The Stealth Hotel
163-room, 4-floor airport hotel near Kansas City International Airport (KCI) designed in the shape of a B-2 stealth bomber. Developed by Terminal C Hotel LLC. Estimated cost $45 million. Each floor features a different Kansas City theme with partnerships from local institutions (National WWI Museum, KC Zoo, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum). Groundbreaking planned by end […]
Providence Pizza
East Coast-style pizzeria founded by Aaron Salvatore in 2012 will open a new location at the Current Landing riverfront development in Kansas City, MO. Offers New York-style, Detroit-style, and Sicilian-style pizzas with sourdough starter crust. Menu includes signature items like Wicked Rita and East Coast pizzas, plus wings, garlic knots, and cannolis. New menu items […]
Charlie D’s Seafood & Chicken
Fourth location of Charlie D’s Seafood & Chicken opening soon in former El Pulgarcito Express space in downtown Kansas City. Will feature cafeteria-style lunch service, Philly cheesesteaks, fish dinners, chicken sandwiches, fish tacos, jambalaya, gumbo, and will uniquely serve beer and alcoholic drinks unlike other locations. Owner Gary Hill hopes to open before the 2026 […]
Teaspoon
California-based boba tea shop Teaspoon is opening its first Kansas City metro location in the former Claire’s space at Ward Parkway Center. Franchise owner Leslie Lewis plans to open three more KC metro locations over the next three years. Menu includes boba teas, smoothies, lemonades, and specialty coffee drinks. Company has 50+ locations nationwide.
Chico Bueno
Taco restaurant not yet officially open as of article date. Featured at Foodies Eat First Fest in downtown St. Louis. Known for Al Pastor tacos. Mentioned by content creator Braden Tewolde (@BradENSTL) as potentially the best taco in St. Louis.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
QDOBA Mexican Eats is opening its fifth Kansas City area location at the Copperleaf Shopping Center in Blue Springs, next to a Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru. The fast-casual Mexican chain offers customizable burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and breakfast items. Exact opening date within June 2026 was not provided.
Daiquiri District
Daiquiri bar and restaurant concept featuring Brain Freeze Daiquiri mobile bar products and menu items from District Biskuits and Howlin’ Fowls. Will have indoor seating and rooftop bar. Opening as part of Open Doors program ahead of World Cup.
Cibo Italia
New Italian restaurant concept from Michael Del Pietro Restaurant Group opening for breakfast and lunch initially, with dinner service to be added later. Located in former Jordan’s Auto Service space.
Interruption Brewing
Brewing company in O’Fallon, Missouri nearing opening after years of small-batch brewing, finalizing beer lineup, menu, and staff
Cesar’s Luchador Mexican Restaurant
New Mexican restaurant concept by Cesar Ortiz, co-founder of Cesar’s Old Mexico, opening in former Red’s Giant Hamburg building. Will feature Mexican staples in a fun environment with about 15 employees.