HomeGrown Kansas City - Brookside

Seasonal menu options are always delicious! Service is consistently wonderful - there's a reason you need to join a waitlist to get a table. Try the grilled cheese or coffee cake and you'll leave happy.

My server, Kenny, was awesome. And I like the concept of locally sourced, freshly cooked-to-order food.Unfortunately, the food was not awesome. My bacon was overcooked (I asked for crisp, but one slice was totally burned), and both the bacon and eggs arrived lukewarm. I really expected to love the special Pumpkin Bread French Toast, as it was the whole reason I decided to eat there, but the slice was about 1.5" thick, so more like just a piece of cake, and there was no evidence in the prep that it was "French toast"....it was not "battered and griddled." And the toppings made it too sweet for even the diehard sugar fiend that I am.Kenny took the bacon and eggs to be redone, but the second try wasn't much hotter than the first. The bacon was not overcooked, but it and the eggs were again lukewarm. Perhaps she was kept too busy to be able to get to the food delivered soon after it was cooked.After 2 "strikes," I may give HomeGrown a third try, but not anytime soon.

We made a stop at HomeGrown for breakfast on a recent trip to KCMO. I highly recommend using the Yelp "waiting list" feature to join the line before you arrive!We started with the nutella "popheart" and coffee cake. Both were very good, but the nutella popheart was my clear favorite. I had the BYOB with over medium eggs, bacon, an English muffin, and the rosemary potatoes. The eggs were definitely over easy, but this isn't an issue that is exclusive to HomeGrown. The bacon was cooked well, and the English muffin was very fluffy and came with a delicious jam. We enjoyed our meal, but I don't think I would put it at the top of my list brunch spots in KC.

I absolutely love going for brunch at HomeGrown Kansas City in Brookside! The menu options are fantastic, and the staff is consistently kind and friendly, making every visit a pleasure. I know some people find it stressful that you can't make a reservation, but I actually prefer it this way. I simply put my party on the online waitlist while I'm getting ready, and by the time we arrive, it's usually just a short wait before we're seated.The ambiance is delightful, even when it's packed. I love that I can enjoy great conversations with my group in a cozy, rustic setting. The comfortable seating makes it easy to relax, and I never feel rushed to leave, which enhances the overall experience.Their seasonal specialty lattes are always a treat, and you absolutely cannot miss the coffee cake--it's truly out of this world! Every bite is a delight that will leave you craving more.If you're looking for a brunch spot that feels welcoming and serves up delicious food, HomeGrown in Brookside is the place to be. I can't recommend it enough!

Wow! What a cute place!I came as an out of towner and this was definitely one place I'd love to come back to when I visit KC next. The atmosphere is so clean and bright and welcoming with super friendly staff. There is classic booth and table seating, along with bar seating by the barista station. I ordered...Iced Honey Bee latte ($6): this is one of the signature lattes at HomeGrown, featuring local honey. Perfectly sweetened!West Coast Wake Up ($12.50): scrambled (or omelette style) eggs with avocado, bacon, tomato and onions. A wonderfully colorful breakfast! I also really enjoyed the English muffin and jam on the side. As I said, I'm an out of towner, so I don't think I'll be back soon but would sure make a stop the next time I visit KC!

Love the place, the food is great, first visit every thing was perfect however on a second visit the glassware and plates were dirty. And our table still had crumbs on it when we sat down. But waiter addressed those concerns and we had another delicious meal

Great brunch with mom after Dr visit! It was her first visit and she was very impressed with the nice server Taffey she helped mom make her selection. It was her first Cuban sandwich and she really enjoyed the tomato soup with the toasted ciabatta bread! I had the turkey avocado sandwich! I can see me ordering it again! Always the place is light and airy!

Cute breakfast place in the heart of Brookside. Everyone was very friendly and our food came out fast! I had the pumpkin French toast which I highly recommend if you have a sweet tooth. Once slice is pretty big so that's all you really need. The portions were a good size too. Not too big but also the right size for the price. I really liked that they offered espresso drinks and that their coffee comes from messenger. I had the Honey Bee. I saw the tip to use the waitlist in the Yelp app and that worked out well. We maybe waited at the restaurant for 2-3 minutes after joining the waitlist from home.

We ordered ours to go & they had it ready within 15 minutes. My BLTA+ egg was fresh & flavorful. I would maybe swap my multigrain bread out for white bread but it really was good. I liked the garlic aioli touch. My husband liked their biscuits & gravy okay. Overall we think this is a good little breakfast spot. The inside seemed new & clean.

Eggs Benedict and coffee cake are my favorite! Avocado toast and their scrambles are runners up. Always delicious, have yet to be disappointed.