Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout

Happy Gillis is such a cozy breakfast spot! The vibe definitely feels hole in the wall. I got the half portion of the biscuits and gravy. The gravy was absolutely divine and paired so well with the dense biscuit. The meal filled me up and was at such a good price point. The service was quick and the staff were super kind. I will 100% be returning and recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good brunch spot!

Happy Gillis is a hidden gem of Kansas City! Located all by myself in a corner of Columbus Park, Happy Gillis is a cozy, sunny, friendly cafe with a concise, local menu! It's a great breakfast option, especially for someone who loves breakfast sandwiches!! You order at the counter and then find a table. On the weekends during breakfast hours, this can feel like a fight for your life. Often they won't let you order until a table clears up if the restaurant is full. It seems like tables turn over fairly quickly, and food comes out hot and relatively fast! The service was kind and efficient. The food is super tasty! I love their simple breakfast sandwiches, and the BLT is a summer seasonal treat! There's plenty of street parking available in this area of Columbus park!

Wow, what a hidden gem! I tried the classic breakfast plate, and I was blown away. Every item was a perfect 10/10. The biscuits with mushroom gravy were phenomenal, and the bacon was top-quality and cooked to perfection. I can't wait to return and try more of the menu--if the classics are this good, I can only imagine how great the rest is!

This hole in the wall biscuits and gravy place rules. Staff are very fun and the line was long but went quickly!

Happy Gillis is easily one of the best counter-service breakfast spots in the city. Tucked away in Columbus Park (also known as the North End), this cute corner spot is perfect for weekend brunch or weekday lunch. It can get busy, so be prepared for a bit of a line on late weekend mornings. But don't stress, just put your order in and wait for a seat to open up. Or if you're a party of two, don't be afraid to grab a seat at the window. All of their food tastes incredibly fresh and delicious. Locals love their biscuits and gravy and I love their breakfast sandwhich. I think my cousin has this place figured out with her order: a half order of biscuits and grave with an overeasy egg and a side of bacon. Yum. The bacon is that perfectly cooked and craveable thick cut. Don't skip their drinks. I love their iced tea or cold brew in mason jars or hot tea or coffee in mugs. They also have some really great looking cocktails and a fridge with various bottled drinks from coke to kombucha. If you haven't tried this spot yet, make plans to check it out soon!

One of the best breakfast I've had in a long time. The biscuits and gravy were fresh, made from scratch and delicious. The thick cut bacon was cooked perfectly. A unique interior with fun mugs, dinnerware, and tables. Definitely a retro vibe. The guys working took our order at the counter almost immediately and are good was out fast. I highly recommend this place.

A lovely little shop! We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here, splitting a BLT with nice crispy bacon and a gorgeous heirloom tomato (we even saw the local farm truck bringing in the tasty tomatoes while we dined, so you know it's fresh!). It was just the right amount of food to share for lunch and I especially loved the side of pickled squash!The shop itself is small and cute, with a homey ambience and friendly service. You order at the counter and they bring you the food, which seems to be seasonally rotated. It wasn't super busy on the Thursday morning we went. I saw some photos of avocado toast on Yelp and was excited to try their version of my favorite dish, but they didn't have avocados - guess that means I'll have to come in again when it's back on the menu!

Hey Kansas City! If you were looking for breakfast, brunch, and hot coffee in Kansas City....Happy Gillis is the place to check out! This popular local breakfast gem is cute, quaint, and covered with beautiful plants. There are a few tables to sit at inside of the cafe to enjoy your meal. A lot of people will order their food to go and will take it to the nearby park to have a picnic when it is warm or they will take their meal back home to enjoy! If you order in person, there is a refillable coffee stand when you can keep your coffee cup warm and full. My favorite item to order is the class biscuits & gravy with a side of bacon. Unbelievable! There are a lot of fresh and tasty options on the Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout menu. Stop by this little spot today!

First time in here, not really sure how to feel about a place that doesn't have potatoes of any kind for breakfast. In an historic building though, if it could talk.. very yuppiefied. Not sure how to feel about that either. Don't know if I'll return or not.

One of my favorite breakfast spots in KC! Best biscuits & gravy around! Small, quaint, great service