I can't say enough great things about Homesreader! The food, the drinks, the atmosphere -- everything was top-notch. We ordered the Bloody Mary carafe, and it was honestly one of the best I've ever had -- perfectly spiced, fresh, and so easy to keep refilling without waiting on refills. Breakfast was equally impressive. The Avocado Toast was fresh and flavorful, the Ham's Benedict was rich and perfectly balanced, and the Fried Green Tomato Benedict was a total standout -- creative, delicious, and beautifully presented. It breaks my heart to know that next week is their last week open. This is exactly the kind of place I would've come back to time and time again. Homesreader truly got it right -- from the food and drinks to the friendly service and warm vibe. They will definitely be missed! read more

Homesteader was EXACTLY what we needed, having just landed in KC - hungry and hyped! We both ordered the Farmer's Breakfast - you pick 4 of everything. Eggs, bacon, toast, French Toast, fruit - everything delicious, flavourful, and served nice and hot! Angie was a LOVELY server and we dug the whole vibe. This former Western Union building is the perfect location for an eatery in the Garment District in KC. This much good food for $13?!? C'mon, this is why you identify as a Homesteader. read more

Homesteader - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Excellent experience for breakfast. We found parking across the street in a paid lot, but when you enter, there is a QR code to validate for free parking. We had 8 in our party with no reservation but they quickly cleared some tables and made room for us. I had the chicken and waffles and absolutely loved them. The waffles were fluffy yet crispy. The chicken was a boneless thigh which I love. The staff is friendly, the food is great and the service was fast. I would definitely recommend. read more

Homesteader - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Delicious Breakfast. Fantastic service. Lovely old building with tons of character. It's the perfect brunch. I love that they have a good amount of both Savory and Sweet options. A lot of brunch places lean towards one and just have a few dishes for the other. The Homesteader not only gives you several choices on the menu, but also has specials on the menu boards as well! If you enjoy a mimosas with your meal, they have single glasses, flights and of carafes for sharing! And you have bubbly choices to meet your preferred price point. We enjoyed it immensely. Carafes tend to serve around 4-6 people depending on portions pour, but you get to manage that yourself. I ended up with the Farmer's Breakfast. You pick 4 from a selection of Mains, Sides and Breads. I got Eggs, Bacon, Roasted Red Potatoes and a slice of French toast. It was a lot of food. We also ordered a half order of biscuits and gravy for the table to try. It was pretty good. The gravy was better than the biscuits, but that's rarely the case so I'm very pleased with that! My friend got the Hot Cake of the Day(?): Chocolate Cherry. We had a debate before it came out if it was a plain cake with chocolate and cherries on top or a chocolate cake with cherries. It was the latter. And even with the Chocolate sauce it was a little drier than I'd like but she seemed very pleased with it. read more

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first time coming. very nice atmosphere. Jolisa our waitress was amazing. the food was really good, the sausage and bacon i like more done but great flavor. the prices aren't bad at all compared to the going rates anymore. they have a FULL bar also so mimosas and bloody mary's read more

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Still a spot to grab a meal! Impromptu decision early afternoon and called to check in on wait and to be added to waitlist... graciously hostess obliged! This time happened to try Shrimp & Polenta (GF) with over medium eggs along with my favorites to order hot cocoa and brunch cocktail Percolator and mom got French Toast, turkey sausage, eggs & Roasted Red Potatoes For me, shrimp dish just need a bit more spices to give it more flavor other than the spicyness from the peppers. I appreciate the attention by the waitress Hannah and owner with another batch .. just wasn't for me! My mom enjoyed her chosen meal completely! Her mimosas flights were a bit much for her, so I got to enjoy those again too! read more

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Delicious. I'm not a big go-out-to-eat for brunch kind of gal, because most places you just pay extra for basic breakfast food that you can cook at home for like $2. This place is a step up! ALL their brunch food was delicious and elevated the humble egg, biscuit, and even ketchup! It all was made fresh and well-seasoned. Ketchup and honey butter was made in house! Waitress was awesome too. Keep in mind you have to park in the lot across the street and validate your parking via the QR code at the check in table in the restaurant. It's free, but if you don't validate, you could get an $80+ ticket. Only took 2 min to validate, just need your license plate. read more

