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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in IN Kansas City and The Pitch. Updated June 2026.

Niecie's Restaurant · Troost
A soul-food institution at 64th & Troost for 40 years — Denise Ward's mother's recipes done right.
PeachTree Cafe'Teria · 18th & Vine
The Willis family's elegant 18th & Vine soul-food room — braised oxtails, short ribs, fried chicken, and bread pudding.
Lynn's Soul Food Delights · Kansas City
A KC soul-food favorite for homestyle plates and classic sides.

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