Elan & Amy’s KCMO Guidebook

Amy
Elan & Amy’s KCMO Guidebook

SOME OF OUR LOCAL FOOD FAVORITES:

These are a few of our favorites based on taste, value and proximity to the condo
There's usually a huge line. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
344 residents recomanen
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th Ave
344 residents recomanen
There's usually a huge line. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
There's usually a huge line. It's GOOOOOOD. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
257 residents recomanen
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th St
257 residents recomanen
There's usually a huge line. It's GOOOOOOD. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
Wonderful pizza. Tip: The gluten free crust option is really good even if you are gluten tolerant. The wings are GINORMOUS
20 residents recomanen
Artego Pizza
900 W 39th St
20 residents recomanen
Wonderful pizza. Tip: The gluten free crust option is really good even if you are gluten tolerant. The wings are GINORMOUS
literally 2 blocks. Head West down 42nd St. and hang a left at Holly St.
16 residents recomanen
Andy's Frozen Custard
1200 Westport Rd
16 residents recomanen
literally 2 blocks. Head West down 42nd St. and hang a left at Holly St.
One of the first gourmet burger places in Midtown. Great beer selection hence the name
85 residents recomanen
Beer Kitchen
435 Westport Rd
85 residents recomanen
One of the first gourmet burger places in Midtown. Great beer selection hence the name
Cute little local coffee shop. It used to be an old photomat place (where you would drop off film to be developed back in the day). It's 2 blocks South in the Old Westport Shopping Strip (take a picture with the charming stage coach).
17 residents recomanen
Filling Station Coffee - Westport
1010 Westport Rd
17 residents recomanen
Cute little local coffee shop. It used to be an old photomat place (where you would drop off film to be developed back in the day). It's 2 blocks South in the Old Westport Shopping Strip (take a picture with the charming stage coach).
Best Indian food in the area.
12 residents recomanen
Moti Mahal II
4113 Pennsylvania Ave
12 residents recomanen
Best Indian food in the area.
Spicy & Good! We consider ourselves not to be spice wimps, but we still end up ordering the mild versions everytime we dine here.
6 residents recomanen
Kokothai
1513 Grand Blvd
6 residents recomanen
Spicy & Good! We consider ourselves not to be spice wimps, but we still end up ordering the mild versions everytime we dine here.
fun place for kids and SUPER close to the condo. You can "design" your own donuts. They have Roasterie Coffee and Shatto Milk (Both native to KC), too
10 residents recomanen
Donutology
1009 Westport Rd
10 residents recomanen
fun place for kids and SUPER close to the condo. You can "design" your own donuts. They have Roasterie Coffee and Shatto Milk (Both native to KC), too
It's like a higher end and hip food court. Multiple dining options and bar in one cool space
41 residents recomanen
Parlor
1707 Locust St
41 residents recomanen
It's like a higher end and hip food court. Multiple dining options and bar in one cool space
2 locations, River Market or Waldo.
46 residents recomanen
Betty Rae's Ice Cream
7140 Wornall Rd
46 residents recomanen
2 locations, River Market or Waldo.
Yummy! Huge portions. Reasonably priced
Brookside Poultry Company
751 E 63rd St
Yummy! Huge portions. Reasonably priced
Great place for large groups and it's relatively kid friendly (before 7pm). They have indoor and outdoor area. Outdoor area has fun yard games.
102 residents recomanen
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania Ave
102 residents recomanen
Great place for large groups and it's relatively kid friendly (before 7pm). They have indoor and outdoor area. Outdoor area has fun yard games.
Small, intimate, date night type restaurant. Walkable from condo.
12 residents recomanen
PotPie
904 Westport Rd
12 residents recomanen
Small, intimate, date night type restaurant. Walkable from condo.

GROCERY STORES

These are the closest ones...
Big grocery store. It's open 24 hrs. which means it can get a bit weird late at night. We shop there all the time. they have everything.
99 residents recomanen
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill St
99 residents recomanen
Big grocery store. It's open 24 hrs. which means it can get a bit weird late at night. We shop there all the time. they have everything.
Super close. Small, healthy, grocery store.
36 residents recomanen
Nature's Own Health Market
1020 Westport Rd
36 residents recomanen
Super close. Small, healthy, grocery store.

