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Blue Bird Bistro

1700 Summit St, Kansas City, MO | Map it  

64108 39.093001 -94.593600

(816) 221-7559 | View Website

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Neighborhoods:
Westside North, Near Downtown
Cuisine:
Health Food, French, Traditional American, Vegetarian
Price:
$, $$
Categories:
Restaurants

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Restaurant Special Features:
Group Dining, Breakfast, Lunch Spot, Local Favorite, Outdoor Dining, Brunch, Family Style Dining, Quiet, Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining
Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Cash, Discover, Visa, American Express

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mmess

Member since Feb, 2011 View Profile
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Joined 1 year ago
1.0
February 09, 2011

Won't go there again--ever!. This Bistro was highly recommended by a friend who had, apparently, not been there in some time. The place is filthly, the food was not even close to hot and terrible besides. I ordered something with rice and veges and green curry sauce--no flavor at all--and totally overpriced. The bread was so dry I figured they had left it on the counter to dry out for the birds! With so many wonderful places to eat in KC I won't miss this place at all.

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jcrim

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1.0
February 08, 2011

Very disappointing. I've been to Blue Bird 5 times in the past, always liked the food. Organized a lady's luncheon and could not have been more disappointed. Our food totally lacked flavor and was served lukewarm. The bread was so dry it must have been a week old. Since we were all so disappointed in our entrees, we thought dessert must be good. Not. The $11 chocolate pate had a sauce over it that burned your mouth - not hot, just crazy spices. On the bright side, our server was nice and friendly.

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HoboBunny

Member since Jan, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
January 10, 2009

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) with the favorites on their restaurant list being variations of chains. But someone tipped me onto Kansas City's vibe and somehow we stumbled into Blue Bird Bistro. And the heavens parted! There is life in the midwest! Pretentious? Not in the least! Down-to-earth, very relaxed, mellow atmosphere. The prices were similar in price to Brooklyn, which I agree is probably unwarranted. And some of the food we tried (we ate there twice) wasn't spectacular...e.g. the quesadillas, dry, very little cheese holding the beans, very disappointing. The Blue Bird salad with the house blueberry vinaigrette -- fabulous! Had it twice. Tofu fries, interesting and fun. Chili with cornbread - yum. I highly recommend this place. I would suggest, to the owner, however...if you are going to charge New York City prices (without the cost in rent to substantiate), give your customers a little something extra just to warm the cockles of their little pocketbooks.

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zeneat

Member since Dec, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
3.0
December 04, 2008

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 in a sing-songy voice like we were babies. Then she would turn and talk to a coworker in a normal voice. It was odd. We were seated last time at a deuce that was next to a set of shelves adjacent to the door to the upstairs where there was a special tasting going on and we were constantly brushed against by servers rushing about as well as customers coming and going. We moved our table so we would feel more comfortable, but it was still annoying. Neither of us remembers what entrees we had because they were that unmemorable, but we both remember the hummus being delicious. Unfortunately we both had unfortunate intestinal experiences the next day. I've eaten there before and been impressed by the pizza, and I'll give them another chance but I can make organic and healthy food at home that rivals what I've eaten there.

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redemmy79

Member since Jul, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
2.0
July 10, 2008

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 plated beautifully, but it was nothing more than OK tasting. The polenta was mushy and tasteless, the gravy sweet and floury tasting and the bison sausage patties tasted like wind-socks. The service was fine, but everyone (wait-staff and customers alike) was conversing as though we were dining on Rodeo Drive in Beverly HIlls. We were extreemly disappointed.

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