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Meriwether Café: An Authentic Third Place in Leavenworth, Kansas
The Meriwether Café in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas can be described as a third space that encapsulates the social good of third spaces. While it’s a restaurant, coffee shop and gift shop, it’s also a space where you can take the kids, meet up with a date, take some time to read the newspaper, or have a public coffee klatch with friends.
BIBIBOP Asian Grill: New Asian Fusion in Waldo
Bibibop is a new fast casual Asian fusion restaurant in Waldo. Korean style customized bowls with vegan and gluten free options.
Cancun Fiesta Fresh: A Decade of Appreciation
Fresh, affordable, delicious Mexican food with vegetarian options in the heart of Westport. One of my favorite local Mexican restaurants. I’ve been a regular for over a decade.
BurgerFi: Gourmet Burgers With Veggie Burger Options
As a vegetarian for most of my adult life, burger chains and restaurants were mostly off my radar for many years. Around 15 years ago, gourmet burger restaurants started becoming more common and many of them often had a veggie burger on the menu.
5 Favorite Coffee Shops in Kansas City
A look at Chuck’s favorite coffee shops around Kansas City, including Downbeat Coffee and Tea, Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffee, Broadway Café, Sister Anne’s, and Monarch Coffee.
Rudy’s Tenampa Taqueria: Midtown KC Veg Friendly Mexican
One of the mainstays over the years in my “Mexican restaurant rotation” has been Rudy’s on Westport Road. I’ve had dozens of lunches there, dinners and even birthday celebrations. I’m a big fan of their food, their service, the atmosphere and location.