Blue Bird Bistro

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Blue Bird Bistro is a four star restaurant in Kansas City. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its eclectic offerings. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features breakfast, brunch, and lunch. People who have eaten here found the food creative.

User Reviews of Blue Bird Bistro

Yelp.com Review - by Victoria S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I must have caught them on a bad day because everything about my experience sucked.The waitress was really slow (it wasn't busy, I was a waitress so I know the routine). The food was slow. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Earlene C.

5.0 of 5 stars. All NATUREal, all organic! From the in house purified water to the homemade english muffins, it was all fresh and fantastic. Fiancee and I came here for brunch... by way of foot from the hotel. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa D.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you like vegetarian and/or locally grown products then this place is worth a visit. I've been there twice now. Once for breakfast and once for lunch. Both times I thought the food was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eliot J.

4.0 of 5 stars. what a great place to eat. the service is totally friendly, welcoming and hospitable. the space itself is immaculately clean and very open and inviting. the menu is wholly composed of organic,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jennifer j.

3.0 of 5 stars. My only experience with Blue Bird was a carryout order a few years ago. The lunch (bison burger) was great. I have been planning on getting back for some time. One Monday I did a Yelp location...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a wonderful place to get brunch on a lazy Sunday morning. The food is great and the service is attentive and friendly. I had the biscuits and gravy with bison sausage and it was some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Have loved this place since it was a side thought in a community organic grocery store fifteen years ago. The store is long gone, but the cafA� is now a burgeoning bistro and one of the more popular...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Safa S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The restaurant is pretty and the service is good. The food however is plain. I ordered a pancake (yes: 1 pancake for 3.95) and the vegetarian Eggs Benedict. Maybe this is good for KC, but those of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars because everything is LOCAL, LOCAL, LOCAL....and organic at that! Any restaurant that can serve good, wholesome, quality food from nothing but local and organic finds, most definitely deserves...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ignatius R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum-O!Just tried this place for the first time today, and I'll be back. Well-prepared local food in a re-purposed late 1800's drug store. Great laid back vibe and friendly service.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by erin m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful french toast! Atmosphere and service are great! A menu that highlights local food when it is at the height of it's season, and thus has the best flavour... Only gripe is the Benedict portion...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean O.

5.0 of 5 stars. DROOOOOOL. Man, this place knows how to cook a mean bison burger. forget the cool old building, the photogenic neighborhood, and the overall artsy vibe, the FOOD is amazing here. The bison is fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wayne H.

3.0 of 5 stars. We stopped in for Sunday brunch. The place is really cozy and has a great atmosphere to just hang out and enjoy a good breakfast with friends or family. We were given a free sample of their ginger...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will give 5 stars to any restaurant that can make me try something different and then dream about it at night. I tried the bison burger one Saturday and I still think about it and sigh adoringly....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Free-KING yum!! I am new to the dining scene here in KC, but this goes down as one of the nicest dining experiences yet. It is what it is, which is offering a different and relaxed dining environment,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Betts C.

4.0 of 5 stars. First of all, they take reservations, and that's really handy. And necessary if you're bringing a big crowd for brunch, which is admittedly the only meal I've had there. However, it was delicious. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamison U.

4.0 of 5 stars. Our first trip to Blue Bird was for Sunday brunch, we arrived after 1 PM and it was busy but not crowded. The ambiance is nice without being pretentious and the menu is nice and focused (im not a fan...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tempe T.

5.0 of 5 stars. My man and I are in town here from Chicago and thanks to Yelp we sought this place out. GREAT FOOD! And despite other reviews about poor service, I think it should be noted that going there at noon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Makes me consider moving to Kansas City!

After living in Brooklyn for the past 6 years and being so in love with all the neighborhood quaint, relaxed and cozy eateries, it was very difficult for me to adjust to midwest living (I live in Tulsa, OK)...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Owanda G.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking for great, local organic food in KC, this is the place to go. BBB is very laid-back (ie. the slower service), but offer an excellent menu with the freshest, local grown organic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by L. Matt H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Blue Bird is awesome. Always great, fresh ingredients in all their dishes. Nice outdoor seating and always good staff.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wes H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Independents can be quirky and have character - in fact that's what is endearing about them, but they've got to get the basics right - good food and good service. Blue Bird has good food - I sampled...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Good sometimes; mediocre others

I've eaten here several times and have had hit-or-miss experiences. Some of the food is outstanding, and some is just so-so. The server we had last time was nice enough, bohemian and funky, but she spoke to us...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is a wonderful little bistro with organic foods. Flavor is wonderful on everything I have ever had there. Usually packed with granola-ey Midtowners, its a very relaxed and pretty place to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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organic food by Katie P. at InsiderPages

The Blue Bird Bistro is the place to go if you are looking for dishes that are created using the most organic and freshest ingredients found in Kansas City. And it tastes great too!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhett H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place still gets 5 stars, but I've got to amend it's place among the best of the biscuits and gravy trains. In the past year or so, someone made the decision to pare down the portions of things....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice since my last review and although the food is always excellent, the last two times the service has been sub par. The time before last we were brought the wrong dish but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm gonna be honest I'm not the healthiest eating person in the world but .... I love this place and surprisingly really tasty:) I have since moved to San Diego,California were good health is all the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine J.

