XR Cafe

XR Cafe in the Crossroads Hotel lobby is such an underrated gem! Whether I'm craving their unique spicy Thai salad--honestly, you can't find anything like it anywhere else--or just stopping by for a perfectly made cappuccino on a rainy day, this spot never disappoints.The staff is incredible; it's like coming to hang out with friends every time. They're welcoming, easygoing, and genuinely make each visit feel like a special experience.Plus, everything on the menu is simply delicious. For a low-key spot that nails both comfort and creativity, XR Cafe is a true find. Can't recommend it enough!

I stayed in this hotel when I was in town and since I got in late I wanted a simple dinner. The staff said the hotel bar had good food and drinks so I went here and it was great! The servers were really nice. I got a cocktail that was amazing and a pizza with fig jam and turkey sausage, also great. I even went back the next day to get a coffee since they have lots of coffee drinks and that was great too. Overall the bar fits the ambiance of the hotel kind of like refurbished factory with exposed bricks. There's lots of couches and chairs around the bar that you can sit at as well as bar stools of course. When I was there at night it was a Monday and some locals 20-30 year olds were coming by also who knew the bartenders. I would definitely come back if I lived in KC or if I visit again.

This place is the best breakfast in town and the staff is amazing. It's also great for just a cup of coffee or even a late night date spot.

This is the lobby bar restaurant in the Crossroads Hotel. We stopped in around 3:00 and were between lunch menu and dinner menu so our options were very limited. Even with limited food options our meal was delicious. We had the Italian chop salad and the Gabagool sandwich. Service was fast and friendly. Our cocktails were all tasty. We had an espresso martini, Negroni, Saffron spritzer and a holiday sour ( can't remember the name). The vibe and ambience is urban sophistication. Loved the seat groupings.

This space is so inviting and beautiful. It's well designed and a quiet place to catch up with friends or work a bit on a weekday. They serve breakfast until 11 on weekdays and 2pm on the weekends. I enjoyed an iced caramel latte and their Hong Kong French Toast, which was one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time.Service was personalized and fast, and our barista was so kind.

Fantastic, hip restaurant!Atmosphere has a cool, yet very comfortable industrial chic vibe. Cool couches and work stations make this place perfect for chilling with friends or dining solo while working.The BEC sandwich is delicious!Coffee is very good and the servers are very friendly and conscientious.

I wasn't excited by the small-plate menu (I didn't want a meal, since I had dinner plans later). The Gustav sour was good, although there wasn't very much of it given the size of the ice cube. I enjoyed the grilled peppers more than I thought I would--a few more chips would have been nice. Felt neglected by the wait staff.

The lounge is such a charming spot and we were lucky enough to get a booth. The service was as good as always- polite and not intrusive. We had the mushroom pizza, the margarita pizza, the chicken sandwich and the garlic knots. All were delicious! The portions are satisfying and I had a great pink gin cocktail that was a nice way to wrap the evening.

Super elegant, industrial-like cafe with 10/10 food. I came to try the Hong Kong French Toast because it wasn't something I've ever seen in Kansas City. It was a sweet treat that tasted similar to a fried donut, but on an elevated level. It was perfectly fried, caramelized, and wonderfully sweet--- highly recommend. Similarly, the Breakfast Burger went well above my expectations. On the saltier side, but the perfectly runny egg and smoked bacon were great additions to the burger. The potatoes were crispy and amazing. There's also variety of seating options, including bar seating, high-tops, and sofas. We visited on a Saturday for brunch and stayed to get some work done, and it was the perfect place to spend a rainy day. Definitely would love to come back to try out their cocktails and more food :)

The XR Cafe, located on the first floor of the Crossroads Hotel, is a classy spot for a cocktail or a bite to eat. It is a beautiful space, with high ceilings, a huge central wrap-around bar, and elegant decor. Centrally located in the Crossroads district, it makes for a great place to start your evening.Bartenders were great - friendly and attentive. I enjoyed the Pear Necessities cocktail. The cocktails are a little pricey, but for the place, it makes sense. For food, I ordered a Fried Provolone Sandwich, and it was an interesting surprise. When it first came out, I thought there had been a mistake - it looked like a Chicken Fried Steak. But sure enough, it was basically a sandwich with a disc-shaped mozzarella stick on it. Props for the creativity.I'll definitely be returning to the XR Cafe!