I went to The Russell with JD for a birthday lunch around noon, and I immediately understood why…read morethis place stays busy during the lunch hour. You order at the counter when you walk in, so it has a casual, almost cafeteria-style setup, but the space itself is BEAUTIFUL. The building has so much character, history and gorgeous architecture, and the decor gives very warm, rustic, farm-to-table, homegrown vibes. There are interesting little details everywhere you look. It also seems to be a great daytime meeting spot. Kansas City is apparently still a very small town because during one lunch I randomly ran into both a friend from undergrad AND an old coworker I hadn't seen in forever. I ordered the Salmon BLT and really enjoyed it. The salmon was delicious, the brioche was great, and even the chips were good. If I could change one thing, I think a slice of cheese would take the sandwich up another notch. Provolone would be good, but pepper jack might really set it off. Overall, my food was wonderful, I loved the atmosphere, and it's a great choice for lunch when you want something casual but still want to sit somewhere with personality. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Russell may just be an "on-her-day" gal; no shame in that. Gerard Deulofeu still's rated in my…read moreeyes. I've come to this naturally lit lunch spot twice in my Kansas City visit. Normally a second stop on such short timeline is a non-option, but that Steak Chimi had me asking questions... Is she really like that? Knocking my socks off with ease and leaving my cuticles filled with buttery remember-me's. I had to see her again. Had to! On the second time of asking, I wanted to see if she danced a different tune just as well. Putting on a Chicken Cobb for size proved ill-fitting, at least stood beside THAT sandwich. Nothing to make me crawl back with a humbling desperation. Inflation makes your lunch $10-15 already, so may as well make it twenty, order the right thing, and the Russell becomes worth frequenting. Just make sure she's wearing her shooting boots - we don't have room to thirst for Cobbs y'all.

So this restaurant offers vegan cuisine which isn't my typical type of meal…read more I simply selected the best option that I knew I could palate. Choose 2: soup & salad combo was sound decision. Mediterranean salad which had fresh ingredients and a nice lemon tahini dressing along with a bowl of chefs choice. The hibiscus oasis was very refreshing. The restaurant had a light open layout, wooden table & chairs, modern aesthetic.

My friend and I met for Happy Hour at Whole Harvest Kitchen, and we had a MARVELOUS time!…read moreOur server was Sofhia V, and she was the soul of hospitality. When we told her it was our first visit to the restaurant, she took the time to carefully go over the menus with us (regular, happy hour, and drinks), providing her recommendations when we asked. Her guidance was spot-on-target! For drinks, I had a Mindful Chai and my friend had the 3-Beverage Flight (Golden Hour, Heart Says Thanks, and Tres Raices). My chai was the BEST I have ever tasted (and I order chai every chance I get!), and my friend loved her 3 drinks (she said Tres Raices was her favorite). For our food, we split an order of the Not Queso Dip and the Avocado Tostadas. We were both very impressed by how fresh the ingredients were, and the blend of flavors in each dish that created a unique and yummy taste. The Kitchen has an open, airy layout that inspires deep breathing, while the arrangement and spacing of tables still provides for intimacy of conversation and minimal ambient noise. Sofhia checked back with us several times during our meal to ensure we had everything we needed and were thoroughly enjoying our food and drink (we were!). It was a delightful meal, and we thank Sofhia, the kitchen staff, and everyone at Whole Harvest Kitchen for such a lovely time. We'll be back!!

Okay Modern Market, I see you…read more I was on the hunt for a healthy-ish spot for lunch (I mean, hello it is January), when I came upon Modern Market Eatery on Yelp. Upon doing some research I learned it's a scratch kitchen specializing in clean eats, and that it's a chain. A win for the health options, a ding for the chain, but not all chains are bad, an we are living in a time where there are some winners. So, I packed myself up and headed down the road to Prairie Village. It's still fairly new, and it has that squeaky clean feeling to it when you arrive. Inside it's counter service and you seat yourself (they will bring the food to you). It kind of reminded me of how Noodles and Company felt when they first became a thing way back in the early 2000s. I ordered a thai salad that came in at under 400 calories so I was honestly skeptical at how big or flavorful it would really be when it arrived, and holy cow was it good. The chicken was cold, but still held some flavor, the dressing was great, there were fresh veggies, pickled onions. It was one of the best 400 calorie meals I've had in a long time. My dad ordered the salmon curry and he also enjoyed his though I didn't try it so jury's out on my opinion! I left full and happy to have discovered this spot. I'll be back soon!

Yesss a healthy option near me! The Buddha bowl was amazing and felt so good to eat - you can sub…read morein things like avocado and mushrooms to your liking. The tofu in this bowl was some of the best tofu I've ever had! My partner ordered a banh mi and loved the spice level. They also make fresh and interesting lemonades, like cucumber mint and hibiscus! Everything you get here makes you feel like you're doing something right for your body. I left feeling the right amount of full and very satisfied! I super appreciate being able to have Modern Market so nearby, and I'm shocked I hadn't tried it sooner!

