Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse
1615 W 39th StIts ALL vegan. Very tasty baked goods.
We no longer eat meat but when we did, this was one of our favorite BBQ joints in the city. It's really really good food and drinks. It's also 1 block from the house.
257 locals recommend
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StWe no longer eat meat but when we did, this was one of our favorite BBQ joints in the city. It's really really good food and drinks. It's also 1 block from the house.
Succotash
2601 Holmes StVery close to our house. This place is very dependable and tasty. The chinese pot roast is phenomenal.
47 locals recommend
Blue Koi Noodles & Dumplings
1803 W 39th St Very close to our house. This place is very dependable and tasty. The chinese pot roast is phenomenal.
Paleterias Tropicana At The Med
2160 W 39th AveReally interesting Mexican street food and ice cream.
Empanada Madness
2450 Southwest BlvdThe best south american food we've found in KC.
Taste of Brazil Market
21 E 3rd StReally good brazillian snacks!
FuD
Vegan Food! Great little area to stroll around.
André's Confiserie Suisse
5018 Main StChocolate!
Columbus Park Ramen Shop
549 Gillis St This place is good. Very small so go early.
Christopher Elbow Chocolates
1819 McGee StGlacé Artisan Ice Cream
4960 Main StJoe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th Ave Legit BBQ in KC.
Shio Ramen Shop
3605 Broadway BlvdHaven't eaten here yet but can only imagine that it is tasty.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a very historic LGBT bar located about two blocks from the house. Very close and fun.
37 locals recommend
Missie B's
805 W 39th StThis is a very historic LGBT bar located about two blocks from the house. Very close and fun.
The Ship
1221 Union AveVery Very cool somewhat spleakeasy bar.
We haven't been to the new venue yet but the old one was a block from the house. It was the best place for indie music in the city.
22 locals recommend
recordBar
1520 Grand Blvd We haven't been to the new venue yet but the old one was a block from the house. It was the best place for indie music in the city.
Fun local dive bar. Lot's of KCAI students and good dj on Friday nights. Also real darts.
11 locals recommend
Chez Charlie
3809 Broadway BlvdFun local dive bar. Lot's of KCAI students and good dj on Friday nights. Also real darts.
Shopping
Mills Record Company
4045 Broadway BlvdGet all the new records here. Great local shop.
The Bunker
4056 Broadway Blvd Nice place for trendier clothing and shoes.
Essentials
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill StArts & Culture
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick BlvdNerman Museum of Contemporary Art
12345 College BlvdParks & Nature
There are a handful of short trails to walk through. Its on the edge of Parkville so you can stop there for coffee.
24 locals recommend
Parkville Nature Sanctuary
100 E 12 St There are a handful of short trails to walk through. Its on the edge of Parkville so you can stop there for coffee.
Great place to walk around and watch people. Lots of areas to lay down a blanket and read a book.
10 locals recommend
Loose Park Garden Center
5200 Pennsylvania AveGreat place to walk around and watch people. Lots of areas to lay down a blanket and read a book.