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!

They have made this place larger so it feels a little too cold. They also used to make these…read morewonderful Portuguese pastries called Pasteis de Nata - little tarts made with a flaky crust filled with a custard and caramelized on top. Wonderful! We picked up what we thought were these special pastries that looked similar but no comparison. Now they are just a cheesecake filling in a cookie dough like crust - disappointing. They must have changed owners.

I went here for the first time a few weeks ago and have come back once a week since... I love that…read moreyou get to walk around and pick your own pastries. They also are some of the best pastries I've ever had! I love the garlic pull apart bread, croquettes, croissants, filled donuts, and literally everything. A lot of it is sweeter than I first expected but makes a perfect blend of savory and sweet. The inside has plenty of tables and space it was a great spot to meet up with my book club. The honey lavender matcha is also delicious and I only had to wait a couple of minutes. I will clearly be back probably next week..

This cafe is so adorable, timeless, and cozy. If you like books, thrifting, and dark academia, this…read moreis quite the spot for you to stop and enjoy a drink. My friend and I made a quick stop as she was really wanting a matcha. I didn't try anything myself, but I am truly excited to come back and order the biscuits and gravy especially!! I forgot the name of the employee behind the counter, but she was so kind, welcoming, and made a great drink for my friend! As a matcha lover she was not disappointed.

Cute and quaint. Same vibes as their two sister restaurants. Saturday at noon, and the case was…read morepretty full. Unsure if they had more options in the back, but outside of macaroons, no gf options. They do have tea but it's not advertised on their menu. They have such cute teapots and cups for their tea. Had the fig honey latte, they do have either oat or whole milk options. Slightly sweet, and very good. I ended up with almond croissant which was flaky, slightly sweet, and great mouth feel.

I have loved McLains since I first moved to KC over 30 years ago. I just recently learned they have…read morea location closer to me! The chocolate drop cookies are to die for. Chicken salad is also very tasty.

For the first time ever I used McLain's for catering and I'm officially bumping my review from 4 to…read more5 stars because honestly they did such a spectacular job at such a reasonable price I'm already wishing I had another excuse to order from them again! A few months ago my sister and I hosted a baby shower for our other sister and after looking around an options we decided to go with McLains. It was a smaller group, and we were doing a brunch theme, and our sister LOVES sweets. That paired with our desire to support local, and our shared love of McLains, this was just the most obvious choice. We ended up ordering a cake and first of all I have to say their cake flavor choices are insane - I think we settled on a chocolate cake with peanut butter filling (YUM), but I don't think you can go wrong here. We also ordered one of their pre-set pastry bundles for pick up and honestly everything was wonderful. I think I placed the order about a week out and it was ready when I came to pick it up. What pushed this experience into five star category for me? Just the friendliness of the staff, the serving tools they send you home with, and how thoughtful everyone was. The food was also really just exactly what we needed and it was so good there were hardly any leftovers, I think the kids cleared us out by lunch! At any rate, if you're on the hunt for a great spot to support for your next brunch event consider McLains - they won't let you down!

Joelle is a beautiful soul. You can tell she takes the upmost pride in her business. She truly does…read morebake with love. The store is so welcoming and the customer service I received was wonderful. I came to get some gluten-free scones for my daughter. And I also picked up a variety box of scones for the rest of my family. Wow! They are so good! We can't wait to come back in and try more!

Joelle is super friendly and works hard to prepare unbelievably beautiful and delicious desserts…read moreand breakfast items. The breakfast biscuits and gravy casserole I bought was delicious and she even warmed it up for me to sit and eat in the store.

What a darling little shop! We tried several desserts. All were very rich and delicious…read more The owners were friendly and offered suggestions. I'd suggest going earlier in the weekend for the best selection.

I've known about Burek and Cake for several months now, but only tried them out for the first time…read morelast month ahead of a snow storm. The cafe is located in Avondale, tucked into a neighborhood behind NKC Hospital and the Cerner campus off of Armour Rd. I bought a bunch of their cakes for half price since they were closing early due to the weather. Every cake was delicious! My family nibbled on them for a week and they were just as tasty on day five as on day one. I want to return to try more of their Bosnian delicacies, and I will definitely be back for more cake! My favorites were a sugar/honey soaked flat cake that tasted like it may have been made with almond meal, and a meringue-topped cream cake. This was a huge surprise to me because I've always hated meringue! I don't like pavlova or macarons, but I loved this cake. They had another coated in coconut that looked like an Australian lamination that was good. I was able to pick up several different gluten-free cakes for my sister who has celiac, so that was another unexpected surprise. Definitely try the out if you're in the NKC area.

Excellent service and delicious bread! I liked the variety, but overall that bread is packed and…read moreready to go! Clean, organized and fairly priced.

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We stop in Bloom almost every weekend when we are at the City Market. Their macarons are wonderful,…read morethe garlic sourdough is so good, love their flourless chocolate torte, the homemade oatmeal cream pie... and last time we were in they had strawberry cruffins! A croissant in a muffin shape with strawberry and cream inside... it was SO GOOD (very messy, but good).

I popped into Bloom Baking Company this morning at City Market and loved it. The bakery is bright…read morewith lots of natural light. The European-style case is filled with freshly baked pastries, breads, and desserts. I grabbed a croissant, and it was lightly crisp on the outside with soft, airy layers inside. Prices were reasonable for the quality, but worth every penny. The staff was warm and chatty, especially helpful in pointing out their favorites.