Classic Cup Cafe

Not very impressed with this place at all and wouldn’t recommend to my friends. Came here for brunch as it’s one of my favorite meals and I had never been before.
We got here right as they opened and there were quite a few people waiting. The interior of the restaurant is ok but maybe it’d be nicer on a nice spring/​summer day as there is a patio area for sitting outside. It was a colder day and they were still warming up the building when we got in so I was freezing.
I ordered the Smoked Turkey Hot Browns. I’ll be honest and say this isn’t the place to get traditional brunch type food. It has more of a twist to it which in my opinion doesn’t make it better. I like the old fashioned stuff with a tasteful twist… this to me was trying too hard without the flavor. I found a hair in my food after a few bites so lost my appetite. I didn’t say anything but continued to drink my Bloody Mary which was pretty good. I know my friend didn’t finish the same dish that I got so I’m sure she felt the same sentiments about the place.
Overall not worth the money and wouldn’t go back. Atmosphere and brunch can be done so much better at any other place… even a First Watch. I would check other places on the plaza before coming here! Just my two cents.

Horrible service. Waiter would rather attend to 4 top rather than single person even though I had ordered appetizer, salad, and entre. Would have ordered dessert too but for the poor service. Wine did not come until after salad was mostly eaten, after numerous requests. Waiter never checked to see how meal was or if anything was needed. I wanted another glass of wine to finish entre. Instead the waiter was busy visiting friends and 4 top. Management was totally indifferent when I complained.
This was not the first time this has happened here. One time I asked if they always treat singles so poorly as policy. I would not recommend this place unless your best buddy is a waitperson here since that is the only way you will get service.

We come here for brunch on the weekends to see and meet with my parents regularly. They recently cut off brunch at 11 am. We arrived at 11:03 and even tho 2 out of our party of 4 was sitting with open breakfast menus they refused to take my order said the kitchen could not handle an order 3 mins late. A whole 180 seconds… I work in a restaurant who also does brunch on the weekend. and also has to deal with switching the line from brunch to lunch BUT you don’t 86 brunch with open brunch menus. One order wouldn’t have made or break it. Considering how rude my server was about it and un willing to help the customer out for something as simple as pancakes I will not be returning. For the note having worked in the restaurant business for over 10 years in both front and back of the house I was honestly not rude or demanding just asking if they could make exception since half our party had breakfast coming already and we still had open breakfast menus on the table.

Nice location. Good food. Decent wine glass mimosas, of which we had several. The selection of GF options was a tad lacking, it felt like, but I still found an omelet dish that I liked. My companions raved about the eggs Benedict they both ate. Bottom line: fun, semi fancy pants place to go for a spontaneous brunch.

As part of my 2016 Resolutions, I am trying the Whole30 eating plan where you basically eat whole foods and get rid of anything that is processed, deep fried, full of grains and dairy. It’s not for everyone, but I wanted to give my body a good rest. If any reviewers are familiar with the Whole30, there are LOTS of restrictions on some of the foods you find in the restaurant.
I stopped in at the Classic Cup on 1÷23÷16 for a breakfast meeting. I made the reservation with OpenTable (extremely convenient) and was as immediately.
I had looked into the menu for breakfast to chose a simple Western Omelet. It provided the most protein, lots of veggies and I could sub in fruit for my side.
My server, Eli, was very attentive and extremely helpful when I asked questions on how it was made. He was more than happy to check with the chef and even offered some suggestions on things to substitute to help satisfy my needs!
I really appreciated his help and would definitely recommend that he be your server! I’m sure I will be returning again for another breakfast meet and will most likely sit in his section.
Thank you to Eli and the Classic Cup for being understanding, courteous and extremely helpful.

Awesome locAtion and ambiance. I would have rather brought in my Starbucks coffee despite their sign. Biscuit and French toast reminded me of Denny’s.
Service was good.

Great lil breakfast place! They take reservations, but we were seated very fast! Our food was out in about 5 minutes! I like be back my dish was delicious!!!

