Laney's Get Down

Okay, Laney's, that was a lot of fun!! We've seen a couple iterations of this space on the corner of Pennsylvania and Westport Rd, and Laney's sure is a cute one. The vibes are a little bit retro and a little bit Western. There is ton's of seating in this pretty large space, along with a bar and a stage! I even spied a "late night snacks" kiosk ordering station in the back corner. Live music and fried chicken - what more could you ask for?I highly recommend getting a "plate" because you get 2 sides and a biscuit with your choice of chicken, which is a great way to explore the menu. The fried chicken was fantastically moist on the inside and crispy on the outside - they did not disappoint! The Mac and cheese wasn't the best side of Mac and cheese I've ever had, but the fries and the golden slaw were delicious -- especially with the house ranch dressing. The biscuit was glorious and served hot and fluffy and buttery. Highly recommend enjoying with some hot honey and the house hot sauce. Our server Emily was phenomenal. She was super knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations. I honestly can't wait to come back to try brunch.

I know this location well. When I used to visit Westport, I had been there when it was Mickey's Hideaway and ever before that when it was McCoy's. Both places before Laney's Get Down were cool places but they were never known for their grub, decent bar food, but it would never be confused for a gastro-pub.I was hoping that Laney's Get Down would be associated as a great fried chicken place. I got the quarter dark chicken meal with beans and brussel sprouts. With a beer, tax and tip, the cost was $25.At that price, my expectation is that it needs to taste better than a fast food place, like KFC or Popeye's, let alone a great chicken place like Rye's in Leawood, but it wasn't. Like an instagram picture, the food looked great, but what a picture can't show, is the taste.Starting with the good, the sides (brussel sprouts and baked beans) were very good. However, the chicken and biscuit were not good. The chicken was lukewarm and I felt that it was sitting for a while because it was not crispy but soggy. The chicken didn't have much of a taste to it either, I wondered if they actually had a spice profile because the flavor was bland. The biscuit was not only lukewarm, but it was doughy, as if it were under-cooked. Even the hot honey and hot sauce didn't have any heat, just some sweetness and sourness, respectively.As I was walking to Laney's, I passed by places that I used to eat at. Places like Jerusalem Cafe, The Beer Kitchen and Harry's. All these places were reasonably full with eaters. I was one 5 customers here. My server was pleasant though.I hope it does better with the food, as it is a new business, but until then, I don't think I could recommend this place based on my visit there.

Stumbled on this place looking for a bar to watch the chiefs gameNice bar, food was really good the kids was extremely happy with his root beer floatYes I recommend it

This place is located in the Westport area. Since Monday was a slow day we seated ourselves. The waitress (Tessa) came over immediately and gave us the rundown of the place as well as the menu. It's all about southern fried chicken. The atmosphere gave you that 60's to 80's dance vibe. Live music and DJ's on the weekend. I chose the 1/4 white with Mac & cheese and Brussels sprouts. My friend had the tenders with shoestring fries and baked beans. It was very good. The Mac & cheese needed a little work but the rest fantastic. The drinks were fun and interesting as well. I would definitely go back again and I am sure the weekends are busy! Nice hang out spot! Give it a try if you love chicken and great music on the weekends!

Newly opened in Westport.. this concept is 2nd of the same company who owns Tin Roof.The space fits right in to Westport scene, TVs, bandstand area where live music on specified days along with convenient self ordering kiosk towards the back. Our server Donald was cool. Laid back and just attentive enough.I tried the Seoul Bird with fries and I loved the sandwich upto when the edges of the chicken seemed to only the crunchy batter.. the kimchi slaw was pretty good. The chicken had a good crunch and flavor. We also had the Dill Frickles which I appreciated were not caked with breading but lightly surrounded and not too sweet. The portion size of the sandwich was large. I could only eat half of the sandwich along with some of the fries. Even though you don't get a lot of the shoe string fries I think it compliments the fact the sandwich is the main dish.My gf had Laneys Get Down sandwich which too was a nice portion as only half was devoured. Her side was the Mac & cheese which was cheesy... I could taste what I think was Gouda and butter... whatever other cheese was present made a good combination. No to go lids for Mac & cheesePrices are reasonable.

It was a great experience at Laney's, they just opened for brunch and they were doing great!The food came out fast and the eggs for the scramble were cooked perfectly! The waffle was fluffy and flavorful!Can't wait to come during lunchtime and use the patio when it's nice out.

I must say that I am impressed by the food. I got the 1/4 Dark Plate. It was so worth it. The Potato salad had skins on it but it was flavorful. The Coleslaw was a little acidic but also very creamy. The chicken was crispy and tasted great. The banana pudding was a bit mediocre and did not have the full flavors I was anticipating for. I got their Guava Aperol spritz and it was delicious. I would recommend this place. Moreover, the service was fast and friendly. The dining area was clean and spacious. I would be coming back.

We miss what was here before but we really like what's taken over! The chicken is crispy and JUICY! The breading they use is light but coast the entire meat and doesn't fall off when you bite into it. The chicken is perfectly cooked and we were surprised it wasn't dry with how crispy the skin was. The biscuits were delicious! Hot, soft, and perfect pairing. The French toast was good! The Betty compote was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The Korean sandwich was delicious and we both were fighting over it! Love the sauce it's dipped in and loved the kimchi, I'll have to get extra next time! The Mac and cheese was good but noting to rave about. The pimento we sent back, it wasn't mixed right and the cream cheese ratio to cheddar cheese shreds were so off that it just felt like clumps of shredded cheese and wasn't spreadable..the manager was super great and took it off our bill and the waitress was so so sweet and made sure we had everything we needed and had great recommendations! We know it's new but they're going in the right directions!

Really nice new spot in Kansas City. I recently moved here and one of my southern cravings is always chicken and biscuits! I got the biscuit platter, a chicken tender, and a spicy margarita. My servers were Emily and larissa. They were some of the nicest people I've ever had wait on my table. Patient, informative, and incredibly knowledgeable, they create an atmosphere in the restaurant that servers wish they could. It feels natural to them. I'm super excited to keep coming back and trying new things, as long as management makes sure these 2 get raises and promotions in the future!!!

We've been wanting to try Laney's ever since it opened up, and it did not disappoint!! We were greeted almost immediately and the staff were so attentive!! There was live performance, ample seating, and beautiful decorations! And the FOOD was DELICIOUS!