Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StOne of the Kansas City staples.
You Say Tomato
2801 Holmes StExcellent brunch and breakfast.
Succotash
2601 Holmes StOne of the best brunches in Kansas City!
The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StKC's premier coffee roaster.
Crepes, crepes and more crepes. Sweet and savory. Delicious!
56 locals recommend
Chez Elle Crêperie and Coffeehouse
1713 Summit StCrepes, crepes and more crepes. Sweet and savory. Delicious!
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
1624 Grand BlvdCoffee and bakery, um - yes!
Mildred's Coffeehouse
1901 Wyandotte StAwesome coffee and breakfast food hangout.
Goat Hill Coffee & Soda
811 W 17th StGreat, quaint coffee shop.
The Westside Local
1663 Summit StFarm to table deliciousness!
Since 1937, probably one of the best diner burgers in the country.
41 locals recommend
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway BlvdSince 1937, probably one of the best diner burgers in the country.
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2030 Central StAwesome Thai noodle shop.
One of the original KC "Italian" eateries with roots in the KC Mafia, the food is delicious!
44 locals recommend
Garozzo's
526 Harrison StOne of the original KC "Italian" eateries with roots in the KC Mafia, the food is delicious!
Minsky's Pizza
427 Main StKC's go to pizza shop!
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StIt's KC and you need BBQ. This is one of our absolute favorites.
It's KC and you need MORE BBQ. The burnt end "Z" Man sandwich may be the best bite of food you ever have!
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveIt's KC and you need MORE BBQ. The burnt end "Z" Man sandwich may be the best bite of food you ever have!
Everything Else
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StIt's KC and you need BBQ. This is one of our absolute favorites.
KC's renowned art museum! Get some pictures with the giant shuttlecocks in the sculpture park.
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StKC's renowned art museum! Get some pictures with the giant shuttlecocks in the sculpture park.
KC's renowned art museum! Get some pictures with the giant shuttlecocks in the sculpture park.
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StKC's renowned art museum! Get some pictures with the giant shuttlecocks in the sculpture park.
Drinks & Nightlife
From food to bars to night clubs to live music, the Power and Light district is the party place in KC.
397 locals recommend
Power and Light District
From food to bars to night clubs to live music, the Power and Light district is the party place in KC.
Using distillery recipes from bootleg liquor in Kansas City during the prohibition era, their drinks are ON POINT!
45 locals recommend
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main StUsing distillery recipes from bootleg liquor in Kansas City during the prohibition era, their drinks are ON POINT!
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
1526 Walnut StAwesome atmosphere and drinks.
Blvd Tavern
320 Southwest BlvdUp scale bar food and drinks.
Sightseeing
Beautifully restored in the early 2000s, KC's Union Station is the perfect culmination of beauty and history. Watch for some of the bullet holes in the original granite out front from the Union Station Massacre in 1933 where the mafia and law enforcement had it out.
290 locals recommend
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdBeautifully restored in the early 2000s, KC's Union Station is the perfect culmination of beauty and history. Watch for some of the bullet holes in the original granite out front from the Union Station Massacre in 1933 where the mafia and law enforcement had it out.
One of the staples of the KC skyline. The memorial lies directly on top of the World War 1 museum.
44 locals recommend
Liberty Memorial
2 Memorial DriveOne of the staples of the KC skyline. The memorial lies directly on top of the World War 1 museum.
Arts & Culture
The First Friday of every month, the Crossroads Art District businesses open up doors for drinks, art galleries, live music and food trucks! Try to schedule a First Friday during warm weather!
11 locals recommend
First Fridays
The First Friday of every month, the Crossroads Art District businesses open up doors for drinks, art galleries, live music and food trucks! Try to schedule a First Friday during warm weather!
Shopping
Fetch
1101 Mulberry StThis place has all the cool stuff you never knew you needed.
The Westside Storey
1701 Summit StGet your KC gear here!
Zona Rosa
7210 NW 86th TerraceLots of great shops and places to get food.
Great shops and restaurants. A little bit of a drive to get there.
27 locals recommend
Town Center Plaza & Crossing
5000 W 119th StGreat shops and restaurants. A little bit of a drive to get there.
Plaza Area
Kansas City's original outdoor shopping and entertainment district.
Entertainment & Activities
Retro 80's and 90's arcade. Get nostalgic with video games, pinball, booze and pizza!
97 locals recommend
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdRetro 80's and 90's arcade. Get nostalgic with video games, pinball, booze and pizza!
Science City
30 W Pershing RdGreat spot to let the kids explore science and exhibits.
SEA LIFE Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdEveryone loves Finding Nemo and Dori.
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrLions and tigers and bears... oh my!
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdFor the kid in all of us...