A night of dinner, music and community
The Star spent a First Friday with Niecie’s, capturing Denise Ward’s music, familiar faces and the warmth of Dinner & a Show.
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Kansas City, MO 64131
Kansas City since 1985
Niecie’s in the news.
Good food brings people together. We’re grateful to the writers, reporters and neighbors who have shared our story—from a breakfast on Troost to a First Friday filled with music.
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A few stories that capture the food, music and people who make Niecie’s feel like home.
Breakfast worth coming back for
Kansas City magazine included Niecie’s in its biscuits-and-gravy roundup, with a special appreciation for our sausage gravy.
Read the storySharing a table with the KC Current
KSHB followed KC Current players and the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce as they shared a meal with Denise Ward at Niecie’s.
Read the storyThrough the years.
Explore features, food recommendations and neighborhood reporting. These stories are part of our history; menus, prices and event details in older articles may have changed. Publisher links open in a new tab and some may require a subscription.
A Roundup of KC’s Best Biscuits and Gravy
Kansas City magazine included Niecie’s in its biscuits-and-gravy roundup, with a special appreciation for our sausage gravy.
Read the storyTroost Avenue missed out on World Cup business bump — but owners had low expectations
Denise Ward shared the restaurant’s experience during the World Cup in a report on businesses along Troost Avenue.
Read the storyOnce a month at this KC diner, soul food meets live soul music for ‘a good time’
The Star spent a First Friday with Niecie’s, capturing Denise Ward’s music, familiar faces and the warmth of Dinner & a Show.
Read the storyThe Ultimate 2026 Black Restaurant Guide
The Defender’s citywide guide includes Niecie’s among Kansas City’s established Black-owned restaurants.
Read the storyKC knows its way around a bird. Here are 5 spots serving fried chicken worth getting your hands greasy for.
Our Southern fried chicken earned a place in Kansas City magazine’s five-restaurant roundup during our 40th anniversary year.
Read the storyKansas City’s favorite Black-owned restaurants
KCUR’s food panel celebrated Niecie’s 40-year milestone and highlighted the restaurant’s breakfast, lunch and dinner traditions.
Listen and readFood recs: Kansas City’s best comfort food
KCUR recommended Niecie’s for Southern comfort food, family recipes and a comforting bowl of grits.
Listen and readKansas City’s best Southern and soul food restaurants
KCUR explored the family recipes behind Niecie’s and included the restaurant in its guide to Southern cooking in Kansas City.
Read the story'It's not about what I gain': Kansas City restaurant serves Black families more than 100 free meals
This report on Black Feast Week listed Niecie’s among the participating restaurants. Its main feature follows District Fish and Pasta House.
Read the storyAt this restaurant, 2 Kansas City treasures mix heart and soul into the scrambled eggs
Vahe Gregorian joined Bob Kendrick at Niecie’s for a story about breakfast, hospitality and connections that last.
Read the storyAlong Troost Avenue, Kansas City’s new restaurant row emerges: ‘The backbone of the city’
A look at Troost Avenue’s restaurant community recognized Niecie’s as one of the corridor’s established gathering places.
Read the storyHow to celebrate 816 Day in Kansas City
Niecie’s appeared among the businesses taking part in the 2023 816 Day Citywide Crawl.
Read the storyKC Current visit Black-owned businesses for Black History Month
KSHB followed KC Current players and the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce as they shared a meal with Denise Ward at Niecie’s.
Read the story47 Black-owned restaurants in Kansas City area to support during Midwest Black Restaurant Week
KSHB included Niecie’s on Troost in its 2022 guide to supporting local Black-owned restaurants.
Read the storyFood Critics: Where To Get The Best Pie In Kansas City In 2020
Niecie’s sweet potato pie appeared among KCUR’s local pie recommendations.
Listen and readBlack restaurants in Kansas City to order from now
The Pitch recommended Niecie’s chicken and waffles and classic diner breakfast in its guide to local Black-owned restaurants.
Read the storyOn A ‘Very Strange’ Easter, This Popular Kansas City Restaurant Serves Soul Food To-Go
KCUR spoke with Denise Ward and longtime staff about serving the community through carryout during the pandemic.
Listen and readFood Critics: The Best Restaurants That Have Been In Kansas City More Than 20 Years
KCUR included Niecie’s in a roundup of longstanding restaurants, recognizing its soul food, breakfasts and homestyle specials.
Read the storyFood Critics: The Best Sandwiches In Kansas City In 2018
KCUR’s sandwich roundup included a recommendation for the fried fish sandwich at Niecie’s.
Listen and readFood Critics: The Best Soups and Stews In Kansas City
KCUR’s winter roundup highlighted Niecie’s ham-and-beans stew and an oxtail soup special.
Listen and readFood Critics: The Best Signature Desserts In Kansas City
Niecie’s peach cobbler was a listener recommendation in KCUR’s discussion of Kansas City signature desserts.
Listen and readFood Critics: Chicken Or The Egg?
KCUR included Niecie’s in its local chicken-and-waffles recommendations.
Listen and readNiecie’s gives comfort to a neighborhood
The Pitch reviewed Niecie’s move to Troost, taking in the breakfast plates, soul food dinners and neighborhood welcome.
Read the storyNow Open: Niecie’s
The Pitch welcomed Niecie’s to its Troost Avenue home with a breakfast visit shortly after the doors opened.
Read the storyEpisode 368: Extreme BBQ
Jane and Michael Stern’s visit to Niecie’s was part of this episode of The Splendid Table.
Listen and readRecognized by our community.
A city milestone and community recognition we’re thankful to share.
Best of KC 2025: Best Black-Owned Restaurant
The Pitch’s November 2025 Best of KC issue lists Niecie’s Restaurant as the winner for Best Black-Owned Restaurant.
View recognition (PDF)City Council honors Niecie’s 40th anniversary
Kansas City’s City Council adopted Resolution 250618 honoring the restaurant’s 40th anniversary.
View recognition (PDF)Missouri’s Best 2025: Soul Food
Niecie’s Restaurant is listed as the 2025 Soul Food winner in Missouri’s Best.
View recognitionMake your own Niecie’s memory.
Come by for breakfast any time, settle in for a homestyle dinner, or join us for First Friday Dinner & a Show. We’re glad to have you at the table.
6441 Troost AveKansas City, MO 64131
