Pizza, poke, ramen, steaks, tacos & more. Kansas City area restaurant updates for June

Joyce Smith
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Here’s our monthly update of Kansas City area restaurant, coffee shop and brewery openings, what will be coming soon and later, and recent closings.

Oak Park Mall has a new golf lounge with an indoor patio. Johnson County also has two new breakfast and lunch spots, along with spots for deli sandwiches, poke, ramen, steaks and cookies. The Tenderloin Grill is now in the City Market and Pizza Tascio is coming to Waldo.

Some new openings continue to be pushed back due to supply chain and staffing issues.

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Open

▪ AME Golf & Brew, Oak Park Mall, 11149 W. 95th St., Overland Park.

▪ Another Broken Egg Cafe, 5358 W. 95th St., Prairie Village.

▪ Bacaro Primo, 323 E. 55th St.

Bacaro Primo’s bar and salumi bar.
Bacaro Primo’s bar and salumi bar.

▪ Brown Suga, 1066 W. Santa Fe St., Olathe.

Asia Lockett, one of three owners of Brown Suga, was busy filling orders for cookies on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the cookie shop which opened in May at 1066 W. Santa Fe St., Olathe.
Asia Lockett, one of three owners of Brown Suga, was busy filling orders for cookies on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the cookie shop which opened in May at 1066 W. Santa Fe St., Olathe.

▪ Bruu Cafe, Park Place, 5225 W. 116th Place, Leawood.

▪ Bubblecup Tea Zone, 8331 W. 135th St., Overland Park.

▪ Cookie Co., 8748 Loiret Blvd., Lenexa.

▪ Culver’s, 1180 N.W. Buckner Tarsney Road, Grain Valley.

▪ District Pour House + Kitchen, 11101 Johnson Drive, Shawnee.

▪ The Dugout Deli & Catering, 8100 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park.

▪ Empanada Madness, Crown Center Shops, 2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 143.

▪ Freestyle Poke, 7221 W. 80th St., Overland Park.

▪ HomeGrown, 11705 Roe Ave., Leawood.

HomeGrown’s eggs Benedict with turkey and avocado.
HomeGrown’s eggs Benedict with turkey and avocado.

▪ InRoll, 501 Main St., Belton.

▪ Jersey Mike’s Subs, 906 E. North Ave., Belton.

▪ KC Craft Ramen, 6830 W. 119th St., Overland Park.

▪ KC Mac N’ Co., 1111 Main St., Suite 155.

▪ Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop, 7921 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park.

Bartender Jake Islas prepares a drink at Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop’s new location. Four new cocktails have been added to the menu.
Bartender Jake Islas prepares a drink at Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop’s new location. Four new cocktails have been added to the menu.

▪ McGregor’s Butcher & Bistro, 11300 W. 135th St., Overland Park.

Seared ahi tuna with sesame bean slaw and ginger-carrot puree at McGregor’s Bistro, which has softly opened at 11300 W. 135th St., in Overland Park.
Seared ahi tuna with sesame bean slaw and ginger-carrot puree at McGregor’s Bistro, which has softly opened at 11300 W. 135th St., in Overland Park.

▪ Peter Piper Pizzeria, Ward Parkway Center, 8809 State Line Road. It has softly opened with a grand opening on June 22.

▪ Pizza Tascio, 1694 N.W. Chipman Road in Lee’s Summit.

▪ The Paleta Bar, 8025 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

▪ Rakar Dumpling House, 4971 W. 135th St., Overland Park.

▪ Sugar Bomb, seasonal dessert shop in SERV entertainment center, 9051 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

▪ Taqueria La Nueva, 3906 Waddell Ave.

Three quesabirria tacos are served with a grilled jalapeño, onions and a side of birria consomé at Taqueria La Nueva.
Three quesabirria tacos are served with a grilled jalapeño, onions and a side of birria consomé at Taqueria La Nueva.

▪ Tenderloin Grill, City Market, 25 E. Third St.

▪ Texas Roadhouse, 9761 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

Closed

▪ Applebee’s, 11500 W. 63rd St., Shawnee.

▪ Julep, 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 104.

▪ Poio Mexican BBQ, 800 S. Seventh St., Kansas City, Kansas.

▪ Steve’s Villa Capri, 10412 Mastin St., Overland Park.

Ellen Call and Brian Hueben were regular customers at Steve’s Villa Capri in Overland Park.
Ellen Call and Brian Hueben were regular customers at Steve’s Villa Capri in Overland Park.

▪ Stroud’s Express & Catering, 5405 Johnson Drive, Mission.

Coming soon

▪ Asados Bar & Grill, 14816 E. U.S. 40 highway. Hopes to open this summer.

