Over There Cafe

2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States
+1 816-888-8100
$$$ Cafe
(25 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Over There Cafe, a hidden gem nestled at the 2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO, right within the vibrant atmosphere of the World War One Museum. This café proudly offers a delightful blend of comfort food and casual dining that is accessible to everyone, even if you’re not visiting the museum itself.

Stepping into Over There Cafe, you’ll immediately be greeted by warm, inviting decor and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air. The atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing lunch break or a casual meet-up with friends. With an emphasis on friendly, attentive service, your experience will be nothing short of pleasant.

As you explore the menu, you’ll find a variety of tantalizing options that embrace classic café fare with a unique twist. Ignite your taste buds with their Trench Stew, a hearty dish featuring braised corned beef, tender turnips, sweet peas, and carrots, all topped with housemade slaw and served with a buttery buttermilk biscuit for just $10.00. Or perhaps you’d prefer the Chipped Beef, featuring creamy gravy and aged beef poured generously over sourdough toast, also priced at $10.00.

Don’t overlook the appetizers like the delightful Crab Sticks ($4.25 for 4) or the crispy Spring Rolls ($1.99 for 2) – perfect for sharing! For a lighter start, sip on the warming House Special Soup or the nourishing Chicken Noodles Soup, both at an unbeatable price of $6.95.

Customers rave about the café’s outstanding offerings. One enthusiastic patron, Mark Tremel, described it as potentially “the best museum café” he’s experienced, thanks to its friendly service, bottomless coffee (a mere $2!), and a delicious food selection. Others like Mark Cunningham highlighted the recently introduced hot food items that brought satisfaction to their taste buds. Many have lauded the speedy service, allowing for a perfect lunch break without missing a beat during their museum visit.

What sets Over There Cafe apart is its capacity to combine affordability with quality. It’s not just a pit stop; it’s a place where stories converge over plates filled with comfort food. So, the next time you’re in the Kansas City area or visiting the museum, make sure to carve out some time to relax and refuel at Over There Cafe – you won’t regret it!

For more information, feel free to contact them at +1 816-888-8100.

Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Children
Good for kids
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

25 Reviews
Mark Tremel

04 Sep 2025

Go Over There. Maybe the best museum cafe I can recall. Nice prices, nice selection, bottomless coffee, friendly service, tasty food and open to the public without a museum ticket. I mean, seriously, a bottomless coffee for only 2 bucks?? Send the word, send the word over there. For the yanks are coming...

Bryan Whitehead

28 Aug 2025

I’d been to the World War One Museum several times before I even noticed it had a cafe. I’m glad I decided to check it out. The reviewers who claim the cafe doesn't serve hot food had a different experience than my friend and I had. I admit that I was disappointed they no longer serve entrees based on the food soldiers ate in the trenches during the war (other than trench stew, which is still on the menu). But they make a nice reuben, and when we were there they had scones made with a period recipe (though I regret not getting jam to put on them). The service is polite, the dining area is comfortable and the decor is good.

Mark Cunningham

27 Aug 2025

I heard that they recently started serving some hot food items. I decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised. I had the Reuben sandwich and the Trench stew. Both were excellent. My wife had the turkey club which she enjoyed as well, a generous portion. The staff was very friendly.

Kyle Homan

26 Aug 2025

My wife and I recently ate here when visiting the museum and we were pleasantly surprised. She had the Rueben and really enjoyed it. I had some of the best potato soup I’ve ever had in my life. Employees were friendly and the food came out very quickly. Would recommend

V. Fohl

31 Jul 2025

A convenient lunch during our museum visit. Trench stew was very filling. There were multiple sandwich and burger options as well as a homemade soup of the day. Staff helped me with gluten free options.

Jim D

28 Jul 2025

Great stop for a quick eat while at the museum, lots of options. Price was not bad for the location and the food. The place has a "real" kitchen and not just a microwave. Fridley staff. 6/1/2024

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