About Us

At Dine Local KC, our mission is to empower Kansas City’s locally owned restaurants, cafés, and eateries by putting them front and center in our online directory — a trusted resource where locals can easily discover, connect with, and support the food spots that make our community one-of-a-kind. We believe that dining local strengthens neighborhoods, fuels dreams, and builds a more vibrant Kansas City — one meal at a time.

What We Do

💬 Why Dine Local KC?

✅ Support Local Restaurants
Every dollar you spend at KC’s locally owned eateries helps chefs, owners, and staff thrive while keeping money circulating in our neighborhoods.

✅ Save While You Dine
Enjoy exclusive deals and perks from restaurants and cafés across the metro — just by using your Dine Local KC Savings Card.

✅ Curated Local Listings
We connect you with real food spots and real people — not paid ads or algorithms.

✅ Easy to Use
Search by neighborhood, cuisine, or event to discover and support local restaurants wherever you go. We work hand-in-hand with Kansas City’s chefs, owners, and culinary creators to give them the exposure and tools they need to grow — all while keeping dollars in our local economy.

Why We Started

Dine Local KC was founded by Kansas City natives with a passion for food, community, and supporting homegrown talent. After seeing firsthand how hard it is for independent restaurants to compete with big chains and delivery giants, we created a platform designed to level the playing field — by locals, for locals.