KANSAS CITY, MO – Have you had a chance to participate in Black Restaurant Week yet? If not, it’s not too late. It goes until Sunday, September 11th, and even after its over you’ll still want to pay these delicious Black owned restaurants a visit.
We’ve curated a short list to highlight seven Black owned restaurants in Kansas City that provide a variety of cuisines and experiences. From Caribbean and Ethiopian to Cajun or a Chai Latte, there’s something on this list for everyone.
Jones Bar-B-Q
“Small, sibling-run roadside restaurant established in 1970 serving barbecue & a secret recipe sauce.”
Location: 6706 Kaw Dr, Kansas City, KS 66111
Wah Gwan (Caribbean)
“Wah Gwan has a unique mixture of cooking techniques, flavors, spices and influences for the indigenous people on the island of Jamaica, and the country of Nigeria. Other dishes are novel or a fusion of techniques and traditions.”
Location: 6228 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
Equal Minded Cafe (KC’s Best Chai)
“This black owned coffee shop is in the heart of the city in an increasingly gentrifying neighborhood. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Even though it says coffee shop it’s way more offering delicious food items, smoothies, cold beverages and homemade teas.”
Location: 4327 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64110
Kansas City Cajun
“KC Cajun is givin’ Kansas City, MO a little taste of the bayou at every turn. Voted the best Cajun truck in all of the KC metro, they’re committed to tradition in a way most aren’t, stickin’ to time tested recipes passed down over generations of Creole chefs and cooks.”
GiGi’s Vegan & Wellness Cafe
“Gigi Jones is a food activist in Kansas City, MO, who advocates for social and environmental justice as it relates to her community. Gigi’s serves raw food because of its ability to improve skin appearance, excess weight loss, digestion, and the ability to reduce many diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as many other health debilitating ailments.”
Location: 1103 Westport Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Mesob (Ethiopian/Caribbean)
“Mesob is a traditional Ethiopian and Caribbean restaurant, located in the heart of Midtown, dedicated to serving authentic delicacies with homemade quality flavors.”
Location: 3601 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64111
Mattie’s Foods (Vegan)
“Colorful vegan operation focusing on Southern- & Tex-Mex-style snacks & dishes, plus desserts.”
Location: 633 E 63rd St. #110, Kansas City, MO 64110
