Cosmo moves to the Crossroads
Cosmo Burger, one of KC’s top burger spots, is leaving the Lenexa Public Market to open in the Crossroads.
Cosmo has been a beloved addition to KC’s food scene since it opened in 2020. In January, we dubbed it one of KC’s best restaurants, and more recently, we named it one of KC’s best smashburgers.
Cosmo Burger chef and owner Jacob Kruger began selling his burgers out of Waldo’s Dodson’s Bar, and in 2022, he expanded, opening a stall in the Lenexa Public Market.
Cosmo will officially close in the Lenexa market on April 19. A press release teases a Crossroads move but gives no specific details as to the location or opening date.
“To bridge the transition for staff and guests, Cosmo Burger will offer pop-up lunch service at its Waldo location inside Dodson’s Bar and Commons (7438 Wornall Road, KCMO) beginning April 20,” the press release states.
Urban Egg adds more spots
Serving up cinnamon swirl pancakes, espresso martinis and bacon jam burgers, the popular chain restaurant Urban Egg is adding more metro spots.
Although the breakfast, brunch and lunch chain is based in Colorado, its founder Randy Price grew up in Overland Park and knows the metro well.
Urban Egg will open in the Northland’s Valley View Shoppes (Missouri 152 and North Booth Avenue) before the end of the year. It’s a hot, newish development with such tenants as Fareway Meat Market, Meshuggah Bagels, Andy’s Frozen Custard, QuikTrip, Starbucks and Whataburger.
Price graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School and went on to earn a degree in business and hotel management from Northern Arizona University. Later, he worked for Houston’s on the Country Club Plaza and in Overland Park.
Urban Egg has eight restaurants in Colorado, and Price hopes to add several more in the Kansas City metro, Colorado and Texas by the end of the year.
Blackhole Bakery opens another spot
Blackhole Bakery is set to open a second location in the West Plaza Antique District.
Known for its mochi donuts and other delightful pastries, Blackhole Bakery quickly gained a loyal following when it opened in 2020. The bakery’s ability to remain open through the pandemic is certainly a testament to owner Jason Provo’s delicious baked goods.
Five years later, the bakery is ready for an expansion. According to Startland News, Blackhole Bakery will open a second location in the West Plaza Antique District (1702 W. 45th St., KCMO). The opening is slated for later this year.
