Thelma's Kitchen

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3101 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
+1 (816) 298-9919
https://www.thelmaskitchen.org

Thelma's Kitchen is a nonprofit community café located in the heart of Kansas City, serving fresh and affordable meals that range from $1 to $15, catering to various budgets. Through its initiatives, the café not only provides delicious food but also supports vital local services such as mental health support, eviction prevention, and assistance with identification.

By sharing a meal or utilizing their social venture catering, guests contribute directly to these essential services and help strengthen the local community. Thelma's Kitchen emphasizes the importance of building connections and compassion among neighbors, making each visit an act of generosity and community building.

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Kristina W.
1/16/2026

The food was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. I was completely in love with the Caesar salad--and learning that both the dressing and the croutons are made fresh in-house (not packaged!)...

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Sandra M.
1/15/2026

I love this place, and have always been served very good to excellent food. Except for the CHEF and kitchen manager the staff are all volunteers, on the line and in the kitchen. They only serve...

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Dustin E.
2/21/2025

The coconut curry soup was on point. Really great depth of flavor and I could taste the pride the chef took in it. Excellent! We also enjoyed a bacon, ham and cheese panini. It was cooked after...

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Michella F.
7/11/2025

Come for the friendly people, clean restaurant and great food! I just came for a cookie and left with so much more. I Love pay it forward places and love that it's matched with great food. Had a...

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Tami P.
9/10/2025

A wonderful lunch experience - we were greeted by a door greeter then again by smiling servers at the order line! I ordered the chef's special- very tasty. It was like a naked burrito. The fried...

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