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The Homesteader had been on my list for a LONG time, so when my family asked me to find a restaurant for brunch after the zoo run that could accomodate a big crowd and take a reservation this place was on my radar. I was really impressed because they could actually accommodate us. I needed to make a reservation for a Saturday morning for 10 and after some research I quickly found that most places either don't take weekend brunch reservations or don't take them online for more than 8. Honestly I get why and it's fair, but it limited us on where to go. I was insanely grateful that the Homesteader made this easy peasy for us to book. The run was on a stormy Saturday and as we all finished the race we realized the rain (and thunder, and lighting) was right on our heels! This changed our plans a bit as we had planned to hang out at the zoo for a bit longer and let the kiddos run around. Instead, we ran to our cars to avoid the thunderstorm! So, what did this do to our brunch plans? It made us about 30 minutes early. We decided to go and try our luck anyways. My parents made it there first and the Homesteader was super kind and had our table ready so we were able to sit down and eat a bit earlier than expected. Now to the restaurant (I know, you've waited long enough!). I would describe this place as a hyper local, cozy, breakfast and brunch cafe. It feels warm, welcoming, and like it's been around for a while when you come inside. The folks working were honestly some of the best I've ever encountered. SO friendly, so happy to answer questions, and so kind to my kid. Honestly, they really made our visit a great one. We all tried different things on the menu and everything from the cinnamon roll to the benedict was really good! There were some unique items on the menu, and even the coffee came out tasty, which was amazing when you've waited until 10 am for your first cup of the day. Overall I'd come back for sure. The food is very good, it might not be the absolute best in the city, but they make up for it with charm, some of the best staff in town, and a cozy neighborhood ambiance. read more

Homesteader - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great breakfast experience. From the waitstaff to the food. The restaurant is located on the outskirts of downtown. Walked there from my hotel (15 minutes). Grabbed a seat at the bar. Bartender/waitress soon arrived and proceeded to pour water and share their breakfast-brunch cocktail menu, but it was iced tea for me. Had the Farmers Breakfast where the diner selects 4 items. I chose eggs, roasted potatoes, sausage and hotcakes. Probably should have chosen fruit instead of the hotcakes. The sausage is legit. Ketchup tasted made in house. Waitperson continually checked in while dining. Very reasonable prices for breakfast. Very filling. And they validate parking! Highly recommended. read more

Homesteader - Farmer's breakfast: eggs, sausage, roasted potatoes and hotcakes. - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

What I love: 1. Being able to make reservations 2. Normal sized portions and matching prices 3. Validated parking We had great service - she was friendly and efficient. The menu has so many options for all tastes. Our table had a burger, French toast, biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict and chicken and waffles. Everyone cleaned their plates! We'll be back for sure - so many other delicious things I want to try. read more

Homesteader - Look at that crispy bacon - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Nice place to hang out and eat listening to some music eat some excellent food with lots yummiest great drinks variety of choice

They were pretty busy since it was Mother's Day, but we were able to get seated at the bar right away. The bartender was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, it was a good experience. I will say that the coffee was lukewarm when I got it. I got the Salmon Benedict, and it was very good. The eggs were perfectly poached. The potatoes were good, but unexpectedly spicy. And the house made ketchup was definitely different, not bad, just was not expecting the taste difference. My partner got the breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. I will say, I will be back to try the Fall Pig because it sounded delicious. read more

Homesteader - Salmon Benedict - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Wow! I absolutely love this restaurant. The inside is very warm and inviting, with booth or traditional table seating available and plenty of windows letting in natural light. The restaurant has that cozy, family-run feel - plus, they had a great playlist. I ordered the farmers breakfast, which is a great choice for those who like having options. With the farmers breakfast, you're able to select 4 items to create your perfect breakfast, starting at only $12 - I chose hotcakes, sausage, sunny side up eggs, and roasted red potatoes. Everything I wanted and more, with perfectly fluffy pancakes and deliciously flavored sausage. My partner ordered the chicken & waffles; a great mix of sweet and salty, with crisp, tender chicken and a spicy aioli on the side. So yummy. Our server was kind, and great at what she does. She was personable and chatted with us about our plans for the day, checked on us every so often, and always had a smile. So pleasant. Will definitely be adding Homesteader into my rotation. It's comforting, affordable, and delicious. An excellent breakfast/brunch staple! read more

