Kansas City has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Kansas City restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 10 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.

1. Grinders Pizza

American, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (4,352 Google reviews)

Grinders Pizza earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 4,352 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 2, Episode 11 — “Off the Hook Specials” (January 14, 2008)
• Season 32, Episode 2 — “Takeout: Flavortown Comes Home” (April 24, 2020)
Address: 417 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: +1 816-472-5454
Website: www.grinderspizza.com
See the full Grinders Pizza listing →

2. BB’s Lawnside BBQ

BBQ, Southern · $$ · 4.5★ (3,949 Google reviews)

Known for low-and-slow barbecue, BB’s Lawnside BBQ still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 3,949 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 8 — “Comfort and Soul” (November 25, 2013)
Address: 1205 E 85th St, Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: +1 816-822-7427
Website: www.bbslawnsidebbq.com
See the full BB’s Lawnside BBQ listing →

3. Succotash

American, Italian, BBQ, Breakfast, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.5★ (2,714 Google reviews)

The American classics at Succotash clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 2,714 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 9 — “Pork, Pasta and Barbecue” (December 2, 2013)
Address: 2601 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: +1 816-421-2807
Website: www.succotashkcmo.com
See the full Succotash listing →

4. Pigwich

Sandwich · $ · 4.6★ (2,407 Google reviews)

Pigwich is one of the area’s go-to spots for over-stuffed sandwiches, with a strong 4.6 stars from 2,407 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 1 — “Guy's All-Star Guests” (November 29, 2019)
Address: 20 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: +1 816-200-1639
Website: www.pigwich.com
See the full Pigwich listing →

5. Kansas City Taco Company

Mexican · $$ · 4.5★ (2,056 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Mexican plates, Kansas City Taco Company keeps a 4.5-star rating across 2,056 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 9 — “Spinning the Globe” (August 2, 2019)
Address: 528 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: +1 816-214-5390
Website: kctacocompany.com
See the full Kansas City Taco Company listing →

6. Cupini’s

Italian, BBQ · $$ · 4.6★ (1,929 Google reviews)

Cupini’s earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 1,929 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 9 — “Pork, Pasta and Barbecue” (December 2, 2013)
Address: 1809 Westport Rd Ste 200, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: +1 816-753-7662
Website: cupinis.com
See the full Cupini’s listing →

7. The Brick

Burger, Chicken · $ · 4.5★ (1,722 Google reviews)

Known for burgers, The Brick still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,722 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 10, Episode 5 — “Wings, Dogs and Claws” (September 27, 2010)
Address: 1727 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: +1 816-421-1634
Website: thebrickkc.com
See the full The Brick listing →

8. Extra Virgin

Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,352 Google reviews)

The Mediterranean dishes at Extra Virgin clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,352 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 12 — “Full of Surprises” (September 6, 2019)
Address: 1900 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: +1 816-842-2205
Website: www.extravirginkc.com
See the full Extra Virgin listing →

9. Banksia

Asian, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (825 Google reviews)

Banksia is one of the area’s go-to spots for bold Asian flavors, with a strong 4.5 stars from 825 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 10 — “From Australian to Asian” (August 16, 2019)
Address: Cnr 12th & Main, 1183 Main St Suite 120, Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: +1 816-474-9935
Website: banksiabistro.com
See the full Banksia listing →

10. PotPie

Chicken · $$ · 4.6★ (688 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for fried chicken, PotPie keeps a 4.6-star rating across 688 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 19, Episode 14 — “Crazy for Chicken” (April 18, 2014)
Address: 904 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: +1 816-561-2702
Website: www.kcpotpie.com
See the full PotPie listing →

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