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Shake Shack: Fast Casual Gourmet Burgers and Fries and Shakes
Shake Shack is kind of like the Trader Joe’s of the current generation of fast casual burger chains. You’ve heard lots of praise from friends who are part of their fan base. The restaurant is a chain, but it doesn’t oversaturate your city with locations. You must go out of your way to patronize their restaurants.
Rice House: Chinese Takeout in South Kansas City
Excellent Chinese take-out in south Kansas City with many vegetarian options.
Our New Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Kansas City
We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to vegan and vegetarian dining options across Kansas City. There are so many options for healthy and delicious eating in 2020!
Aladdin Cafe: Delicious Middle Eastern / Mediterranean in Midtown
My current favorite Middle Eastern restaurant is the Aladdin Cafe on 39th St. in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri, Fresh, tasty and healthy. Many vegan options.
Margarita’s: Family Friendly Mexican on the Boulevard
One of my favorite Mexican restaurants on the Boulevard is Margarita’s, a local institution that has been in business for 30 years. Family friendly, affordable, great service, delicious entrees, and some of the best chips and salsa in Kansas City.
Shawarmar: Fast Middle Eastern in Midtown
So I was very excited a few years back when Shawarmar opened in a former fast food chicken spot on Linwood, just a block East of Main Street. Midtown finally got a fast Middle Eastern concept that offers drive-thru, takeout, tasty food, and friendly service.
Kansas City Restaurant History
Bygone KC Restaurants 3
In my third installment of visiting bygone Kansas City restaurants, I look at Chutes, Waldo Astoria, Mrs. Peters Chicken Dinners, Italian Gardens and other family favorites.
Bygone KC Restaurants 2
In my second installment of visiting bygone Kansas City restaurants, I look at Joe’s Barn, Stephenson’s Apple Farm Restaurant, EBT, Whisker Rivey’s and other family favorites.
Bygone KC Restaurants 1
Annie’s Santa Fe, KC Masterpiece, Mama Tio’s, Putsch’s Cafeteria