KC-area restaurant, grocery, brewery, coffee shop updates: April openings, closings

This story has been updated to include new opening dates for Providence Pizzeria Co. and Taylor’s Donuts.

Here’s our monthly update of restaurant, grocery, coffee shop and brewery openings, closings and what will be coming soon.

As vaccinations are rolling out and government restrictions are easing, more and more restaurants are signing leases and setting opening dates. Nearly two dozen operations have opened recently — from the Northland to southern Johnson County. And more are coming.

Openings

▪ Cafe Ollama, 523 Southwest Blvd.

▪ Canihaveabite, 1708 Oak St. Relocated from the Country Club Plaza area.

▪ Charlie D’s Seafood & Chicken, 5111 Ararat Drive.

▪ Chosun Korean BBQ, 7800 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park.

▪ El Maviri Seafood Bar & Grill, 2055 E. Santa Fe St., Olathe.

▪ El Rinconcito Salvadoreno de Kansas City, 4741 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas.

▪ Fajita Pete’s, Ritz Charles Plaza, 8909 W. 135th St., Overland Park.

▪ Gallardo’s Restaurant, 1916 Quindaro Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas.

▪ Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, 11600 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee.

▪ Jinkies Coffee & Hangout, 8350 W. 151st St., Overland Park.

▪ Le Chronic Cafe, City Market, 419 Main St.

▪ LongHorn Steakhouse, 95Metcalf, at 9551 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

▪ Ssong’s Hotdog, Indian Creek Shopping Center, 10308 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

▪ Taco-Cacao, Waldo food truck, 7927 Wornall Road.

▪ Taco Rico, 8238 N. Oak Trafficway.

▪ Torchy’s Tacos, 11919 S. Strang Line Road, Olathe.

▪ Wingstop, 8019 State Line Road.

Closings

▪ Batch Country Kitchen & ’Cue, 6253 N. Oak Trafficway.

▪ Roasterie Cafe, Lenexa Public Market, Corrigan Station in the Crossroads, and 4223 Main St.

Coming soon

▪ The Baker’s Table, 115 Main St., Parkville. Later this month.

▪ Bamboo Penny’s, Park Place, 5270 W. 116th Place, Leawood. Early May.

▪ BeerSauce Shop, barbecue restaurant, bar and shop selling craft beer, artisan barbecue sauces and small batch whiskey, 1219 W. 103rd St. Soft opening this month.

▪ The Big Biscuit, Sonoma Plaza, 16255 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa. Early May.

▪ Captain D’s, 7525 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. After a fire two years ago, it is set to reopen on April 12.

▪ Cliff’s Taphouse, 3044 Gillham Road. April 13.

▪ Cookies and Creamery, 533 E. Red Bridge Road. Dessert shop. May opening.

▪ Dunkin Donuts, 17701 E. 39th St., Independence. No opening date was available.

▪ Fountain City Winery, West Bottoms, 1409 W. 11th St. Hopes to open later this month.

▪ The Golden Scoop, nonprofit ice cream/coffee shop employing people with developmental disabilities, 9540 Nall Ave., Overland Park. April 14 grand opening.

▪ Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, Ward Parkway Center, 8805 State Line Road, in May; at 4030 S. Noland Road, Independence, in late June; Sonoma Plaza, 16179 W. 87th St., Lenexa, in July; and then August for 13680 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park (in a former Burger King).

▪ Hook & Reel, 11721 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. By mid-April.

▪ Incahoots, 100 S. Main St., Parkville. May opening.

▪ Jersey Mike’s, Sonoma Plaza, 16165 W. 87th Terrace, Lenexa. April 14.

▪ KC Daiquiri Shop and Bistreaux, 8725 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Spring opening.

▪ Ludo’s, shuffleboard bar, 325 E. 31st St. May opening.

▪ Made in KC Cafe, 325 E. 31st St. May opening.

▪ Messenger Coffee, Country Club Plaza, 4771 Jefferson St. and 318 W. 47th St. Converting from the Kaldi brand by late April.

▪ Off the Hook BBQ, 115 Main St., Parkville. May opening planned.

▪ OurhouseKC, 1815 W. 39th St. May opening.

▪ Outta the Blue, coffee shop and bar, Park Place, 5291 W. 116th Place, Leawood. Early May.

▪ Pantry Goods Market, 910 W. 39th St. April 12 opening scheduled.

▪ Providence Pizzeria Co., 415 Westport Road. Early May.

▪ Snooze an A.M. Eatery, 7000 W. 135th St., Overland Park. Early May.

