutes (no water or coffee on table) and then after they gave us our food they didn't come by for about an hour. The food was mediocre--all 4 of us agreed. Coffee was good and it's in a very nice location, but other than that I honestly can't think of any other good things. I'd skip this place and go to another option if I had to do it again. read more

Blue Bird Bistro - Looks better than it tasted - Vegetarian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This is a lovely Kansas City restaurant! The service is always welcoming and friendly. There's seating in the front half of the restaurant and in the back room of the restaurant. I recommend making reservations and visiting with a smaller group (2-4) since there is limited seating. On my recent visit, we ordered the hummus platter, catfish bites, and espresso martinis. Like I said, the restaurant is quaint and calm, it's a lovely ambiance. read more

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This is a relaxing restaurant in a hip area. The food is consistently delicious. High quality food is served here. We went on Monday afternoon. The restaurant was slow so service was excellent. We had breakfast. The sausage was very good. The home fries could use a little more flavor. If you are hungry for great food in a soothing environment, this is a place to go. I have been many times. I will continue to come back. read more

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The appetizers were delicious (we got like six different kinds) and they poured strong drinks. I had a blackened tofu, but I'd get something else next time. They had a good variety of vegan, vegetarian, and meat dishes so no one gets left behind. read more

Amazing farm to table with wonderful staff, a must-dine in KC! The environment is so charming in a historic building read more

Blue Bird Bistro - Green curry - Vegetarian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I stopped in about 3pm, so a bit early (but the benefit of getting lunch prices!). It's a seasonal, local market restaurant and I had high hopes. Unfortunately, while the server was friendly enough--the food was kinda meh. The eggs and salad were fairly decent, the salmon was way overcooked (so it was rather tough and dry and it wasn't as flavorful as it should have been) although the veggies were pretty good. The beet cake was interesting but they forgot the basil sauce until I asked--plus, it really needed some other flavors to balance with the rather bland cake (perhaps, rather than a dollop of cream, some vanilla bean ice cream and a bit of tang to the sauce). read more

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I wanted to like this place. But wow it was not a good first experience. They have Sunday brunch which is what we came for. They were out of bacon, salmon, tomatoes and syrup!! Our order was affected by this...French toast was ordered we weren't told about being out of maple syrup until after we put in the order and got our food. They didn't sub a meat for the frittata just said we are out of bacon it is what it is basically. Service could have been better. We had to get up to go find coffee for a refill, forks, more water. I wouldn't recommend. read more

Food is locally sourced with organic and vegetarian options, drinks are delicious, service attentive and convivial. Excellent choice for a romantic evening. read more

Lunch time on a Friday and only two people there (us). Eventually another couple showed up with their son and one girl at the bar. The bison was tough and they had no grass fed beef available. My friend was told after ordering that the grass fed beef was not available! They should have known that from the beginning! Never going back. Sad, it was great many years ago. read more

I met some work friends here for breakfast last week, and it was my first visit to Blue Bird Bistro! We needed a place in midtown to accommodate folks from all over town. Not gonna lie - it was pretty difficult to find a place open for breakfast in midtown early in the week! So, that was BBB's first win: being OPEN! Since we were a medium-sized party, I made a reservation ahead of time, and they were very accommodating to the ask. I know the location pretty well, having been to a couple other restaurants within a few feet of here, so I was a little worried about the parking situation. Good news - on Tuesday mornings, it's MUCH easier to find street parking up here than on the weekends!! I know, I know...big surprise. But, it was definitely a relief! When we walked in, I was quite surprised to find only one other party seated for breakfast. That's when it hit me: that must be the reason almost no places are open in midtown for breakfast on a weekday - nobody shows! What's up, midtown folks? Is everyone intermittent fasting? So...we pretty well had the place to ourselves! They sat us in a back room area that was super cute, and looked like it would make a nice area for even larger parties! I would have to say that historic charm and character are this place's strong suits, for sure! The menu has a lot of options, most of which are locally sourced and organic! I wanted to embrace the approach, so went with the Tofu Scramble, which was really delicious! The side biscuit was probably my favorite part of the meal, but the side of potatoes were the letdown. I won't venture a guess to the reason, but there was an odd taste to the potatoes, so after a couple bites, I had to leave the rest behind. The coffee was also a bit of a letdown. It certainly wasn't bad, but I have really high expectations for places that serve breakfast with regard to coffee! BBB's was just...fine. Box checked. Most folks at our table were happy with their selections, and those ranged from sweet to savory! Our waitress was awesome - kind, responsive and prompt! Prices are another bright spot - for what you get between quality and quantity, I would say that the value here is pretty strong! If you're looking for breakfast in midtown, open for business on weekday mornings, with good food and great charm - this could be a great option! Food = 3/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 4/5 Ambiance = 5/5 Value = 4/5 read more

