Aixios, pronounced ek-swa, is a quaint French bistro that sits on a busy corner in my neighborhood. A part of the Crestwood Shops area in Kansas City, Missouri, its elegance and charm make it one of my favorite places. I think the vibe of Aixois is what won me over and the food is certainly an added plus.
Aixois’ full coffee bar just inside the front door makes this a simple place to stop for a latte in the mornings. They also have a wonderful selection of pastries of which I am a big fan. The chocolate croissants are my favorite but you can’t go wrong with any of them. Sometimes my family will walk down to get them and eat on their patio, and other times my mom will bring them home after her morning runs. The 10 minute walk from my house to Aixois makes it an easy choice and a sentimental spot.
For lunch, I really love their shrimp and avocado salad or the salade d’ avocat et crevettes. The salad has a base of arugula with avocado, grapefruit, pepitas seeds, grilled shrimp, rose cocktail sauce and balsamic vinaigrette. It’s the perfect mix of savory and sweet with hints of citrus. My affinity for this salad also comes from the fact that it includes two of my favorite foods: shrimp and avocado. This salad is a no-brainer if you want something tasty and fresh for lunch or dinner!
For dinner I really just love their burger, it’s classic and delectable. This onglet grille au poivre comes with fries and a salad and is topped with a green peppercorn sauce. It’s a quality burger and you can’t go wrong with that. Another popular dinner item and the favorite of my parents is the truite aumonee poelee aux amandes, or the trout. The trout is served in a sauce of lemon juice, shallots and almonds. It’s pretty dang tasty!
This restaurant holds significance for me first because of its proximity to where I have grown up, but also because of the memorable times I’ve spent there. Since I was little, we would go every once in a while as a family and it always felt so special. Many birthdays and other important occasions have been celebrated at Aixois. The restaurant isn’t necessarily casual, especially in the evenings, so it felt like such a treat when I got to go with my parents.
The inside of the restaurant is very dimly lit with dark wood tables and a very warm color scheme. Imagine vintage Paris on a cute little corner in Kansas City. Their outdoor patio is surrounded by greenery and has a more crisp, clean ambiance. The patio looks out onto the trolley track trail that runs through the Brookside/Plaza neighborhood in Kansas City. Many pedestrians and dogs frequent the green space next to Aixois’ patio. I would say you are best off on the patio in the spring and summer, it’s the most ideal place to be. In the fall and winter, it’s best to sit inside because of the warmth, being in the space is kind of enveloping. I tend to feel like I’m somewhere else.
I love Aixiois, it reminds me of family and it reminds me of home. You should give it a try.
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