La Bodega
Take the dads in your life out for Spanish tapas this weekend at La Bodega. A paloma or cranberry gin and tonic makes the perfect accompaniment at this downtown eatery. Arrive early for patio seating and treat yourself to their biscuits and gravy with grilled Bilboa chorizo.
Westport Café
When dad is feeling wistful for some French-American fare, there’s no place better than this classic Westport cafe and bar. Their brunch offers traditional dishes, including the Croque Madame and Quiche Lorraine, as well as a breakfast burrito made with James Beard award-winning Yoli tortillas.
Happy Gillis
This hidden hangout in Columbus Park offers up delicious brunch specials for vegetarians and carnivores alike. It’s the perfect place to celebrate Father’s Day if you don’t mind a bit of a wait—this wildly popular brunch spot doesn’t take reservations.
Rye
Rye is serving up brunch at both its Leawood and Plaza locations, and you won’t want to miss their traditional Rye breakfast, bacon, cheddar, and chive quiche, or buttermilk pancakes. They are also offering Father’s Day handcrafted Signature Pies for pre-order and pickup on June 17-18. Order by June 15.
The Farmhouse
Known for supporting Kansas City’s farmers, this eatery specializes in locally sourced ingredients and fresh produce. Their specials menu is updated weekly, but currently includes brioche French toast made with Bloom Bakery brioche.
Bo Ling’s
You can find a traditional dim sum menu at two Bo Ling’s locations this Father’s Day weekend—the Plaza and Overland Park. The full menu is also available, but the barbecue pork buns and shrimp dumplings might prove too tantalizing to resist.
Succotash
It’s difficult not to feel happy eating at Succotash, especially with menu items such as, “Cake & A Smile,” “Modern Elvis,” and the “Maggie Cristo.” Their eclectic build-your-own menu allows guests to customize their own breakfast burritos, omelets, or scrambles. Perfect for the group with lots of specifications!
Café Sebastienne
If you and Dad are of an art mind, Café Sebastienne may be more to your tastes. Try the butternut squash hash or sweet potato cornbread with a cup of Broadway coffee. Or relax with a mimosa before taking in one of the Kemper’s new exhibits.
Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar
Everything’s coming up seafood at Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar, whose first official brunch will be on Father’s Day, June 18. Their new crab cake benedict and crispy fried oysters are sure to delight anyone who feels a little too landlocked this holiday weekend.