Absolutely amazing baked goods. Very friendly service and the ambiance gives Denver, CO vibes.read more

Blackhole bakery is worth the hype and worth showing up early for. They know what they're doing and…read morethey do it well. What appears to be a mom and pop bakery is actually a baker who has carefully done his research and brings himself up to date on the latest trends of flavor in the baking world. The vibes are amazing - I especially love the art piece on the wall he commissioned from a local artist. I saw the Instagram page with several posts explaining how he did each part. Everything was absolutely delicious (I am biased with the ham and gruyere cheese since that is a favorite combo of mine), the danish was delicious (I could tell maybe it uses veryberryosa - a recent trend in baking to be used as filling), and the same was probably on the cinnamon roll looking crossaint. Now the grand prize - the mochi donuts were spectacular. The flavors I got were raspberry almond (my #1 favorite I got twice), cereal (this was carefully curated and not too sweet like most cereal based baked goods), Irish coffee (didn't taste like coffee, gave it to a friend) and the mango black tea was also a slam dunk for me. The staff are incredibly friendly here which is a huge plus!

Are you kidding me? My favorite bakery now for cakes and cheesecakes…read more They even had a lactose free cheesecake option.... So many flavors. I got the peanut butter cup cheesecake and a slice of the carrot cake. So good. Just wow!

Local, family owned bakery with amazing cheesecake. Owners are kind, and welcoming. Please go try…read morethem out. They take Doordash.

First of all, my oatmilk latte - which is what I came for - was absolutely perfect. Smooth and just…read morestrong enough but not bitter at all. I was super impressed with the quality and amount of berries in the fruit bowl, and the burrito was packed with the right amount of crisp to it and a delicious salsa on the side. So definitely five star on food and coffee The atmosphere was slightly loud for what I wanted but the place is cute. Just could've done with a lower volume of music. But the staff are super friendly and I would definitely go back.

I went for a late casual lunch at Banksia Bistro. I've been to their original location in the…read moreGarment District (now closed) and their newest location Banksia Cafe in Downtown KC. What I love about this location is you can get something super quick to go (an Aussie Pie or Sausage Roll for example) or something fast casual to eat a quick meal . Their hours are targeted for Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch. It's very Aussie influenced with sections Breakfast, Lunch and Hotbox. I ordered off the lunch menu and got the Cuban Confit Pork sandwich and my partner got the Chicken Banh Mi. We split a bag of chips and walked out for a little less than $40 with tip. The service was friendly and "order at the counter." The worker was quick to give suggestions and a layout of the menu. My Cuban sandwich was awesome and had a little bit of a Chinese Five Spice kinda vibe. Unexpected but pleasant. There are so many other things I want to try when I go back!

The worst thing is not making your reservations for pie in advance, we get all of our family event…read morepies from Ashleigh s - if one of us fails to make our order in time it is a very sad event! We love her chocolate cream pie the coconut cream pie and the banana cream pie I don't know how she does it but her crust is amazing on a cream pie it's just mouth-watering and I don't eat pie from anywhere else. You can stop in for a slice if there's any left or again order a pie to go you can't go wrong. Inside Prydes (and that's another amazing place to shop) they sell the greatest of everything kitchen related I was on an apron kick this year and I noticed she had a bunch of aprons food little ones.

This place has been on my list for a while and it didn't disappoint! On the bottom floor of Pryde's…read more(a fantastic space and shop in its own right), this pie shop was like an unexpected surprise. My favorites were the peach pie and the key lime pie. This is one of the few bakeries I've had where the crust isn't just secondary to the pie filling. The crust on the peach pie is amazing. Perfect, buttery, delicious, with just the right about of crisp and flakiness. Wasn't soggy on the bottom. The key lime had a perfect ratio of cream to pie and the filling was so smooth and not overly stiff/congealed like I've had elsewhere. $6 for a giant slice of happiness is a great deal. I'll definitely come back anytime I'm craving pie.

What a cute little bakery/coffee shop! Had to try the viral birthday cake latte. It was good but…read morenot exactly what I was expecting. My friend's blackberry bramble was delicious. Coffees came out quickly and staff were so sweet/quick with getting baked goods out from behind the counter. Not pictures but we also had the cream cheese and blueberry rolls and they were SO TASTEY! As was the jalepeno cheddar scone. YUM! I didn't buy any cakes or cookies but they looked incredible too. We will definitely come back for other lattes and more scones/rolls!

First of all when you walk in this place is so freaking cute. There's a few places to sit they've…read moregot delightful coffees but my most favorite part is you can see them decorating these cookies I came during the masters and got to see some of the finished decorated cookies and they even had cake themed like little golf tees! I also never seen the little flowers that they sell. I'm not sure that the regular thing but 10 out of 10 would recommend for my husband to go pick some of those up for me. Finally, the service is always good here. Every single person is friendly. it doesn't matter if you come alone or with a group. I had a coughing fit in the middle of the store, which other than being wildly embarrassing was a great time for them to highlight their free water right up front. They also have some gluten sensitive options, which I appreciate for the folks they work with her gluten-free and they have puppy treats.

