Banksia Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Banksia Bistro, a vibrant spot nestled on Main St in Kansas City, where Australian flavors shine through a thoughtfully curated menu. This bistro embraces a variety of culinary options, perfect for breakfast and brunch enthusiasts. With an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, the dishes cater to all palates, boasting abundant vegan and vegetarian selections alongside gluten-free fare.
- Signature Dishes: Experience the blend of classic Australian baking with a modern twist, ideal for casual dining.
- Dining Environment: The bistro features both indoor and outdoor seating, providing a trendy yet relaxed atmosphere, great for families and groups.
- Convenience: Offers delivery and takeout alongside accommodating options for all dietary needs.
Whether you seek a cozy brunch with friends or a quick bite, Banksia Bistro welcomes all with flavor and warmth. Don’t miss out on their Happy Hour specials and delectable menu!
Mains
Aussie Burger
A skyhigh burger with a Beef Patty, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Onions, Bacon, Fried Egg, Grilled Pineapple, BBQ Sauce and Mayo. No modifications allowed! Otherwise, its not an Aussie Burger!!
Australian Lamb Cutlets
Rubbed with middle eastern spices, crusted with Dukkah and served on a bed of Moroccan Chickpeas, Israeli Cous Cous and Sweet Potatoes.
Chili Prawn Linguine
Wild caught Red Prawns, tossed in Garlic Butter, Cherry Tomatoes and Baby Spinach.
Coconut Chicken
Chicken tenders breaded in Shredded Coconut, Herbs and Parmesan Cheese. Served with Excalibur Fries.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Brioche Bun, Red Cabbage Slaw and Chipotle Mayo. Served with spiced Excalibur Fries.
Fish And Chips
Beer Battered Australian Barramundi Filets. Served with Excalibur Fries and HouseMade Tartare Sauce.
Polpette Meat Balls
Pork and Veal Meatballs, Italian Herbs, served with a Romesco Sauce.
Portuguese Chicken
Piri Piri marinated Confit Chicken, finished in our Stone Oven. Served with Roasted Zucchini, Vine Ripened Tomatoes and Chimichurri.
Vegetable Tartlet
Marinated Zucchini, Eggplant and Sweet Potato. Served atop a Puffed Pastry with Spicy Relish, Grilled Cherry Tomatoes and Crispy Chickpeas.
Margherita
Pancetta
Pepperoni
Pesto And Cherry Tomato
Garlic Prawn Pizza
Pizza
Desserts
Pavlova
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Spiced Orange Cake
Lamington
Caramel Slice
Caramel Slice With Macadamias
Shortbread topped with Australianstyle caramel and macadamia nuts and a chocolate ganache drizzle
Excalibur Fries
Truffled Fries
Add Ons
Breakfast
Avocado Toast
On pain levain bread, lightly smeared with white miso, topped with arugula, avocado, szechuan pepper, ponzu roasted black sesame seeds, pan roasted cherry tomatoes topped with a fried egg
Biscuit And Homemade Sausage Gravy
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Plate
Breakfast Sandwich
Your choice of bread, with an overeasy egg, spinach, and Cheddar cheese
Cinnamon Raisin Challah
With homemade ricotta and strawberry jam
Corn Zucchini Fritters
Topped with avocado, refried beans, fried egg, bacon, and pan roasted cherry tomatoes
Eggs Benedict
With soft scrambled truffled eggs, black forest ham, spinach, and tangy hollandaise sauce on an English muffin. Served with a side salad of mixed greens and house viniagrette
Fruit Cup
Mixed seasonal fruit
Granola
Housemade granola with yoghurt and berries
Mushroom Beet Toast
With slow cooked cremini and portabella mushrooms served on pain levain smeared with homemade ricotta and topped with English spinach, roasted beet relish, and goat cheese
Overnight Oats
With berries and honey or brown sugar
Ricotta Hotcakes
With honeycomb butter, caramelized banana, and Fresh Strawberries
Vegemite Toast
An Aussie staple, go on, give it a try!
