Brunch date ideas in Kansas City

1. Breakfast at Dagwood's, Then the Rock Island Trail

   Lee's Summit & Independence$20 to $40 for two2 hrs 5 min

   A big diner breakfast at Dagwood's on Raytown Trafficway, then walk it off a few blocks away on the Rock Island Trail.

   Stops: Dagwood's Cafe (Raytown), then Rock Island Trail (Raytown)

   No reservation needed

2. Brunch Downtown, Then the Unity Village Trail

   Lee's Summit & Independence$45 to $80 for two3 hrs

   Weekend brunch at Third Street Social in downtown Lee's Summit, then a short drive to Unity Village for its 2.5-mile nature trail, fountains and labyrinth.

   Stops: Third Street Social (Lee's Summit), then Unity Village (nature trail and grounds)

   No reservation needed

3. Brunch at Billie's, Then a Hyde Park Stroll

   Midtown$32 to $60 for two2 hrs

   A slow brunch at Billie's Grocery, then a walk through Hyde Park's old trees, its labyrinth and its fountain.

   Stops: Billie's Grocery (Midtown), then Hyde Park

   No reservation needed

4. Records & Coffee, Then Sunday Brunch at Cliff's

   Midtown$40 to $95 for two2 hrs 5 min

   Flip through vinyl over coffee at Sister Anne's, then walk a few blocks to Cliff's Taphouse for its Sunday brunch.

   Stops: Sister Anne's Records and Coffee, then Cliff's Taphouse

   Reservation recommended

5. Gillham Park Loop, Then Weekend Brunch at Union on the Hill

   Midtown$50 to $110 for two2 hrs 10 min

   Walk the Gillham Park loop on a weekend morning, then drive north to Union on the Hill for a brunch that starts at 9.

   Stops: Gillham Park, then Union on the Hill

   No reservation needed

6. Weekend Brunch at Union on the Hill, Then Records in Westport

   Midtown$50 to $190 for two2 hrs 10 min

   Brunch at Union on the Hill on Gillham Road, then a short drive to Mills Record Company on Broadway to flip through used vinyl.

   Stops: Union on the Hill, then Mills Record Company

   No reservation needed

7. A Retro Arcade, Then Tacos & a Pint at Tallboyz

   Overland Park$40 to $52 for two2 hrs 25 min

   Play old-school cabinets at Kingcade Arcade, then tacos and a taproom pint at Tallboyz Garage.

   Stops: Kingcade Arcade, then Tallboyz Garage

   No reservation needed

8. Bagels, the Library & a Bluff View

   Downtown$11 to $28 for two2 hrs 15 min

   Bagels with house schmears, the Central Library's giant book spines, then the view from the Quality Hill bluff.

   Stops: Meshuggah Bagels, then Kansas City Public Library (Central Library), and maybe Lewis and Clark Point (Case Park)

   No reservation needed

9. Jazz Brunch at The Phoenix, Then the Central Library

   Downtown$30 to $60 for two2 hrs 25 min

   Sunday brunch with live jazz at The Phoenix, then a short walk to the Central Library and the giant book spines of the Community Bookshelf.

   Stops: The Phoenix Jazz Club, then Kansas City Public Library (Central Library)

   Reservation recommended

10. Crêpes, KC Gifts & the Westside Skyline

    Westside$20 to $70 for two2 hrs

    Crêpes in a 1913 theater building, a browse through local KC goods next door, then the downtown view from Observation Park.

    Stops: Chez Elle Creperie and Coffeehouse, then Observation Park, and maybe Westside Storey

    No reservation needed

11. A Late Breakfast, Japanese Gifts & the City Market

    River Market$30 to $90 for two2 hrs 30 min

    A slow late breakfast on Delaware Street, a browse through Yoki's Japanese snacks and gifts, then a wander through the City Market.

    Stops: The Farmhouse, then Yoki, and maybe City Market challenge

    Reservation recommended

12. Drag Brunch & Midtown Vintage

    Westport$40 to $120 for two2 hrs 40 min

    A drag brunch show at Hamburger Mary's, then a slow browse of vintage racks down the street.

    Stops: Hamburger Mary's Kansas City, and maybe Gilded Chaos and Vintage Row

    Reservation recommended

13. Sausages & the Saturday Market

    Overland Park$18 to $24 for two1 hr 55 min

    Breakfast from a sausage and hot dog counter, then browse the farmers market in downtown Overland Park.

    Stops: Wiener Kitchen, then Overland Park Farmers' Market

    No reservation needed

14. Saturday Market Morning

    Overland Park$30 to $60 for two2 hrs 10 min

    Fresh produce at the downtown farmers' market, then brunch in the food hall.

    Stops: Overland Park Farmers' Market, then Strang Hall

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15. Food Hall & Kansas City Shopping

    Plaza$21 to $66 for two1 hr 50 min

    Eat from the local vendors at Plaza Provisions, then walk over to shop for a KC shirt or gift.

    Stops: Plaza Provisions, then Charlie Hustle (Plaza)

    No reservation needed

16. Brookside Brunch & Browse

    Brookside and Waldo$25 to $70 for two2 hrs 5 min

    Brunch at HomeGrown, then a wander through the Brookside toy and science shop.

    Stops: HomeGrown Kansas City (Brookside), then Brookside Toy & Science

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17. Basketball & Banksia

    Downtown$59 to $74 for two2 hrs 55 min

    Try the basketball exhibits, then head to Main Street for an Australian-influenced meal.

    Stops: The College Basketball Experience, then Banksia Bistro (Downtown)

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18. An Early Bistro Date in Brookside

    Brookside and Waldo$37 to $94 for two2 hrs 10 min

    Take an early meal at Cru, then finish with coffee a short walk away.

    Stops: Cru Bistro & Bottles, then The Roasterie (Brookside)

    Reservation recommended

19. Log Cabins & Weekend Brunch

    Northland$42 to $140 for two2 hrs 25 min

    Walk a village of 1800s log cabins in Hodge Park, then a weekend brunch in Briarcliff.

    Stops: Shoal Creek Living History Museum, then Trezo Mare

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