Cliff's Cafe
3058-3158 Rockcreek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO
Crema's Take
“Cliff's Cafe is a warm Kansas City gathering spot where the owner's presence behind the counter matches the genuine hospitality of staff like Rebecca and Zoe, making every visit feel personal rather than transactional. Beyond their reliable coffee and traditional drinks, they've earned fierce loyalty for distinctive touches like live guitar music, a celebrated homemade carrot cake, and thoughtful options like gluten-free burgers and vegan Caesar salads that show real care for different dietary needs. Whether you're stopping in for a quick grab or settling in for a leisurely brunch, the consistently excellent food and drinks create the kind of experience that has travelers and locals alike calling it a Kansas City gem.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
We went to Cliff’s for lunch today, and it was delicious! We got the bruschetta, halibut special, salmon sandwich, sweet potato fries, and more! Our server, Rebecca, was awesome. The owner was working, too, and he was so welcoming! It was a great place with yummy food, and very timely, too. I only got a picture of the bruschetta because we were too hungry when our food came out, ha!
We had a great experience. We stopped in on a Sunday for a brunch with moms and daughters. Really wish we had taken pictures of food. Portion size was perfect, drinks were fabulous, food was delicious and customer service outstanding. We will be returning soon. I'm still thinking about my salmon BLT with sweet potato fries...and the mac and cheese!
I'm rating takeout, but it was awesome! After long day of travel we ordered some burgers - including a BBQ one in a gluten free version. Not only was it delicious (the sauce is awesome, the meat is solid, it's just great), but they also absolutely made my evening. When submitting the order online I asked for no crispy onions, since usually that's not GF. They still packed them, but on a side, and attached a note saying those are safe ❤️ Thank you so much for thinking about that, it's awesome that someone thought this might be the reason - and since it was, I added them back to that wonderful sandwich.
A KC gem! Friendly service, great food, amazing cocktails, and the best carrot cake I’ve ever tasted! The live guitar music made the whole experience feel so special. Perfect spot for families or a night out! Will 100% be back.
We were in town for Chappell Roan and had such a wonderful dinner here! Zoe was our server and she was so nice and fun. Our food was great. Drinks were delish. I’m vegan and their vegan Caesar was great - add the tofu. Expensive but worth it! Gyoza was a great app, too !
Crema Reviews
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