▪ Social, 7425 Broadway. Late April or early May.

▪ Stroud’s Express, Mission Mart Shopping Center, 5405 Johnson Drive, Mission. Early to mid-May.

Coming later

▪ Andy’s Frozen Custard plans to open at 7858 Wornall Road this spring; in Overland Park’s Prairiefire in late June or early July; and at 4029 S. Noland Road, Independence, in late July.

▪ Bo Lings Express, 12070 W. 75th St., Merriam. Late summer.

▪ Chewology, 900 Westport Road. Relocating from Lenexa Public Market. Mid-August.

▪ Chick-fil-A, 95Metcalf, 95th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park. Early 2022.

▪ Chicken N Pickle, Prairefire, 135th Street and Nall Avenue, Overland Park. Fall opening.

▪ City Club Apartments, 1989 Main St. Chef Howard Hanna plans to open two operations — a natural wine bar and modern diner — on the first floor of the apartments. Spring or summer opening.

▪ Dunkin’ donuts, 125 E. Linwood Blvd. 2022 opening.

▪ El Gold, cellar saloon, Hyatt’s Hotel Kansas City, 1228 Baltimore Ave. Late spring/early summer.

▪ 54th Street Grill & Bar, Zona Rosa, 7200 N.W. 86th Terrace, will rebrand to 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse and expand with an outdoor entertainment area. Work is expected to be completed in the fall.

▪ Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue, 8721 Ryckert St., Lenexa. Fall opening.

▪ Halal Guys: New area franchisee plans five locations and is currently looking at the Crossroads and Westport.

▪ HomeGrown, 338 W. 63rd St. Summer opening.

▪ Johnny Kaw’s Outback, 4124 Pennsylvania Ave. Summer opening.

▪ La Fuente Mexican Street Food, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd. Late spring in the former Crayola Cafe spot.

▪ Meat Mitch Barbecue, Ranch Mart North, 3600 W. 95th St., Leawood. Hopes to open in late summer.

▪ Nekter, Corinth Quarter, 8300 Mission Road, Prairie Village. Summer opening.

▪ Ocean Prime + Prime Social Rooftop, 46 Penn Centre, 4622 Pennsylvania Ave. Fall opening.

▪ Parkway Coffee & Bistro, 3744 Broadway. Late summer or early fall.

▪ PT’s Coffee Roasting Co., 8139 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Plans are on hold.

▪ Punch Bowl Social, 612 W. 47th St. Officials said they still plan to open in Kansas City and are “working through delayed opening dates at this time.”

▪ River Bluff Brewing, 201 Main St. The brewery, which was founded in St. Joseph in 2018, is expanding to the Kansas City market. A late spring or early summer opening is scheduled.

▪ Saloon - A Craft Cocktail Bar, inside Old Shawnee Pizza, 6000 Rogers Road, Shawnee (at Nieman Road). Spring opening.

▪ Scratch Gourmet Express & Catering, 3935 W. 69th Terrace, Prairie Village. Mid-to-late spring. It is currently available for catering.

▪ Shinju Sushi & Hibachi, 3935 W. 69th Terrace, Prairie Village. Late summer.

▪ Sinkers Lounge, Power & Light District, 53 W. 13th St. Summer opening.

▪ Society, 2050 Central St. Late spring.

▪ Strawberry Hill Brewing Co., 601 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. No opening date was available.

▪ Streets of West Pryor, Interstate 470 and Pryor Road, Lee’s Summit. Such national restaurants as Bibibop Asian Grill and Shake Shack are slated for the development. Local concept Red Door Woodfired Grill plans an early 2022 opening.

▪ Taco Bell, 5700 E. Bannister Road. Spring opening.

▪ Taco Republic, Corinth Square, 14100 W. 83rd St., Prairie Village. Spring opening.

▪ Taylor - The Sister of the Russell, 3933 Main St. By the owners of the Russell on Main Street. No opening date was available.

▪ Taylor’s Donuts, 1827 Louisiana St., Lawrence. Fall opening.

▪ Third Street Social, 5031 Main St. Early May.

▪ 39th Street Brewery, 1320 W. 39th St. No opening date was available.

▪ Tin Roof, 424 Westport Road. On hold due to COVID-19, so no opening date was available.

▪ Tom Colicchio’s food hall, Mission Gateway, Johnson Drive and Roeland Drive, Mission.

▪ Unforked, Woodside Village, 4719 Rainbow Blvd., Westwood. 2021

▪ Whataburger is opening in Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit and Overland Park later this year.

This story was originally published April 6, 2021 at 5:00 AM.