Christi's Kansas City
Kansas City BBQ
So many to choose from, but these are my favs.
Best known for Z-Man Sandwich with Burnt Ends (A KC Staple)
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveBest known for Z-Man Sandwich with Burnt Ends (A KC Staple)
Upscale BBQ chain- solid ribs and burnt ends. Great cheesy corn and baked beans.
54 locals recommend
Jack Stack Barbecue
4747 Wyandotte StUpscale BBQ chain- solid ribs and burnt ends. Great cheesy corn and baked beans.
Slap's BBQ
553 Central AveThe BBQ sauce here is my favorite. A little spicy and soooo good.
If you're a vegetarian (or meat eater) this is your place. Get the smoked jackfruit sandwich. Mmmm.
102 locals recommend
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveIf you're a vegetarian (or meat eater) this is your place. Get the smoked jackfruit sandwich. Mmmm.
Museums, Attractions, and Fun Things to Do
Things to do around town.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StFree, and full of great art.
At LEAST go for the view, but the museum is great too.
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrAt LEAST go for the view, but the museum is great too.
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday the market is bustling with local farmers, buskers, and street food. A fun morning activity.
22 locals recommend
City Market station
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday the market is bustling with local farmers, buskers, and street food. A fun morning activity.
Kansas City was the home of many famous Jazz musicians and fostered a new form of Jazz in the prohibition era.
65 locals recommend
American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th StKansas City was the home of many famous Jazz musicians and fostered a new form of Jazz in the prohibition era.
Christi's Favorite Watering Holes
I love a good classic cocktail or a great patio.
Ça Va
4149 Pennsylvania AveBubbly bar. Great French cocktails and champagne and a great patio.
SoT
1521 Grand BlvdCreative, playful, and powerful cocktails. Also a great outdoor space.
Swordfish Tom's
210 W 19 TerraceCash Only Speakeasy. Great Cocktails.
Need reservations early, unless going on a Saturday early evening. A fully immersive Tiki experience.
18 locals recommend
TikiCat
401 Westport RdNeed reservations early, unless going on a Saturday early evening. A fully immersive Tiki experience.
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdJazz Bar. Never a bad time.
Manifesto
1924 Main StNeed reservations in advance. Pretty pricey but pretty awesome.
Cheap (but delicious) Eats
The yummy, inexpensive, restaurants of KC
Single order Empanadas, the sauces they serve with it are to die for. Gluten free and vegan options.
Empanada Madness
2450 Southwest BlvdSingle order Empanadas, the sauces they serve with it are to die for. Gluten free and vegan options.
Cheap awesome street tacos. They make tortillas in house and have an awesome salsa bar.
El Fogon - Westport
4037 Mill StCheap awesome street tacos. They make tortillas in house and have an awesome salsa bar.
Crepe truck usually parked super close to the house! Gluten free and vegan options.
Seven Swans Creperie
1746 Washington StCrepe truck usually parked super close to the house! Gluten free and vegan options.
Meshuggah Bagels
1208 W 39th StNY Style Bagels. Mmmmm!
Parlor
1707 Locust St Basically a food court, but with gourmet food of all types.
Kokothai
1513 Grand BlvdAuthentic Thai. 'Nuf Said.
There are two Mission Tacos in KC- it's super cheap after 10. $2 Tacos, tortillas made in house. Vegan options.
9 locals recommend
Mission Taco Joint - East Crossroads
409 E 18th StThere are two Mission Tacos in KC- it's super cheap after 10. $2 Tacos, tortillas made in house. Vegan options.
Winstead's Steakburgers
101 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.24 hours. Burgers and diner food.
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway Blvd24 hr diner.
Komatsu Ramen
3951 Broadway BlvdOpen late- ramen bar with gluten free options.
Create your own poke bowl. Sustainable/Eco-Friendly business. Vegan and Gluten Free Options.
7 locals recommend
Freestyle Poké
509 Delaware StCreate your own poke bowl. Sustainable/Eco-Friendly business. Vegan and Gluten Free Options.
Date Worthy Restaurants
Upscale, moderately priced, with great ambiance.
Great date spot for dinner or brunch. Also awesome cocktails. One of my go-to places to eat.
51 locals recommend
Westport Cafe
419 Westport RdGreat date spot for dinner or brunch. Also awesome cocktails. One of my go-to places to eat.
Expensive, but very memorable. Creative dishes in small plate format makes for tasting lots of fun dishes.
42 locals recommend
Novel
1927 McGee StExpensive, but very memorable. Creative dishes in small plate format makes for tasting lots of fun dishes.
Scandinavian food in Midtown. The fisk board is amazing.
6 locals recommend
Krokstrom Scandinavian Comfort Food
3601 Broadway BlvdScandinavian food in Midtown. The fisk board is amazing.
Affäre
1911 Main StUpscale German (not what you think) food. Drool.
The only sushi I'll eat in KC. Prices are high, but sushi roles are HUGE. Order the spicy fish bowl for a new, delicious experience.
22 locals recommend
Bob Wasabi Kitchen
1726 W 39th StThe only sushi I'll eat in KC. Prices are high, but sushi roles are HUGE. Order the spicy fish bowl for a new, delicious experience.
Tastes like Italy. Not joking. The only restaurant in the Midwest that serves certified Neapolitan Pizza.
30 locals recommend
Il Lazzarone Pizza
412 Delaware StTastes like Italy. Not joking. The only restaurant in the Midwest that serves certified Neapolitan Pizza.
Coffee, Tea, Juice.
Best places to grab a cup, work, or have a great conversation.
A little slower paced than Messenger, but still serves their coffee. Smoothies are great here a well.
40 locals recommend
Filling Station Coffee - Midtown
2980 McGee TrafficwayA little slower paced than Messenger, but still serves their coffee. Smoothies are great here a well.
Huge roasting facility and central bakery for this known KC roaster. 3 floors. Gets pretty busy on the weekend- but the rooftop is an AWESOME place for coffee or tea.
75 locals recommend
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
1624 Grand BlvdHuge roasting facility and central bakery for this known KC roaster. 3 floors. Gets pretty busy on the weekend- but the rooftop is an AWESOME place for coffee or tea.
Oddly Correct Coffee Bar
4141 Troost AvenueBest coffee roaster in KC. Walkable from the house.
PT's at the Crossroads
310 Southwest BlvdLocal roaster, great cold brew.
The second location for this shop, serves a rotating list of roasters, this shop has an awesome ambiance. Walkable from the house.
Quay Coffee - Nelson-Atkins
4525 Oak StreetThe second location for this shop, serves a rotating list of roasters, this shop has an awesome ambiance. Walkable from the house.
My favorite place to work. Smoothies and fresh juices as well as a healthy menu.
13 locals recommend
Ruby Jean's Kitchen & Juicery
3000 Troost AveMy favorite place to work. Smoothies and fresh juices as well as a healthy menu.
Midtown coffee roaster known for espresso. Experimental lattes and many non-coffee drink options. Great natural light and good place to work.
29 locals recommend
Monarch Coffee
3550 Broadway BlvdMidtown coffee roaster known for espresso. Experimental lattes and many non-coffee drink options. Great natural light and good place to work.
The Wild Way
708 E 19th StCoffee truck usually parked close to the house. Great lattes and non-coffee drinks.