Best American Restaurant in Kansas City

Q: Services & amenities

Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby. Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Can you accommodate large groups? Yes, we can accommodate large groups.

Breakfast served until 1 on Truman Road

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Biscuits and gravy

Breakfast runs until 1, so there's no rush. Get the biscuits and gravy, both made here.

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Hash browns off the grill

Our cook grates the potatoes right onto the grill. Get them alongside the veggie omelette.

Meatloaf and the daily specials

Every day of the week has its own special, and meatloaf is one of them.

Sit at the counter

There's a ten-seat rail where you can watch the cook work the flattop, and more tables in the side room.

Around the cafe

One of the best hole-in-the-wall diner experiences. Service by our waitress (Kenna) was fast, friendly and helpful (we did have some questions that she answered). The biscuits and gravy were some of the best I've had in KC, and the eggs were packed with flavor (at some places they're pale and "meh"). I sure wish this place would be open on the weekends, at least on Saturday.

Brady B.

Home cooking that you won't find at a chain restaurant. Everything is made from scratch and is amazing. Fantastic roast beef. And the Pecan pie is the best anywhere. Staff was super friendly and service was fast. Next time we come up from Springfield, this is on the "must do" list. The eight of us LOVED this place.

Patrick S.

Small town feel in a big old city. Everyone always seems so positive, friendly, and upbeat. Our server is always fast and accurate. People joke and have fun. Food is always spectacular for such a small place. It's cozy but not necessarily cramped. Their entire menu is reasonably priced, and they seem to genuinely appreciate their customers and any resulting tips. I highly recommend you try it out for yourself if you haven't done so yet, and make sure to try the biscuits and gravy...yum.

Chris S.

Loved it form the moment I walked in. Then the food blew me away. Probably second best meal I've had in KCMO. No joke. Burger was exceptional & they listened when I said I love onions 😁 Even the customers are honestly friendly, staff treat you like you're in a movie about a small town diner. So good I had to call & thank them when I got home. Silly, but true.

Michael G.

Awesome little place! Was looking for a non-chain breakfast place during our visit to KC to see a show. Unassuming and super friendly, had a delicious house omelette and hash browns that were perfectly done (hard to find these days!). Also managed to snag the last piece of strawberry cake to-go for a dessert later. Love the friendly staff and atmosphere of welcome. Just make sure you get there early since they close by 2pm and the cakes sell out quickly . We’ll be back!

Tina R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast and Lunch

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Portia's Cafe offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby.

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Can you accommodate large groups? Yes, we can accommodate large groups.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Kansas City, East Community Team North, Lykins, Athol, Blue Summit, Washington Wheatley, Harlem, East Community Team South, North Kansas City, South Indian Mound, Independence Plaza, Scarritt Point, Wendell Phillips, 18Th And Vine And Downtown East, Mount Washington, Central Blue Valley And Park Tower Gardens, Pendleton Heights, Sheffield, North Indian Mound, and South Blue Valley.