I’m disappointed. This place used to be high quality. Their Thai chicken pizza used to have a nice balance of savory, spicy. Now it is like a peanut butter sandwich

We went for brunch on Saturday morning, early enough that seating wouldn’t be a problem, but we ended up waiting about twenty minutes for a two-​top next to the only door between the main dining area and the outside dining area. The clearance between our table and at times our heads, fingers, coffee and food was razor thin. The staff has the move down to not knock you over; however, the patrons and children going in and out to the restroom, to look inside, to go to their table or their friends table is another story. Bottom line, be careful where they sit you!
Despite the above, the service was good, the waitress kept the cups full of joe and was reasonably available.
Ultimately, the food was the saving element here and it was plentiful and delicious. We had the Turkey Hot Browns. The KC version is not your typical Kentucky Hot Brown, but rather a riff on the traditional version with English muffins, smoked turkey and sugar bacon. A little cheddar cheese sauce, tomatoes with some over easy eggs and homies. The muffins today were a bit overdone, but the tomatoes were fresh and the eggs cooked perfectly. Might remind you of a day-​after breakfast cooked by one of your foodie buddies who’s skill weren’t nearly ready for prime time.
We also had the Breakfast Sandwich with a fried egg, toast with tomato, cheese bacon and maybe onion and another side of home fries.
In the end, if you are nearby or looking for a decent breakfast or brunch joint on a weekend, this is a solid choice.

Terrific brunch but if they try to seat you in the cellar (basement) take a walk. Filthy dirty and full of clutter and twice now, the strong scent of sewer gas. Not the way to kick off your Sunday.

The ambiance and service were a 3 ½ so above average. The food was ok, nothing great. The short rib pot roast comes with mashed potatoes and a hearty gravy and both were pretty good. The short rib was dry and over cooked, I’ve had short rib at places all over the country and this was relatively bad. The soup of day, a ham soup, was pretty good and rich. They were out of fish tacos so another person ordered the carnitas tacos. Said they were ok. Would try something else and maybe go back but in no rush.

Absolutely incredible food! Trio of appetzers is great, as is the garlic.
But the unfriendly service is a huge turnoff.

Went to Classic Cup again when I was in Kansas City for an event. I’ve always had a wonderful experience here and always wanted to come here every time I was in town… expect this time was kind of a bad experience…
We ate outside in the back patio, which was amazing! The atmosphere back there was lovely!
Our waitress was terrible. I really wish I knew her name so I could have told the restaurant how terrible of a waitress she was. I asked her if the steak and fries dish I ALWAYS get was available and she responded, «I dont know. I dont think so. This is my first time serving today, out here.» Uh, okay, I guess I’ll have to get something else. I got another dish instead which was relatively good but now I’ll always wonder if my steak and fries dish was available since that is really the only reason I always come here to eat when I am in Kansas City.
She never refilled our glasses of water, she was rude whenever we asked her questions.
Oh goodness… this experience definitely ruined my whole self hype about this place. USUALLY I receive adequate and knowledgable service but this time was just plain terrible.
I dont know if I will be back or just be as excited as I am about this place because that waitress just gave this place a bad rep. I hope the steak & fries are still there… And if they are, please inform all of your workers because that waitress obviously could care less about this restaurant or anything.

Lots of places on the plaza have good food but not as many also can claim good patios. They have a patio that is front and center to some of best sights and sounds the plaza can offer. Downside is it can’t seat large parties, inside yes. Well as large as this nice little spot can handle. Another patio on their back deck is larger with larger party options.
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner all have delicious options. Definitely a favored spot for a date. The ambiance is simple, tasteful and classic. The space is longer than it is wide with a long bench along the back and tables. A nice big fire place gives it a cozy feel by day and sultry by night. Evening Wine and dessert on the front patio always encourages great conversation.
It’s plaza pricey, think 10 – 15 for breakfast and 20 – 30 per person for dinner. Their is free parking but be prepared to walk and allow for the extra time to do so.