▪ Barrio Taqueria, 408 E. 31st St. Early to mid July.

▪ Beef-A-Roo, 9500 W. 135th St., Overland Park. Plans to open Wednesday.

▪ Brewer’s Corner, 3105 Gillham Road. Hopes for a summer opening next to sister operation, Brewer’s Kitchen.

▪ Cafe Reflections, 7016 Troost Ave. No opening date was available.

Cafe Reflections is taking the former New York Bakery & Delicatessen building on Troost.
Cafe Reflections is taking the former New York Bakery & Delicatessen building on Troost.

▪ City Club Apartments, 1989 Main St. Chef Howard Hanna plans to open two operations — Afi natural wine bar and Small Axe modern diner — on the first floor of the apartments. No opening date was available.

▪ Culver’s, at North Oak Trafficway and Northeast 97th Street in the Northland, and South Gardner Road and West 189th Terrace in Gardner but no opening dates were available.

▪ Espurresso Cat Cafe, 1014 Massachusetts St., Lawrence. Hopes to open in July.

▪ Fareway Meat Market, Valley View Shoppes, 8606 N.E. 85th St., near Liberty. Aug. 16 opening scheduled.

▪ Friction Beer Co., 11018 Johnson Drive, Shawnee. Plans to open by the weekend of June 23.

▪ Joy Wok Super Buffet Hibachi Sushi, 8406 Wornall Road. Summer opening.

▪ Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar, Crossroads, 404 E. 18th St. No opening date was available.

▪ Kimchi and Bap, Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Lane, Lenexa. Summer opening.

▪ Meddys Mediterranean Eatery & Craft Bar, 6301 Brookside Plaza, for a late August opening.

The roast chicken entree at Meddys comes with garlicky potatoes, tomato-onion relish, pickles and pita.
The roast chicken entree at Meddys comes with garlicky potatoes, tomato-onion relish, pickles and pita.

▪ Mission Taco Joint, Park Place, 11563 Ash St., Leawood. No opening date was available.

▪ Nick the Greek, Ward Parkway Center, 8807 State Line Road. No opening date was available.

▪ Pizza Tascio, 409 W. Gregory Blvd. Early July.

A freshly baked sausage pepperoni pizza, cut into eight slices at the Pizza Tascio in North Kansas City.
A freshly baked sausage pepperoni pizza, cut into eight slices at the Pizza Tascio in North Kansas City.

▪ Privēe Restaurant + Lounge, 700 Southwest Blvd. No opening date was available.

▪ Strang Chef Collectives will have two bars and four chef kitchens in the new Cascade hotel, 4600 Wornall Road. It plans a fall opening.

▪ Taco Naco KC, Westport, 4141 Pennsylvania Ave. It hopes to have a soft opening in late July.

▪ Warehouse on Broadway, 3951 Broadway. No opening date was available.

▪ Whataburger: 8851 N. Ambassador Drive, later this month; and Missouri 152 and North Booth Avenue (near Liberty) August.

▪ Whiskey River Pizza & Pub, Creekside, 15425 Old Town Road, Parkville. No opening date was available.

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Coming later

▪ Andy’s Frozen Custard, Tiffany Square East, 6000 N.W. 88th St. in the Northland, and 13981 W. 135th St. in Olathe. Fall openings.

▪ Aqua Penny’s, Park Place, 11652 Ash St., Leawood. Fall.

A rendering of the new Aqua Penny’s opening in Leawood.
A rendering of the new Aqua Penny’s opening in Leawood.

▪ Beef-A-Roo, 621 E. Markey Parkway in Belton, no opening date was available.

▪ The Big Biscuit, 7017 Johnson Drive, Mission. Fall opening.

▪ Billie’s Grocery, Ranchmart North, 3614 W. 95th St., Leawood. Late summer or early fall opening.

▪ Bo’s Kitchen, by Bo Ling’s Chinese Restaurant, 108 E. Fifth St. Late summer.

Bo’s Kitchen plans a summer opening at 108 E. Fifth St.
Bo’s Kitchen plans a summer opening at 108 E. Fifth St.

▪ Bob Wasabi Kitchen is still looking for a new Kansas City home.

▪ Bread Zeppelin is looking for area franchisees.

▪ Bubblecup Tea Zone plans to open a location in downtown Kansas City by the end of the year.

▪ Char Bar Smoked Meats & Amusements plans a September opening in a building now under construction in Parkville’s Creekside.

▪ City Barrel Pizza + Patio, 120 E. Gregory Blvd. Fall opening.

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▪ Cosmo Ltd., 709 W. 17th St. A Colorado developer plans to convert a former carriage house into a coffee shop and bar later this year.

