Best French Bakery in Lee's Summit

"Tuesday through Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm. Where do I even begin about Happy Gillis?. Their dedication to supporting local, eating seasonally, and ingredient quality makes them one of my favorite breakfast, brunch, and lunch spots in town."

"Brunching at this cozy Columbus Park spot feels like eating in a good friend’s kitchen. The cafe has a charming retro vibe with a compact menu with universal appeal to fans of both greasy-spoon classics and blue-corn avocado tostadas alike."

"Happy Gillis Cafe is a great place for a break from the busy city. It is a small cafe where you order at the counter when you first arrive. This cool, plant-filled cafe is sure to make any hectic morning seem a bit calmer."

"The Succotash restaurant is a Kansas City staple opened in 2001 by Beth Barden. Its name was inspired by the song Groove is in the Heart, specifically the lyrics “my supper dish, my succotash wish.” It came to her while she pushed through exhaustion one late night working on the restaurant’s interior. Styled using an eclectic kitschy décor, Succotash is a true labor of love featuring large windows, slender columns, a patterned vaulted ceiling, wacky artwork, and a myriad of tables paired with various colorful chairs."

"The atmosphere of Succotash is about as hip and energetic as the name of the place itself. Succotash prides itself in supporting local vendors for ingredients used in their dishes. In addition to an in-depth brunch menu, locals in Kansas City can also utilize Succotash for their catering services."

"Breakfast-&-lunch joint drawing weekend crowds with hearty American eats & a hip, quirky vibe. Don’t miss the delicious brunch offerings. Crossroads/Crown Center/Westside"

"Are you looking for some delicious food and drinks right here in Kansas City?. Q39 is a great choice with two locations, one in Overland Park and one in Midtown. They have an incredible selection of starters, salads, specialty sandwiches, brisket burgers, wood-fired plates, barbecue lunch plates, and more."

"One of Kansas City’s premier barbecue restaurants may seem like an odd place to find vegetarian food, but the BBQ Veggie Burger is worth the visit. Try: Buffalo Cauliflower Florets, Potato Salad, and a salad with the BBQ Veggie Burger. 1000 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111, 816-255-3753"

"Q39 is a fun and contemporary restaurant with an urban, rustic feel. They offer some of the best BBQ in the area and have the trophies to prove it. Each dish is created from scratch by classically-trained Chef Rob Magee."

"Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse's two locations on 39th Street and in Overland Park offer lots of options for those looking for coffee, tea and vegan and gluten-free pastries and cookies. With their dining rooms now closed, owners Ashley and Michael Valverde are offering carryout and curbside service from 8am to 3pm in Overland Park and 8am to 2pm on 39th Street. The online menu features a creative array of coffee and tea drinks to-go in addition to vegan treats like cookies, muffins, scones, kolache, donuts, bagels, peanut butter krispie squares, salted caramel bars and moist berry-filled crumb cakes."

"This cozy vegan cafe offers a wide variety of both sweet and savory snacks including a piping hot cup of coffee. The home-style bakery has customers coming back to the popular 39th street on a daily basis. 1615 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 | website"

"39th St. in Volker, the vegan spot, which offers coffee, desserts and more, is the highest rated bakery in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 295 reviews on Yelp."

"The Chez Elle Creperie and Coffeehouse is a cozy and relaxed eatery situated inside the historic, newly converted Summit Theatre building. Modeled after the Parisian cafes that line the cobblestone streets of France, visitors will delight in the vast selection of sweet and savory crepes to pair nicely with their assortment of beverages from their full coffee bar. All menu items are prepared using only the finest ingredients, including hand-selected meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and their made-from-scratch batters."

"From sweet to savory Chez Elle has got you covered for every crepe imaginable and, with an owner who used to live in France, you know you're getting the real deal. Located in Westside this crêperie has an adorable atmosphere as it's converted from what used to be an old theater building. To top it all off they even have a buckwheat batter for your gluten-free and/or vegan friends."

"A few people recommended Chez Elle when I asked for suggestions, and I’m glad they did!. This creperie is housed inside of an old theater on the Westside. It’s a beautiful space, and the crepes are SO GOOD. I always go for sweet over savory, so I got the Patriote (berries, bananas, and raspberry sauce)."

"With some of the best and most unique flavors (like Sweet Potato & Marshmallow, Earl Grey Tea & Apricot, Goat Cheese and Cherry, and Gingerbread), Glacé is fun to visit every time. Created by the Willy Wonka of Kansas City, Christopher Elbow, Glacé is staunchly local, using local beers, coffee, produce, and most importantly, milk to create their seasonal and delicious flavors. I find a new favorite every time I go (be sure to try the Earl Grey Tea if they have it!) and love trying the more unique creations like Goat Cheese and Cherry–the unique creations are always extremely loyal to their flavors, but absolutely perfect in ice cream form."

"Opened June 10, 2017, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center is the new location of the Johnson County Museum, known for its 1950s All Electric Home. Created by Kansas City Power & Light to demonstrate state-of-the-art technology, the ranch house features wood paneling and wall-to-wall carpeting, remote controlled curtains and a painting that slides over the television. A turquoise 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Aire sits nearby, as does a historic neon sign from the White Haven Motor Lodge."

"Mill Creek Park is located on the eastern edge of the Country Club Plaza. Here you will find abundant open green space, a .96 mile asphalt trail, and one of the most recognized fountains in Kansas City, the formerly named J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain."

"This wonderful historic stop is mostly outdoors, though there is a small museum display indoors, as well as the option of touring the actual Mahaffie house where they fed travelers passing through the area along the Santa Fe Trail. My kids enjoyed the 1860s farm immensely, playing old school games, petting animals, and taking a stagecoach ride. My son even helped stoke the fire for the blacksmith demonstration."

"Quiche Lorraine at Aixois French Bistro/Photo by Caleb Condit and Rebecca Norden. If you’re looking for the lightest, fluffiest, creamiest quiche in town, you’ll find yourself seated at a cozy bistro table inside Aixois, where the windows face the Trolly Track and the music tilts toward college rock of the early noughties. Aixois’ quiche lorraine is served with lightly dressed arugula, a marvel of well-executed elegance that’s perfect with a latte."

"With breakfast available Monday through Saturday from 8am until 11am, you have plenty of days in the week to celebrate the best meal of the day. Try a breakfast sandwich on one of the bistro's signature croissants, like the ham and cheese croissant or the breakfast version made with scrambled eggs, Gruyere and a side of fruit. Want to keep it French?"