Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Drunken Fish
14 E 14th Stsushi place in Power and Light
Great atmosphere where they cultivate their own beans
75 locals recommend
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
1624 Grand BlvdGreat atmosphere where they cultivate their own beans
Quay Coffee
412 Delaware StClose and awesome
PT's at the Crossroads
310 Southwest BlvdGreat place to grab a cup and go
Mildred's Coffeehouse
1901 Wyandotte StOne of my faves for a cup or a sandwich
Kaldi's Coffee
318 W 47th StGreat simple coffee shop on the streetcar line
It's basically a two-floor inside set of food trucks - or a really upscale food court. See it, you'll get it -and you'll LOVE it!
41 locals recommend
Parlor
1707 Locust StIt's basically a two-floor inside set of food trucks - or a really upscale food court. See it, you'll get it -and you'll LOVE it!
The Corner Restaurant
BEST breakfast in this part of town
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StGreat BBQ!
The Farmhouse
300 Delaware StAwesome breakfast
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StAmazing BBQ!
Le Fou Frog
400 E 5th StGreat French food
The Rockhill Grille
2000 Grand BlvdGreat for lunch/dinner or just drinks
Affäre
1911 Main StGreat contemporary German place
Webster House
1644 Wyandotte StSurprisingly awesome
Cafe Gratitude Kansas City
333 Southwest BlvdBest vegan restaurant in town
Beer Kitchen
435 Westport RdGreat breakfast, great brunch, great lunch
Nara
1617 Main St!Sushi
Kokothai
1513 Grand BlvdAwesome Thai food
Gram & Dun
600 Ward PkwyFood or drinks - this place has you covered.
Drinks & Nightlife
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdAwesome place to chill with your +1 or group
The Kill Devil Club
31 E 14th StPiano bar
Grinders Pizza
417 E 18th StGreat indoor/outdoor live music spot
Julep
4141 Pennsylvania AveGreat place for casual drinks
The Blue Line
529 Walnut StLocal sports bar with good bar food
No Other Pub by Sporting KC
1370 Grand BlvdGreat sports bar in the Power and Light
Westport Ale House
4128 Broadway BlvdSports bar with a spicy nightlife as well
The Phoenix
302 W 8th StGreat, cozy music space and bar
Manifesto
1924 Main Stcool speakeasy
Crossroads Hotel
2101 Central StGreat hotel bar for food -or stopping in for some nightlife
Shopping
Country Club Plaza
Best shopping district in town
Arts & Culture
Stunning museum; on par with any cities collection
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StStunning museum; on par with any cities collection
Great space and right by the Nelson - so you can view two!
138 locals recommend
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick BlvdGreat space and right by the Nelson - so you can view two!
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrThe name speaks for itself