Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Great farm to table, chef driven menu. Definitely a perfect date spot. Fantastic craft cocktails and curated wine list.
40 locals recommend
The Rieger
1924 Main StGreat farm to table, chef driven menu. Definitely a perfect date spot. Fantastic craft cocktails and curated wine list.
Great busy little breakfast spot! Best biscuits and gravy in KC. Grab a Bloody Mary and hang out - great local crowd.
45 locals recommend
Happy Gillis
549 Gillis StGreat busy little breakfast spot! Best biscuits and gravy in KC. Grab a Bloody Mary and hang out - great local crowd.
Grab some pastries to bring home. Bear claw and Danishes are to die for!
27 locals recommend
McLain's Bakery
201 E Gregory BlvdGrab some pastries to bring home. Bear claw and Danishes are to die for!
Best ramen in KC. The restaurant is a hole in the wall, little garage. Not your average ramen - these bowls are seasonally inspired with homemade broth. Absolutely a must.
10 locals recommend
Columbus Park Ramen Shop
549 Gillis StBest ramen in KC. The restaurant is a hole in the wall, little garage. Not your average ramen - these bowls are seasonally inspired with homemade broth. Absolutely a must.
TACO TUESDAY! Classic Mexican street tacos on the Boulevard. Wallet friendly.
Grab some tacos and sit outside with a margarita.
7 locals recommend
Ricos Tacos Lupe
802 Southwest BlvdTACO TUESDAY! Classic Mexican street tacos on the Boulevard. Wallet friendly.
Grab some tacos and sit outside with a margarita.
Go to coffee spot. Also great sandwiches, fresh juices, and pastries.
40 locals recommend
Filling Station Coffee - Midtown
2980 McGee TrafficwayGo to coffee spot. Also great sandwiches, fresh juices, and pastries.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
4705 Rainbow BlvdSunday - All Day Happy Hour. IMO, best sushi in KC.
High end German food. Great for groups. Located in the Freight district, great walkability.
42 locals recommend
Grünauer
101 W 22nd StHigh end German food. Great for groups. Located in the Freight district, great walkability.
My favorite BBQ joint - located in a gas station. Lots of opinions on what's best - but either way - a must. Ribs are great, Carolina Sandwich is my favorite. Known for the Z-Man.
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveMy favorite BBQ joint - located in a gas station. Lots of opinions on what's best - but either way - a must. Ribs are great, Carolina Sandwich is my favorite. Known for the Z-Man.
Awesome market featuring locally made food items (KC Canning Co!) with fantastic breakfast/brunch menu and killer sandwiches for lunch. They also have some pretty interesting hand made sodas (+ booze :) )
20 locals recommend
The Foundry
Awesome market featuring locally made food items (KC Canning Co!) with fantastic breakfast/brunch menu and killer sandwiches for lunch. They also have some pretty interesting hand made sodas (+ booze :) )
There are a lot of classic KC mexican joints on the Boulevard but this one is my favorite. Cheese dip and salsa is off the charts.
7 locals recommend
Margarita's
2829 Southwest BlvdThere are a lot of classic KC mexican joints on the Boulevard but this one is my favorite. Cheese dip and salsa is off the charts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hard to find, Speakeasy with incredible cocktails. Very quiet, cool place with no cell phones, no MAGA hats (really!), and cash only.
19 locals recommend
Swordfish Tom's
210 W 19 TerraceHard to find, Speakeasy with incredible cocktails. Very quiet, cool place with no cell phones, no MAGA hats (really!), and cash only.
Tom's Town makes all of their own spirits on location - you can see their distilling room (their are tours as well!). Their gin is incredible - and if you're not a gin fan, they also make award winning whiskey and vodka. Small bites too!
45 locals recommend
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main StTom's Town makes all of their own spirits on location - you can see their distilling room (their are tours as well!). Their gin is incredible - and if you're not a gin fan, they also make award winning whiskey and vodka. Small bites too!
Hidden Gem in the West Bottoms. The whole bar is themed like a Ship - hence the name. Try the specialty frozen drink.
58 locals recommend
The Ship
1221 Union AveHidden Gem in the West Bottoms. The whole bar is themed like a Ship - hence the name. Try the specialty frozen drink.
The funnest bar in KC. Drag shows, dance floor, pool table, amazing crowd.
37 locals recommend
Missie B's
805 W 39th StThe funnest bar in KC. Drag shows, dance floor, pool table, amazing crowd.
Great patio. Lots of nights have live music - OR if a game is on, this is the spot. Great tater tots, low key people, and a solid beer list.
7 locals recommend
Ollie's Local
3044 Gillham RdGreat patio. Lots of nights have live music - OR if a game is on, this is the spot. Great tater tots, low key people, and a solid beer list.
Amigoni Urban Winery
1505 Genessee StLocal KC winery.
Sightseeing
Warehouse district with antique shops. A lot of fun, hidden bars and restaurants tucked away too!
79 locals recommend
West Bottoms
Warehouse district with antique shops. A lot of fun, hidden bars and restaurants tucked away too!
Farmers market on Saturdays. Take the street car from River Market to Union Station.
226 locals recommend
River Market
Farmers market on Saturdays. Take the street car from River Market to Union Station.
Parks & Nature
Gillham Park
3915 Gillham RdPadded running trails covered in big, beautiful oak trees.
Arts & Culture
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StArts district of Kansas City - tons of great graffiti, galleries, coffee shops, breweries.
The Crossroads
Arts district of Kansas City - tons of great graffiti, galleries, coffee shops, breweries.
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdStreet car access. Science City.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
301 E 51st StTroost Mart
7044 Troost AveGreat for gas.
The best charcuterie, hand made sausages, fish, etc. Great guys too.
8 locals recommend
Broadway Butcher Shop
3828 Broadway BlvdThe best charcuterie, hand made sausages, fish, etc. Great guys too.
WINE! also craft liquor. Fantastic selection of curated, thoughtful wines.
6 locals recommend
Underdog Wine Co.
327 E 55th StWINE! also craft liquor. Fantastic selection of curated, thoughtful wines.
Best liquor store in KC. Amazing selection of craft beers, ciders, liquor, and wine. You can get a 6 pack of Miller and a $135 bottle of wine - pretty awesome.
22 locals recommend
Gomer's Midtown
3838 Broadway BlvdBest liquor store in KC. Amazing selection of craft beers, ciders, liquor, and wine. You can get a 6 pack of Miller and a $135 bottle of wine - pretty awesome.
Entertainment & Activities
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrAlamo Drafthouse Cinema
Dinner and a movie!
Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand BlvdTapcade is located in the same building as Screenland Movie theater, so if you're not 21, no problem - you can play PacMan all night too! There is great food too!
15 locals recommend
Tapcade
1701 McGee StTapcade is located in the same building as Screenland Movie theater, so if you're not 21, no problem - you can play PacMan all night too! There is great food too!