Lainie's Guidebook
Food scene
Great local minority owned vegan burger place. Go early for best selection; currently take out and delivery only. In proximity to Crossroads Arts district with scooters for rent and the Trolley route.
8 locals recommend
Pirate's Bone Burgers
2000 Main StGreat local minority owned vegan burger place. Go early for best selection; currently take out and delivery only. In proximity to Crossroads Arts district with scooters for rent and the Trolley route.
Crossroads Arts district favorite of Guy Fieri’s and repeat on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives.
59 locals recommend
Grinders Pizza
417 E 18th StCrossroads Arts district favorite of Guy Fieri’s and repeat on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives.
Local KC BBQ that makes the book “1000 Places to See Before You Die”.
85 locals recommend
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
1727 Brooklyn AveLocal KC BBQ that makes the book “1000 Places to See Before You Die”.
Jack Stack - Overland Park
9520 Metcalf AveFamous BBQ restaurant known for their ribs and burnt ends. Multiple locations around the city.
32 locals recommend
Jack Stack - Overland Park
9520 Metcalf AveFamous BBQ restaurant known for their ribs and burnt ends. Multiple locations around the city.
Another Diners, Drive Ins and Dives BBQ joint with a fantastic vegetarian option and unique gas station vibe. There’s almost always a line to sit down, but if you order at the carry out window you can skip the wait.
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveAnother Diners, Drive Ins and Dives BBQ joint with a fantastic vegetarian option and unique gas station vibe. There’s almost always a line to sit down, but if you order at the carry out window you can skip the wait.
Café Provence
3936 W 69th TerraceNice French flavor close to home.
Tavern in the Village
3901 Prairie LnSightseeing
Great view of the city skyline and confluence of the MO and KS rivers.
14 locals recommend
Kaw Point Park
1403 Fairfax TrafficwayGreat view of the city skyline and confluence of the MO and KS rivers.
Neighborhoods
Lots of local art galleries, restaurants, bars and yoga. Union Station and Crown Center are a short walk or scooter ride away, and the Trolley runs from the River Market to Midtown.
158 locals recommend
Crossroads
Lots of local art galleries, restaurants, bars and yoga. Union Station and Crown Center are a short walk or scooter ride away, and the Trolley runs from the River Market to Midtown.
Strang Hall
7313 W 80th StBRGR Kitchen + Bar
11 E 14th StGreat locally owned family friendly spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
7 locals recommend
Caffetteria Modern Cafe
25 On The MallGreat locally owned family friendly spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Franklin Park