Guidebook for Kansas City
Sightseeing
The best open air market the city has to offer. Local and exotic produce abound, and there's tons of restaurants, antiques and gift stores. It's perfect for exploring.
226 residents recomanen
River Market
The best open air market the city has to offer. Local and exotic produce abound, and there's tons of restaurants, antiques and gift stores. It's perfect for exploring.
one of the most recognizable and beautiful buildings in all of KC. Go see the opera or ballet while you're at it.
166 residents recomanen
Centre Kauffman per les Arts Escèniques
1601 Broadway Blvdone of the most recognizable and beautiful buildings in all of KC. Go see the opera or ballet while you're at it.
Kansas City Art Alley
1261 Main StAmtrak station and beautiful historic monument.
Museu i Memorial Nacional de la Primera Guerra Mundial
2 Memorial DrWWI museum
Essentials
The closest actual grocery in the area. Essentials and exotics both covered.
119 residents recomanen
Cosentino's Market
10 E 13th StThe closest actual grocery in the area. Essentials and exotics both covered.
small grocery/convenience/coffee/deli shop. Truly a little of everything.
7 residents recomanen
Market 3
114 W 3rd Stsmall grocery/convenience/coffee/deli shop. Truly a little of everything.
Great selection for a convenience store, and they have a full liquor store built in as well. Open till 1am 7 days a week.
Grand Slam
631 Grand BlvdGreat selection for a convenience store, and they have a full liquor store built in as well. Open till 1am 7 days a week.
Day passes available if you need to get your sweat on. Yoga, 1/2 basketball court, pool, sauna.
15 residents recomanen
Kansas City Art Alley
1261 Main StDay passes available if you need to get your sweat on. Yoga, 1/2 basketball court, pool, sauna.
The Foundry
local organic grocery store
Main Street Laundry
3324 Main StDirty clothes no more.
CVS
921 Main Stneed anything?
Food Scene
Mercat de la ciutat
20 E 5th StGet your produce here. All of it. For cheap.
Don't let the building fool you. One of our favorite happy hours in the city. Authentic and delicious French food. Go for the patio if the weather is nice.
40 residents recomanen
Le Fou Frog
400 E 5th StDon't let the building fool you. One of our favorite happy hours in the city. Authentic and delicious French food. Go for the patio if the weather is nice.
Webster House
1644 Wyandotte StGreat restaurant before heading to the Kauffman Center
The Westside Local
1663 Summit Stlocal and yummy foods
Vietnam Cafe
522 Campbell StCheap authentic Vietnamese. Pho is the best thing here.
Happy Gillis
549 Gillis Sthipster yum
open till 11pm on the weekends. Great late night ramen spot.
10 residents recomanen
Columbus Park Ramen Shop
549 Gillis Stopen till 11pm on the weekends. Great late night ramen spot.
Live music and a great patio for eating and relaxing the evening away
30 residents recomanen
Harry's Country Club
112 E Missouri AveLive music and a great patio for eating and relaxing the evening away
best Vietnamese in the city. Pho, Lemongrass pork Bahn Mi, Buhn, Boba, all fantastic.
6 residents recomanen
Nguyen Pho and Grill
500 Grand Blvdbest Vietnamese in the city. Pho, Lemongrass pork Bahn Mi, Buhn, Boba, all fantastic.
The Bite
23 E 3rd Stsandwiches, delicious
Prato Feito, Chicken Empanada, and the Acai Berry Bowl are all good options.
11 residents recomanen
Taste of Brazil Market
21 E 3rd StPrato Feito, Chicken Empanada, and the Acai Berry Bowl are all good options.
Chocolate croissant, bread pudding, it's all honestly delicious from here.
9 residents recomanen
Bloom Baking Company
15 E 3rd StChocolate croissant, bread pudding, it's all honestly delicious from here.
This is where we get the best Gyro we've ever had. It's perfect every time. Eat the Baba Ganoush also.