2.0 of 5 stars. I like the concept of this place but it did not live up to our expectations at all. We came here for breakfast one morning and while I though the space was beautiful, the food was not good at all. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha A.

5.0 of 5 stars. What's the difference between a restaurant and a bistro? The dictionary defines bistros as small, modest, European-style restaurant or cafA�s, which fits the Blue Bird to a tee. Organic, all natural,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Better before...

Not sure what happened, but Bluebird was better 5 years ago. Used to love BBB...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ethical food in Kansas City... Who'd a thunk it? BBB understands that dining is more than execution, presentation, taste, and service. Eating is the third most important thing a human can do (behind...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Blue Bird

It's the whole experience - beautiful, friendly, fresh, tasty. Highly...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! It's delicious - ingredients are locally grown and/or organic, so you know what you're getting is fresh and supporting the local economy. Plus, you never know what might be on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Best bisro in town

Blue bird bistro is on top of the game. They cater to all different types of appetites. The service was wonderful.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Disappointed- pretentious atmosphere, food was not worth the cost

My husband and I went to brunch on a Saturday. I was so exited because I usually love going to a place like this. My husband is a total "meat and potatoes" man, so it's usually a real treat. The food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Meh... I wanted to like it... I really really really really wanted to like it... but its was average. The first time I went I had the black bean burger b/c I was eating a meat free diet at the time....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh goodness. Oh gracious. Oh glory.Blue Bird is beautiful. Small little vases with a few tiny flowers on the tables, pretty blue bottles of water sat down for each table, local and gorgeous art...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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great local place, best organic restaurant in KC, casual yet upscale

This is a wonderful place to eat in Kansas City. It is really unique because they use all organic ingredients and as much local as they can get. I've been there many times for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Vegetarian Friendly

I love the Blue Bird because it offer so many wonderful vegetarian dishes. Everything tastes fresh and good, and the service is friendly.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Great concept

Blue Bird is a great concept. All of the food is cooked with fresh, local ingredients. Everything is so fresh and the menu changes all the time. The prices are reasonable. Lots of vegetarian dishes!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by DL C.

4.0 of 5 stars. one of my favorite spots in KC. lovely westside location in a casual, but tasteful storefront that almost looks like it belongs on a chicago neighborhood street corner. It's nice to know that every...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I tried out the Blue Bird today around noon. I had heard good things about it, turns out they were mostly true.I ordered an omelet with tomatoes, peppers, colby and bison sausage, and found it pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brady H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Crazy delicious.Just visited the place for the first time and ate the pasta lunch special. Such a simple dish yet so delicious. Must be all those organic ingredients!
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came here for breakfast thinking I had never been here before but realized that i had been here a year earlier for dinner. I remember liking my food but I was incredibly tired and not in the mood to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing.This is easily one of the best restaurants in the KC metro area. The food is organic, local, and phenomenal. The French Toast, well, it's so good I feel like it should have a special name,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another thumbs-up for BBB! I've only had the French toast (twice!), but it's really different, and really good. I do have to agree after my 2nd visit, the food could be hotter (and WHY don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great local grown dishes and wonderful bevs. Thumb's up on their coffee blend.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Best organic food restaurant in Kansas City.

Best place in Kansas City to eat really good organic food. The menu has very good vegetarian choices as well as meat entrees. I was really pleased when the Bluebird Cafe began to include meat in their menu as...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Definitely hard to find (for me), but is well worth the trip.Locally grown organic delicious = my version of heaven.I had the salmon sandwich and will have it again next time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paige W.

5.0 of 5 stars. GLORIOUS.Amazing location (so off the beaten path) with a lovely dcor. Never feels crowded, even with a lot of people seated.I've been here once for dinner and a big handful of times for brunch (mmmm)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aniela T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food here is amazing- tasty, local, in season, with great vegetarian and vegan options. They have never made a face about me bringing in my toddler even when it is super busy. I tried the biscuits...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Always good, always dependable for food and service. Quite busy on Friday and Saturday night, but that's to be expected. No shortage of vegetarian dishes.Update 12/2008 I'm going to be real here and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eliot G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, this is my favorite restaurant in Kansas City. The food is original and delicious in a manner that suggests quality ingredients. The baked goods can be wonderful as well (try the carrot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by A H.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking to have a pleasant meal and conversation with friends in a low-key calm environment this is your place. The food is excellent. We tried the special (a Tuna) and roasted chicken from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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Good lunch

No longer purely vegetarian, Bluebird now serves some meat, good curry, and daily specials usually include a pizza and pasta. Just outside downtown, good place to get away for lunch. Now open for dinner on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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AOL CityGuide

offers soup and pizza, bruschetta, and desserts...
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10Best

vegetarian cuisine that tastes great? yes, if it's at the bluebird bistro, where they make simply spectacular soups and specialty pizzas. the comfortable spot will make you feel right at home, and much of the...
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AOL CityGuide

organic produce and free-range meat...
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AOL CityGuide

this is the best vegetarian restaurant in the area. they grow their own vegatables in an organic garden across the street. the food is creative, fresh and delicious...
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OpenTable

The idea behind blue bird bistro is a simple one. Actually, it's more an ideal than an idea. An ideal that starts with a passion for organic food and our desire to share its benefits. A belief in pure, all...
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