Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Another relative newcomer to our bbq scene, this pioneering, award-winning joint is already being hailed as "can't miss."
257 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StAnother relative newcomer to our bbq scene, this pioneering, award-winning joint is already being hailed as "can't miss."
An up-and-comer on the KC bbq scene, this one's making quite a splash. In addition to meat, tons of craft beer to choose from.
102 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveAn up-and-comer on the KC bbq scene, this one's making quite a splash. In addition to meat, tons of craft beer to choose from.
Combine the ambience of a gorgeous restored freight house with world-class bbq and you've got magic.
126 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StCombine the ambience of a gorgeous restored freight house with world-class bbq and you've got magic.
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
1727 Brooklyn AveAnother of KC's bbq notables, in my top 3.
Recognized by multiple national pubs and presidents as one of America's best bbq joints. If you can't get the burnt ends, try the Z-man. (There may be a wait.)
344 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveRecognized by multiple national pubs and presidents as one of America's best bbq joints. If you can't get the burnt ends, try the Z-man. (There may be a wait.)
The Belfry
1532 Grand BlvdSwank atmosphere, good food and lots of taps. A local favorite.
Some of the best spicy Thai fusion food you'll ever taste in your life. Try the "Drunken Noodles."
39 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2030 Central StSome of the best spicy Thai fusion food you'll ever taste in your life. Try the "Drunken Noodles."
The Jacobson
2050 Central StGorgeous outdoor deck, gourmet food, great cocktails.
Voltaire
1617 Genessee StClassy restaurant and bar in the historic West Bottoms.
Great ambiance and gourmet food. A beer garden shaded by grape vines. My favorite place in town to eat mussels.
78 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Westside Local
1663 Summit StGreat ambiance and gourmet food. A beer garden shaded by grape vines. My favorite place in town to eat mussels.
Excellent gourmet food and bar in a restored historic hotel building. Also keep an eye out for their line of Rieger liquors.
40 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Rieger
1924 Main StExcellent gourmet food and bar in a restored historic hotel building. Also keep an eye out for their line of Rieger liquors.
Just across the street. Sometimes all you want is a bar stool and eggs and hash browns or a greasy burger with fried onion rings.
41 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway BlvdJust across the street. Sometimes all you want is a bar stool and eggs and hash browns or a greasy burger with fried onion rings.
Local roaster that kicked off the coffee culture here a couple decades ago. Their tours are fun (see web page) and their on-site cafe is a treat.
91 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StLocal roaster that kicked off the coffee culture here a couple decades ago. Their tours are fun (see web page) and their on-site cafe is a treat.
Anton's
1610 Main StLocally sourced steak, agroponic tilapia and over 40 rotating taps.
Delicious locally sourced food in a made-over gas station. A breakfast favorite.
12 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Genessee Royale Bistro
1531 Genessee StDelicious locally sourced food in a made-over gas station. A breakfast favorite.
American-style bar and restaurant fronting the city's best outdoor music venue. Catch a show out back if you can.
59 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Grinders Pizza
417 E 18th StAmerican-style bar and restaurant fronting the city's best outdoor music venue. Catch a show out back if you can.
La Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdGourmet Mexican fusion food with one of the city's best happy hours.
Some of the best pour overs, presses and espresso you'll find in the city, crafted with consistently high standards. All in the soaring marble setting of historic Union Station.
8 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Parisi Café - Union Station
30 W Pershing RdSome of the best pour overs, presses and espresso you'll find in the city, crafted with consistently high standards. All in the soaring marble setting of historic Union Station.
Complete with a wall of wine and tequila and a feisty owner-manager, the Mexican food here simmers for hours and never disappoints.
19 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Los Alamos Cocina
1667 Summit StComplete with a wall of wine and tequila and a feisty owner-manager, the Mexican food here simmers for hours and never disappoints.
Tucked away in the West Side, great ambience all around but I love it for breakfast. You can walk here.
33 現地メンバーのおすすめ
blue bird bistro
1700 Summit StTucked away in the West Side, great ambience all around but I love it for breakfast. You can walk here.
City Market
20 E 5th StLots of fresh produce and a variety of food vendors.
Drinks & Nightlife
High-tone venue in the Power & Light District draws some of the nation's biggest indie acts.
22 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
1228 Main StHigh-tone venue in the Power & Light District draws some of the nation's biggest indie acts.
Superb jazz, exquisite atmosphere and great drinks selection? Look no further.
