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Blue Bird Bistro

4.5 (1100)
$30 and under
Organic
1700 Summit, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Blue Bird Bistro

4.5
$30 and under
Organic
Kansas City

Make a booking

2 people
11:30 pm
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
blue bird bistro serves those who love local meat, gluten-free eaters, vegans, vegetarians and more.
Our MidAmerican Artisan Cuisine is made from pure and organic food, raised and grown by local farmers.
Enjoy dinner, lunch, breakfast or brunch with dishes inspired by what our local farmers are raising. Our full bar offers a wide range of cocktails, wines and beers. We make all our dishes from scratch and are happy to accommodate many different dietary needs.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 07:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–14:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
  • Catering
    blue bird bistro will prepare organic, all natural and local food for your special event. E-mail us at events@bluebirdbistro.com for details.
  • Area
    Kansas City
  • Cross street
    17th Street and Summit
  • Parking Details
    A private lot is located just north of the restaurant. Street parking is also available in the area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wednesday Night Table

    USD 50.00 per person

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our Wednesday Night Table - a weekly communal four-course meal paired with two wines, shared among old friends and new.
    Wednesday Night Table photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Blue Bird Bistro.

4.5

4.5
(1100)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Innovative

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Healthy

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Kansas City, MO

    Innovative

  • Kansas City, MO

    Healthy

  • Kansas City, MO

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Bird Bistro, a Kansas City gem, was celebrated for "great options for vegans," "outstanding service," and "delicious food." Known for its "farm to table fare," it offered a "quaint and original" atmosphere. While some experienced service hiccups, many cherished its "fabulous" meals and welcoming ambiance.
1,100 Reviews
  1. Annie Gold

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in Kansas City for a conference and were excited to try the vegan and non-vegan dishes at Blue Bird Bistro. Our fabulous dinner there happened to be on the last night this lovely restaurant was open before closing for good after 25 years! The celebratory and nostalgic atmosphere added to our enjoyment of the amazing food, and we consider ourselves lucky to have been able to dine at this wonderful restaurant and be its final customers before it closed its doors forever.

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  2. Tony

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place. Excellent staff and the menu options are amazing!

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  3. Kevin Gold

    Atlanta15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great good and outstanding service. Going to miss them!

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  4. Roger Gold

    Kansas City / Kansas250 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of KC’s best farm to table restaurants. Local raised foods cooked liked your Momma used to. Delicious food

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  5. kelly

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome time at Blue Bird Bistro tonight. Just what I needed. It’s quaint and original, not your typical restaurant, in the best way - delicious salmon and drinks and great service!

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  6. David

    Kansas City / Kansas8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was out of several things that my fellow diners and I were ordering. Not sure if due to the restaurant’s upcoming closure or just bad luck. Substitutes were good.

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  7. Marvin

    Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our final meal at the Blue Bird. Will be missed by all 😢

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  8. Tanya

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    It was not busy but we waited nearly an hour for our food and it still came out COLD. Like, so cold that it seemed purposeful? Not sure if they were treating us terribly because we had the audacity to bring (well-behaved iPad-free) children to the restaurant or what, but the energy from the manager was absolutely rancid. My in-laws were visiting KC for the first time and we wanted to take them out for a nice meal but we were incredibly disappointed. It’s a shame because I’ve had some delicious meals here. Sayonara, blue bird cafe.

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  9. Mary

    Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    So sad they're closing! Great options for vegans, especially dessert!

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  10. Roger Gold

    Kansas City / Kansas250 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best home coking in KC. There's not much on the menu to not like. So sorry , to hear of their closing. We will miss this place cause it was always delicious and consistent.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 07:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–14:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
  • Catering
    blue bird bistro will prepare organic, all natural and local food for your special event. E-mail us at events@bluebirdbistro.com for details.
  • Area
    Kansas City
  • Cross street
    17th Street and Summit
  • Parking Details
    A private lot is located just north of the restaurant. Street parking is also available in the area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, families regularly bring children for holiday breakfasts, graduations and birthday meals, so you can expect Blue Bird Bistro to be welcoming for family visits and brunches.

Yes, Blue Bird Bistro’s cozy, low‑lit, rustic ambience and multiple guests’ anniversary and New Year’s Eve partner visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Blue Bird Bistro tends to be busiest around special events and peak promotions, reviewers say it can be “packed” on occasions like Mother's Day and during restaurant week. Conversely, early-evening visits and some weeknights (for example, a Tuesday night or Black Friday visit) have been described as pleasantly quiet.

Blue Bird Bistro feels cozy, rustic and inviting, reviewers praise its low‑lit, farmhouse‑sweet decor in a beautifully restored corner building, with charming tile flooring and a warm, welcoming vibe.

Sunday brunch is a guest favorite, Blue Bird Bistro is open Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm and reviewers praise its brunch as a wonderful, return-worthy experience.

Yes, Blue Bird Bistro says it is happy to accommodate many different dietary needs, and reviewers note servers are knowledgeable about modifying the menu for dietary requests.

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Blue Bird Bistro

4.5
$30 and under
Organic
Kansas City

Make a booking

2 people
11:30 pm
Experiences are available.
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