Homesteader - Farmers breakfast, chicken & waffles - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I love that they have parking. The coffee was great. The staff was quick and kind. The food was a good portion for brunch and the prices were decent. On a Saturday morning they did not have many people there. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Homesteader - Shrimp and polenta - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Let me begin by prefacing the 3 stars are for the incredible service and the fried green tomatoes. I made a conscious decision to try this breakfast spot while pondering someplace I'd never been for our anniversary. I didn't want anything elaborate or fancy...just laid back, casual and comfy so THIS was the choice. Upon entering the restaurant there were a few others scattered about...not crowded, but not empty either. The decor was nice and I enjoyed reading the quotes that were displayed in several places. We were both greeted and escorted to our table with no wait. Our waitress was fairly quick to acknowledge our presence and let us know she'd be with us shortly. Quite frankly, she had me at hello. In that short moment she was very welcoming and pleasingly pleasant. I don't see a whole lot of that anymore so I was Appreciative. Emma was patient as she took our order and was helpful in suggesting certain options to us. I was so glad to see various vegetable choices on the breakfast menu. Fried green tomatoes were an excellent choice for starters. They were huge, nicely breaded, piping hot and hit the spot! Two thumbs up on these! The scrambled eggs, turkey sausage and roasted potatoes were not tasty at all. I can't figure out how you can mess these items up, but they certainly left something to be desired. The pancakes tasted better than they looked so that was a plus. The portion size was sufficient and I ended up taking some home as I am not big on wasting food. The ambiance was ok. The highlight of our visit was really Emma. She was THE sweetest waitress ever with such a Beautiful, WINNING personality. It made our visit refreshing despite the 'not-so-good' food. Maybe it was an 'off day' for the chef so I'll give him (or her) some Grace. Thanks Emma! It was wonderful conversing with you. Our time was even more special because YOU were a part of it. Continue being GREAT! read more

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Tried this super cute brunch spot this past Saturday for my daughters birthday weekend get together. It was packed, so I knew immediately the food was going to be amazing! I ordered the chicken sandwich with seasoned potatoes. My grandkids had the kids pancakes and my daughter ordered the chicken and waffles. We also ordered the chocolate beignets to start and I had a mimosa. Everything was so delicious! They accept reservations and there is a parking lot across the street that is free with validation, just scan the QR code inside at the hostess table. There is a bar area and cute decor. The champagne bottles kept popping, meaning a great place for mimosas! read more

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This is where I decided that it was time to order a bedframe and a new bedding set. I'm not sure if it was my friends telling me that's it's time I grew up or if it was the delicious food that matured me. The benyays came with a great chocolate goo sauce , I couldn't tell you what kind of sauce it was but definitely chocolate and definitely goo. i was sad at first bc we had to share one little cup of creamer but it turns out that we were able to share the creamer nicely amongst each other and we were even allowed to ask for more creamer which is just stellar customer service! read more

Homesteader - I forgot you spell it but they are pronounced Ben-Yays + chocolate goo sauce - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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After a couple of visits I am sold. Great breakfast and brunch spot that's not ever too over crowded. Large menu with all the must have options. The chicken and waffles was good, a bit crispy but taste was delicious, especially the siracha aioli. They also serve booze. Headed back soon to try the breakfast sampler board! read more

Homesteader - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I love a good breakfast spot and this one is so close to home. I had high hopes but it was just OK for me. The service was great. Absolutely no problems there. And I really appreciated the validated parking. But the food should be the star and it just wasn't great. My companion had the chicken and waffles and while it looked really good, he said it was meh. He did mention that the coffee was pretty good. I had the French toast and it was overdone, but the bacon was cooked perfectly. I also ordered hot tea and the Hugo black tea had an off-putting charcoal note. Maybe it was just one of those days because frankly the rest of my day was crap, too. I'll have to try it again and update my review. read more

This was a cute brunch place! It was very relaxed except when someone was popping a bottle of champagne haha! The service was great and food came out at a reasonable time. I also love love loved the chicken and waffles!! Overall great environment to have a nice brunch! read more

Homesteader - Crab cakes - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Tasty sweet potato hash with eggs over easy and bread pudding "starter". The bread pudding was a little like a coffee cake and could have been better if it was a little more moist. The service was friendly, and it's clearly a popular local place with a relaxed vibe. read more

Homesteader - Sweet potato hash with Gouda and eggs over easy - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The most beautiful chicken and waffle dish presentation I have ever seen! Really tasty and service was great. read more