I went here for brunch on a Sunday with my mom and sister. We made a reservation for 10:00 am and were promptly seated when we arrived, and were given the option of whether we wanted to eat inside or outside (we went with inside thanks to the heat). This seemed to be the perfect time to eat here, and I would recommend making a reservation, because there was a sizable wait when we left a little after 11:00. The inside isn’t very big, but they have a small patio in the front and a large patio in the back, as well. Our server was very friendly, although he didn’t seem particularly knowledgeable about the menu (he had to check on a question we asked, as well as a pretty basic question the table next to us asked).
We all ordered their drink special, a lavender infused vodka lemonade, which was very refreshing and had a great flavor. To eat, I ordered their Hot and Sticky French toast which is served with two slices of bacon and scrambled eggs. The French toast was coated in a caramel sauce and was incredibly rich and delicious. The bacon here is also fantastic! The scrambled eggs were pretty average, but added some nice protein to an otherwise carb and fat laden meal. My mom ordered the Dutch Babies and I tried her meal. This dish was overwhelmingly fruit, so it would be a good option if you want a relatively light meal with a little pancake thrown in there. We ended the meal with their bread pudding, which was excellent!
This is a great brunch place with fairly reasonable prices (most dishes are around $ 10). The patio would also make a great place to sit and people watch when the weather is nice.

Wow! Great experience! I haven’t been here in a while and my besties took me to breakfast. I love dining on the Plaza like this, watching the people, enjoying a savory cup of Joe and casually dining with good friends on deliciuos food. One of my besties had the French Toast and I had a bite of it. Superb! I had the breakfast pork chop with ttwo eggs over medium and potatoes. Fabulous and generous portions! This is a nice place for friends to meet or for bringing a special someone.

Just read what Adam S. Wrote about this place, he’s spot on. But if you don’t know who he is I will indulge you.
Sit outside on a gorgeous day and you will see what makes this place great. I have a feeling that the inside is cramped when the weather is bad.
Order the coffee for sure. They even trust their patrons with a French press.
Also order the smoked turkey hot Browns. They will over feed you here so please please please come hungry. I don’t eat much pork but order something with bacon. It’s thick and ever so delicious.
The staff is generally friendly, a little frazzled at times.

This review comes in the afterglow of a post-​race breakfast on their sun drenched patio on Memorial Day where everything was perfection.
I’d had Classic Cup a couple of other times and wasn’t blown away. One time, it was in the middle of a July heat wave and the A/​C was struggling to keep everyone inside sane, including myself.
This Memorial Day experience came with a fellow group of runners after a run at nearby Loose Park. I was worried it would be packed, and while busy, the gigantic back patio opens up a lot of seating.
The menu here is expansive, and it didn’t take me long to figure out what I was gunning for; Smoked Turkey Hot Browns (English muffin topped with smoked turkey, tomato, a sharp cheddar cheese sauce, and bacon and eggs.) This ridiculous amount of food came in handy as I was starting to get pretty hungry.
They also have delicious coffee here, although I’m not sure what kind it is. Just a good quality, stronger end cup of black coffee.
The lunch menu here looks good too, and I saw several others settling in for a bit of day-​drinking as this would be a hard spot to beat for that.
Glad that I got this positive experience to reintroduce me to it, and I’ll definitely be back before long.

Favorite breakfast and brunch location close to home. Inside, back deck and front patio seating. Great for people watching. The French Toast is to die for! Classic eggs Benedict is my favorite standard breakfast and they do it just right. Nice weather on their back patio while sipping coffee is something I often look forward to! Save yourself time and just park in the garage around back.

I have been to The Classic Cup many many times over the years and it will always be a staple of Plaza dining for me. They do a really nice brunch and when the weather is warm, sitting on their patio for brunch is one of my favorite Plaza activities.
At our last visit, I indulged in one of their lunch specials which was duck ravioli. It had the perfect balance of flavors and just the right amount of cheese. Sometimes, ravioli dishes can be overwhelmed by too much cheese or sauce, but this dish was just perfect.
Their menus are interesting and diverse and they generally have some really nice specials to choose from as well. They’re also fairly veg friendly.
Service here is always fast and friendly. Sometimes, they can be incredibly busy on weekends, so be prepared for a wait.