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 more than just a restaurant — it strengthens our community. You’re helping local chefs share their passion, supporting neighborhood jobs, and keeping Kansas City’s dining scene vibrant and unique. When you dine local, more of your money stays right here — fueling local growth, creativity, and connection.

✅ 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.

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. 

⭐Dine Local KC is actively seeking a local charity partner to benefit from proceeds of the Dine Local KC Savings Card. If you are a local nonprofit — or know one that would be interested in partnering with us — we’d love to connect. Please contact us to learn more.