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Had great reviews but was frustrated with our experience. Took a very long time to get our drinks. They all came and random times and one of the drinks came at the very end of the meal. It was ordered when we came in.Drink was half full as were most of the cocktails and charged full price. Unfortunate experience but hopefully not the usual experience here. Took a very long time for every part of the visit. Wait was very long, time for drinks, food, etc. read more

I visited Blue Bird on a recent visit to KC. I had not been there during the years I lived in KC, but I'd always heard good things. I found myself staying in an Airbnb walking distance from Blue Bird and BF and I decided to try it out. We went for breakfast on a weekday morning and basically had the place to ourselves. The atmosphere is shabby chic and quite charming. The service was good and friendly. We tried to order Trout and Eggs, but alas, they were out so we both tried a breakfast bowl. I added eggs and he added house made sausage. I was impressed by the mushroom gravy and pretty much cleaned up my generous serving. We also found the heart shaped biscuits to be adorkable. It was especially gratifying to see so many hearty veggie options on the menu. I'd certainly return to try more things when in town. read more

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We have not been to the Blue Bird Bistro for several years and we realized why. It has gone downhill significantly. The food was awful. I had the meatloaf and it was tasteless and the gravy resembled wallpaper paste in its look and flavor. The bruschetta was slimy and served on wilted bread. The menu was limited and repetitive. The staff were not very familiar with the menu and lacked energy. We will probably never go to this restaurant again and that is very sad because we used to like it a lot. There are many other better op nearby. read more

Stopped in for lunch for the first time and was impressed. Good service and ambiance. I ordered the chicken sandwich and roasted potatoes and everything was delicious. Will definitely be back to try more. read more

People always talk about West Side, but This was my first visit. And Blue Bird Bistro made an amazing first impression!! The food was amazing, the ambiance was friendly and full of like. We sat in the back room and the sun filtered through the skylight... is would be perfect for photos! Sadly, I didn't take any because I was too busy enjoying myself. I ordered the Chicken & Biscuit and my friend went crazy by ordering both the biscuit and gravy AND the French toast. Way too much food but we had a hard time stopping because it was all so delicious. They do have vegan friendly options as well, which is always impressive. I'll have to try the tofu scramble next time! read more

Came to try KC Restaurant Week lunch specials. I have been here many years ago and forgot how cute it is. It was fairly busy on a Wednesday at 1 with a cute meeting place feel! We sat in the back room which has great natural light. Service was immediate. The salad was not over dressing ( which I really don't like) and the pecans were abundant. It was a girls lunch so we splurged and tried the bubbles Hibiscus... great color, light and just slightly sweet. Very very quickly ( a few bites into the salad) the piping hot meatloaf arrived. Finishing the salad allowed the fish to cool as it was steaming. The meatloaf was a bit dry but a decent portion size, poached egg on top with mushroom gravy was an interesting but complementary addition all on smashed potatoes. As it was cold out finally the home style meal felt perfect. The flavors were not as vibrant as they good have been but it was a good dish. The monster cookie was oatmeal I believe. Big but thin & chewy. Overall I enjoyed my meal and want to come back and try some of the breakfast offerings. Parking is all on the street where you can find it. read more

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