FUN THINGS to DO & SEE

There's so many to choose from. Here are a few recommendations.
What's more fun than having a drink and throwing Axe's with friends???
7 residents recomanen
Blade & Timber Axe Throwing - KC | Power & Light
1303 Baltimore Avenue
7 residents recomanen
What's more fun than having a drink and throwing Axe's with friends???
This is awesome for groups. Get a private room and sing your hearts out.
13 residents recomanen
Offkey Karaoke Lounge & Suites
510 Westport Rd
13 residents recomanen
This is awesome for groups. Get a private room and sing your hearts out.
This Museum is fascinating. I can spend a few hours in there. If the subject interests you, you will not be dissapointed. the grounds are beautiful, too.
400 residents recomanen
Museu i Memorial Nacional de la Primera Guerra Mundial
2 Memorial Dr
400 residents recomanen
This Museum is fascinating. I can spend a few hours in there. If the subject interests you, you will not be dissapointed. the grounds are beautiful, too.
Large portions of the museum are free. Special exhibits cost. the grounds are beautiful and vast. Kiddos and adults love to take pictures with the giant shuttlecock sculptures.
674 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Nelson-Atkins
4525 Oak St
674 residents recomanen
Large portions of the museum are free. Special exhibits cost. the grounds are beautiful and vast. Kiddos and adults love to take pictures with the giant shuttlecock sculptures.
Go here for coffee or to take a free tour. located in the Westside.
91 residents recomanen
The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th St
91 residents recomanen
Go here for coffee or to take a free tour. located in the Westside.
You can take a tour, visit the gift shop or visit the adjacent beer hall which is large and kid friendly.
174 residents recomanen
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest Blvd
174 residents recomanen
You can take a tour, visit the gift shop or visit the adjacent beer hall which is large and kid friendly.
The first Friday of each month and it's held in the Crossroads District. If the weather in nice, it will be packed .Hours are typically 5pm-9pm. It originally started as an art gallery opening night but it has grown to be a huge social event for the city. Street performers, food trucks, lots of people walking about and of course art. Very fun. Tip: Uber or Lyft there
11 residents recomanen
First Fridays
11 residents recomanen
The first Friday of each month and it's held in the Crossroads District. If the weather in nice, it will be packed .Hours are typically 5pm-9pm. It originally started as an art gallery opening night but it has grown to be a huge social event for the city. Street performers, food trucks, lots of people walking about and of course art. Very fun. Tip: Uber or Lyft there
When I think of the West Bottoms, I think of antiques and cool art spaces. Lots of local artist have studios down there. If you are into Antiques, there are numerous shops located inside old warehouses. There are some fun nightlife options, too.
79 residents recomanen
West Bottoms
79 residents recomanen
When I think of the West Bottoms, I think of antiques and cool art spaces. Lots of local artist have studios down there. If you are into Antiques, there are numerous shops located inside old warehouses. There are some fun nightlife options, too.
Beautiful, grand, still functioning train station. IMAX theater and Science City located inside, too.
290 residents recomanen
Estació d'Unió de Kansas City
30 W Pershing Rd
290 residents recomanen
Beautiful, grand, still functioning train station. IMAX theater and Science City located inside, too.

COOL DIVES

Looking for something quirky and truly local? Check out these classic bars & restaurants.
Like stepping back into time. Classic dive bar.
9 residents recomanen
Lucky Boys
1615 Genessee St
9 residents recomanen
Like stepping back into time. Classic dive bar.
A 39th St. staple. Classic bar food. Local hang out
21 residents recomanen
Fric & Frac
1700 W 39th St
21 residents recomanen
A 39th St. staple. Classic bar food. Local hang out
Located in Westport. The only place you'll hear a metal band on the inside and techno on the outside patio. Lots of concerts here. Very small venue. Local favorite.
30 residents recomanen
The Riot Room
4048 Broadway Blvd
30 residents recomanen
Located in Westport. The only place you'll hear a metal band on the inside and techno on the outside patio. Lots of concerts here. Very small venue. Local favorite.
See live music. Have a drink. Wear shoes you don't mind getting sticky.
Davey's Uptown Rambler's Club
3402 Main St
See live music. Have a drink. Wear shoes you don't mind getting sticky.
Iconic greasy spoon diner and burger joint. They been around for 75+ years! 2 locations in the Crossroads district, each within a few blocks of each other.
41 residents recomanen
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway Blvd
41 residents recomanen
Iconic greasy spoon diner and burger joint. They been around for 75+ years! 2 locations in the Crossroads district, each within a few blocks of each other.
very popular, local hangout on 39th.
24 residents recomanen
The Hi-Dive Lounge
1411 W 39th St
24 residents recomanen
very popular, local hangout on 39th.

My Favorite Artsy Shops

These are a few of my personal favorites. From vintage clothes to locally made art.
Mostly vintage with some new. Love this shop that's just down the street on 39th.
20 residents recomanen
Donna's Dress Shop
1410 W 39th St
20 residents recomanen
Mostly vintage with some new. Love this shop that's just down the street on 39th.
t-shirts, cards, great gift items.
8 residents recomanen
RAYGUN
1803 Baltimore Ave
8 residents recomanen
t-shirts, cards, great gift items.
fun cards and gifts. KC's premier letterpress studio.
18 residents recomanen
Hammerpress
1413 West 11th Street
18 residents recomanen
fun cards and gifts. KC's premier letterpress studio.

COCKTAIL CONNOISSEUR

If you appreciate CRAFTED cocktails that are $$ for the midwest, but an incredible deal if you are from the coasts, try these...
Hip speakeasy in the basement which is like cool cave, small, intimate vibe. they only allow as many people that can be seated.
51 residents recomanen
Manifesto
1924 Main St
51 residents recomanen
Hip speakeasy in the basement which is like cool cave, small, intimate vibe. they only allow as many people that can be seated.
45 residents recomanen
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main St
45 residents recomanen
Fancy fun cocktail are just steps away in Westport
48 residents recomanen
Julep
4141 Pennsylvania Ave
48 residents recomanen
Fancy fun cocktail are just steps away in Westport
Trendy in East Crossroads.
13 residents recomanen
SoT
1521 Grand Blvd
13 residents recomanen
Trendy in East Crossroads.

LETS DANCE!!!

Salsa, Swing, Club, etc.
Saturday nights: Salsa
Chesterfields
1400 Main St
Saturday nights: Salsa
Where Amy & Elan met. Salsa dancing on Friday's.
Madrigall
1627 Oak St
Where Amy & Elan met. Salsa dancing on Friday's.
For the 30 and under, dance all night crowd.
9 residents recomanen
Aura Kansas City Nightclub
3832 Main St
9 residents recomanen
For the 30 and under, dance all night crowd.
Sometimes this place gets really good techno house and trance DJ's.
12 residents recomanen
Mosaic Ultra Lounge
1331 Walnut St
12 residents recomanen
Sometimes this place gets really good techno house and trance DJ's.
Swing dancing
7 residents recomanen
The Kill Devil Club
31 E 14th St
7 residents recomanen
Swing dancing
iconic KC gay bar. Cash only.
37 residents recomanen
Missie B's
805 W 39th St
37 residents recomanen
iconic KC gay bar. Cash only.