7 residents recomanen
Habashi House
309 Main StThis is where we get the best Gyro we've ever had. It's perfect every time. Eat the Baba Ganoush also.
Beignet
307 Main StDelicious pastries filled with even more delicious things.
Mercat de la ciutat
20 E 5th StJosh's favorite coffee maker.
Burrito Bros
407 Main StThink Chipotle, but local and better.
They have it all, and you'll feel like you're walking into the set of "Friends".
17 residents recomanen
Opera House Bakery
500 Walnut StThey have it all, and you'll feel like you're walking into the set of "Friends".
slightly classy, but comfortable. Delicious Local foods served with style. Great patio if the weather is good. Make a reservation if possible.
61 residents recomanen
The Farmhouse
300 Delaware Stslightly classy, but comfortable. Delicious Local foods served with style. Great patio if the weather is good. Make a reservation if possible.
Late night pizza joint open till like 1:30am. Neapolitan style pizza. Great drink selection.
30 residents recomanen
Il Lazzarone Pizza
412 Delaware StLate night pizza joint open till like 1:30am. Neapolitan style pizza. Great drink selection.
Pour over central. If you don't know what that means, then I'd avoid it for one of the other options listed. You have to be pretentious about coffee to appreciate this place.
32 residents recomanen
Quay Coffee
412 Delaware StPour over central. If you don't know what that means, then I'd avoid it for one of the other options listed. You have to be pretentious about coffee to appreciate this place.
Good beer selection and a great NY style slice. Yum!!
13 residents recomanen
Milwaukee Delicatessen Company
101 W 9th StGood beer selection and a great NY style slice. Yum!!
You'll love this place. It's very worth the short trek. The pastries are truly amazing. If you're lucky enough to meet the pretty lady who runs it (Paige), tell her that Josh & Vienna sent you.
10 residents recomanen
Banksia
105 W 9th StYou'll love this place. It's very worth the short trek. The pastries are truly amazing. If you're lucky enough to meet the pretty lady who runs it (Paige), tell her that Josh & Vienna sent you.
Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
51 E 14th StGood happy hour, and epic Sunday Brunch.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1713 W 39th StThis shouldn't need explaining.
Mexican grocery store, with really great authentic Hispanic foods.
19 residents recomanen
Los Alamos Cocina
1667 Summit StMexican grocery store, with really great authentic Hispanic foods.
Josh's favorite food spot. Great large portions, whole food, vegetarian friendly. Small, but really great atmosphere. Eat on the sidewalk patio when it's warm.
13 residents recomanen
YJ's Snack Bar
1746 Washington StJosh's favorite food spot. Great large portions, whole food, vegetarian friendly. Small, but really great atmosphere. Eat on the sidewalk patio when it's warm.
Pizzabella
1810 Baltimore AveVienna's favorite wood-fired pizza. Good happy hour
local artisan chocolate. Oprah approved, and Chris is actually a nice guy. Eat his treats!
23 residents recomanen
Christopher Elbow Chocolates
1819 McGee Stlocal artisan chocolate. Oprah approved, and Chris is actually a nice guy. Eat his treats!
Vienna's Favorite Happy Hour, M-F 4-6 pm, $2.50 beers and best tapas, look for the asterisk (*) it's 1/2 off the price. Bartenders are solid. We are both all about their signature drink, "pour intentions". If there are two places you pick off this list, let this be one of them.
23 residents recomanen
Extra Virgin
1900 Main StVienna's Favorite Happy Hour, M-F 4-6 pm, $2.50 beers and best tapas, look for the asterisk (*) it's 1/2 off the price. Bartenders are solid. We are both all about their signature drink, "pour intentions". If there are two places you pick off this list, let this be one of them.
German tapas and beers! Go for the seared scallops and seafood risotto - you may want to order two, its hard to share, its so yummy.
17 residents recomanen
Affäre
1911 Main StGerman tapas and beers! Go for the seared scallops and seafood risotto - you may want to order two, its hard to share, its so yummy.
