Bryan's Guidebook
KC Food Scene
A few places you might be interested in trying during your stay. If you’re looking for something different, let me know!
Great local pizza spot with some eccentric pies. Located about 15-20 minutes South on 435 highway. Check out the menu!
Old Shawnee Pizza Lenexa
19617 West 101st StreetGreat local pizza spot with some eccentric pies. Located about 15-20 minutes South on 435 highway. Check out the menu!
Excellent pizza, salad, and gelato selection. Located about 15 minutes south on 435 highway.
SPIN! Pizza
14230 W 119th StExcellent pizza, salad, and gelato selection. Located about 15 minutes south on 435 highway.
From the moment you bite into one of Minsky’s Zagat Award-winning gourmet pizzas, you’ll understand why Minsky’s has been voted “Kansas City’s Best Pizza” time and time again. At Minsky’s, “Gourmet, and going to stay that way” is more than just a slogan. Our savory pizzas begin with hand-rolled dough layered with generous portions of the finest meats, fresh-cut vegetables, aromatic herbs and topped with 100% Wisconsin mozzarella, then baked to perfection.
Every bite is loaded with flavor! Plus, we offer a gluten-free menu. Teamed with your favorite beverage from our full bar, we think you’ll taste why locally-owned and operated Minsky’s Pizza has been Kansas City’s favorite neighborhood pizzeria for over 45 years. Located about 15 minutes south on 435 highway.
61 locals recommend
Minsky's Pizza
427 Main StFrom the moment you bite into one of Minsky’s Zagat Award-winning gourmet pizzas, you’ll understand why Minsky’s has been voted “Kansas City’s Best Pizza” time and time again. At Minsky’s, “Gourmet, and going to stay that way” is more than just a slogan. Our savory pizzas begin with hand-rolled dough layered with generous portions of the finest meats, fresh-cut vegetables, aromatic herbs and topped with 100% Wisconsin mozzarella, then baked to perfection.
Every bite is loaded with flavor! Plus, we offer a gluten-free menu. Teamed with your favorite beverage from our full bar, we think you’ll taste why locally-owned and operated Minsky’s Pizza has been Kansas City’s favorite neighborhood pizzeria for over 45 years. Located about 15 minutes south on 435 highway.
Phenomenal KC BBQ restaurant. Great burnt ends, baked beans, and cheesy corn. Located about 15 minutes south right off of the highway. (435)
Jack Stack Barbecue - Lenexa
8721 Ryckert StreetPhenomenal KC BBQ restaurant. Great burnt ends, baked beans, and cheesy corn. Located about 15 minutes south right off of the highway. (435)
Local BBQ joint run by two brothers. Won 2nd place in a national BBQ competition, located about 15 minutes down I-70 east in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
41 locals recommend
Slap's BBQ
553 Central AveLocal BBQ joint run by two brothers. Won 2nd place in a national BBQ competition, located about 15 minutes down I-70 east in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
Another great BBQ joint. Great cocktails and the pimento grilled cheese sandwich is one of my personal favorites. It has a fried green tomato in the center! Located about 25 minutes east in the Westport area, downtown KC MO.
102 locals recommend
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveAnother great BBQ joint. Great cocktails and the pimento grilled cheese sandwich is one of my personal favorites. It has a fried green tomato in the center! Located about 25 minutes east in the Westport area, downtown KC MO.
Great Mexican food restaurant that found its beginnings in KC and has since expanded to include 14 locations throughout KS and MO. Great Carnitas tacos, queso (called espinaca) or try their special, “El Pollo Magnifico”. Located about five minutes away within the Legends Shopping area.
Jose Pepper's
14373 Metcalf AveGreat Mexican food restaurant that found its beginnings in KC and has since expanded to include 14 locations throughout KS and MO. Great Carnitas tacos, queso (called espinaca) or try their special, “El Pollo Magnifico”. Located about five minutes away within the Legends Shopping area.
Excellent local KC Italian cuisine. Located downtown KC MO. They will make fresh mozzarella table-side if you’re interested! About 25 minutes on the highway southeast.
8 locals recommend
Jasper's Italian Restaurant
1201 W 103rd StExcellent local KC Italian cuisine. Located downtown KC MO. They will make fresh mozzarella table-side if you’re interested! About 25 minutes on the highway southeast.
Local family owned Vietnamese restaurant. Great Pad Thai, Singapore noodles, and apps. Located about 5 minutes away at the Legends Shopping area.
Noodle Bar
Parallel ParkwayLocal family owned Vietnamese restaurant. Great Pad Thai, Singapore noodles, and apps. Located about 5 minutes away at the Legends Shopping area.
Great food, great drinks, numerous beers on tap. If you can, try to make it to happy hour. Located about 5 minutes away within the Legends Shopping area.
19 locals recommend
Yard House
1300 Main StGreat food, great drinks, numerous beers on tap. If you can, try to make it to happy hour. Located about 5 minutes away within the Legends Shopping area.
Amazing Cheeseburgers, and try the fries dipped in their Wisconsin cheese sauce. Located about five minutes away on the outside of the Legends Shopping area.
Culver's
1905 W Kansas StAmazing Cheeseburgers, and try the fries dipped in their Wisconsin cheese sauce. Located about five minutes away on the outside of the Legends Shopping area.
The is a local KC fast food chain that specializes in Hawaiian chicken/pork. Try the Huli Huli with rice and macaroni salad! About 15 minutes South on 435 highway in Shawnee mission.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
11600 Shawnee Mission ParkwayThe is a local KC fast food chain that specializes in Hawaiian chicken/pork. Try the Huli Huli with rice and macaroni salad! About 15 minutes South on 435 highway in Shawnee mission.
Excellent family owned local restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Hint… chicken and waffles are not included on their menu but if you ask for them, you won’t be disappointed! Located about 15 minutes south on 435 highway.
9 locals recommend
Ronnie's Restaurant
12812 W 87th StExcellent family owned local restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Hint… chicken and waffles are not included on their menu but if you ask for them, you won’t be disappointed! Located about 15 minutes south on 435 highway.
Lots of shopping and a variety of different cuisines. Located downtown KC MO about 25 minutes east. Check it out online!
505 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdLots of shopping and a variety of different cuisines. Located downtown KC MO about 25 minutes east. Check it out online!
Great place downtown for a craft beer and socializing in the heart of downtown KC MO.
42 locals recommend
Westport Ale House
4128 Broadway BlvdGreat place downtown for a craft beer and socializing in the heart of downtown KC MO.