Kayla’s guidebook
Food Scene
Super good BBQ, but try to avoid peak times as they are always on a wait.
257 locals recommend
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StSuper good BBQ, but try to avoid peak times as they are always on a wait.
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StA Kansas City standard for BBQ.
It's like an upscale food court, but still somewhat casual. Great for kids and groups. With 7 different restaurants located in one everyone can find what their craving.
41 locals recommend
Parlor
1707 Locust StIt's like an upscale food court, but still somewhat casual. Great for kids and groups. With 7 different restaurants located in one everyone can find what their craving.
Cute, slightly upscale and delicious! Breakfast everyday except Saturday. Great place for a date night!
56 locals recommend
Room 39
1719 W 39th StCute, slightly upscale and delicious! Breakfast everyday except Saturday. Great place for a date night!
If you want to splurge on a date night or dinner with friends this place does not disappoint! They also have a separate bar menu and seating area if you're wanting a more casual experience at a lower price point.
22 locals recommend
Bluestem
900 Westport RdIf you want to splurge on a date night or dinner with friends this place does not disappoint! They also have a separate bar menu and seating area if you're wanting a more casual experience at a lower price point.
La Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdSpanish tapas in a super cool space.
Our very favorite restaurant in KC! I always feel as if I'm transported to New York in this gorgeous space. The menu is inventive and always evolving. One of the best pastry chefs in town, so the desserts are on point. Every evening there is live music at a level that still allows for conversation during dinner. After 10pm the music becomes a little more lively with reverse happy hour specials.
23 locals recommend
Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room
1830 Walnut StOur very favorite restaurant in KC! I always feel as if I'm transported to New York in this gorgeous space. The menu is inventive and always evolving. One of the best pastry chefs in town, so the desserts are on point. Every evening there is live music at a level that still allows for conversation during dinner. After 10pm the music becomes a little more lively with reverse happy hour specials.
For the wine lover! This cool and cozy space boasts one of the best wine lists in the city and their food is almost an equal match for the wine.
23 locals recommend
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
1526 Walnut StFor the wine lover! This cool and cozy space boasts one of the best wine lists in the city and their food is almost an equal match for the wine.
Westport Flea Market
817 Westport RdSuper casual greasy burger joint.
Happy Hour
This is one of the best little gems for happy hour in the city. It's small, but makes you feel like you've been transported into a chic French cafe. Excellent wine and cocktails and friendly staff.
40 locals recommend
Ça Va
4149 Pennsylvania AveThis is one of the best little gems for happy hour in the city. It's small, but makes you feel like you've been transported into a chic French cafe. Excellent wine and cocktails and friendly staff.
Julep
4141 Pennsylvania AveCool space and great drinks in historic Westport district.
Kid Friendly Restaurants
Crayola Cafe
2450 Grand BlvdGood pizza and kids get free gelato with their kids size pizza.
10 locals recommend
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza
2450 Grand BlvdGood pizza and kids get free gelato with their kids size pizza.
Fritz's
2450 Grand BlvdGreat place for younger kids.
Vegan Restaurants
A little bit pricey but the food is so fresh and delicious.
61 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude Kansas City
333 Southwest BlvdA little bit pricey but the food is so fresh and delicious.
Pirate's Bone Burgers
2000 Main StCoffee Shop
Gorgeous multi-level space. It can get busy during peak times so be prepared to wait a bit.
75 locals recommend
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
1624 Grand BlvdGorgeous multi-level space. It can get busy during peak times so be prepared to wait a bit.
Asian Food
Authentic Chinese restaurant. Everything on the menu is good and they make their own noodles.
47 locals recommend
Blue Koi Noodles & Dumplings
1803 W 39th StAuthentic Chinese restaurant. Everything on the menu is good and they make their own noodles.
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2030 Central StFriends Sushi & Bento Place
1808 W 39th St