HomeGrown Kansas City - Brookside

Restaurants is clean and esthetically attractive, kid friendly and comfortable. The staff is very warm and friendly and the food is delicious. Gluten free and seasonal options are available. My most recent meal included sweet potato pancakes with candied pecans, cream cheese spread and a tiny crock containg a caramel drizzle. It is served with 2 eggs done your way and your choice of breakfast meat. Yummmm! Need I say more?

I will happily change my 1 star to a 5 star when I receive 5-star service again. I used to enjoy this location and have recommended it to others, but yesterday was very disappointing. The gluten-free pancakes were under par (even the waitress admitted this due to a new chef), and the breakfast potatoes were burnt. When we asked for more, they didn’t arrive until after we had already finished eating. Service was also lacking. The waitress’s attitude shifted once I asked about a discount, and instead of the manager coming over to address it, only $2 was taken off the bill—which didn’t even cover the gluten-free upcharge. For now, I’ll stick to the Leawood or downtown locations. If I ever change this one-star review, it will be because I received true five-star service and management made the effort to reach out.

Great food and not expensive. Had gluten free pancakes for my wife. Had to find those anywhere!!