Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Australian-Style Cafe in Kansas City
Founded in 2017 by Rob and Kate Joseph, Banksia Cafe brings a unique Australian-inspired culinary experience to Kansas City. Our founders, with decades of combined experience in the food industry and a passion for global gastronomy, have created a menu that blends multicultural Australian flavors with classic European cafe traditions. We specialize in breakfast, lunch, and catering services, offering both casual dining and event hosting options. Our commitment to quality is evident in our scratch-made pastries, artisan breads, and innovative fusion dishes that cater to diverse dietary needs.With two locations featuring modern interiors and outdoor dining spaces, we provide a welcoming environment for daily meals, corporate events, and special celebrations. Our team, including the founders' three children, shares a deep passion for food and hospitality, ensuring every guest experiences the laid-back Australian spirit through exceptional service and unforgettable flavors.
Services
Bakery
Catering
Event Space
Wholesale
Gift Cards
Parking
Dining
Coffee Shop
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer authentic Australian-inspired cuisine with global culinary influences
- Our catering services include customized menus and stress-free event planning
- We provide free parking and accessible venue spaces for events
- Our bakery features gluten-free options and wholesale baked goods
- Our family-run business combines 20+ years of food industry expertise
What people say
Exceptional pastries
Authentic Australian cuisine
Great event space
Friendly staff
Excellent catering
Services
Bakery
Our artisan bakery offers over 20 types of freshly baked goods daily, including traditional Australian favorites like Lamingtons and ANZAC cookies. We use premium ingredients to create croissants, danishes, muffins, and specialty breads that showcase global flavors. All items are made from scratch daily with gluten-free options available.
Catering
We provide full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private parties with customized menus. Our team handles everything from menu planning to on-site service, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that accommodate dietary restrictions. Clients receive personalized attention to ensure flawless event execution.
Event Space
Our South Plaza location features versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for hosting events up to 100 guests. The modern venue includes complimentary Wi-Fi, audiovisual equipment, and catering services with no room rental fees. Available for private dinners, holiday parties, and special celebrations.
Wholesale
We supply fresh baked goods to restaurants, cafes, and retailers across Kansas City. Our wholesale menu includes artisan breads, pastries, and custom cakes with flexible ordering options. Businesses can choose from frozen or fresh-baked delivery with 48-hour notice.
Coffee Shop
Our casual cafe serves breakfast and lunch daily with a menu featuring Australian-inspired dishes and specialty coffee. The menu includes gourmet sandwiches, salads, and house-made desserts in a welcoming environment with free Wi-Fi and outdoor patio seating.
People
Rob Joseph
Founder
Co-founder with 20+ years of food industry experience, previously co-founded veterinary pharmaceutical company in Australia. Brings global culinary expertise and passion for authentic flavors to Banksia Cafe's menu development.
Kate Joseph
Founder
Co-founder who helped establish Banksia Cafe's unique Australian concept in Kansas City. Combines hospitality expertise with family values to create welcoming dining experiences and community-focused events.
Questions
What Australian specialties do you offer?
We feature traditional Australian items like Lamingtons, ANZAC cookies, and meat pies, along with multicultural fusion dishes that reflect Australia's diverse culinary influences.
Do you offer catering services?
Yes, we provide full-service catering with customized menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner events, including dietary accommodations and professional on-site service.
Is parking available?
Free parking is available in the garage behind our South Plaza location (enter from 48th or 49th St) with validated 2-hour parking at our Downtown location.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free bread, pastries, and select menu items including our award-winning gluten-free chocolate cake.
Can I book an event at your venue?
Our South Plaza location hosts events up to 100 guests with no room rental fees. Contact us for availability and customized event packages.
Reviews (4)
Kelley Jorgensen
Jan 26, 2022
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Awesome place to get breakfast. Love the vegetarian options. Great croissant, great latte. (Caramel with almond and mocha) We parked by the library and walked down to the cafe.
Ally M.
Jan 11, 2022
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Delicious coffee and bakery items! We didnt try the full menu but it looked great. Cute Australian cafe!
Evelyn M.
Jan 07, 2022
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This was on our bakery to try list, They have 2 locations and we selected the Plaza South to try as we were in route to the Nelson. We went for a late breakfast. Easy parking right out front. The bakery case was still pretty full thankfully. All 3 of enjoyed our selections and they have a fabulous tea selection! Which each of us had a selection from. Plenty of seating and I love all the real planters along the walls! Reasonable pricing as well!
Amy C.
Dec 19, 2021
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I love this place so much. The atmosphere, the food, just great! They have a lot of food options like I personally like and many are healthy options. I thought it was pretty easy to find this place and if you want to park somewhere, the parking garage will lead you straight to the floor Banksia is on. My favorites are their Moroccan salad and pavlova cake. Omg that Moroccan salad has all the stuff I like and I crave that salad a lil too much. The only thing that keeps me under control is I don't live nearby and even if I'm free, it's too close to their closing time so I don&apos
