Café Sebastienne

4.9

1251 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

Café Sebastienne combines the worlds of contemporary art and delicious cuisine in the heart of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Led by Chef Ted Habiger, a three-time James Beard nominee for Best Chef Midwest, our menu emphasizes local, fresh, and seasonal ingredients, featuring organic and sustainable components. The menu is perfectly complemented by an eclectic wine list featuring natural, organic, and sustainable wines. For more information, visit kemperart.org/cafe.

The Café offers two unique dining settings: an intimate dining room adorned with over 100 paintings by Frederick James Brown, and a naturally light-filled enclosed courtyard. For groups of 12 or more, please email us at cafe@kemperart.org. Semi-private and private spaces are available for various occasions, including bridal and baby showers, birthdays, and special celebrations.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Café
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(816) 457-6172
Website
http://www.kemperart.org/cafe
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Ted Habiger
Catering
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art provides a unique and inspiring setting for a variety of meetings and events. Great food & exceptional service are ensured as Chef Ted Habiger, a three-time James Beard Nominee, will plan and execute a unique menu for your event. For information, email specialevents@kemperart.org.

Location
4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111
Area
Kansas City
Cross Street
45th & Warwick
Parking details
Complimentary ground-level parking immediately around museum, with an additional lot 1/2 block north on Warwick Boulevard.
Public transit
Bus/Metro - 45th & Main Street
Entertainment
Please visit www.kemperart.org for information on special events, the Café Dinner Series, ongoing exhibitions, public programs, and performances.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Private dining

Sarah's SconesUS$8.00
date & pistachio scones with honey, butter, and rhubarb jam
Granola with Yogurt & BerriesUS$10.00
Housemade granola with pepitas & pistachios, greek style yogurt and fresh berries
Chicken Liver PateUS$11.00
Pate of Campo Lindo Chicken Livers with grain mustard, toast and greens
Roast CarrotsUS$12.00
roasted carrots with garlic yogurt, dukkah and chive oil
SoupUS$8.00
Sebastienne House SaladUS$9.00
Greens with radish, fennel, pecans, goat cheese, dried cranberries and balsamic vinaigrette

Lunch

Eggs, Bacon & PotatoesUS$14.00
2 farm eggs cooked to order, crispy bacon, fried potatoes
Smoked Salmon RostiUS$17.00
smoked salmon with crema & dill on a crispy hash brown and avocado
Chicken BowlUS$17.00
Moroccan spiced Campo Lindo Chicken Skewers, farro, greens, crispy chick peas & quino, preserved lemon
French ToastUS$17.00
brioche French toast, sweet ricotta, berries and maple syrup
Steak SaladUS$18.00
Grilled flank steak, cucumber, carrots, greens, crispy onions, peanuts and nuoc cham dressing
Cavatelli PastaUS$16.00
eggplant, tomato, ramp butter, grana padano
SalmonUS$21.00
grilled salmon fillet with corn succotash and piperade sauce

Sandwiches

Sebastienne BLTUS$15.00
crispy bacon, hierloom tomato, lettuce and avocado mayo on 8 grain bread - Choice of soup, salad, potatoes
Mushroom MeltUS$16.00
sautéed mushrooms, chimichurri and gruyere cheese fricco on 8 grain bread - Choice of soup, salad, potatoes

Desserts

Chocolate Pave with shiitake ice creamUS$10.00
flourless chocolate pave with pecans and shiitake ice cream
almond cake with strawberries and creamUS$9.00
Creme BrûléeUS$8.00

What 1,251 people are saying

Café Sebastienne reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café Sebastienne offers a unique dining experience with its art-filled ambiance and "fantastic" food. Located in the Kemper Museum, it's perfect for brunch or lunch, especially before symphony performances. The "phenomenal" chef and "excellent" service are consistently praised, making it a "go to place" for special occasions.

1,244 Reviews

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Lori
Kansas City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu changed and I was sad to see the BLAT gone but my meal was incredible and did not disappoint. We finished our meal with the warm apple tart which was to die for.
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susan
Kansas City114 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wow, welcome Ted and your team! We enjoyed a delicious brunch and look forward to many more good meals.
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Mina
Kansas City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A great place for brunch! Delicious food and caring staff.
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Brittany
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The space is so unique and special. We loved the courtyard for the openness and high ceilings. The gallery would be perfect for something intimate. The food was INCREDIBLE! I don’t know the last time I’ve raved about a lunch I’ve had. Everything was so much more than we expected. We had the smoky eggplant dip, steak salad, turkey club with broccoli cheddar soup. All those words sound so basic compared to the quality of the meal.
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Gerald VIP
Kansas City56 reviews
3.0
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was very flavorful! I wish I could have tasted it warmer. Think it was under heat lamp too long. Great environment and love the art. A real gem.
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John
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible from the flavors to the presentation. You can't beat the dinning room, it is the best in the city.
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harvey
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is fantastic since Ted Habiger took over the restaurant. The tasty menu changes regularly. Today, I had the quesadilla for lunch, the best I’ve ever had.
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Anthony
Kansas City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic lunch! What a wonderful atmosphere! Thank you!
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Carol VIP
Kansas City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have excellent service and every choice of food exceeds expectations. We like to sit in the Gallery- amazing art work. We typically attend on Sunday around 11am for a brunch prior to attending matinee symphony or opera at Kauffmann.
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Scott VIP
Key West11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice lunch. Glad to see that the Cafe is back to a high level of quality and service.
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FAQs

Café Sebastienne is rated 4.9 stars by 1251 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
45th & Warwick
Area
Kansas City
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary ground-level parking immediately around museum, with an additional lot 1/2 block north on Warwick Boulevard.
Public transit
Bus/Metro - 45th & Main Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ted Habiger
Entertainment
Please visit www.kemperart.org for information on special events, the Café Dinner Series, ongoing exhibitions, public programs, and performances.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.kemperart.org/cafe
Phone number
(816) 457-6172
Catering
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art provides a unique and inspiring setting for a variety of meetings and events. Great food & exceptional service are ensured as Chef Ted Habiger, a three-time James Beard Nominee, will plan and execute a unique menu for your event. For information, email specialevents@kemperart.org.

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Café Sebastienne

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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Small & to Share

Sarah's SconesUS$8.00

Granola with Yogurt & BerriesUS$10.00

Chicken Liver PateUS$11.00

Roast CarrotsUS$12.00

SoupUS$8.00

Sebastienne House SaladUS$9.00

Lunch

Eggs, Bacon & PotatoesUS$14.00

Smoked Salmon RostiUS$17.00

Chicken BowlUS$17.00

French ToastUS$17.00

Steak SaladUS$18.00

Cavatelli PastaUS$16.00

SalmonUS$21.00

Sandwiches

Sebastienne BLTUS$15.00

Mushroom MeltUS$16.00

Desserts

Chocolate Pave with shiitake ice creamUS$10.00

almond cake with strawberries and creamUS$9.00

Creme BrûléeUS$8.00

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Review summary

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