Breakfast in KC (Stop 2/13)

Last month, I posted a blog about Ben and me trying all 13 brunch spots on the Breakfast in KC list, including our first stop. This month we went ahead and ventured out to try Genessee Royale down in the Stockyard District. Genessee Royale is located within walking distance of Kemper Arena in an old, converted gas station.

To be honest, I hadn't ever even heart of this place until we picked a spot off of the list to go. My family used to have season tickets to the Attack/Comets when they played at Kemper, and I really don't remember Genessee Royale being there - maybe it was, maybe it wasn't. When we got there, we were put on a list behind a couple of other groups. Luckily, we didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes to sit.

The entire venue was really precious. With a combination of garden furniture, old chairs, and antiques on the walls, it definitely had a really laid-back vibe. On top of that, the coffee was a local brew and DELICIOUS. You know me and my coffee.

 

   

For our meals, Ben and I ordered The Freemont and Steak Frites respectively. They are also pictured in that order below. The Freemont was a gorgeous breakfast that included a runny egg, fried chicken, spiral cut ham, red eye gravy (coffee based), and a biscuit. The Steak Frites included perfectly-cooked skirt steak, homemade fries, sunny-side-up eggs, lettuce, and parsley-shallot butter. Naturally, we tried each other's meals and both were amazing.

 

There are two major things that I want to comment on about Genessee Royale before I wrap this up. First, the portion sizes were absolutely perfect. Both Ben and I left the restaurant feeling full, but not TOO full. Second, the service we had was incredible. I think at smaller places like this, a lot of the times, they try to turn tables quickly to get everyone in and out. I thought this would be especially true here since they only serve breakfast or lunch, not both, due to kitchen size... BUT everyone was so nice, so attentive. Even servers who weren't our server were getting us coffee refills, asking about our food, and chatting with us! I would definitely go back!!

My rating for Genessee Royale: 9/10.