Blue Bird Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Blue Bird Bistro, a delightful haven for vegetarian and brunch lovers located in the heart of Kansas City. This charming bistro proudly offers a diverse menu focused on fresh, organic ingredients, ensuring every dish delivers on taste and health.
Highlights include smoked tofu and veggie stir fry, and the wild-caught Alaskan salmon, providing rich flavors and satisfying textures. Their inventive quinoa cakes and vibrant black bean burgers showcase the creative spirit of plant-based dining.
Beyond the entrees, the bistro offers a range of delicious starters and sandwiches, perfect for sharing or a cozy meal with family and friends. With options like the bison burger and crispy tofu sandwich, you can indulge guilt-free in every bite.
Join us at Blue Bird Bistro for a nourishing and flavorful experience that promises to satisfy all palates!
Entrees
Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry
gluten free - Campo Lindo Farm roasted chicken and organic farmers vegetables stir fried with an organic tamari glaze over Arkansas organic brown rice
Smoked Tofu & Veggie Stir Fry
vegan, gluten free - Central soyfood smoked tofu and organic farmers vegetables stir fried with an organic tamari glaze over Arkansas organic brown rice
Salmon
gluten free - pan seared wild caught Alaskan salmon served with lemon caper aioli, organic sauted vegetables and Arkansas organic brown rice
Meatloaf
Golden Rule Farm grass-fed beef meatloaf on organic smashed potatoes topped with organic cream mushroom gravy
Pork & Polenta
gluten free - Golden rule farm pulled pork slow braised with organic cherries, onions, wine and garlic house baked organic polenta and sauteed organic farmers greens
Walnut Stuffed Pepper
vegan, gluten free - Roasted walnuts, organic tomato, onion and Arkansas organic brown rice baked in an organic bell pepper
Beef Stuffed Pepper
gluten free - Golden rule farm grass fed beef, organic tomato, onion and Arkansas organic brown rice baked in an organic bell pepper
Blackened Chicken
gluten free - Campo lindo farm chicken dusted with our creole mix on dirty rice with a lime aioli drizzle and farmers organic vegetable
Blackened Tofu
vegan, gluten free - Central soyfood smoked tofu dusted with our creole mix on dirty rice with a lime aioli drizzle and farmers organic vegetable
Bison Turnover
KC Buffalo farm bison, organic apple, hemmes brothers creamery quark cheese, organic onion and sage in an organic flaky crust
Quinoa Cake
vegan, gluten free - house made organic quinoa cake studded with Central Soyfood smoked tofu, on a lemon sauce, Thane Palmberg Farm sweet potato strips, and organic arugula
Catfish
South Carolina farm raised catfish pan cooked in lemon butter, white wine, capers and parsley with sauteed organic kale and organic Thane Palmberg Farm potatoes
Chicken Crostada
Campo Lindo Farm chicken slow roasted with Thane Palmberg Farm sweet potato, organic onion, celery, and carrots baked in a flaky handmade pastry
polenta & veggies
Organic baked polenta, roasted Thane Palmberg Farm zucchini, organic carrots, mushroom, and onion drizzled with Thanes nettle pure and house ranch dressing
Bison Burger
gluten free option - KC Buffalo farm grass fed ground bison patty 7 oz. organic greens, tomato and onion on a house made organic unbleached white wheat bun
Quinoa Burger
gluten free option - house made quinoa cake studded with Central Soyfood Smoked tofu topped with Nature's Choice Farm blackberry chutney on a house made organic unbleached white wheat bun
Pulled Pork Sandwich
gluten free option - Golden Rule Farm pulled pork slow braised with organic cherries, onions, wine and garlic on a house made organic unbleached white wheat bun
Catfish Sandwich
gluten free option - South Carolina farm raised catfish pan fried in organic seasoned cornmeal, lemon caper aioli, organic greens and onion on a house made organic unbleached white wheat bun
Black Bean Burger
vegan - House made organic black bean patty studded with organic onion, carrot, corn mushroom and a hint of jalapeno organic greens, tomato and onion on a house made organic unbleached white wheat bun
Beef Burger
gluten free option - Golden rule farm grass fed ground beef patty organic greens, tomato and onion on a house made organic unbleached white wheat bun. Gluten free bun option.
Chestnut Butter & Spiced Pear Sandwich
vegan, gluten free option - house made Nature's Choice Farm chestnut butter spread on bread with spiced Wood Mood Garden pear
House Cured Salmon
gluten free option - Wild Alaskan salmon house cured with lime, jalapeno, onion and tequila (not heat cooked) Hemmes Brothers Creamery quark cheese, caper, fresh organic tomato onion and toast points
Chicken Sandwich
gluten free option - Campo Lindo Farm blackened chicken, Hemme Brothers Creamery German quark cheese, organic tomato, and greens on a house made organic unbleached white wheat bun
crispy tofu sandwich
pan fried crispy Central Soyfood smoked tofu, organic greens, Goode Acres Farm tomato, organic vegan Worcestershire aioli on ciabatta
Sandwiches
Starters
Chicken Livers
Campo Lindo Farm chicken livers sauteed in a sweet vermouth organic butter with house cured Golden Rule Farm bacon, onions, mushrooms, and garlic with toasted bread
Deviled Eggs
gluten free - Campo Lindo Farm eggs hard boiled and spiced
Wings
gluten free - Campo Lindo Farm chicken wings slathered with an organic spicy butter red sauce, crumbled blue cheese and organic celery
Organic Tomato dill Soup
vegan, gluten free
Moroccan Stew
Organic tomatoes slow cooked with fresh ginger, spice, and chickpeas over Arkansas organic brown rice.
