Kansas City spells chocolate A-N-D-R-É-S and savors every bite of the
traditional Swiss treats sold at both André's Confiserie
Suisse confectionery and tearoom south of the Country Club Plaza as well
as at André's Rivaz Tearoom in Overland Park. Since André and Elsbeth
Bollier emigrated from Switzerland in 1955, three generations of their
family have been teaching Kansas Citians to appreciate the delicate
flavors and textures of their richly layered cakes and filled
chocolates. Begin your education with the simplicity of the Matterhorn
(chocolate cake and buttercream layered on a butter cookie and coated in
chocolate fondant). Advance to the rum ball, which is yellow cake
soaked in rum, layered with rum buttercream and rolled in chocolate
sprinkles. Culminate with the Black Forest Torte, chocolate cake brushed
with cherry brandy, layered with vanilla and chocolate whipping cream
and topped with kirsch-soaked cherries. Some cakes are available whole
and some by the slice. From the candy counter, choose from dozens of
types of chocolates, identifiable by their distinct shapes, colors and
decorations. (Clerks behind the counter can rattle off the names and
ingredients with the efficiency of an auctioneer.) Taste the pure almond
essence in the marzipan, or snap the crisp coating of the raspberry
truffle and let the fruity, pink ganache inside coat your tongue before
it melts like butter. The original tearoom resembles a Swiss chalet,
with its pine furniture, family crests and beamed ceiling, and serves
hearty Swiss lunches influenced by French, Italian and German cuisines.
The small, prix fixe menu includes an entrée - two daily specials plus
quiche Lorraine and cheese quiche - a salad, house-made rolls, a drink
and a pastry. The line of diners starts early but moves quickly. During
non-lunch hours, customers are free to choose a confection at the
counter and eat it in the tearoom, where coffee and tea are served.
"Andre's has the reputation of being a "Ladies who Lunch" scene, but a lot more men dine there than you might expect."
-Charles Ferruzza,
The Pitch
No alcohol available. Serving breakfast pastries, full lunch and afternoon pastries Tue-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. Store hours: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Tue-Fri, 8 am-5 pm Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. Store open Mondays from Thanksgiving through New Year's.
ADDRESS
5018 Main St,
Kansas City, MO 64112
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
Best Teahouse in Kansas City
WHAT WE SAY
Kansas City spells chocolate A-N-D-R-É-S and savors every bite of the
traditional Swiss treats sold at both André's Confiserie
Suisse confectionery and tearoom south of the Country Club Plaza as well
as at André's Rivaz Tearoom in Overland Park. Since André and Elsbeth
Bollier emigrated from Switzerland in 1955, three generations of their
family have been teaching Kansas Citians to appreciate the delicate
flavors and textures of their richly layered cakes and filled
chocolates. Begin your education with the simplicity of the Matterhorn
(chocolate cake and buttercream layered on a butter cookie and coated in
chocolate fondant). Advance to the rum ball, which is yellow cake
soaked in rum, layered with rum buttercream and rolled in chocolate
sprinkles. Culminate with the Black Forest Torte, chocolate cake brushed
with cherry brandy, layered with vanilla and chocolate whipping cream
and topped with kirsch-soaked cherries. Some cakes are available whole
and some by the slice. From the candy counter, choose from dozens of
types of chocolates, identifiable by their distinct shapes, colors and
decorations. (Clerks behind the counter can rattle off the names and
ingredients with the efficiency of an auctioneer.) Taste the pure almond
essence in the marzipan, or snap the crisp coating of the raspberry
truffle and let the fruity, pink ganache inside coat your tongue before
it melts like butter. The original tearoom resembles a Swiss chalet,
with its pine furniture, family crests and beamed ceiling, and serves
hearty Swiss lunches influenced by French, Italian and German cuisines.
The small, prix fixe menu includes an entrée - two daily specials plus
quiche Lorraine and cheese quiche - a salad, house-made rolls, a drink
and a pastry. The line of diners starts early but moves quickly. During
non-lunch hours, customers are free to choose a confection at the
counter and eat it in the tearoom, where coffee and tea are served.
WHAT THEY SAY
"Andre's has the reputation of being a "Ladies who Lunch" scene, but a lot more men dine there than you might expect."
-Charles Ferruzza,
The Pitch
ADDITIONAL INFO
No alcohol available. Serving breakfast pastries, full lunch and afternoon pastries Tue-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. Store hours: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Tue-Fri, 8 am-5 pm Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. Store open Mondays from Thanksgiving through New Year's.