2/1/2017
Adam Schaumburg
We’re excited to announce Yelp’s Top 50 Places to Eat in KC in 2017! Here at Yelp, we’re obsessed with the food scene in this wonderful city and love being the word-of-mouth guide for locals and visitors alike to discover the hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems.
Whether it’s a local household name or a new joint you’ve never heard of, you’ll want to eat and drink your way through this list throughout the year.
To the surprise of nobody, the top of the list is the iconic, must-visit, most-talked-about spot in town – Joe’s Kansas City at their original location. The remaining picks run the gamut throughout the metro on both sides of the state line. These range from sushi spots in the Kansas suburbs to upscale downtown restaurants or fresh-squeezed juices in Midtown.
To create this list, Yelp data scientists ranked local, non-chain businesses in Kansas City based on the number of reviews and overall star rating. Check out the full list below and look for the “Top Places to Eat” sign at your favorite local eateries around town. Read all the way to the end for a bonus “10 Hot New Businesses” to bookmark for 2017.
Top 50 Places to Eat in KC for 2017
1. Joe’s Kansas City BBQ, KCK
2. Novel Restaurant, The Westside
3. Wings Cafe, Gladstone
4. Bob Wasabi Kitchen, Volker
5. Seva Cuisine of India, Liberty
6. Ruby Jean’s Juicery, Westport
7. Crow’s Coffee, South Plaza
8. El Pollo Rey, KCK
9. Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse, Volker
10. Q39, Volker
11. M&M Bakery and Deli, KCMO
12. Slap’s BBQ, KCK
13. Sushi UNI, Lenexa
14. Bonito Michoacan, Downtown KCK
15. Johnny Jo’s Pizzeria, West Plaza
16. Pigwich, East Bottoms
17. Beignet, River Market
18. Olive Cafe, Southeast KCMO
19. Pad-Thai Restaurant, Overland Park
20. Four Seasons Pizza and Pasta, Shawnee
21. Game Day Chicken Wings, Waldo
22. Le Monde Bakery, North KCMO
23. Bluestem, Westport
24. Bun Mee Phan, Briarcliff
25. Vietnam Cafe, River Market
26. Longboards, North KCMO
27. Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout, Columbus Park
28. Geo’s Pizzeria, Overland Park
29. The Rieger, Crossroads
30. Jack Stack Barbecue, Martin City
31. Le Fou Frog, River Market
32. Krokstrom Klubb & Market, Valentine
33. The Bite, River Market
34. Betty Rae’s Ice Cream, Waldo
35. Blind Box BBQ, Shawnee
36. Reserve, Downtown KCMO
37. Ragazza Deli & Wine, Westport
38. Kate’s Kitchen, North KCMO
39. Taste of Africa, Overland Park
40. Oishi Sushi, Shawnee
41. A Little BBQ Joint, Independence
42. Korma Sutra, Liberty
43. Back Porch Bar-B-Q, Independence
44. TORO Hibachi & Sushi, Overland Park
45. Pizza West, Shawnee
46. Enjoy pure food + drink, Leawood
47. Sakae Sushi, Parkville
48. El Camino Real, Downtown KCK
49. Blvd Tavern, Crossroads
50. Potpie, Westport
10 Hot New Places to Try In 2017 ????
Antler Room, Hospital Hill
AEP Thai, Volker
West Bottoms Kitchen, West Bottoms
McLain’s Market, Overland Park
Brewery Emperial, Crossroads
Mason Jar Brews & Burgers, KCK
Urban Cafe, South Hyde Park
SoT, Crossroads
Mesob Restaurant, Valentine
Rockhill Grille, Crossroads