1 Side Egg
Fruit Cup
Mixed seasonal fruit
Side Avocado
Side Bacon
Side Breakfast Potatoes
Side Chorizo
Side Gravy
Side Ham
Side Mushrooms
Side Salad
Side Sausage
Side Toast
AddOns
Sandwiches
A. T
Bacon, avocado, tomato on lightly toasted pain levain bread with English spinach, gruyere cheese, and Russian dressing
Chicken Banh Mi
With pickled Asian vegetables, cilantro, and mayo on baguette. Jalapenos optional please add to comments if you would like to add them
Corned Beef
with Jarlsberg Cheese, Sauerkraut , Pickled Watermelon Rind and Russian Dressing on Marbled Rye
Cuban Pork
With English spinach, honey mustard, and mayo on pain levain
Chicken Wrap
with Walnut, Celery, Zesty Herb Aioli on White Bread
Grilled Vegetables Arugula
Zucchini, sweet potato and eggplant with onion jam and herb aioli on baguette
Smoked Black Forest Ham
With gruyere and Dijonnaise or brie, apples, and honey mustard on baguette
Braised Lentil Salad
Jerk Salad
Jerk Chicken, Avocado, Grapefruit, Pan Fried Paneer Cheese, Pine Nuts and Spring Greens Cilantro, Spicy Jerk Dressing
Grilled Chicken Salad
Chicken salad on spring mix topped with Poppy Seeds and cranberries
Moroccan Salad
Israeli cous cous, arugula, roast pumpkin, marinated chickpeas, ruby grapefruit, grilled haloumi, toasted almonds, pomegranate, and tamarind vinaigrette
Tuna Salad Nicoise
Italian tuna in olive oil, green beans, avocado, corn, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mayo
Quinoa Watermelon Salad
Quinoa, watermelon, mint, avocado, haloumi, arugula, macadamia nuts, chili salt, and lime vinaigrette
Salmon Salad
Potatoes, mustard, capers, fennel, dill weed, asparagus, toasted almonds, hollandaise sauce, and mixed greens
Side Salad
Salads
Pie and Sausage Rolls
Beef Cheesy Potato Pie
Beef Red Wine Pie, topped with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Beef Red Wine Pie
USDA Prime Angus Beef rubbed with 12 Spices, braised in Red Wine
Chicken, Leek Mushroom Pie
Free Range Chicken Poached in Lemon, Butter and Thyme with Shiitake Mushrooms and Root Vegetable
Greek Lamb Pie
Australian Lamb marinated in Rosemary, Mint, Oregano, Garlic, Lemon with Skordalia Potato, Feta and Garlic
Smokey Vegetable Pie
Roasted Eggplant, Cauliflower and Sweet Potato with Shiitake Mushrooms and Root Vegetables
Australian Lamb Sausage Roll
Freshly Minced Australian Lamb Leg with Moroccan Harissa Paste, Almonds, Cous Cous and Currants
Pork Fennel Sausage Roll
Tender Pork Shoulder with Caramelized Root Vegetables and Fresh Ground Fennel Seeds and White Pepper
Spanakopita Roll
English Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts
Almond Croissant
Croissant
Ham Cheese Croissant
Chocolate Croissant
Pain Au Raisin
Apricot Danish
Strawberry Cheesecake Croissant
Cinnamon Roll
Kouign Amman
Blueberry Croissant
Pastries
Cakes, Muffins, and Cookies
ANZAC Cookie
Choc Chip Cookie
Chocolate Cherry Cookie
Snickerdoodle Cookie
Sugar Cookie
White Choc Chip Macadamia Nuts
Flourless Belgian Chocolate Cake GlutenFree
Flourless Spiced Orange Cake
Glutenfree!
Berry Choc Muffin
Strawberry Homemade Ricotta Muffin
Peach Nutmeg Muffin
Banana Cinnamon Muffin
Lamington
An Australian favorite vanilla sponge cake, with a layer of raspberry jam inside, then dipped in chocolate syrup and coated in coconut
Caramel Slice
Caramel Slice With Macadamias
Shortbread topped with Australianstyle caramel and macadamia nuts and a chocolate ganache drizzle
Chocolate Ganache Raspberry Coulis Tart
Citrus Curd Tart
Passionfruit Curd Tart With Meringue
Pavlova With Chantilly Cream
Vanilla Custard Tart
Tarts
Hot Drinks
Americano
Espresso poured over hot water
Baby Chino
For the little ones steamed milk, foam, and cocoa sprinkle. Looks just like a GrownUps cappuccino
Cafe Au Lait
Filter coffee with steamed milk
Cappuccino
Espresso with steamed milk and lots of foam. Finished with a sprinkle of cocoa
Chai Latte
Housemade chai. If you would like honey added, please write in the comments box
Coffee Box
Cortado
Espresso
2oz shot of espresso
Filter Coffee
What Americans drink!
Green Matcha
If you would like honey added, please write in the comments box
Hot Chocolate
Ghirardelli chocolate
Hot Tea
Choose one of our herbal teas from Stash Tea Company
Latte
Espresso with steamed milk and some foam
London Fog
Includes vanilla syrup
Long Black
Long poured espresso with hot water added
Macchiato
2oz shot of espresso, Stained with milk foam
Mocha
Latte with Ghirardelli chocolate
Steamer
Steamed milk with syrup. No coffee added