
CAFÉ
Share a meal, build community, pay it forward.
Thelma's Kitchen is temporarily closed
Thelma's Kitchen is entering a new chapter.
As of September 2, Thelma’s Kitchen’s café and catering services are temporarily closed as we take time to reflect, listen and thoughtfully consider what comes next.
For years, Thelma’s Kitchen has been more than a place to share a meal. It has been a place for connection, community and hospitality — rooted in the legacy of Mother Thelma and the mission of Reconciliation Services. As we look toward the future, we want to be thoughtful about how Thelma’s Kitchen can continue to live out that mission in its next chapter.
While our café and catering services are paused, our commitment to feeding our neighbors continues. Reconciliation Services will continue providing meals to our clients throughout this transition, just as we have served our community for nearly 40 years.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has dined with us, ordered catering, volunteered, partnered with us or supported Thelma’s Kitchen over the years.
This isn’t goodbye. We’re excited to imagine what’s next, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Thelma’s Kitchen in the future.
Read a letter from our senior leadership to learn more about this transition and what's ahead.
At Thelma’s Kitchen, everyone can dine with dignity, with options for every budget. Every purchase supports mental health care, eviction prevention, ID assistance, meals, and other critical services for neighbors in need.
Our rotating, seasonal menu is tiered from $1–$8, so you can mix and match a meal that works for you. And, kids eat for just $1 (half grilled cheese & fruit)!
OUR MENU STRUCTURE:
$1
ITEMS

FRESH-BAKED COOKIE

FRUIT CUP

GRANOLA BAR

BAG OF CHIPS
$2
ITEMS

SOUP OF THE DAY

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
$4
ITEMS

HALF SALAD

HALF PANINI
$8
ITEMS

FULL SALAD

FULL PANINI
$5
OR
$10

BUY A TOKEN TO SHARE WITH NEIGHBORS

DONATE ANY AMOUNT TO HELP PAY IT FORWARD!

PARKING
For your convenience, we have two lots available for parking -- the RS Parking Lot at the SW corner of 31st and Troost, and the RS Impact Exchange Parking Lot at 31st and Harrison. There is also street parking available along Troost Ave.
HOURS & LOCATION
Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
3101 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109
