Guidebook for Roeland Park
Food Scene
Most popular BBQ spot in KC within walking distance. There is ALWAYS a line outside, it's that good. The line moves fast but you can also call in a TOGO order and eat it at our place. Save us a rib!
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveMost popular BBQ spot in KC within walking distance. There is ALWAYS a line outside, it's that good. The line moves fast but you can also call in a TOGO order and eat it at our place. Save us a rib!
Brookside shopping area
63 W Meyer BlvdCreative KC Neighborhood's Entertainment District
Super hungry and don't want to wait for Joes KC, go here! They serve alcohol, but you can also BYOB.
11 locals recommend
Woodyard Bar-B-Que
3001 Merriam LnSuper hungry and don't want to wait for Joes KC, go here! They serve alcohol, but you can also BYOB.
Cute Farm to Table restaurant. We love it for dinner, but it's also super popular for brunch
56 locals recommend
Room 39
1719 W 39th StCute Farm to Table restaurant. We love it for dinner, but it's also super popular for brunch
Need a cheap and quick bite on the go? Skip the chain fast-foods and go here!
9 locals recommend
Longboards Wraps and Bowls
5415 Johnson DrNeed a cheap and quick bite on the go? Skip the chain fast-foods and go here!
Our favorite Thai restaurant in town. Their Drunken Noodles are amazing!
30 locals recommend
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2701 W 47th AveOur favorite Thai restaurant in town. Their Drunken Noodles are amazing!
Amazing bar & restaurant. High quality food, tons of character and a modest price. Best patio in town to see and be seen.
72 locals recommend
Gram & Dun
600 Ward PkwyAmazing bar & restaurant. High quality food, tons of character and a modest price. Best patio in town to see and be seen.
Pizza 51 West
Favorite pizza place in town!
Ragin Cajun food at Jazz! Always a great time featuring a loud and ruckus atmosphere and there's always a band playn. Chicken A La Mer is the best!
28 locals recommend
Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen
1823 W 39th StRagin Cajun food at Jazz! Always a great time featuring a loud and ruckus atmosphere and there's always a band playn. Chicken A La Mer is the best!
Amazing farm to table restaurant, in the hidden gem neighborhood in KC "the Westside".
78 locals recommend
The Westside Local
1663 Summit StAmazing farm to table restaurant, in the hidden gem neighborhood in KC "the Westside".
Happy Gillis
549 Gillis StHeading downtown and need to grab a bite for brunch/lunch? Go here!
Heading downtown and need to grab a bite for brunch/lunch? Go here!
12 locals recommend
Genessee Royale Bistro
1531 Genessee StHeading downtown and need to grab a bite for brunch/lunch? Go here!
Hi Hat Coffee
5012 State Line RdAdorable neighborhood coffee house, close to our house.
Great coffee shop with ample seating and iconic architecture. Ask about their on-site coffee roasting tours!
91 locals recommend
The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StGreat coffee shop with ample seating and iconic architecture. Ask about their on-site coffee roasting tours!
If you're a hipster or just love hand-crafted small batch and amazing coffee, go here! It's been voted one of the best coffee shops in America.
46 locals recommend
Oddly Correct Coffee Bar
4141 Troost AvenueIf you're a hipster or just love hand-crafted small batch and amazing coffee, go here! It's been voted one of the best coffee shops in America.
The famous restauranteur, Lidia Bastianich, offers amazing Italian food in the gorgeous and historic Freight House Building.
38 locals recommend
Lidia’s
101 W 22nd StThe famous restauranteur, Lidia Bastianich, offers amazing Italian food in the gorgeous and historic Freight House Building.
A white table cloth, sit-down fancy BBQ restaurant. Offers amazing BBQ food in the gorgeous and historic Freight House Building.
126 locals recommend
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StA white table cloth, sit-down fancy BBQ restaurant. Offers amazing BBQ food in the gorgeous and historic Freight House Building.
Amazing coffee in a badass loft space. They roast their own beans and also feature adult beverages as the day goes on.
28 locals recommend
Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters
Amazing coffee in a badass loft space. They roast their own beans and also feature adult beverages as the day goes on.
Grinders East & West are next door to each other. East is our fav with some of the best bar-food & grunge bar in town. The backyard features the best outdoor concert space in KC.
59 locals recommend
Grinders Pizza
417 E 18th StGrinders East & West are next door to each other. East is our fav with some of the best bar-food & grunge bar in town. The backyard features the best outdoor concert space in KC.
Bluestem is the best restaurant in KC. We love the lounge which features insanely delicious drinks and food for a reasonable price. **IF you want to spend $$$$ sit on the restaurant side.
22 locals recommend
Bluestem
900 Westport RdBluestem is the best restaurant in KC. We love the lounge which features insanely delicious drinks and food for a reasonable price. **IF you want to spend $$$$ sit on the restaurant side.
Fantastic midwest/southern food, served with class. Same owners as Bluestem in Westport.
10 locals recommend
Rye Leawood
10551 Mission RdFantastic midwest/southern food, served with class. Same owners as Bluestem in Westport.
Great restaurant with fantastic drinks and food. Ask to sit on their outdoor patio overlooking the Plaza.
36 locals recommend
Cafe Trio
4558 Main StreetGreat restaurant with fantastic drinks and food. Ask to sit on their outdoor patio overlooking the Plaza.
Features our favorite filet in KC. KC is a steak town and this is not to be missed, best part is ... it's reasonably priced. It's not a cafe as the name suggests, but a great romantic dinner spot.
17 locals recommend
Grand Street Cafe
4740 Grand AveFeatures our favorite filet in KC. KC is a steak town and this is not to be missed, best part is ... it's reasonably priced. It's not a cafe as the name suggests, but a great romantic dinner spot.
Beer Kitchen
435 Westport RdGreat beer selection and some of the best food in Westport.
Shopping
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdPremier Dining & Entertainment District in KC
IKEA
6000 Ikea WayThe famous IKEA
Drinks & Nightlife
Midtown - Westport
Oldest Entertainment District in KC
Power and Light District
Great place to have a great time!
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdKC's hometown favorite brewery
Kansas City Bier Company
310 W 79th StMicrobrewery
75th Street Brewery
520 W 75th StGreat food and craft beers in the heart of KC's Waldo neighborhood.
Summit Grill
520 W 75th StGreat gastropub restaurant featuring an insanely great happy hour!
Best spot to watch the big game on the Country Club Plaza.
26 locals recommend
The Granfalloon Restaurant And Bar
608 Ward PkwyBest spot to watch the big game on the Country Club Plaza.
Tons of TVs, drinks and good food. A great spot to watch the big game!
42 locals recommend
Westport Ale House
4128 Broadway BlvdTons of TVs, drinks and good food. A great spot to watch the big game!
Arts & Culture
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StWorld-class Art Museam
Crossroads
Hip restaurants, bars & art galleries in old warehouse district
Sprint Center
1407 Grand BlvdGreat spot to watch a concert or sporting event
Children's Mercy Park
1 Sporting WayChampionship MLS Soccer
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayAL Champion KC Royals
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrNFL's KC Chiefs
Everything Else
The University of Kansas Hospital
4000 Cambridge StWorld-Class Medical Center
Essentials
Overland Park Farmers' Market
7950 Marty StWeekend Farmers Market in Old Town Overland Park
Brookside Farmers' Market
6425 Wornall RdCharming neighborhood Farmers Market