About Us

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

What We Do

Why Dine Local KC?

✅ Support Local Food & Drink
Every dollar you spend at Kansas City’s locally owned restaurants and beverage establishments does more than support a single business — it strengthens our community. You’re helping local chefs, baristas, brewers, and bartenders share their passion, supporting neighborhood jobs, and keeping KC’s food and drink scene vibrant and unique. When you choose local, more of your money stays right here — fueling local growth, creativity, and connection.

✅ Save While You Eat & Drink
Enjoy exclusive deals and perks from local restaurants, cafés, and beverage establishments across the metro — simply by using your Dine Local KC Savings Card.

✅ Giving Back with Hope Faith
Through our charity partnership with Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus, a portion of each Dine Local KC Savings Card sold helps support programs centered on care, rest, and pathways to self-sufficiency for individuals experiencing homelessness in Greater Kansas City.

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

✅ Easy to Use
Search by neighborhood, cuisine, or event to discover and support local restaurants and beverage establishments wherever you go. We work hand-in-hand with Kansas City’s chefs, owners, and food and beverage 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, drink, community, and supporting homegrown talent. After seeing firsthand how hard it is for independent restaurants and beverage businesses 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 beverage establishments by putting them front and center in our online directory — a trusted resource where locals can easily discover, connect with, and support the food and drink spots that make our community one-of-a-kind.