▪ The Crack Shack, 9292 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Late 2023 or early 2024.

▪ Dave’s Hot Chicken, 9097 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. No opening date was available.

Dave’s Hot Chicken offers Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders, with spice levels ranging from “No Spice” to “Reaper.”
Dave’s Hot Chicken offers Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders, with spice levels ranging from “No Spice” to “Reaper.”

▪ Dunkin’ donuts, 17701 E. 39th St., Independence. No opening date was available.

▪ Dutch Bros Coffee: A location at 16400 W. U.S. 40 highway, Blue Springs, is scheduled to open later this year. A location in Metro North Crossing, 350 N.W. Barry Road, is scheduled to open in mid-2024. Another location is in the works for 97th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park but no further details were available.

▪ El Pollo Loco. The California-based chain is entering the Kansas City market. The first area restaurant is scheduled to open in late 2023, but no location has been announced.

El Pollo Loco’s chicken is marinated in-house daily with a secret recipe then grilled.
El Pollo Loco’s chicken is marinated in-house daily with a secret recipe then grilled.

▪ Fern Bar, 2045 Broadway. No opening date was available.

▪ Golden Scoop, nonprofit ice cream and coffee shop, wants to open at 10460 W. 103rd St., Overland Park.

▪ Green Dirt Farm Cafe, 1601 Oak St. Fall opening.

▪ Hemma Hemma, 7122 Wornall Road. September opening.

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▪ IHOP, 11111 W. 95th St., Overland Park, for late 2023 or early 2024.

IHOP plans to open two new area restaurants this year.
IHOP plans to open two new area restaurants this year.

▪ Johnny Kaw’s Outback, 4124 Pennsylvania Ave. Late summer opening.

▪ Justus Drugstore plans to open a midtown location. No opening date was available.

▪ Meshuggah Bagels, Valley View Shoppes, Missouri 152 and Booth Avenue. Fall opening.

▪ Mo’Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, 12005 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. No opening date was available.

▪ Modern Market Eatery plans to open restaurants in the Kansas City area.

▪ 151 Coffee, two Overland Park shops are in the works for openings later this year. One will be at 93rd Street and Metcalf Avenue, the other at 119th Street and Metcalf.

▪ The Other Place, 6522 Martway St., Mission, September opening. It also plans to open in Belton in 2024.

▪ Paris Baguette, 11111 W. 95th St., Overland Park. Late 2023 or early 2024.

▪ Pennway Point, proposed entertainment district near the north side of West 25th Street, between Interstate 35 and West Pennway.

▪ PT’s Coffee Roasting Co., 8139 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Plans are still on hold.

▪ Puttery, 4641 Jefferson St., indoor, high-tech mini golf course with bars and lounge areas. Third quarter.

A bar in the Puttery in North Carolina.
A bar in the Puttery in North Carolina.

▪ Rancho’s, 3214 Main St. Hopes to open by fall.

▪ Sagebrush, 1639 Southwest Blvd. Late summer or early fall.

▪ Scooter’s Coffee: 307 Chestnut St., Belton, late summer or fall opening; 16300 E. U.S. 24 highway, Independence, late summer or fall; 9107 Tom Watson Parkway, Parkville, fall; 8710 E. 63rd St., fall; 181 Missouri Route C, Peculiar, fall; North Flintlock Road & Northeast 82nd Terrace, and 513 Johnny Walker Lane, Richmond, Mo., early 2024.

▪ Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews, 7111 W. 95th St., Overland Park. No opening date was available.

▪ Stockyards Brewing Co., 10310 Mastin St., Overland Park. No opening date was available.

▪ Third Street Social, Metro North Crossing, 400 N.W. Legacy Drive. Late fall.

▪ 39th Street Brewery, 1320 W. 39th St. No opening date was available.

▪ Tiki Taco, 7514 W. 80th St., Overland Park. Fall opening.

▪ Ting’s Filipino Bistro, 1803 W. 39th St. Plans are on hold.

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▪ Via313 Pizzeria, 9292 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. No opening date was available.

A Whataburger at the new Whataburger, which is partially owned by Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The burger restaurant opened Tuesday, June 7, at 10780 Parallel Parkway in Kansas City.
A Whataburger at the new Whataburger, which is partially owned by Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The burger restaurant opened Tuesday, June 7, at 10780 Parallel Parkway in Kansas City.

▪ Whataburger: 14123 W. 135th St., Olathe (near Menards), for late 2023; 9100 block of Missouri 45, Parkville, November. Locations at 5630 Bannister Road; 4200 Sterling Ave. and Lawrence are scheduled to open in 2024.

▪ Wienerschnitzel wants to return to the Kansas City market.