For people who like to keep up with what's new around town, several restaurants are currently planned for Lee's Summit. Some are already under construction, while others are still working through
Dated: June 16 2026
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For people who like to keep up with what's new around town, several restaurants are currently planned for Lee's Summit. Some are already under construction, while others are still working through the development process. Here's a look at a few names you'll want to keep on your radar.
Location: Oldham Village near U.S. 50 and Missouri 291
Expected Opening: Summer 2026
One of Kansas City's most popular barbecue restaurants is bringing its chef-driven menu to Lee's Summit. Q39 is known for championship barbecue, brisket, burnt ends, ribs, burgers and craft cocktails. Construction is underway, with the company targeting a summer 2026 opening.

Location: Oldham Village near U.S. 50 and Missouri 291
Expected Opening: 2026
Smalls Sliders specializes in simple, made-to-order cheeseburger sliders, fries, shakes and queso. The restaurant's unique drive-thru design uses modified shipping containers and has expanded rapidly throughout the Midwest. The Lee's Summit location is planned as part of the Oldham Village development.

Location: 418 NW Chipman Road
Expected Opening: Summer 2026
Breakfast lovers have another option on the way. Einstein Bros. Bagels is preparing to open a new Lee's Summit location near Chipman Road. The fast-casual chain is known for fresh-baked bagels, flavored cream cheese spreads, breakfast sandwiches, coffee and lunch sandwiches. Popular menu items include the Farmhouse Egg Sandwich, Texas Brisket Egg Sandwich and a wide variety of sweet and savory bagels. The new location will give Lee's Summit residents another convenient breakfast and coffee stop on the west side of town.

Location: 1440 NE Douglas Street
Expected Opening: To Be Announced
Kansas City-based Tiki Taco has been expanding across the metro and is in final negotiations for a Lee's Summit location. The menu features street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, loaded fries and house-made salsas with influences from Mexican, Korean and California-style cuisine.

Location: Oldham Village East near U.S. 50 and Missouri 291
Expected Opening: Development Approved, timeline to be announced
Dutch Bros has submitted plans for its first Lee's Summit location. The drive-thru coffee chain is known for specialty coffee drinks, cold brews, energy drinks, smoothies and seasonal beverages. The proposed kiosk is part of the larger Oldham Village East project.

In addition to these announced projects, Oldham Village East is planned to include multiple restaurant spaces as part of a larger mixed-use development that will bring retail, housing and entertainment options to the area. While many future tenants have not yet been announced, the project signals continued restaurant growth for Lee's Summit in the years ahead.
Whether you're craving barbecue, tacos, burgers or coffee, Lee's Summit's dining scene continues to grow alongside the community itself. It'll be interesting to see which restaurants are announced next as development continues throughout the city.
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For people who like to keep up with what's new around town, several restaurants are currently planned for Lee's Summit. Some are already under construction, while others are still working through
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