Homesteader - a stack of waffles on a plate with a knife - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Surprised that such a popular place had such disappointing food. I wanted to see what some of the negative hype was about in other reviews and I'm surprised to say I agree with some of the comments on lackluster breakfast food since I usually give a place the benefit of the doubt. The house made sausage was missing something. Traditional spices were just not there. The biscuits and gravy similarly just did not have flavor. Adding salt, pepper, and hot sauce just did not make it better. Can't put my finger on it. Wasn't able to finish the small portion of biscuits and gravy as a result. The chocolate beignets were fresh, and a-okay. The drinks were good and service was great. I think there are better options in town. read more

DO NOT COME HERE! If there was ZERO STARS I'd give it zero stars! Service was not great at all! You got the waitresses attention and she would respond with "what's up" instead of a polite response. It wasn't busy at all, only one or two other tables, and she was just running around and then would stay to talk to other tables when you were needing something. We got SPOILED food & the food was even cold when it came out. The potatoes tasted like they were old and had been sitting out for a while, even the eggs were gross! Oh and let me not forget that we waited over 10min just to get our check! Just take your money some place else! First and last time I'll be coming here! read more

Everything was a perfect breakfast from the attentive waitress to the beignet we shared to end our meal. The eggs were exactly runny enough the potatoes spiced the ketchup homemade, the French toast puffed and sweet buttered Excellent. Nice buzz of locals industrial chic read more

Homesteader - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Everything was great! Angie took great care of us! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or living in the KC area.

Absolutely great experience! Bottomless mimosas, the Brie appetizer is phenomenal and the biscuit Benedict with bison gravy WOW! Great service as well!!! We will definitely be back!!!! read more

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Lovely and popular brunch place downtown. Food was outside, coffee not bad, outstanding place for Saturday morning brunch! read more

Homesteader - Delicious chicken and waffles! - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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$7-9 for an ounce of a crab cake (probably less)! Pretty ridiculous for the price.. seemed overpriced. I was expecting a traditional crab cake for that price since my breakfast was based around the cake. The crab cake was flat and about the size of a can lid (best description since I didn't take a pic). The pork belly was overcooked. It wasn't the best experience. read more

I'm not quite sure how this place doesn't have closer to a 5 star rating.... I'm so glad we decided to give it a try. Our waitress Angie, was very warm and friendly and give us some amazing recommendations. We started off with the cinnamon roll- it had a deep brown sugar flavor and the roll itself had the best consistency and tender crisp. My husband orders the chicken and waffles and raved about the siracha aioli and he really enjoy the twist of chicken thighs vs breast. I had the sweet potato hash- i would order this again tomorrow. So much flavor and just the right amount of spice. I order sweet potatoes everywhere i go and they did them right here!! read more

Homesteader - Sweet Potato Hash, - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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While on a girls' trip, we found Homesteader and thought it would be a great spot for brunch. After a brief wait, we were seated and greeted by Emma. Emma was amazing! She was honest and did her best to match our preferences with meals. I ordered the farmer's brunch- scrambled eggs, crab cake, fruit and hot cakes. My friends got the breakfast sandwich, which they loved! My eggs were fresh, the hot cakes were yummy and my fruit was refreshing. I enjoyed my crab cake too, but I wish it was bigger! Emma also suggested that we share a bottle for mimosas, which was an excellent choice. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're ever in KC. read more

Homesteader - Farmer's breakfast: scrambled eggs, hot cakes, crabs cake and fruit - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I'm not sure what happened based off previous reviews, but homesteader chefs today missed the mark! Where to start-- The chocolate filled beignets were too crispy but you can tell when cooked right they would melt in your mouth. The rest of the breakfast was over cooked, bland, eggs that should have been poached for the benedict's were hard, eggs ordered over easy with my farmers meal were also over cooked. Biscuits and gravy were good, - the biscuits were the best of the meal. The chilaquiles tostadas were "ok" but the egg was actually cooked right. (When I asked if she would get it again her answer was, no.) Pork belly on the biscuit benedict had no seasoning, and didn't melt like belly should. Their house made ketchup could be spectacular for those who enjoy the overly sweet ketchup. I will say my BIL said his Farmers breakfast with English muffin and potatoes was good. In a positive note- the bartender and our server are fantastic! Rey was wonderful- don't hold it against him. The bloody Mary was good, it's got a clam juice in it so if you don't like that move on. My sister LOVED her Cravin Cancun. Come for the bar-- read more