Green Curry
vegan, gluten free - house made curry paste sauteed with farm fresh vegetables, onions and mushrooms simmered in an organic coconut milk over Arkansas organic brown rice
White Bean Chicken Chili
gluten free - Campo Lindo Farm roasted chicken and organic great northern white beans simmered in chili spices
3 Bean Chili
vegan, gluten free - Goode Acres Farm tomatoes, Wood Mood Garden onion, organic beans and corn simmered in chili spices
Soup, Stews and chili
Salads
Crispy Tofu Salad
vegan, gluten free - Central Soyfood crispy smoked tofu, orange bites, toasted walnuts and organic mixed greens tossed in house made ranch dressing
Blue Bird Salad
Organic farmers greens tossed with house made blueberry vinaigrette topped with crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans and caramelized onion. Gluten free. Vegan option.
Spinach Salad
vegan, gluten free - organic farmers' spinach, roasted garlic, organic tomato, and onion tossed with house made balsamic viniagrette
Farmers' Salad
vegan, gluten free - organic farmer's greens, organic carrots, tomato, and onions tossed with house made ranch dressing
Side Salad
organic farmer's greens tossed with house made blueberry vinaigrette
Steak Salad
Good nature family farms grass fed tenderloin (4oz.) over organic farmers spinach, roasted garlic and organic tomato tossed with house made balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Quinoa Cake Salad
House made organic quinoa cake studded with central soyfood smoked tofu over organic Arugula with lemon drizzle and buttonwood farm sweet potato strips. Vegan.
House Made Organic Dirty Rice
vegan, gluten free
Pan-Fried Buttonwood Farm Sweet Potatoes
vegan, gluten free
Organic Veggies
vegan, gluten free
Organic Brown Rice
vegan, gluten free
Organic Garlic Smashed Potato
vegan, gluten free
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
not gluten free
Buttonwood Farm Mashed Sweet Potato
Vegan. Gluten free.
Organic Steamed Broccoli
Vegan. Gluten free.
Vegan Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
vegan, not gluten free
Campo Lindo Farm deviled egg
gluten free - 2 halves
Sides
Desserts
Chocolate Pork Cake
Organic chocolate cake infused with somerset ridge vineyard port wine layered with organic cream cheese topped with an organic chocolate glaze
Orange Cake
vegan - The blue bird bistro classic with a chocolate coffee glaze
Sweet Potato Tart
gluten free - Thane Palmberg sweet potato and ground almond custard
Butternut Cheesecake
gluten free - Goode Acres Farm butternut squash and Hemme Brothers Creamery German quark cheese on an oatmeal cookie crust
Chocolate Tart
vegan, gluten free - Organic chocolate ganache infused with fresh sage on a chocolate crust
Apple Crostada
vegan - a free form organic apple pie
Oatmeal Cookies
vegan, gluten free
Sweet Potato Torte
Buttonwood farm sweet potato and toasted almonds baked in an organic custard. Gluten free.
spiced rum cake
organic cake filled with apples and pecans and finished with Crusoe organic spiced rum
French Toast
Ciabatta bread dipped in our rich organic vanilla egg batter with house made pecan butter
Fancy Cakes
Buttonwood Farm sweet potato and house made organic granola baked in our organic pancake batter with organic maple
Vegan Fancy Cakes
Buttonwood Farm sweet potato and house made organic granola baked in our vegan pancake batter with organic maple syrup
Pancakes
House made with organic flour and served with organic maple syrup
Vegan Pancakes
House made with organic flour and served with organic maple syrup
Trio
2 pieces of our classic french toast with organic pecan butter, 2 eggs your way, and 2 house made Buttonwood Farm turkey sausage patties
Morning After
House made crumbled kc buffalo farm bison sausage, organic onion, cheese, jalapeno, mushroom and campo lindo farm eggs scrambled together, then sandwiched between our french toast
Chicken & French Toast
Campo Lindo Farm chicken breast over our French toast
Egg Plate
2 Campo Lindo Farm eggs your way, organic breakfast potatoes, house made organic biscuit
Veggie Omelet
Campo Lindo Farm whipped eggs filled with organic farmers' vegetables, served with organic roasted potatoes and house made biscuit
3 Cheese Omelet
Campo Lindo Farm whipped eggs filled with Hemme Brothers Creamery cheddar cheese, their quark cheese and all natural havarti, served with organic roasted potatoes and a house made biscuit
Chicken & Biscuit
Campo Lindo Farm chicken on house made organic biscuits covered with organic mushroom gravy
Biscuits & Gravy
House made organic biscuits with organic mushroom gravy
Vegan Biscuits & Gravy
House made vegan biscuits with vegan mushroom
Vegan Tofu Scramble
Central Soyfood smoked tofu sauteed with farmer's greens, tomato, onion and mushroom, served with roasted potatoes and house made organic vegan biscuit
Potato Bowl
Organic roasted potatoes sauteed with mushroom, garlic, onion, farmer's greens and all natural feta with organic mushroom gravy and house made biscuit
Veggie Bowl
sauteed fresh vegetables, onions, and mushrooms with organic roasted potatoes and house made biscuit
Breakfast til 2pm
Drinks
Mexican Coke
glass bottle
Mexican Sprite
glass bottle
Organic Iced Tea
16 oz
San Pellegrino
12 oz glass bottle
Organic coffee
Organic OJ
10 oz
Pomegranate Juice
10 oz