One of the original merchants, Red Kitchen KC, is launching from the Lenexa Public Market to open a stand-alone restaurant in downtown Overland Park.

The holiday season is all about enjoying family, friends and food. To help you plan a memorable holiday season, we asked our merchants at the Lenexa Public Market to share some of their best advice for cooking and entertaining.

‘Tis the season of baking, hosting and gifting. The City of Lenexa has three shopping events for you to support local businesses and find exceptional gifts that truly capture the spirit of the season.

The original concept didn’t include coffee. "I remember a couple of days before the [merchant interest] deadline, I got a call from The Roasterie and the VP of Sales Isaac Hodges was like, ‘Hey, I see you are popping up a lot. I know you guys are thinking about having a donut shop here, but I have a better idea for you. We're going to exit. Do you guys want to take it over from us?’”

A unique opportunity for local chefs and entrepreneurs is available as the Lenexa Public Market is soliciting letters of interest to fill one of the anchor stall locations in the popular food hall.

The bright red sticker on the sack says “Red Kitchen KC.” But in so many ways, it’s more fitting to say the delicious, comforting burritos, tamales or tacos inside came from Alejandra’s kitchen.

Crafts makers and artists, this one’s for you. The Lenexa Public Market is hosting two unique shopping events this holiday season and local vendors of all ages are invited to apply if they are interested in participating. These events are free to the public and those selling products will not be charged a fee to participate.

In this hectic time of year, a piping-hot, made-to-order, high-quality, ultra-fresh pizza prepared in under five minutes seems almost too good to be true.

Kimchi and Bap will soon offer authentic Korean dishes at the Lenexa Public Market. Regular hours will begin Thursday, Aug. 3.

With the right preparation and a few simple, high-quality ingredients, a familiar food can be out-of-this-world good. You’ll find the proof at Cosmo Burger.

Q: Can you BYOB to the Lenexa Public Market? A: No. Alcohol purchased outside the Public Market and common consumption area is still generally prohibited.

You can’t go wrong pairing any of the season’s celebrations and pastimes with a pizza, burger or Mexican street food from the Market.

Just in time for summer, Kimchi and Bap is bringing fresh, traditional Korean flavor to the Lenexa Public Market.

Neba Ngwa and Stella Musongong tell the story of how they melded the delicious, authentic recipes from their Cameroonian heritage with the convenience of fast-casual dining.

From the dining hall of a Pakistani boarding school to Silicon Valley celebrations to a cozy food stall in Lenexa, Sohaila’s Kitchen is the product of a journey as rich, vibrant and filled with love as each authentic dish on its menu.

Volunteers are vital to our mission of building and strengthening our community.

Lenexa Public Market guests will soon enjoy the fresh Korean flavors of Kimchi and Bap on a regular basis when Chef/Owner Lisa Hamblen opens a Market stall later this summer.

The Flower Market plans depart the Lenexa Public Market on April 1 to deepen its roots in Old Town Lenexa.

Even if you don’t have plane tickets purchased or time to travel the globe, exploring the flavors of several rich cultures is possible at the Lenexa Public Market.

A great breakfast just makes the rest of your day better. At the Lenexa Public Market, you’ll find a delectable slate of options all made with the highest quality ingredients and care by our collection of merchants. Yum!

Bringing together people, creating new events and providing space for small business owners to engage with the community are all part of our purpose. In 2022, we served up success in many ways.

While the weather outside is frightful, the entrées and beverages inside the Lenexa Public Market are quite delightful.

Owner/Chef Kate Smith of Butterfield’s Bakery & Market at the Lenexa Public Market was named “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Minority and Women Business Development.

‘Tis the season of baking, hosting and gifting. The City of Lenexa has three great events to get you in the holiday spirit and help you start checking off your list.

Flatland, Kansas City did a feature story about Lenexa Public Market merchant African Dream Cuisine being the latest in a line of success stories.

Make the Lenexa Public Market part of your autumn adventures by trying one or more of our 15 seasonal sips.

A big welcome to new Lenexa Public Market Manager Tessa Adcock! She’s not new to Lenexa or the culinary world, and we’re excited to have her on staff.

When Feast Magazine recognized Cosmo Burger as one of the Best Restaurants of 2021, they noted that the thin, crispy and juicy burger has “quickly become one of the most revered burgers in all of Kansas City.” Now you can find this savory delight at the Lenexa Public Market.

The Lenexa Public Market’s final anchor merchant spot will soon be home to an acclaimed smash burger concept.

Locally made products often pair high quality with a great story – and the Lenexa Public Market’s new merchandise delivers on both counts.

Several exciting changes are coming to the Lenexa Public Market over the next few weeks.

Today may be Earth Day but we want you to know we go beyond that — we are committed to sustainability 365 days a year.

Fresh, local coffee and delicious donuts? Yes, please! Mr. D’s Coffee is now part of the Lenexa Public Market family.

Creating a place for local food entrepreneurs to start or grow a concept has been a focus of the Lenexa Public Market since it opened in 2017. This spring and summer, you will discover new offerings at the Public Market as our merchants continue to adapt and expand.

Butterfield’s Bakery & Market, the Lenexa Public Market’s newest anchor restaurant, came about with precisely the right timing, atmosphere and ingredients to bring us cozy, quintessential comfort foods for brunch, lunch and dinner starting this Friday.