If you’re planning to spend a day exploring Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, you’ll want to pair your stroll around the beautiful historic architecture with a stop at one of the district’s breakfast or brunch spots.
There are several options for morning dining on the Plaza. As locals, it’s a neighborhood we turn to when we’re looking for something more elevated, whether it be for a swanky brunch or a classic breakfast cafe.
Below are the local recommendations for Country Club Plaza’s best brunch and breakfast.
Country Club Plaza Breakfast and Brunch
Whether you’re looking for traditional breakfast or a signature brunch menu, these are the best local options on the Plaza. As these are popular restaurants, we recommend making a reservation.
1. Rye
Cuisine: Midwestern
Pricing: $$
Brunch: Saturday, Sunday from 9:30a – 3:00p
Rye is sought after for their weekend brunch menu, which features a wide selection of options from breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. Their bar menu comes with traditional brunch cocktails alongside signature options, like the Bee’s Knees with gin, lemon honey syrup, and sparkling wine.
Rye refers to itself as “Midwestern” cuisine – and we aren’t disagreeing with that, but if you’re looking for some traditionally considered Southern dishes, like fried chicken and shrimp and grits, you’ll find it here.
The couple behind Rye come with numerous accolades – their previous venture, Bluestem, was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurant over multiple years.
The space combines rustic farmhouse elegance with local art and includes outdoor seating with a view of the Plaza’s most iconic fountain. A hallmark of Rye is its commitment to locally sourced ingredients, with some produce coming from the owners regional family farm, Flat Rock Field.
Menu highlights for brunch include chicken fried steak, burnt end hash, and eggs benedict with house-smoked ham.
2. Gram & Dun
Cuisine: New American
Pricing: $$
Brunch: Saturday, Sunday from 9:30a – 2:30p
This Kansas City local favorite stands out with its inventive approach to American gastropub cuisine. The menu offerings at Gram & Dun blend classic American fare with global influences and the menu evolves with the seasons, ensuring fresh and vibrant flavors year-round sourced from local farms.
Their brunch menu is varied and includes hearty dishes alongside sandwiches, salads, and toasts.
The restaurant’s ambiance combines urban sophistication with a touch of whimsy. Its spacious patio, known as one of Kansas City’s best, offers an ideal brunch setting. Inside, you’ll find urban sophistication in a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere.
Menu highlights for brunch include the breakfast sandwich, smoked salmon toast, chicken and waffle, and crab cake benedict.
3. Classic Cup Cafe
Cuisine: New American
Pricing: $$
Breakfast: Monday – Friday from 7:00a – 2:00p
Brunch: Saturday, Sunday from 9:00a – 3:00p
The Classic Cup specializes in breakfast and brunch, and it has been beloved by locals since 1977. In addition to exceptional menu offerings, they offer sidewalk seating with lovely views of the historic Country Club Plaza.
Their menu features local, seasonal ingredients with classic, wholesome recipes.
Menu highlights for brunch and breakfast include smoked brisket hash, chicken pot pie, migas with chorizo, biscuits and gravy, and the colossal cinnamon roll.
4. Chaz on the Plaza
Cuisine: French-Influenced American
Pricing: $$$
Breakfast: Monday – Friday from 6:30a – 2:00p
Brunch: Saturday, Sunday from 7:00a – 2:00p
Chaz on the Plaza, nestled in the historic Raphael Hotel, offers an intimate dining experience in an elegant setting. Their weekend brunch features live jazz music.
The French-inspired menu is a celebration of contemporary cuisine with a midwest regional twist, emphasizing the use of local and seasonal ingredients.
Their weekday breakfast offerings encompass traditional offerings like benedicts and omelets.
Menu highlights for brunch include brisket and eggs, omelets, and benedicts alongside salads and sandwiches.