Discover new dining experiences & restaurants in Kansas City

Kansas City recently introduced 11 diverse dining establishments, showcasing a range of culinary innovations and unique settings.

Zen Donkey Wellness Cafe and Juicery embraces health and charity. Located in Fairway, it offers organic smoothies and juices while supporting a donkey rescue non-profit, drawing ingredients from a nearby farm.

Meanwhile, All in One Eatery merges robots and Pan-Asian cuisine. This buffet-style restaurant in the Northland brings dishes from multiple Asian countries.

Founded by KC Current players, Pitchside Coffee in Crossroads City combines sports enthusiasm and coffee culture. This player-owned shop connects the soccer community with artisanal brews like saffron orange honey syrup lattes and their unique house-made syrups.

In the city center, Palm Tree Club offers "vibe dining," featuring exotic cocktails and shared plates amid a beach-themed atmosphere. It joins Kansas City's evolving culinary landscape, contributing to the downtown area's vibrancy.

Akoya Omakase is open in downtown Kansas City. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 1: KC’S NEW ‘ELEGANT BUT TRENDY’ SUSHI RESTAURANT FOCUSES ON COMFORT, FRESHNESS

A couple seated at Peter Hoang’s bar on Wednesday trekked three hours from Omaha to try his omakase-style sushi. | Published August 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Pitchside Coffee is a new coffee shop in Kansas City’s Crossroads neighborhood. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 2: KC CURRENT PLAYERS JUST OPENED NEW COFFEE SHOP IN THE CROSSROADS. SEE INSIDE

Kansas City’s professional women’s soccer team is known for cranking out wins on the soccer field — they’re ranked first in the National Women’s Soccer League and have won their past 11 matches. | Published September 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Zen Donkey Wellness Cafe and Juicery is now open in Fairway. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 3: NEW JOCO SMOOTHIE AND JUICE CAFE OPENS WITH A MISSION: RESCUING DONKEYS

Support rescue donkeys and sell protein-packed, organic smoothies? | Published September 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Palm Tree Club was shown at a media preview Thursday, ahead of its opening. By Tammy Ljungblad

NO. 4: INSIDE KC’S NEW BEACH-THEMED, UPSCALE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: ‘LUXURY VACATION’

The staff at Palm Tree Club make no promises that visitors will see Sydney Sweeney, Leonardo DiCaprio or Alix Earle — though each of the aforementioned celebrities have visited other club locations. | Published September 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

All in One Eater is now open in Kansas City. Another is coming to Overland Park.

NO. 5: NEW KC ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT, PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT IS OPEN. NEXT: JOHNSON COUNTY

Pad thai, sushi, dim sum and cheesecake don’t typically appear on the same menu. | Published September 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

The ribeye top cap and lobster tail are two menu items at 1587 Prime. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 6: WE DINED AT PATRICK MAHOMES AND TRAVIS KELCE’S KC STEAKHOUSE. TAKE A LOOK

What’s the MVP of upscale steakhouse 1587 Prime? | Published September 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Añejo sells Mexican street tacos and other dishes. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 7: FORMER KANSAS CITY AREA APPLEBEE’S REOPENS AS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

The site of a former Kansas City, Kansas, Applebee’s is serving customers again — this time as a different concept. | Published September 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Morning Rounds is open at 217 W. 19th Terrace in the Crossroads. It sells goodies like a salted chocolate chip cookie. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 8: KANSAS CITY’S NEW BAKERY AND COFFEE SHOP PAYS HOMAGE TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS

“From saving lives to baking delights.” A painting inside the bakery by artist Viktoria Sterkhova pretty well sums up Andrea Rainey’s journey with those words. | Published September 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Shrimp and grits, enchiladas and duck sopes are on the menu at LaPez. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 9: LOCAL TACO CHAIN REOPENS JOCO SPOT AS ‘MODERN’ UPSCALE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

The old Session Taco space in Leawood’s Park Place shopping center has been dark for the past several months. | Published September 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

The Brass Monkey serves cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and international snacks. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 10: NEW ‘ECLECTIC’ SPEAKEASY OPENS IN KANSAS CITY WITH A MYSTERIOUS BACKSTORY

Kansas City’s newest speakeasy is born out of a fantastical myth and a true — though somewhat cryptic — history. | Published September 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

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Gooey buttercake is a beloved flavor at Clementine’s. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 11: AN OPRAH-LOVED ICE CREAM PARLOR JUST OPENED IN JOHNSON COUNTY

Clementine’s Ice Cream, a beloved brand born in St. | Published September 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.