Cafe Gratitude - KC

333 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City MO 64108
$ Vegan Recommended New Editor's Pick

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 333 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City MO 64108
  • Cross Street: Broadway Blvd
  • Cuisine: Contemporary | Kosher | Sunday Brunch | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Upscale Casual
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Parking Garage |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash | Apple Pay | Android Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: (816) 474-5683
  • Features: Sunday Brunch, Catering Services, Organic Ingredients, Takeout Available, Healthy Options,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Vegetarian, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

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Events & Special Hours

Thanksgiving Day (call us to reserve tables for the free community meal)
Nov. 23, 2023 Event noon - 3 p.m.

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
All Day - Restaurant Floor Downstairs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday
All Day - Restaurant Floor Downstairs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday
All Day - Restaurant Floor Downstairs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday
All Day - Restaurant Floor Downstairs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday
All Day - Restaurant Floor Downstairs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday
All Day - Restaurant Floor Downstairs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday
All Day - Restaurant Floor Downstairs 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.82 out of 5 stars based on 716 votes

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 23, 2023
Esteban A.
One of my favorite restaurants in KC. Everything was perfect.

Overall: 10/10
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May 08, 2023
Deb W.
We loved our visit. Everyone trying to help me with my garlic allergy, and I truly enjoyed my meal and my tiramisu! Thanks so much for making us all feel welcome, and allowing us to stay so long, and a very busy evening! We will be back!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Apr 05, 2023
Kate K.
really high quality and delicious food. service was great. my partner's meal was enough food, but mine was smaller (two tacos) and I left still a bit hungry

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 30, 2023
Michael A R.
Our server, Johnny was awesome! Informed us all about the menu, his favs and more. Food was delicious! The apple Carmel donut was superb! The best part of the morning was the gratitude question! Makes you truly think!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 21, 2023
John C. S.
I met up with a couple of former students to catch up and they decide Cafe Gratitude was the place to go. The food was amazing, but I had to order three different times to get my meal as the previous two choices were out. I didn’t mind, it just let me know the dishes were popular because they were good and I’m happy CG didn’t have batches in the back in some refrigerator for days on end. I had the mushroom tacos and they were incredible. All three of us want the recipe for the cauliflower buffalo bites! Delicious!!!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 09, 2023
Julie Ann M.
Always love CG! We were celebrating an anniversary and they sat us at the table we requested. Our server was knowledgeable and the food was amazing as always.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 06, 2023
Madeline S.
We’ve always had a great experience at Cafe Gratitude! Everyone is so kind and the food is delicious.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 27, 2023
Leah K.
Very kind server. Amazing food. Always a great experience at Cafe Gratitude.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 16, 2023
Stephanie G.
Service here is amazing! Every staff member is genuine and so kind. Our server gave the best recommendation…we tried a dish we wouldn’t have ordered otherwise and it was incredible! Love this spot!!!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 6/10
Feb 12, 2023
Tara D.
Amazing food and experience!!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 29, 2023
Kathleen P.
EVERYTHING about our visit was perfect! We came to Kansas City from Manhattan, Kansas for the night with our 21 yr old birthday twins and their significant others. Two in the party are vegans so it was really nice for them to not have to worry about any food items and just be relaxed enough to enjoy it all! We have very limited fulll vegan meals in Manhattan - could you come start a restaurant here for us? I know we have the market for it! Your staff made the birthday meal very special - THANK YOU so much!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 08, 2023
Ron H.
I love Cafe Gratitude - great food and nice atmosphere!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 24, 2022
Tammy M.
Amazing as always!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 20, 2022
Nicole L.
Love this experience! Wish there were more places like it throughout the city! My 7 year old loved the bowl and kale salad!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 13, 2022
Cynthia S.
I love Cafe Gratitude, it’s my favorite restaurant. I live far from it so being able to reserve a table was nice.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 11, 2022
Kelly S.
Great food & great service :-)

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 27, 2022
Jodi V.
Excellent experience all the way around! Great food & great service. One suggestion / health consideration. List bread as multi-grain vs only as whole wheat because many people cannot eat seeds like flax, sesame, etc due to intestinal issues. That way diner knows to avoid that item or ask for alternative.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 01, 2022
Jerrode M.
Loved everything!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 11, 2022
Nicole D.
The servers were so exceptionally kind and took great care of our table!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 06, 2022
Jessica G.
delicious desserts and friendly staff

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 05, 2022
Sue C.
great food and awesome atmosphere every time

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 21, 2022
Stephen F.
Outstanding food and service.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 13, 2022
Penny W.
The food we had at Cafe Gratitude was the best we had on our week-long road trip. Wonderful!

