Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Friendly Bean Coffee
420 NE Barry RdQuaint, local coffee
Minsky's Pizza
427 Main StBest pizza ever. My favorite: barbecue chicken pizza.
In-A-Tub
8174 NW Prairie View RdThe tacos and apple sticks will change your life.
Starbucks
9595 N McGee StBecause it's Starbucks.
Dunkin'
9561 N McGee StKate's Kitchen
8002 N Oak TrafficwayBest breakfast, brunch and lunch in the Northland. Closes at 2 p.m.
Chip's Chocolate Factory
2450 Grand BlvdBest fudge and caramel apples in the city.
Treat yourself to a dessert called a chocolate bag. It involves chocolate, mousse, berries and a never-ending desire for more. Spoiler alert: it has to be cut with a steak knife.
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
448 W 47th StTreat yourself to a dessert called a chocolate bag. It involves chocolate, mousse, berries and a never-ending desire for more. Spoiler alert: it has to be cut with a steak knife.
Here you'll find the best summer treat, shaved ice with your choice of vanilla, coconut or coconut pineapple ice cream. So good! Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Lilo's Shaved Ice, LLC
8261 N Ditzler AveHere you'll find the best summer treat, shaved ice with your choice of vanilla, coconut or coconut pineapple ice cream. So good! Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Yummy ice cream shop with natural ingredients founded by Kansas City chocolate maker Christopher Elbow. Our favorite flavors are Coffee, Fresh Mint and Fleur de Sel Caramel.
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Glacé Artisan Ice Cream
4960 Main StYummy ice cream shop with natural ingredients founded by Kansas City chocolate maker Christopher Elbow. Our favorite flavors are Coffee, Fresh Mint and Fleur de Sel Caramel.
Fun flavors like Cereal Milk , Root Beer and more.
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Betty Rae's Ice Cream
7140 Wornall RdFun flavors like Cereal Milk , Root Beer and more.
Individual size pizzas that you customize with traditional or unique sauces and toppings. It has a great outdoor patio with adjacent green space for kiddos to run around while the pizzas are cooking in the wood fire stove.
MOD Pizza
1912 Star DrIndividual size pizzas that you customize with traditional or unique sauces and toppings. It has a great outdoor patio with adjacent green space for kiddos to run around while the pizzas are cooking in the wood fire stove.
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StOne of KC's best BBQ joints. Try the brisket!
El Patron
2905 Southwest BlvdYummy Mexican food with the best guacamole!
Nothing beats the pretzel bread you get before your meal. Plus, they make their own wine, and you can walk around the Plaza when you're done . (Hint: Stop at McCormick & Schmick's for dessert and get a chocolate bag.)
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4686 Broadway BlvdNothing beats the pretzel bread you get before your meal. Plus, they make their own wine, and you can walk around the Plaza when you're done . (Hint: Stop at McCormick & Schmick's for dessert and get a chocolate bag.)
Get farm fresh gourmet small plates in an intimate atmosphere. Yum.
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The Farmhouse
300 Delaware StGet farm fresh gourmet small plates in an intimate atmosphere. Yum.
Essentials
Casey's
10751 N Oak Trafficway1 of 2 closest gas stations. Good pizza. Good donuts.
QuikTrip
9600 N Oak Trafficway1 of 2 closest gas stations. Good + cheap cappuccino.
Cosentino's New Mark Sunfresh
10225 N Oak TrafficwayClosest grocery store and ATM.
Shopping
Target
8420 N Madison AvePick up any items you forgot to pack. There's also a Starbucks inside.
Zona Rosa
7210 NW 86th TerraceOutdoor mall with lots of restaurants and shops.
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdUpscale outdoor mall. Great food.
Outdoor outlet mall. Shops, food and entertainment.
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Legends Outlets Kansas City
1843 Village West PkwyOutdoor outlet mall. Shops, food and entertainment.
IKEA
6000 Ikea WayStop in for some stylish home furnishings.
Sightseeing
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdCrown Center
2450 Grand BlvdParks & Nature
Playground, tennis courts, soccer field, baseball fields, paved walking/biking trails.
Happy Rock Park
7600 NE Antioch RdPlayground, tennis courts, soccer field, baseball fields, paved walking/biking trails.
Anne Garney Park
Anne Garney Park DrivePlayground for ages 5+ and paved walking/biking trail.
A really pretty hiking trail with a stream, bridges and small waterfall.
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Parkville Nature Sanctuary
100 E 12 StA really pretty hiking trail with a stream, bridges and small waterfall.
Drinks & Nightlife
White Horse Pub
Closest place that serves drinks. Food is decent.
Drinks, food, pool, darts, air hockey. Popular with the locals.
Brass Rail Sports Bar, Restaurant & Pool Hall
4940 NE 81st StDrinks, food, pool, darts, air hockey. Popular with the locals.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun place. Restaurant, bar, indoor/outdoor pickleball courts and outdoor games. Good for kids and adults.
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Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City
1761 Burlington StFun place. Restaurant, bar, indoor/outdoor pickleball courts and outdoor games. Good for kids and adults.
Our daughter does taekwondo here. It's awesome. If you have kids ages 6-12, they're welcome to attend a class as her guest. Classes are Monday-Thursday nights and Saturday mornings.
PRIDE Martial Arts - Gladstone
6927 N Oak TrafficwayOur daughter does taekwondo here. It's awesome. If you have kids ages 6-12, they're welcome to attend a class as her guest. Classes are Monday-Thursday nights and Saturday mornings.
Mercury Gymnastics
10551 N Ambassador DrOpen gym hours on Fridays for kids under 18. $6 per kid.
Bowling, arcade games, ropes course. restaurant and bar.
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Main Event Kansas City North
8081 NW Roanridge RdBowling, arcade games, ropes course. restaurant and bar.
Spend a couple hours looking at some neat aquatic exhibits.
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SEA LIFE Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdSpend a couple hours looking at some neat aquatic exhibits.
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WaySpend a day tailgating and watching a Royals game.
The Kansas City Chiefs play here. Parking is pricey ($40 the last time we went).
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Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrThe Kansas City Chiefs play here. Parking is pricey ($40 the last time we went).
Sprint Center
1407 Grand BlvdCatch a concert, Disney on Ice or sports event here.