Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Local gem in the West Side (within walking distance).
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Novel
1927 McGee StLocal gem in the West Side (within walking distance).
Classy restaurant and bar in the historic West Bottoms.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Voltaire
1617 Genessee StClassy restaurant and bar in the historic West Bottoms.
Great ambiance and gourmet food. A beer garden shaded by grape vines. My favorite place in town to eat mussels.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Westside Local
1663 Summit StGreat ambiance and gourmet food. A beer garden shaded by grape vines. My favorite place in town to eat mussels.
Excellent gourmet food and bar in a restored historic hotel building.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rieger
1924 Main StExcellent gourmet food and bar in a restored historic hotel building.
Just across the street. Sometimes all you want is a bar stool and eggs and hash browns or a greasy burger with fried onion rings.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway BlvdJust across the street. Sometimes all you want is a bar stool and eggs and hash browns or a greasy burger with fried onion rings.
Local roaster that kicked off the coffee culture here a couple decades ago. Their tours are fun (see web page) and their on-site cafe is a treat.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StLocal roaster that kicked off the coffee culture here a couple decades ago. Their tours are fun (see web page) and their on-site cafe is a treat.
Locally sourced steak, agroponic tilapia and over 40 rotating taps.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anton's
1610 Main StLocally sourced steak, agroponic tilapia and over 40 rotating taps.
Delicious locally sourced food in a made-over gas station. A breakfast favorite.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Genessee Royale Bistro
1531 Genessee StDelicious locally sourced food in a made-over gas station. A breakfast favorite.
American-style bar and restaurant fronting the city's best outdoor music venue. Catch a show out back if you can.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grinders Pizza
417 E 18th StAmerican-style bar and restaurant fronting the city's best outdoor music venue. Catch a show out back if you can.
Gourmet Mexican fusion food with one of the city's best happy hours.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdGourmet Mexican fusion food with one of the city's best happy hours.
Some of the best pour overs, presses and espresso you'll find in the city, crafted with consistently high standards. All in the soaring marble setting of historic Union Station.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parisi Café - Union Station
30 W Pershing RdSome of the best pour overs, presses and espresso you'll find in the city, crafted with consistently high standards. All in the soaring marble setting of historic Union Station.
Locally roasters with a knack for interior decorating. Whether you're looking for espresso, brewed coffee, or a pour over, you'll find it here, complete with hipster ambiance.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters
Locally roasters with a knack for interior decorating. Whether you're looking for espresso, brewed coffee, or a pour over, you'll find it here, complete with hipster ambiance.
Complete with a wall of wine and tequila and a feisty owner-manager, the Mexican food here simmers for hours and never disappoints.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Alamos Cocina
1667 Summit StComplete with a wall of wine and tequila and a feisty owner-manager, the Mexican food here simmers for hours and never disappoints.
Tucked away in the West Side, great ambience all around but I love it for breakfast.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
blue bird bistro
1700 Summit StTucked away in the West Side, great ambience all around but I love it for breakfast.
Gorgeous outdoor deck, gourmet food, great cocktails.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Jacobson
2050 Central StGorgeous outdoor deck, gourmet food, great cocktails.
Some of the best spicy Thai fusion food you'll ever taste in your life. Try the "Drunken Noodles."
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2030 Central StSome of the best spicy Thai fusion food you'll ever taste in your life. Try the "Drunken Noodles."
Swank atmosphere, good food and lots of taps. A local favorite.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Belfry
1532 Grand BlvdSwank atmosphere, good food and lots of taps. A local favorite.
FuD
Homebase for vegans and raw "super-food" lovers.
Recognized by multiple national pubs and presidents as one of America's best bbq joints. If you can't get the burnt ends, try the Z-man. (There may be a wait.)
344 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveRecognized by multiple national pubs and presidents as one of America's best bbq joints. If you can't get the burnt ends, try the Z-man. (There may be a wait.)
Another of KC's bbq notables, in my top 3.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
1727 Brooklyn AveAnother of KC's bbq notables, in my top 3.
Combine the ambience of a gorgeous restored freight house with world-class bbq and you've got magic.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StCombine the ambience of a gorgeous restored freight house with world-class bbq and you've got magic.
An up-and-comer on the KC bbq scene, this one's making quite a splash. Tons of craft beer in addition to the meat.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveAn up-and-comer on the KC bbq scene, this one's making quite a splash. Tons of craft beer in addition to the meat.
Another relative newcomer to our bbq scene, this pioneering, award-winning joint is already being hailed as "can't miss."
257 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StAnother relative newcomer to our bbq scene, this pioneering, award-winning joint is already being hailed as "can't miss."
Nearby neighborhood dive with long hours, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and...snacks.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
YJ's Snack Bar
1746 Washington StNearby neighborhood dive with long hours, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and...snacks.
Sylvia's Deli
1746 Washington StNice assortment of sandwiches and daily specials at the top of the block.
My coffee supplier, and a great local nano-roaster in the historic West Bottoms; you should drop by for a coffee or cappuccino and say hi.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blip Roasters
1301 Woodswether RdMy coffee supplier, and a great local nano-roaster in the historic West Bottoms; you should drop by for a coffee or cappuccino and say hi.
