Kobe Club
Opening Late January 2025 Kobe Club is a new steakhouse and cocktail lounge slated to open in late January 2025 at the former location of 5 Spice China Grill. Owner Will Neal has plans to serve high-quality beef from his ranch, which specializes in heritage Fullblood Wagyu cattle. This menu will feature Kobe-style beef known […]
Sweetie Pie’s
Sweetie Pie’s, a beloved soul food restaurant previously featured on a reality TV show, is planning to make a comeback with a new location in north St. Louis. Signs have been posted suggesting the new restaurant is ‘coming soon’ near the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Kingshighway. The founder, Robbie Montgomery, reportedly purchased […]
Gaia Masala & Burger
Gaia Masala & Burger is a Boulder, Colorado-based restaurant chain that is set to expand into Kansas City for the first time. The restaurant features a diverse menu that combines American, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisines. It will occupy the previously occupied space at 425 Westport Road, which was home to Kobi-Q. With four stores already […]
Zhoug Mediterranean
Opening March 2025 Zhoug Mediterranean is a new restaurant concept by the owners of The Fresh Mediterranean Co. in Lawrence. With plans to open two Kansas City area locations, one at 3904 Bell St. in Midtown is expected to begin service in March 2025. Though an exact opening date is still pending for this location, […]
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Opening early 2025 The Yard Milkshake Bar is set to open its first location in the Kansas City area at 1350 Walnut St. This popular milkshake bar, known for its Instagram-ready creations and having appeared on ‘Shark Tank,’ aims to captivate sweet-toothed locals with a diverse menu of milkshakes and treats. Planned to debut in […]
30hop
Opening January 2025 30hop is an Iowa-based bar known for its extensive range of tacos, burgers, and a diverse selection of brews. The location at 1020 NW Pryor Road in Lee’s Summit is set to open in January 2025, marking its first foray into the Kansas City area. Following this opening, a second location will […]
Keep Quiet
Opening February 2025 Keep Quiet is a new speakeasy cocktail bar set to open in early February 2025 in Midtown St. Louis. The venue is a collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. and Little Lager, offering a unique cocktail experience nestled in the brewery’s biergarten. The bar will feature a selection of 10 to 15 […]
Robin Restaurant
Opening February 2025 Robin Restaurant, the first brick-and-mortar venture by Chef Alec Schingel, is set to open in February 2025 in Maplewood. This new establishment will occupy the former space of The Benevolent King. The restaurant will feature a small and elevated prix fixe menu curated from local farmers, showcasing Midwestern cuisine. With a seating […]
Smalls Sliders
Opening Early 2025 Smalls Sliders is making quick progress on its first Kansas City-area location at 704 NW Mock Ave, Blue Springs, MO. This innovative burger chain, known for its made-to-order cheeseburger sliders, will be opening in early 2025. Instead of traditional brick-and-mortar, Smalls Sliders operates out of prefabricated shipping containers, referred to as ‘cans’. […]
Lafayette on the Square
Opening May 2025 Lafayette on the Square is a new restaurant set to launch in May 2025, occupying four storefronts in the newly opened Eagle Plaza in Fayette. Operated by Brandy Asbury and Matt Buckman, who previously ran Emmet’s Kitchen & Tap, the restaurant aims to be a vibrant gathering spot for the community, emphasizing […]