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Highest-rated restaurants in Kansas City by diners

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Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Kansas City, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Danny's Burger Shack

- Rating: 4.7/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8002 North Oak Trwy Ste 107 Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Shop
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#29. Billie's Juicery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 634 East 63rd St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Bakeries, Salad
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#28. Wah Gwan

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 6228 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Caribbean, African
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#27. Fitti's Espresso

- Rating: 4.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7612 Northwest Prairie View Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Boulevard Brewing Tours & Rec Center

- Rating: 4.7/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2534 Madison Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Gastropubs, Breweries, Beer Gardens
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#24. Bacaro Primo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 323 East 55th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
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#23. The Russell

- Rating: 4.7/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3141 Main St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Bakeries
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#22. Whiskers Cat Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 3705 Southwest Trafficway Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Themed Cafes
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#20. Caf茅 Coraz贸n

- Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Sw Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Desserts
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#19. Yoli Tortilleria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1668 Jefferson St. Ste 100 Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Latin American
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#18. Meddys

- Rating: 4.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 6301 Brookside Plz Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#17. HomeGrown - Power & Light

- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East 13th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#15. Caf茅 Coraz贸n

- Rating: 4.8/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1721 Westport Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Cafes
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#14. Equal Minded Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 4327 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes
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#13. Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 404 East 18th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Seafood
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#12. Gigi's Vegan + Wellness Cafe虂

- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1103 Westport Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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#10. Mattie's Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 633 East 63rd St. Ste 110 Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue
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#9. M & M Bakery and Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1721 East 31st St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Desserts
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#8. Baba's Pantry

- Rating: 4.8/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 East 63rd St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Delis, Mediterranean
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#7. Painted Rooster

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1320 West 12th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Lilly's Cantina

- Rating: 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 900 Sw Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Fox & Bull Baking

- Rating: 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 10510 Grandview Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
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#3. Anchor Island Coffee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4101 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Lonnie's Reno Club

- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Jazz & Blues, New American, Cocktail Bars
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#1. Blade & Timber KC - Power & Light

- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1303 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: Axe Throwing, New American, Venues & Event Spaces
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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