Stopped by here to get some pastries for a Sunday afternoon on Mother's Day. The customer space is…read moretiny! I'm a small person but with me and 3 other normal size customers (and the woman behind the counter) were packed in there. It was still a fun experience! They have 2 larger size pastry shelves with multiple Mexican pastries. Lots of bread, sugar, some cream, and some strawberry filling. There's a small refrigerator with a few cakes and cake slices as well. Cake slices are pretty large and they are $5. The pastries are $1.65 ea or $2.65 if stuffed with cream or strawberry jam. We got several varieties and got my Latin mother in law some bread and cookies. We enjoyed tasting our different picks. Bags of rolls were $2. They offer mole as well for purchase. I thought that was unique and if I ever decide to give it a try in cooking, I'd probably get some of this. This place is not fancy at all So if going to more of a hole in the wall as they might call it will bother you, this is not the place for you but you'll be missing out because this is authentic Mexican and just feeling the vibes is worth it! Grabbing some sweets just adds some cream and strawberry jam on top!

This isn't your typical bakery. Authentic Mexican breads and pastries fill the cases. The cakes in…read morethe refrigerator look impeccable. The smells and aroma make it hard to just pick one item. After one bite, I was convinced that it's the best pastry I've had in ages. It's the perfect balance of butter and sweetness that makes your tastebuds scream in excitement. The employee was as sweet and kind as the treats. Helpful and friendly as can be with our selections. This hidden gem is one of those small, easy-to-miss places that are significantly underappreciated.

As far as quaint bakeries go, YUM is one of my top picks. If you didn't know it was there, you may…read moremiss it because it's off the beaten path on a side street in midtown near the Kansas City Art Institute. YUM has constantly been one of my favorite small batch bakeries in Kansas City and has gluten-free and vegan options sometimes in their case. One of my favorites of these is the sweet potato doughnut, a soft cake doughnut that tastes of fall. Another classic YUM does oh so good is a traditional lemon bar, in my opinion, the perfect summer picnic dessert. Theirs is true to its classic form with tart tangy lemon filling and powdery sugar laden top, jammy in the middle, and slightly crispy around the edges. It truly does "melt in your mouth" in the best way possible. The muffins here also are divine, not something I usually order at a bakery, but YUMs are plump and inviting. YUM is the perfect nostalgia trap (in a good way), and the interior is decorated with pie safes full of vintage cookie cutters as well as a cute fireplace on the other side of the bakery. It's pretty much a one woman show all around, and she's the bees knees! Protect this lovely local bakery at all costs! It made it through covid, and now it's been a tough year because of streetcar construction route so, if you've never been to YUM or almost forgot it existed like I almost did once u moved I urge you to stop by! Enjoy a homemade oatmeal cream pie that blows Debbie's out of the water.

This is my FAVORITE bakery in Kansas City. Such a lovely array of fresh baked goods and stellar…read morecustomer service. Worth a visit for a tasty treat.

To wander into French Market, the lively and lovely sister brasserie to Café Provence, is to step…read moredirectly into a vibrant watercolor painting of community life. Here, the strict, timeless geometry of the Left Bank softens into a warm, sun-lit casual elegance, a neighborhood sanctuary where the hum of local politics replaces the brooding silence of the philosopher's corner. It is a space where the Democratic social scene is always in full, effervescent effect, a kinetic theater of ideas where local strategists, organizers, and policy wonks gather over marble tables to debate the future of the state while tearing apart freshly baked croissants. The air thickens not with existential dread, but with the electric, hopeful prose of a collective striving for progress, making it the definitive salon of the modern suburban landscape. The beauty of French Market lies in this seamless blending of civic passion and culinary delight. Every corner of the room feels curated with a benevolent affection, an atmosphere fueled entirely by a staff that can only be described as thoroughly fabulous. From the front counter to the busy kitchen, the team moves with a synchronized, smiling grace that makes every patron feel like the guest of honor at an intimate neighborhood gathering. They navigate the bustling room with a genuine warmth, pouring drinks and delivering plates with an infectious energy that elevates the casual setting into something truly extraordinary. It is a rare, beautiful thing to find a restaurant where the hospitality feels less like a service industry transaction and more like a generous act of civic kinship. On the plate, the market routinely touches the sublime, offering dishes that sing with a clear, poetic precision. The crab cakes are a revelation of coastal longing, packed with sweet, tender lump meat and boasting a delicate, golden sear that yields effortlessly to the fork. Nearby, the croque madame arrives as an opulent, dripping monument to breakfast-time indulgence, a decadent tower of savory ham and melted Gruyère crowned with a perfectly runny egg that coats each bite in a rich, golden velvet. To wash down these triumphs, one must order the French press coffee, a dark, aromatic brew that arrives in a slow, plunging ritual, delivering a bold, robust punch that commands your full attention and jump-starts any morning debate. While the kitchen operates at a remarkably high standard across the board, a discerning diner must exercise a small measure of tactical restraint when navigating the entrees. For all the brilliance on display, it is best to gently bypass the steak frites for the time being, steering clear of the dish until the kitchen source a more premium quality of beef to match their otherwise flawless standards. But this minor detour is easily forgotten the moment you glance toward the pastry case. The desserts here are an absolute, transcendent poetry of sugar and butter, offering delicate tarts and airy confections that are nothing short of sublime. French Market remains a triumphant, essential neighborhood jewel, where the food is exceptional, the people are magnificent, and the conversation never stops flowing.

Fantastic. The quiche is perfectly portioned and cooked…read morewell; neither runny nor dense, with a delicious crust that is just crispy enough. The passion fruit coconut water drink (I forgot the name, something including oasis!) was also a refreshing treat in the summer heat. The Hannah fries have stayed in my mind ever since we ordered them, the blend of seasoning is very delicious. Very friendly and attentive staff as well.