24 hour greasy spoon. Pie 24 hours a day. Let that sink in...
41 residents recomanen
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway Blvd24 hour greasy spoon. Pie 24 hours a day. Let that sink in...
The Jacobson
2050 Central Stbest patio in KC, good eats too.
Solid kc bbq - crown royal prime rib, cheesy corn, and baked beans - yes, yes, yes!
126 residents recomanen
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StSolid kc bbq - crown royal prime rib, cheesy corn, and baked beans - yes, yes, yes!
Grünauer
101 W 22nd Stschnitzel please
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdFun for kids and grown ups.
Special occasion restaurant, great views of downtown, tasting menu and wine pairing for dinner? Yes, please.
The American
200 E 25th StSpecial occasion restaurant, great views of downtown, tasting menu and wine pairing for dinner? Yes, please.
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdLocal beer brewed here, enough said.
New BBQ contender on the block. Onion rings, wings, brisket, burnt ends.
257 residents recomanen
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StNew BBQ contender on the block. Onion rings, wings, brisket, burnt ends.
Gas Station BBQ - Anthony Bourdain's best 13 places to eat before you die (true, it). Zman Sandwich, get it. I like the seasoning on the french fries.
344 residents recomanen
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveGas Station BBQ - Anthony Bourdain's best 13 places to eat before you die (true, it). Zman Sandwich, get it. I like the seasoning on the french fries.
Sunday Brunch, or weekend evening drinks. This place is tough to beat.
20 residents recomanen
Voltaire
1617 Genessee StSunday Brunch, or weekend evening drinks. This place is tough to beat.
If you need cold and sweet, this is it. Popsicles to shakes, they have more than you could ever imagine prior to visiting. All of it delicious
Paleterias Tropicana At The Med
2160 W 39th AveIf you need cold and sweet, this is it. Popsicles to shakes, they have more than you could ever imagine prior to visiting. All of it delicious
Parks & Nature
This is one of the best parks in the city. There's stunning views, lots of art installations (as the park is part of the Nelson Atkins Museum of art), and plenty of space.
Check their schedule and join the open invitation "Yoga in the park" on the weekends.
674 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Nelson-Atkins
4525 Oak StThis is one of the best parks in the city. There's stunning views, lots of art installations (as the park is part of the Nelson Atkins Museum of art), and plenty of space.
Check their schedule and join the open invitation "Yoga in the park" on the weekends.
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdBeautiful park near the Plaza
Drinks & Nightlife
Kc's only Hockey Bar. All bar food made in house. It's delicious, and open late all the time.
16 residents recomanen
The Blue Line
529 Walnut StKc's only Hockey Bar. All bar food made in house. It's delicious, and open late all the time.
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
1526 Walnut StThey have a good food and drink selection.
Snow & Company
421 Westport Rdblended cocktails on warm sunny days? Purple Rain is great.
dark, live jazz on multiple levels on the weekend, solid cocktails.
150 residents recomanen
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand Blvddark, live jazz on multiple levels on the weekend, solid cocktails.
Manifesto
1924 Main Stspeakeasy that's KC famous. it's fun!
Entertainment & Activities
movies. There's dancing on the weekend evenings, full bar.
66 residents recomanen
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
movies. There's dancing on the weekend evenings, full bar.
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdWanna play Contra, skee ball, pac-man, and drink beer?
Crown Center
2450 Grand Blvdrestaurant and entertainment for the whole family.
Estadi Kauffman
1 Royal WayCatch a Royal's game.
Estadi Arrowhead
1 Arrowhead DrChiefs!!!
Rock climbing gym. If you've never done it, get on in! Andrew the owner and the entire staff is great.
ROKC Climbing Gym
1501 Howell StRock climbing gym. If you've never done it, get on in! Andrew the owner and the entire staff is great.
Shopping
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway Blvdoutdoor shopping - yes please