Mildred’s is on a roll.
The family-owned breakfast and lunch spot, a KC favorite for the past 30 years, continues to expand. The restaurant has added a third location to its roster and we had the privilege of getting a first look.
Mildred’s newest site sits in the South Plaza’s former Mission Taco Joint (5060 Main St., KCMO). It will open Friday, Jan. 10, at 7 am. The third location maintains Mildred’s usual comfy cozy coffee bar eatery vibes. The menu will remain the same and the Standard Breakfast Sandwich we all know and love continues to reign as a staple. However, there are a few exciting new elements at the South Plaza site.
The new space is the biggest of the Mildred’s restaurants and features two stories. The mezzanine includes plenty of extra seating with power outlets for those looking for a private space to work. Near the register, a designated pick-up area is built with cubbies to house takeout orders.
The lights above the coffee bar are made by glass artist Dierk Van Keppel and his production team at Rock Cottage Glassworks using original glass molds dating back to the turn of the century. The same lights hang in Mildred’s Downtown site, which opened in 2019.
One of the most exciting new elements is the coffee bar’s La Marzocco espresso machine which is the first of its kind in KC. The machine is a collaboration between La Marzocco and Mahlkönig, the brand of the built-in coffee grinder. The machine features new technology with a “smart” system. The espresso machine and grinder communicate via WiFi to share detailed data about the espresso extraction and make adjustments to the grind throughout the day to ensure the espresso coffee tastes great every time.
“This removes the need for baristas to do this complex monitoring and adjustments and focus more on crafting delicious beverages and customer service day in and day out,” says co-owner Evan Ashby.
For those of us with parking anxiety, a dedicated parking garage is located to the north of Mildred’s. Bring your parking ticket inside and a Mildred’s employee will validate it with a sticker.
Mildred’s has been family-run since the ’90s and was started by Debbie Ashby. The restaurants are now owned by her sons Evan and Clayton Ashby.
