One of the most colorful places in Kansas City for breakfast or lunch, Succotash, located near Hospital Hill, combines the mismatched ambiance of a thrift store with a menu from a high-end restaurant. A giant, hot pink chandelier hangs above the doorway, and a six-foot tall wooden statue of a wizard greets you as you enter. They serve delicious chicory Café du Monde coffee and have a wide selection of sandwiches and pancake, crepe, egg, and veggie dishes. They have many delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes, like the gooey smoked Gouda and artichoke heart on grilled sourdough sandwich and the veggie wrap. Catering is also available.

Bright red doors welcome you into sun-filled You Say Tomato, a restaurant serious about serving the freshest, best tasting breakfast and lunch in the most casual atmosphere imaginable. Most of their products are local, organic, and pesticide- and hormone-free. There is a quaint grocery area, but they also use these products to create unique dishes such as the meat and veggie bierocks (sort of like pot pies), a variety of paninis, edamame hummus, quiche, and honey vanilla bean yogurt with mint & berries. This is a great place to relax with coffee and the newspaper in the morning or to bring the family for a delicious, healthy meal.

Business patrons looking for a quiet, classy place to dine will love this spot in Shawnee Mission. Offering a great wine list, flavorful food and outdoor seating, this moderately priced Italian restaurant is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Although the ambiance is more on the romantic side, children are welcome. Entrees include Pizza, homemade Ravioli, Osso Bucco and more. Sandwiches come with Paulo's famous homemade potato chips. This is a great place for business luncheons or intimate gatherings.