Lots of fresh produce and a variety of food vendors.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de la Ciudad
20 E 5th StLots of fresh produce and a variety of food vendors.
Arts & Culture
One of the pioneer galleries in the district, home to prestigious rotating displays.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
2012 Baltimore AveOne of the pioneer galleries in the district, home to prestigious rotating displays.
Concerts, NCAA hoops, Disney on Ice, you name it. About a fifteen minute walk if you're in the mood.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprint Center
1407 Grand BlvdConcerts, NCAA hoops, Disney on Ice, you name it. About a fifteen minute walk if you're in the mood.
Ingenuously repurposed warehouse houses multiple local studios. A great place to spot up and coming artists.
The Bauer
115 W 18th StIngenuously repurposed warehouse houses multiple local studios. A great place to spot up and coming artists.
Sightseeing
Constantly-photographed views of downtown from above the memorial and an award-winning museum inside.
400 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo y Monumento Nacional de la Primera Guerra Mundial
2 Memorial DrConstantly-photographed views of downtown from above the memorial and an award-winning museum inside.
Not only a great local winery (try the Drover Red), their tap room is also a well-kept secret for hard to find limited release beers.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amigoni Urban Winery
1505 Genessee StNot only a great local winery (try the Drover Red), their tap room is also a well-kept secret for hard to find limited release beers.
The sheer scale of the brick buildings in the former stock yards makes this area intriguing.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Bottoms
The sheer scale of the brick buildings in the former stock yards makes this area intriguing.
Shopping
This expertly curated, bargain-priced liquor store is where I go to get my cocktail ingredients and craft beers.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gomer's Midtown
3838 Broadway BlvdThis expertly curated, bargain-priced liquor store is where I go to get my cocktail ingredients and craft beers.
Locally sourced meat, beer, wine, produce and dry goods. Breakfast, dinner and boutique grocer.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Foundry
Locally sourced meat, beer, wine, produce and dry goods. Breakfast, dinner and boutique grocer.
Buy gin or whiskey made right here in KC.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main StBuy gin or whiskey made right here in KC.
Expertly curated wine, liquor and beer.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cellar Rat Wine Merchants
1701 Baltimore AveExpertly curated wine, liquor and beer.
Archival Designs
805 E 31st StOne of my favorite tucked-away galleries, gorgeous, affordable ceramics.
Drinks & Nightlife
Named the #3 craft brewery in the world by USA Today, their brewery tours and tastings are second to none. Check their site to book (free) or just show up on a Saturday morning to finagle your way in.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdNamed the #3 craft brewery in the world by USA Today, their brewery tours and tastings are second to none. Check their site to book (free) or just show up on a Saturday morning to finagle your way in.
Beloved local dive with delicious burgers they've been making for over 40 years. Bands most nights.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Brick
1727 McGee StBeloved local dive with delicious burgers they've been making for over 40 years. Bands most nights.
Craft cocktail bar owned and operated by one of KC's whiskey whiz kids.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Julep
4141 Pennsylvania AveCraft cocktail bar owned and operated by one of KC's whiskey whiz kids.
One of the Crossroads' newer microbreweries. Try a flight of beers—outside food is welcome. (Check their hours before you show up.)
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Border Brewing Company
512 E 18th StOne of the Crossroads' newer microbreweries. Try a flight of beers—outside food is welcome. (Check their hours before you show up.)
My favorite new small-batch brewery in the Crossroads. Don't miss their coffee ales made in collaboration with Thou Mayest.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torn Label Brewing Co.
1708 Campbell StMy favorite new small-batch brewery in the Crossroads. Don't miss their coffee ales made in collaboration with Thou Mayest.
Czar Bar
1531 Grand BlvdFun place to catch up & coming bands and a good bar too.
Superb jazz, exquisite atmosphere and great drinks selection? Look no further.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdSuperb jazz, exquisite atmosphere and great drinks selection? Look no further.
High tone venue in the Power & Light District draws some of the nation's biggest indie acts.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
1228 Main StHigh tone venue in the Power & Light District draws some of the nation's biggest indie acts.
Another good aspiring microbrewery in the Crossroads.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Double Shift Brewing Company
412 E 18th StAnother good aspiring microbrewery in the Crossroads.
Essentials
Grocery store with free parking (validation required) in the heart of downtown. They've got everything you'll need if you feel like cooking.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cosentino's Market
10 E 13th StGrocery store with free parking (validation required) in the heart of downtown. They've got everything you'll need if you feel like cooking.
Royal Liquors
801 Southwest BlvdGood place to get necessaries and...liquor.
Entertainment & Activities
If you like college hoops, you owe this to yourself. All the history you tradition you could hope for along with shooting areas, games, and a full court.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The College Basketball Experience
1401 Grand BlvdIf you like college hoops, you owe this to yourself. All the history you tradition you could hope for along with shooting areas, games, and a full court.
Lots of draft beer, lots of screens, 50+ arcade games.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdLots of draft beer, lots of screens, 50+ arcade games.