After nearly six years, KC Cajun restaurant known for its frozen drinks will close
Cajun/creole restaurant KC Daiquiri Shop will close permanently, the restaurant announced on social media Monday.
The downtown restaurant, 1116 Grand Blvd., will close Sunday, Dec. 1.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of our beloved KC Daiquiri Shop on Dec 1st,” the restaurant wrote in part. “We have faced a slow economy, challenges with local and state government and ongoing legal battles with neighboring businesses that have been less than supportive.
“Thank you for the love, support, and memories over the years. We will carry the spirit of the DaqShop and the connections we’ve made into whatever comes next. Keep an eye out for what lies ahead—we are excited for the future!”
Fans of the restaurant left supportive messages on the restaurant’s social media page:
“Such a sad day in KC,” wrote one user.
“NOOO!!! I am so sad. Sending Love.” said another.
The restaurant did not immediately respond to The Star’s requests for comment Monday afternoon.
Owners Kinley Strickland and Calvin Vick first opened KC Daiquiri Shop in 2019, in the old Qudos Cigar and Cognac Bar. It sells wings, po’boys, deep fried chicken, frozen daiquiris, gumbo and more.
The duo expanded to Overland Park in 2021 and opened KC Daiquiri Shop Bistreaux at 8725 Metcalf Ave., offering even more Cajun menu items. It was one of the city’s few Black-owned restaurants before it closed last year.
“We had a good run in OP and gave the community something they had never seen before. But unfortunately all good things must come to an end,” co-owner Kinley Strickland said at the time.
Bistreaux will soon be home to Mexican restaurant Don Chuy’s Fresh Mex and Cantina.