Kevin’s guidebook
Food scene
Fox and Pearl was voted as Kansas City's top restaurant in 2019. It is located one block north of 2309 Summit.
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Fox and Pearl
2143 Summit StFox and Pearl was voted as Kansas City's top restaurant in 2019. It is located one block north of 2309 Summit.
La Bodega offers amazing spanish tapas and delicious sangria! It is a 3 minute walk.
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La Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdLa Bodega offers amazing spanish tapas and delicious sangria! It is a 3 minute walk.
La Fonda El Taquito
800 Southwest BlvdDelicious, authentic Mexican food, located across the street.
Busy on the weekends, but the line moves fast!
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Chez Elle Crêperie and Coffeehouse
1713 Summit StBusy on the weekends, but the line moves fast!
The Westside Local
1663 Summit StThey have an amazing cheese plate!
Arguably some of the best burgers in KC! There are two small diners in the Crossroads Arts District.
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Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway BlvdArguably some of the best burgers in KC! There are two small diners in the Crossroads Arts District.
Looking for a healthy, vegan meal? This is the place for you! Everything is delicious and the staff are incredibly friendly.
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Cafe Gratitude Kansas City
333 Southwest BlvdLooking for a healthy, vegan meal? This is the place for you! Everything is delicious and the staff are incredibly friendly.
This adorable and hidden breakfast spot is a must-see, located in the historic garment district/library district! Everything is Australian themed. It goes by "Banksia".
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Banksia
105 W 9th StThis adorable and hidden breakfast spot is a must-see, located in the historic garment district/library district! Everything is Australian themed. It goes by "Banksia".
The XR Cafe located in the hotel lobby offers an AMAZING fire-oven pizza! They also serve awesome craft cocktails. The Percheron Rooftop Bar is also accessed through the hotel; it has amazing views of the city.
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Crossroads Hotel
2101 Central StThe XR Cafe located in the hotel lobby offers an AMAZING fire-oven pizza! They also serve awesome craft cocktails. The Percheron Rooftop Bar is also accessed through the hotel; it has amazing views of the city.
Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room
1830 Walnut StTheir burger comes highly recommended!
Be sure to try their biscuits- AMAZING! The breakfast sandwiches are especially delicious.
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Heirloom Bakery & Hearth
401 E 63rd StBe sure to try their biscuits- AMAZING! The breakfast sandwiches are especially delicious.
Brewery
Boulevard Brewery is a local favorite and must-visit!
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Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdBoulevard Brewery is a local favorite and must-visit!
Brewery Emperial
1829 Oak StreetCoffee
Goat Hill Coffee & Soda
811 W 17th StThis place has amazing coffee! The inside is beautiful and it has three floors of space to sit, hangout, and eat delicious treats from the Ibis Bakery!
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Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
1624 Grand BlvdThis place has amazing coffee! The inside is beautiful and it has three floors of space to sit, hangout, and eat delicious treats from the Ibis Bakery!
Some of KC's best coffee! Be sure to visit the roasting facility for a tour and to see the airplane!
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The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StSome of KC's best coffee! Be sure to visit the roasting facility for a tour and to see the airplane!
Such a cute place to read a book or work on your laptop while sipping on a delicious coffee!
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Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters
Such a cute place to read a book or work on your laptop while sipping on a delicious coffee!
THe FIlling Station serves Messenger Coffee Co. coffee and delicious treats!
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Filling Station Coffee - Midtown
2980 McGee TrafficwayTHe FIlling Station serves Messenger Coffee Co. coffee and delicious treats!
Cocktails
This is an absolute must-visit! It can be tricky to find the entrance, so check out their Facebook page for more info (the entrance is located in an alley, you walk down a flight of stairs, and check the color of the lantern. If it's green, knock on the door, if it's red, sit down and wait for it to turn green).
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Swordfish Tom's
210 W 19 TerraceThis is an absolute must-visit! It can be tricky to find the entrance, so check out their Facebook page for more info (the entrance is located in an alley, you walk down a flight of stairs, and check the color of the lantern. If it's green, knock on the door, if it's red, sit down and wait for it to turn green).
Truly one of a kind! This dimly-lit, refined speakeasy serves up some spectacular drinks.
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Manifesto
1924 Main StTruly one of a kind! This dimly-lit, refined speakeasy serves up some spectacular drinks.
Julep
4141 Pennsylvania AveA must-visit for an amazing cocktail!
Bar
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdSuper fun arcade bar full of 50+ games, cocktails, and craft bear.
Neighborhoods
The Crossroads Arts District has experienced a dramatic transformation over the last 15 years. Now, it is full of delicious restaurants, art studios, breweries, and unique shops!
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Crossroads
The Crossroads Arts District has experienced a dramatic transformation over the last 15 years. Now, it is full of delicious restaurants, art studios, breweries, and unique shops!
2309 Summit is located in the historic Westside neighborhood. This neighborhood is very eclectic and diverse, full of hispanic culture, unique old and new homes, and some of the best restaurants KC has to offer.
Westside North
2309 Summit is located in the historic Westside neighborhood. This neighborhood is very eclectic and diverse, full of hispanic culture, unique old and new homes, and some of the best restaurants KC has to offer.
Westport is full of fun things to do! From the dense nightlife, the Westport Flea Market (rated best burgers), and tons of thrift stores.
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Old Westport
Westport is full of fun things to do! From the dense nightlife, the Westport Flea Market (rated best burgers), and tons of thrift stores.
The Power and Light District includes an entire outdoor entertainment area located across from the Sprint Center. Several bars and restaurants all back up to common outdoor space with a stage, usually playing live music.
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Power and Light District
The Power and Light District includes an entire outdoor entertainment area located across from the Sprint Center. Several bars and restaurants all back up to common outdoor space with a stage, usually playing live music.
The River Market is home to the City Market, lots of delicious restaurants, old architecture, and the KC Streetcar.
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River Market
The River Market is home to the City Market, lots of delicious restaurants, old architecture, and the KC Streetcar.
Sightseeing
Shop here for produce from local growers and cute crafts from artisans!
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City Market
20 E 5th StShop here for produce from local growers and cute crafts from artisans!
At the very least, pay the $5 to take the elevator to the top of the livery memorial; it has an AMAZING view of Kansas City.
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrAt the very least, pay the $5 to take the elevator to the top of the livery memorial; it has an AMAZING view of Kansas City.