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Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — restaurants, cafés, bars and lounges

Kansas City, Missouri · 29 places to eat and drink · 2 lounges

Concourse

Concourse A

11 places · 1 lounge

Concourse B

17 places · 1 lounge

Pre-security

1 place

Eating and drinking at MCI: quick answers

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Kansas City, Missouri has 29 places to eat and drink and 2 lounges, across Concourses A and B, plus a pre-security area. That includes 5 coffee spots, 4 bars, and 10 sit-down restaurants. One is before security; the rest are past the checkpoint. Hours are in Central Time.

How many restaurants are at MCI airport?
Kansas City International Airport has 29 places to eat and drink — restaurants, cafés, bars and grab-and-go — across Concourses A and B, plus a pre-security area. It also has 2 lounges.
What's open early at MCI?
The earliest to open on a typical weekday: Bakery & Coffee (Near Gate A10, Concourse A, from 4 AM), Bo Ling's (Near Gate A10, Concourse A, from 4 AM), and Bo Ling's (Near Gate B54, Concourse B, from 4 AM). Times are local (Central Time).
What's open late at MCI?
Open latest on a typical weekday: Bakery & Coffee (Near Gate A10, Concourse A, until 11 PM), Big Chicken (Near Gate B60, Concourse B, until 11 PM), and Bo Ling's (Near Gate A10, Concourse A, until 11 PM).
Where can I get coffee at MCI?
5 coffee spots: City Market Coffee Roasters (Near Gate B52, Concourse B), Dunkin' (Near Gate A16, Concourse A), Dunkin' (before security, Main Terminal), Messenger Coffee Co. (Near Gate B46, Concourse B), and Parisi Coffee (Near Gate A12, Concourse A).
Where can I get a sit-down meal at MCI?
10 sit-down restaurants: Boulevard Brewing Co. Beer Hall (Near Gate B54, Concourse B), Brown & Loe (Near Gate B51, Concourse B), Grapes and Grains (Near Gate A12, Concourse A), Hearth Locavore Kitchen (Near Gate A10, Concourse A), KC Bar Tap (Near Gate A10, Concourse A), Martin City Brewing Company (Near Gate A12, Concourse A), and 4 more.
Where are the bars at MCI?
4 bars: Boulevard Brewing Co. Beer Hall (Near Gate B54, Concourse B), Grapes and Grains (Near Gate A12, Concourse A), KC Bar Tap (Near Gate A10, Concourse A), and Martin City Brewing Company (Near Gate A12, Concourse A).
Are there restaurants before security at MCI?
Yes — Dunkin' is before the TSA checkpoint, open to anyone. Everything else is airside, past security.
Which lounges at MCI accept Priority Pass?
Escape Lounge (Concourse A · Gate A5). Rules vary by lounge (time windows, guest fees); each lounge page lists them.
How do I get into a lounge at MCI?
Depending on the lounge, entry comes with American Express, Priority Pass, Delta Sky Club, Delta status, and Other airline status — each with its own conditions. The Airside app checks your own cards and status against every lounge's rules.

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