Banksia

It's hard to impress guests from the coasts. But when I had to come up with a great breakfast place when my daughter & fiance were recently here from Seattle, I remembered reading about Banksia. We gave it a shot and I chose well. From my spanikopita roll to their full breakfasts with yummy looking fritters, bacon, buttery eggs, broiled tomatoes and some Aussie-style bread -- everyone ate everything.When I took my chef there for a date, he raved too. We had some delicious drinks this time, and my veggie breakfast burrito was amazing. Even the pastries were great -- regardless what you're craving the whole menu is available all day so you can't go wrong timing-wise. Aside from the great food, every staff member I've had the pleasure of meeting has been friendly and welcoming, which isn't something I take for granted anymore. For catering to our varied dietary prefs to great food that offers a window into life down under -- the eating part at least -- I've quickly become a big fan of this delicious slice of Australia right up the street.

Don't know about you but haven't seen an Australian restaurant so this was a unique and fun treat to try! It's a great addition to the food scene here in KC. Tried this on a Sunday morning and while busy there was still plenty of space and seating. We were able to bring our laptops and get some work done. The menu is so fun! You can get Australian staples like vegemite on toast but they also had some classics for those less adventurous. We had the ricotta hotcakes, the breakfast sandwich and a lamington. The ricotta hotcakes were deliciously fluffy and just the right amount of sweet. They were topped with carmelized bananas, that were caramelized right - a toffee like flavor and chewiness. The breakfast sandwich was a classic done well with fresh ingredients. Finished with the lamington which is vanilla sponge with a layer of raspberry jam and covered in chocolate and coconut. The outer layer somehow provided a little crunch but the inside was still soft and spongy. The chocolate didn't overpower the rest of the flavors so it was actually a beautifully light and airy pastry. Haven't had a dessert like this before so it was the perfect end to a great brunch. Can't wait to come back to try more of their menu (looking at the pies and sausage rolls) and try their other location for dinner!

Food was great! We got the BLT sandwich to share. The side salad that comes with the meal is so so but the sandwich itself, the Russian sauce is great!

I love Banksia, especially as a vegetarian. The options for me are pretty plentiful overall. My latest visit was good but honestly not great. I ordered quiche and it was warm...almost cool in fact, and it was not as flavorful as food I've had in the past. The coffee was great and the service was good with the exception of our forgotten drinks until we asked for them. The girls working were very sweet though. I'll be back and hopefully will have a nice warm to hire quiche next time.

Went after seeing the restaurant on TikTok and HAD to try to the hot cakes. Not a disappointment AT ALL. It was not overly sweet and very fluffy. The caramelized bananas were a nice touch. The owner was so funny and service was 10/10. Loved the plants on the walls and felt fresh inside even though it was HOT outside.

The meat pies are amazing! The jerk chicken salad is pungent but also good and a big portion for a salad. The cappuccino was too bitter to be good and the lattes are a bit too expensive for me. The service was good and it's a fine place to meet a friend but not a great place to work from.

Spent a beautiful Saturday morning at Banksia cafe. We were craving a yummy breakfast burrito and Banksia did not disappoint. The barista was so friendly and helped me pick out the perfect coffee to start my morning! Perfect spot to meet with friends for a casual brunch.

Such a cute space and good service! The eggs benedict was so delicious, very perfectly made. Loved the flavors. The salad was also pretty good too. It came out in a timely manner and I got my silverware at the bar side. The restrooms are in a separate hallway for the building out the back tenant door. We came here for a book club lunch and meeting and it went well! Not too loud, but pretty busy. Comfortable large tables throughout, and smaller tables as well. The bakery items and pastries were yummy as well.

Banksia is slowly becoming one of my favorite cafe stops on the weekends. Only an 8 minute walk from my loft, it has the most delicious almond croissants with a light almond paste in the middle. The breakfast sandwiches are very savory, very filling and very reasonably priced. Their London fog is sweet and milky! The atmosphere of Banksia is quaint and home-y, not a typical loud and bustling coffee shop, which I appreciate. The two tables right by the window are the best for watching life move outside. Highly recommend this cafe!

Great staple in the neighborhood! If you're looking for a cute cafe with some unique options then this is the place to stop by. I went with the chicken bham mi sandwich and it was sooo good, oh and the dressing for the side salad is great. I ordered to go and the food came out super fast and they had me on my way. The drip coffee is also a must. Great spot all around.