UNfortunately, UNforked continues to UNderwhelm and UNimpress…read more Took my girls here yet again around the holidays, and it's just continuing to slide in quality. Despite being located in a kid-centric mall, they don't have a kids menu. You used to be able to get a kids quesadilla and fries, but no longer. Instead you have to piece things together, with a semblance of half service and half "do it yourself," and the tables and chains looked like Chuck E. Cheese at closing time. When I was ordering a lemonade, I asked if I could get half lemonade, and the other half iced tea. They didn't understand, so I emphasized, half lemonade, half tea, and they then flatly told me, "We're going to give you a lemonade, and there's tea over there, so you can figure it out." Place is a chaotic mess, and I noticed a ton more people and families at the Spin across the hall, which I think we'll be joining next time.

WOW - came here on a very busy day during the holiday season !! Once we had ordered, it really…read morewasn't too long of a wait for our food. Seemed very quick and efficient given how crazy busy it was. The fried egg BLT was delicious !! I love this cute little spot in Crown Center.

Our first time to Cava! We had a good experience. They offer a great kids meal and value!read more

We went for lunch last Saturday for the first time. I was glad I looked at Yelp reviews, because…read moreall of the choices were a little overwhelming. The staff were pretty friendly and patient. My husband got a lamb bowl and I got chicken. I really enjoyed the crazy feta. I was a little disappointed that they offered free pita chips for a 5 star review. At first, I just thought it was for a review and I was happy to do. My husband heard the 5 star part and neither one of us were comfortable with that since we had never been there. So, we bought the pita chips and they were the best part of the meal.

This is my go-to lunch/dinner spot. The Baja Blackened…read moreChicken Salad is refreshing and delicious. I have always ordered to-go, but it is packaged hygienically, sealed, and warm. The ingredients are fresh and the portions are huge! Their creamy Jalapeño lime dressing is my FAVORITE and I can never get enough.

Great spot in Power and Light district for a quick and healthy lunch. I typically get their buddha…read morebowl, the peanut sauce is delicious! The price is reasonable for the ingredients and portions. It can get busy during lunch times so prepare to wait for the meals.

I'm late to the CAVA party! I had CAVA twice in one week. I personally think the Corbin location is…read morea little better. I mixed my order up both times. I enjoy the mixed grains and greens bowl with the braised lamb and spicy lamb meatballs. I enjoyed the chicken too but so far the lamb both ways is my favorite. I love the crazy feta and harissa sauce. The onion sumac pita chips are everything! I could go there and just get those. They need to sell a larger size lol. 9/10 I'll go back!

I didn't enjoy my meal; it was bland, and the free side of pita was funny. Plus, some topics were…read moremissing, so overall it let me down honestly.

They make everything to order and it it super fresh. Plenty of salad choices, in addition to bowls…read moreand paninis. Portions are huge, so we had enough for two meals.

Very impressed!! I live down the street and have always been curious about this place. It's a lot…read morebigger than you'd think. Very busy for a weekday at noon but there was plenty of staff and hardly any wait. I tried the Caribbean salad and it was amazing. The dressing was slightly sweet and the size of the salad itself was pretty big and matches the price. My partner tried the ranchero chicken wrap which was also tasty! The bbq sauce is sweet and it just melds together. Their salsa is also one of the best restaurant salsas I've ever tried. They have plenty of seating options from booths, high tops, 2-seaters, and regular tables. They also have outdoor seating as well. I would highly recommend for a nutritious meal that isn't just salads. I was very surprised to find they had sandwiches and paninis.

I love this restaurant! We have lived near a Crushed Red for a year now and decided to try it out…read more The salads are so good! The restaurant inside was so inviting and there was a bar in there so we can have a nice date night with wine and drinks and healthy food! The staff was great at helping us decide what we wanted to get or if we could substitute our options with gluten free items. We found that it will be a regular for us to eat at. And it is right down the street from us!

I got there and the parking lot was empty. There was nobody besides the staff inside. The salad…read morecame out fast but it was just okay. They offered to put the dressing on the side and I said yes please. They made my salad drenched with dressing. They automatically included 20% tip which I'm not a fan of. I always tip but I do like the option. This place looks casual.

Good vibe, drinks. The hummus was very tasty and highly…read morerecommend. Close to the tram and walkable.

Every time, 5/5. I've come here numerous times and am getting my review in now. Came to celebrate…read moremy significant other and we enjoyed our dinner. He loved the Old Fashion and my drink was the Verdant daiquiri, very heavy in the lime-wouldn't order again I don't think. Bubbles were a nice pour which I appreciated. To start, we got the Jalapeno Popper Arancini which were amazing, I loved the kick from the peppers. He got the Chicken Tandoori and was impressed, nice blend of spices and refreshing flavors. My Steak & Frites was just perfect. The truffle parm fries are the perfect crisp. To celebrate, we enjoyed the Dirt Cake Tart with gummy worms. How fun to feel young again! Nostalgic and made us smile. Thank you Brown & Loe! Also if you've never been here, you HAVE TO get the meatloaf. I'm not a meatloaf person but I am when I'm at B&L, absolutely incredible and a true favorite here!