Breakfast in KC (Stop 5/16*)

You know what's awkward? When you and your husband (or wife) find a list of the 13 best breakfasts/brunches in KC and you decide to try all of the places on the list... and then... they change the list. SAY WHAT? Seriously, my fourteen-year-old cousin is coming to town next weekend and Ben and I want to take her to breakfast on Saturday. I break out my phone to access the list online AND THEY HAVE ADDED TO IT! It is now the 15 best breakfasts in KC, but ironically, the list actually has 16 restaurants on it.

So here's the breakdown the of the new list (in no order). Restaurants that are bolded are ones we have already tried/have been reviewed on the blog (my amature ratings are included). Italicized restaurants are ones we have been to (and why) prior to starting this tour - we may or may not try them again.

1. You Say Tomato
2. Julian
3. Beer Kitchen (brother's graduation)
4. Blue Stem
5. Happy Gillis
6. 12 Baltimore
7. Genessee Royale (9/10)
8. Blue Bird Bistro
9. The Farmhouse (9/10)
10. The Corner Restaurant (9.5/10)
11. Succotash
12. Eggtc. (post-wedding family brunch)
13. Room 39 (6.5/10)
14. Westport Cafe and Bar (?/10)
15. Chez Elle Creperie and Coffee House
16. Harvey's at Union Station


With that said, for our May stop, we tried Westport Cafe and Bar for brunch. Different than usual, we actually had three other people with us for the meal, but I didn't ask to take pictures of their food - I save that for Ben! :)

The first thing I want to note about WCB is the value of the meal price. The price on the menu not only includes your entree, but it also includes hashbrowns and your choice of a Bellini, Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Coffee, or soft drink. So if you look at the picture below this and to the left, I got all of that for $12! Not too shabby!

   

I ended up ordering the Eggs Benedict for my meal. It was described on the menu as "WCB English Muffins, 2 poached eggs, canadian bacon, and hollandaise." As noted, I received hashbrowns, and I ordered a mimosa to go along with it.

Ben ordered the Crepe Madame, described as "Sweet crepes, burger's country ham, gruyere, and fried egg." He also received hashbrowns, but ordered a peach bellini as his drink.

   

Overall, we were impressed with WCB. We had initally made our reservation for three people. but when we told them we would like to add two (if possible), they were very helpful and made it happen. Our service was also pretty good. The waitress was attentive, but didn't hover. I really enjoyed that they left the bottle of water on the table for us to refill our own glasses.

This is the first place that we've tried that we did not have the coffee. This may have been because it was more of a social event, or because the drink with the meal was such a good deal. Retrospectivally, I wish that I had tried it so that I felt my judgements were more fair across the board.

Overall, I would give Westport Bar and Cafe a 8/10 for our visit. The food was great, but nothing has truly compared to our experience at The Corner Restaurant yet. Although, the company for this trip was the best we've had! ;)

Check back for June's review early in the month, as we'll be going just next weekend!