Overall: 10/10
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May 21, 2022
Julie R.
The food is always good and fresh. The staff are always gracious and helpful. Highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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May 21, 2022
Brian V.
Outstanding food and drink, highly reccomend.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 31, 2022
Madison P.
Love this place, pleasant people and great food. Perfect for our little KC dinner club get togethers

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Mar 27, 2022
Bill L.
The only thing that wasn't fantastic was the cheesecake. Everything else was delicious, the staff were attentive and friendly, the decor is beautiful - it makes me wish we had a restaurant like this in our hometown.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 09, 2022
David A.
My first time there - will not be my last - my new personal favorite for just me! Great food, great service, FANTASTIC environment.... thank you for a great experience - took friends from Phoenix - they were so impressed! Keep up the great work.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 01, 2022
Asia U.
Awesome awesome awesome people and food! Dope experience!!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 14, 2022
Amy S.
The soup of the day was a-mazing! Great service and food, as always!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 13, 2022
Edianna Y.
Great meal and service!!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 28, 2021
Ronald S.
Love the food, drinks, service and philosophy. Wish it could be repeated on my side of town.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 04, 2021
Shivon M.
Always a good time and great energy at Cafe Gratitude. Enjoyed my birthday dinner with my friends and the amazing staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 26, 2021
Hannah F.
I wish staff would continue masking, especially as new variants emerge. The vibe of care and consideration rings hollow with the disregard of public health, even if the Republican state government can't be bothered to protect people, cafe gratitude can choose to be better.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 16, 2021
Kurt A.
One of my perennial favs in KC!!! Always a wonderful experience. Wish I could participate in their Thanksgiving community meal service but I’ll be traveling. Hopefully next year!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Nov 12, 2021
Marji S.
Ryland was our server for the second time, a delightful young lady. CG is our new favorite date night spot. We are grateful for the delicious, beautiful meals and for the kindness we experience when we visit. Thank you :))

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Oct 04, 2021
John C.
Cafe Gratitude is excellent in every way. Whether you’re vegan or not, you’ll find great food and fantastic desserts. And the staff is top notch.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Aug 17, 2021
Raymond D.
Great overall experience for our first time there. Will be back again.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 03, 2021
Joseph E.
Don't think vegan/veggie /or 'where's the beef?', when you dine at Cafe Gratitude. Just enjoy the cool art, great service, and outstanding, creative, unique menu. I dare you to say you had something they serve better at any other venue...great for couples and groups...take a break from the kids, and treat yourself to an amazing culinary adventure. Who says plant-based nutrition isn't sexy?

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 19, 2021
Michael K.
Terrific as always - Thank you for being there!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 14, 2021
David H.
Great service and food! Love you all! Thank you!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 07, 2021
Paul B.
Excellent service and exceptional food

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Apr 10, 2021
Deborah M.
lovely atmosphere and tasty food

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 29, 2021
Hannah M.
Great food!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 26, 2021
Natalie K.
We love Cafe Gratitude! Always so wonderful!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 06, 2021
Brad R.
Love this place. Whenever i'm in town for business, it is always high on my list of places i "must visit"

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 05, 2021
Bruce R.
I do recommend this place for anyone looking for good food. Nice ambiance and great music.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 20, 2021
Jennifer O.
The food was amazing, so fresh and flavorful.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 16, 2021
David G.
great tasting food at a reasonable price. great atmosphere. but, what made our experience memorable was the staff...personable & professional!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 11, 2021
christina R.
Excellent food! Super friendly service. Love this place!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 02, 2021
Melissa C.
Everyone was so nice

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 16, 2020
Trish F.
I wish there were healthy eating options that taste as good as this place in San Antonio. We went back a second night during our trip to KC and will again when we visit next time!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 29, 2020
ROBIN G.
Such a treat to look at a menu with so many yummy vegan options! Great service. And everyone was taking needed safety precautions. This is a special place, wish there was one in Lawrence (KS).

