When it’s cold outside these Kansas City, KS comfort food dishes will bring the warmth from within.
Pho from Vietnam Café
This classic Vietnamese dish fills a giant bowl with broth, rice noodles and your choice of meat like beef, meatball or chicken. To make the dish completely your own, each dish comes with a place of herbs, lime, sprouts and jalapenos. Vietnam Cafe
Burnt End Chili from Woodyard BBQ
Woodyard’s smoked burnt ends add a heartiness to this twist on a cold-weather staple that screams Midwest in the best way. Woodyard Bar-B-Que
The Reuben from Breit’s Stein & Deli
Known to be one of the best sandwiches in Kansas City, the Reuben from Breit’s is a longtime legend that’s the perfect combination between savory and tang. Breit's Stein & Deli
Chilaquiles from GG's Barbacoa Café
Recently named one of the best restaurants in KC by Kansas City Magazine, GG's is known for their sizable savory breakfasts, delectable hot chocolate and mouth-watering meats. The Chilaquiles plate is loaded up and may call for a long nap once it's devoured. GG's Barbacoa Café
Shrimp & Grits from Donnell's Kitchen & Lounge
Donnell's is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving up soul food in KCK since 2022. Start with the jalapeno cornbread or soul wraps, then go for the flavorful fan favorite, Shrimp & Grits for your main. Smoky bacon, a kicky Cajun sauce, and cheesy grits all melt together to make this a dish you won't forget. Donnell's Kitchen & Lounge
The Sandwich from Slap’s BBQ
Brisket, sauce, an onion ring and cheese. Sure, you’ll find similar sandwiches at lots of bbq joints in Kansas City, but only The Sandwich from Slap’s is dripping with gooey, creamy Provel cheese sauce. Slap's BBQ
Stromboli from Italian Delight
This family-owned restaurant has earned its place in the hearts (and stomachs) of locals for generations. High on the list of its beloved dishes is their stromboli – a pizza fold over bursting with with meat, mushrooms and mozzarella. Italian Delight
Torta from El Bonito Michoacan
While tacos are often the star, those who frequent Bonito Michoacan know the torta is where to turn when your hunger really strikes. The flatbread sandwich is topped with your choice of flavorful ethnic meats like the popular pastor – a blend of pork, spices and sweet pineapple. El Bonito Michoacan
Albondingas Soup from Tarahumaras #2
There's not much that says warm and cozy like a big bowl of soup. It's even better when it includes plenty of fresh veggies. The Albondingas soup at Tarahumaras is a hug in a bowl with onion, avocado zucchini, carrots, beef and rice meatballs, all simmered in a tomato-based broth. Tarahumaras Authentic Mexican Restaurant #2
Chicken A La Mer from Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen
Cajun meats comfort food with this filling dish that brings people in from near and far. Fried chicken topped with shrimp and crab Parmesan cream sauce over a bed of rice and veggies. Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen
Whatever you crave, KCK offers all the options to keep your heart and stomach full up this winter. See here for more places to dine in Kansas City, KS.
