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Check out 21 Kansas City restaurants to support during Black Restaurant Week

Get your forks ready, Black Restaurant Week is here. Here are restaurants across the KC metro that you can celebrate with.

District Fish and Pasta

Our mouths are already watering.

Get your appetites ready and bring you empty stomachs, it’s time for Black Restaurant Week.

Kansas City’s 2024 Black Restaurant Week is Sunday, Sept. 10-Sunday, Sept. 24.
This week is all about highlighting African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisines.

Check out 21 Black-owned Kansas City restaurants participating this year.

The Breakfast & Lunch Lover’s Restaurant, 6204 Raytown Trfy., Raytown, MO | Classic American breakfasts and lunches are served all day long.

Chixen Kansas City, 1407 Southwest Blvd., KCK | Open for pick-up and delivery only, this biz is home to the chicken burger.

The District Fish & Pasta House, 1664 E. 63rd St., KCMO | Enjoy basa fish, whiting fish, salmon, and shrimp paired with pastas.

Fannie’s West African Cuisine, 4105 Troost Ave., KCMO | This traditional West African restaurant boasts world famous jollof rice.

Gate’s BBQ, multiple locations | Enjoy this Kansas City barbecue staple with six locations, or find its sauce + seasonings in grocery stores.

Gigi's vegan and wellness cafe

Vegan food never looked so good.

Photo by Gigi’s Vegan and Wellness Cafe

Gigi’s Vegan and Wellness Cafe, 1103 Westport Rd., KCMO | Feel good inside and out when you consume its healthy food or have a session in the full-spectrum saunas.

Jadabay’s Tasty Kitchen, location varies | This variety food truck offers everything from Southern-style chicken fried rice to Philly steaks.

KC Cajun, 3510 E. 27th St., KCMO | Want a taste of the Louisiana bayou? Here it is. This small biz also has a traveling food truck.

KC Mac N Co., 1111 Main St., Ste. 155, KCMO | Say hello to the mac-and-cheese lover’s paradise. featuring a plethora of mac-and-cheese based dishes.

Mister Dipz Cookies and Sweet Treats, location various | This desserts-focused food truck offers cookies that are dipped and stuffed.

Ruby Jeans Juicery, multiple locations | Sip juices and enjoy healthier versions of soul food.

SugahRush Berries, 11149 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS | Stop in Oak Park Mall for sweet treats such as chocolate dipped strawberries, macaroons, and dipped Oreos.

The Soul Shack KC, 4200 E. 35th St., KCMO | Where soul food and comfort food meet to make a tasty meal.

Taste Island Grill, 3605 Broadway Blvd., KCMO | Build a bowl or try a patty at this authentic Jamaican restaurant.

TC’s Fully Loaded, location varies | Catch this food truck on the weekend if you want to indulge in gourmet loaded baked potatoes.

The 6 Lounge, 6902 Prospect Ave., KCMO | Enjoy a Chiefs watch party while having a drink.

TopKnotch Vegan Vittles , 1201 E. Truman Rd., Independence, MO | Tantalize your taste buds with creative offerings such as a jackfruit taco or vegan chicken and waffles.

Turkey LeggMan, 1916 Quindaro Blvd., KCK | Order smoked turkey legs online or find out where the food truck will be next.

Vegan Crave Burgers and Bakery, 1599 Iron St., North Kansas City | Chow down on vegan burgers, then finish up with cupcakes.

Wah Gwan, 6228 Troost Ave., KCMO | Enjoy both Nigerian and Jamaican food under one roof.

Yogurtini, multiple locations | Build your own fro-yo and eat it on the go-go.

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