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Oct 11, 2020
Kathy K.
Fantastic food- great flavor. Dessert was blissful. Service was attentive. Fun artwork.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Oct 08, 2020
Savannah C.
Our server was wonderful, this only being my second time eating there and my family’s first time it was wonderful!!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 19, 2020
Chrissy S.
Fantastic food and service! I highly recommend it!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 11, 2020
Debra F.
Social distancing and the staff wearing masks made it feel safe and relaxing!!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 03, 2020
Rachel S.
Food was fantastic

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Jul 12, 2020
Amy W.
Amazing and healthy vegan food! Lots of gluten-free options as well.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 28, 2020
Hannah C.
This was my first time EVER trying vegan food. Café Gratitude was perfect! I’m so glad I went!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 5/10
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Mar 23, 2023
Martha E.
Cafe Gratitude is an awesome place. Love the ambience and the food is just fantastic. Our server, however, seemed to be on another planet and didn't place the order for one of our meals. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect experience.

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
Oct 04, 2022
Jennifer C.
Food was great. Server was very friendly!!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 11, 2022
Christopher L. B.
Long wait for the check after the meal, otherwise excellent service.

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
Mar 10, 2022
Shawn H.
Enjoyed and will be back.

Overall: 9/10
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Jan 24, 2022
Cindy K.
Everything was amazing! Great food and super fun vibes! Great attention to everything. Only improvements could be a bit quicker service. Understand it's busy or short staffed perhaps. More flavors needed on dessert perhaps. Overall extremely great!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 09, 2021
shari k.
I was just like to add that it was a birthday event we were there for but the host or server did not ever address our party with a happy Birthday greeting

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 21, 2021
Lydi P.
Loved the food. Bit pricey but it’s organic. Loved the water bottle refill at the table rather then someone filling your water all the time.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2021
Christopher L. B.
Flavorful and varied menu. Had a great meal from starter through milkshake for dessert. Will be back!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
Apr 19, 2021
Mary B.
Amazing, great service and everything we had was delicious! And we had a lot!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 23, 2021
Timothy M.
Please appreciate that this is one of the best reviews I've ever given - most consider me a "tough grader" but know that even though we don't go out often we'll happily be repeat constimers and we'll spread the word; glad you all survived Covid. In your own words, be grateful!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Mar 21, 2021
Brian D.
It was really great, no disappointments really. I was there with a party of 3 days ago and I was visiting from out of town. Perhaps consider opening a Cafe Gratitude in Spokane, WA! There are only 2 all-vegan restaurants here in Spokane, a city/town of 220,000 which has been getting more and more vegan-friendly

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 7/10
Jun 06, 2023
Danielle L.
Usually everything is fantastic at Cafe Gratitude. This visit so many ingredients and/or items were out of stock. The appetizer was burnt and barely had any toppings on it. The salad with our entrees was lacking. Just a little disappointing with how much it costs. Service was great though!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 22, 2023
Joan D.
1. All four of us were delighted with our selection of drinks and foods. However, the “full size” salad did not contain any extra ingredients except a LOT more greens. 2. Our server was phenomenal at the beginning then practically ignored our party of 4 after food arrived; never returned to ask how everything was; we drank the full bottle of water left on the table and sat for 10-15 minutes before we waved to ask for more; basically, just became very preoccupied and inattentive. p.s. it was our first time there.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 21, 2023
Carolyn R.
Staff was quite pleasant and helpful. The food was not as tasty as I had hoped. I will give it another try. Perhaps a different dish will prove more satisfying.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 3/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 09, 2021
Helen A.
Great food, but the service is always slow here. :(

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 2/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
May 20, 2022
Ilana S.
The food was amazing. The service needs improvement. Even though we had made a reservation online, they were unaware of our reservation. It took a long time for us to get water, all of the entrees came out at very different times, and the waiter seemed annoyed to be there.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 20, 2021
Karl K.
Our server was very nice, just not a good server. Had ask for things we should’ve had. Not attentive. For the price of your food, service should be excellent