150 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdSuperb jazz, exquisite atmosphere and great drinks selection? Look no further.
Czar Bar
1531 Grand BlvdFun place to catch up & coming bands and a good bar too.
My favorite new small-batch brewery in the Crossroads. Don't miss their coffee ales made in collaboration with Thou Mayest.
19 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Torn Label Brewing Co.
1708 Campbell StMy favorite new small-batch brewery in the Crossroads. Don't miss their coffee ales made in collaboration with Thou Mayest.
One of the Crossroads' newer microbreweries. Try a flight of beers—outside food is welcome. (Check their hours before you show up.)
11 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Border Brewing Company
512 E 18th StOne of the Crossroads' newer microbreweries. Try a flight of beers—outside food is welcome. (Check their hours before you show up.)
Not only a great local winery (try the Drover Red), their tap room is also a well-kept secret for hard to find limited release beers.
22 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Amigoni Urban Winery
1505 Genessee StNot only a great local winery (try the Drover Red), their tap room is also a well-kept secret for hard to find limited release beers.
Named the #3 craft brewery in the world by USA Today, their brewery tours and tastings are second to none. You can book a tour or show up at the tasting room daily 11am-4pm.
174 現地メンバーのおすすめ
ブルバード・ブリューイング・カンパニー
2501 Southwest BlvdNamed the #3 craft brewery in the world by USA Today, their brewery tours and tastings are second to none. You can book a tour or show up at the tasting room daily 11am-4pm.
Beloved local dive with delicious burgers they've been making for over 40 years. Bands most nights.
16 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Brick
1727 McGee StBeloved local dive with delicious burgers they've been making for over 40 years. Bands most nights.
Julep
4141 Pennsylvania AveCraft cocktail bar owned and operated by one of KC's whiskey whiz kids.
Double Shift Brewing Company
412 E 18th StAnother good aspiring Crossroads brewery.
The Monarch Bar
4808 Roanoke PkwyAlma Mader Brewing
2635 Southwest BlvdCity Barrel Brewing
1740 Holmes Stストックヤーズ・ブルーイング・カンパニー
1600 Genessee StCasual Animal Brewing
1725 McGee StSwordfish Tom's
210 W 19 TerraceDelicious cocktails in a cool space.
Arts & Culture
Ingenuously repurposed warehouse houses multiple local studios. A great place to spot up and coming artists.
The Bauer
115 W 18th StIngenuously repurposed warehouse houses multiple local studios. A great place to spot up and coming artists.
One of the pioneer galleries in the district, home to prestigious rotating displays.
15 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
2012 Baltimore AveOne of the pioneer galleries in the district, home to prestigious rotating displays.
Constantly-photographed views of downtown from above the memorial and an award-winning museum inside.
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国立第一次世界大戦記念博物館
2 Memorial DrConstantly-photographed views of downtown from above the memorial and an award-winning museum inside.
カウフマン舞台芸術センター
1601 Broadway BlvdWorld famous, state of the art.
Shopping
This expertly curated, bargain-priced liquor store is where I go to get my cocktail ingredients and craft beers.
22 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Gomer's Midtown
3838 Broadway BlvdThis expertly curated, bargain-priced liquor store is where I go to get my cocktail ingredients and craft beers.
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main StGin and whiskey made in KC.
Cellar Rat Wine Merchants
1701 Baltimore AveExpertly curated wine, liquor and beer.
Essentials
Grocery store with free parking (validation required) in the heart of downtown. They've got everything you'll need if you feel like cooking.
119 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Cosentino's Market
10 E 13th StGrocery store with free parking (validation required) in the heart of downtown. They've got everything you'll need if you feel like cooking.
Royal Liquors
801 Southwest BlvdA good place to grab necessaries and...liquor.
Entertainment & Activities
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdLots of draft beer, screens and 50+ arcade games.
If you like college hoops, you owe this to yourself. All the history you tradition you could hope for along with shooting areas, games, and a full court.
28 現地メンバーのおすすめ
カレッジ・バスケットボール・エクスペリエンス
1401 Grand BlvdIf you like college hoops, you owe this to yourself. All the history you tradition you could hope for along with shooting areas, games, and a full court.
Sightseeing
Union Station
Enormous sweeping architecture and rotating displays.
The sheer scale of the brick buildings in the former stock yards makes this area intriguing.
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West Bottoms
The sheer scale of the brick buildings in the former stock yards makes this area intriguing.