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I came across this restaurant in a strange way when I was researching an old Hotel that I believe used to be on the site of the Western Union building. Decided to give it a try based on a few offerings we saw from their online menu. We found metered parking right in front of the restaurant but we learned that patrons can use the parking lot to the west. A starter we tried was the fried green tomatoes. They were crispy and not greasy at all, we enjoyed them very much. We also tried the chocolate filled beignets...soft and crispy, the cinnamon roll that was super sweet and generously iced with cream cheese frosting. Last, we shared an order of biscuit egg benedict...which came with bison sausage gravy and a biscuit that we loved as well as pork belly. I am relatively new to pork belly and prefer it a bit crisper but have been served pork belly like this a few times so I think others may like it less browned...The server was attentive and the food came fast. We liked the decor. read more

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Just sitting down to what appears to be a Kansas City breakfast icon. Parking appears to be plentiful but bring quarters: evidently Kansas City is still not set up with parking meters equipped to accept credit cards. The dining rooms was virtually empty but I did arrive at 10:30 AM on a Tuesday so nothing unexpected. I was really happy they were open from 9:00-2:00 on weekdays. According to my very pleasant and attentive server Katie, their scratch kitchen is farm to table which is certainly on trend. The table is stocked with real maple syrup-always a very good sign. The cloth napkins were a nice surprise. I ordered French Toast which I admit is super boring but I'm craving a sweet breakfast today The OJ was standard juice from a carton although I was hoping it would have been fresh squeezed (fresh is insanely expensive but always a treat). My bacon was hot and crisp while the French toast was just warm but nicely cooked and tasty. 4 half slices of a farmhouse style bread toasted and topped with confectioners sugar. The coffee was delicious and hot. Breakfast for 1 was $19.00 plus tip I'd come back again for sure and want to try their sweet potato hash with eggs next time I'm visiting. Great job Katie read more

Homesteader - French toast with bacon - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Okay let me just start off first that the waitress was great and the ambience is good. However, the tostada was so bland to me. We are from california and just expected a big robust flavor but did not get that. I never salt my food, EVER, and i had to add salt and hot sauce on top of everything you see here(which should not be the case) Note to the cooks : The meat alone should have more flavor than all the other components and i think that would have made this dish perfect. I still finished most of my dish because it was not unbearable. I think others would love this dish, i just had big expectations My boyfriend: he loved his dish and ate the whole thing. Biscuit was delicious, homemade jam and ketchup were DELICIOUS. Highly recommend farmers breakfast for anyone coming here. in conclusion, we will not be coming back but we had a great time together at breakfast. read more

Great place for brunch!! Outstanding service, food and mimosas. It's also located in a great spot downtown with reserved parking which was much appreciated! read more

Homesteader - Mimosas - New American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great energy as soon as you walk in the staff was very attentive. Perfect spot to catch up with friends over brunch. The pancakes were nice and fluffy and the cranberries appeared to be freshly made and were delicious. The burrito was pretty good it had the usual suspects; scrambled eggs, cheese and sausage. My wife had the chilaquiles tostada and first off the presentation was so nice it made my mouth water although the taste was lacking a few ingredients like salt, perhaps a nice side of homemade salsa would help it was just ok is the report I got back. Overall I recommend The Homesteader and will definitely be back. read more

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We decided to get a group together for brunch at Homesteader, as part of restaurant week. We had a group of 11, so not a small group. First, it's in a cool area, just south of the City Market. Our waitress, Jalisa (I hope I spelled it right) was awesome. She didn't miss a thing. The food was really good, and lots of it. No one went away hungry or disappointed. I don't think we will wait until next year's restaurant week to eat here! This is a great reason to have restaurant week, though, is to find gems like Homesteader! read more

It's just okay. I got the sweet potato hash which I liked. The chicken and waffles my friend ordered weren't anything spectacular. Service was a tad slow too especially since it wasn't busy on a weekday morning. read more

Stopped for breakfast. Had a reservation and seated 5 minutes before time. Tried three different menu items and all were delicious. Service was amazing. Christmas time so also had a Santa handing out fresh cookies and ornaments for kids to create and place on a tree. Only come to KC once a year but will be back. read more