Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
This is a really unique find in the Crossroads. The chef is so imaginative and the food is incredible. The wine selection is fantastic. A perfect place for dinner or brunch. They even have a hidden courtyard with live jazz on Saturdays and Sundays. We highly recommend this place for innovative cuisine
with a twist.
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Affäre
1911 Main StThis is a really unique find in the Crossroads. The chef is so imaginative and the food is incredible. The wine selection is fantastic. A perfect place for dinner or brunch. They even have a hidden courtyard with live jazz on Saturdays and Sundays. We highly recommend this place for innovative cuisine
with a twist.
You can easily walk to Mildred's. Great coffee, delicious sandwiches and pleasant atmosphere.
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Mildred's Coffeehouse
1901 Wyandotte StYou can easily walk to Mildred's. Great coffee, delicious sandwiches and pleasant atmosphere.
Walk out the front door, turn right and walk half a block to the Tannin Wine Bar. It's a warm, cozy place with hundreds of wines and a tasty menu too.
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Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
1526 Walnut StWalk out the front door, turn right and walk half a block to the Tannin Wine Bar. It's a warm, cozy place with hundreds of wines and a tasty menu too.
Grinders Pizza
417 E 18th StFunky pizza joint within walking distance.
Hop on the Streetcar and go to the River Market. This tasty Vietnamese Restaurant is right on the corner of Grant and 5th. The pho is delicious and very reasonably priced.
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Nguyen Pho and Grill
500 Grand BlvdHop on the Streetcar and go to the River Market. This tasty Vietnamese Restaurant is right on the corner of Grant and 5th. The pho is delicious and very reasonably priced.
This is a really fun and interesting spot. It's a French Restaurant that includes singing and silliness with its amazing menu. Definitely a special occasion every time.
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Le Fou Frog
400 E 5th StThis is a really fun and interesting spot. It's a French Restaurant that includes singing and silliness with its amazing menu. Definitely a special occasion every time.
Take the Streetcar to the "Library" stop and then walk to this great little deli. The food and atmosphere is really welcoming.
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Milwaukee Delicatessen Company
101 W 9th StTake the Streetcar to the "Library" stop and then walk to this great little deli. The food and atmosphere is really welcoming.
Extra Virgin
1900 Main StGreat happy hour, M-F 4-6p.m. with cheap beers and tapas.
When you take the Streetcar to the River Market, this is a great place for really good coffee. It's right on the corner of the market.
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City Market
20 E 5th StWhen you take the Streetcar to the River Market, this is a great place for really good coffee. It's right on the corner of the market.
Quay Coffee
412 Delaware StGreat pour over spot.
If you want a good, cheap hamburger and fries in a little tiny diner, go here. It's a short walk from the apartment. They have homemade pie and you can sit at the counter and watch people go by. Open to all hours...
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Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway BlvdIf you want a good, cheap hamburger and fries in a little tiny diner, go here. It's a short walk from the apartment. They have homemade pie and you can sit at the counter and watch people go by. Open to all hours...
Just a short jump from the apartment and well worth it. Homemade, greasy spoon wholesome food. Good vegetarian options. Really small but you can sit outside on the sidewalk when the weather is warm.
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YJ's Snack Bar
1746 Washington StJust a short jump from the apartment and well worth it. Homemade, greasy spoon wholesome food. Good vegetarian options. Really small but you can sit outside on the sidewalk when the weather is warm.
Soup five ways, pick one, good choice... Right next to, and owned by, the same couple who own Happy Gillis.
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Columbus Park Ramen Shop
549 Gillis StSoup five ways, pick one, good choice... Right next to, and owned by, the same couple who own Happy Gillis.
Good food, made well, and served in a friendly atmosphere. I really recommend it for breakfast. You can get here by taking the Streetcar to the River Market and walking a little bit. A nice walk...
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Happy Gillis
549 Gillis StGood food, made well, and served in a friendly atmosphere. I really recommend it for breakfast. You can get here by taking the Streetcar to the River Market and walking a little bit. A nice walk...
Really fine BBQ and within walking distance of the apartment. Crown Royal Prime Rib, cheesy corn and baked beans....yes!
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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StReally fine BBQ and within walking distance of the apartment. Crown Royal Prime Rib, cheesy corn and baked beans....yes!
Gas Station BBQ. Anthony Bourdain's best 13 places to eat before you die (true, google it)! Zman Sandwich and fries or the pulled pork sandwich if you are a purest.
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveGas Station BBQ. Anthony Bourdain's best 13 places to eat before you die (true, google it)! Zman Sandwich and fries or the pulled pork sandwich if you are a purest.
Plowboys Barbeque
1111 Main StJump on the Streetcar and go to Plowboys to get your BBQ.
Wood fire pizza that is well made in a really pleasant atmosphere. A great spot in the warm weather. Good happy hour.
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Pizzabella
1810 Baltimore AveWood fire pizza that is well made in a really pleasant atmosphere. A great spot in the warm weather. Good happy hour.
Late night pizza in the River Market, open until 1:30 a.m. Worth trying!
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Il Lazzarone Pizza
412 Delaware StLate night pizza in the River Market, open until 1:30 a.m. Worth trying!
Right near the Kauffmann Center for the Performing Arts. Great spot before going.
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Webster House
1644 Wyandotte StRight near the Kauffmann Center for the Performing Arts. Great spot before going.
Sightseeing
Jump on the Streetcar and take it to Crown Center. Once you have explored Union Station, walk across the street to the World War I Museum and Memorial. The museum is a must-see and the views from the Memorial are beautiful
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Liberty Memorial
2 Memorial DrJump on the Streetcar and take it to Crown Center. Once you have explored Union Station, walk across the street to the World War I Museum and Memorial. The museum is a must-see and the views from the Memorial are beautiful
Train Station. Museum. Theater. Science City. Restaurants. Lots to do. You can even catch a train at the Amtrak Station!!
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Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdTrain Station. Museum. Theater. Science City. Restaurants. Lots to do. You can even catch a train at the Amtrak Station!!
Local Brewery. Take the tour and then drink the beer.
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Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdLocal Brewery. Take the tour and then drink the beer.
Crown Center has everything, from shopping to eating to ice skating to jumping in a fountain. Take the Street car south and you are there.
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Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdCrown Center has everything, from shopping to eating to ice skating to jumping in a fountain. Take the Street car south and you are there.
Arts & Culture
The Nelson is a true treasure in Kansas City. You will need to drive or catch a ride, but, it's worth it. The museum has special exhibits and permanent collections that are wonderful. A new Impressionists Gallery is incredible.
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StThe Nelson is a true treasure in Kansas City. You will need to drive or catch a ride, but, it's worth it. The museum has special exhibits and permanent collections that are wonderful. A new Impressionists Gallery is incredible.
The Kemper is near the Nelson and the Plaza. It's chock full of contemporary art as well as a wonderful little restaurant. It is a true gem.
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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick BlvdThe Kemper is near the Nelson and the Plaza. It's chock full of contemporary art as well as a wonderful little restaurant. It is a true gem.
It's just down the street from the apartment and it always has an interesting and unusual exhibit. There are often pieces for sale. Lots of ceramics by really fine artists, both local and national. Amazing building to see as well.
Belger Arts Center
2100 Walnut StIt's just down the street from the apartment and it always has an interesting and unusual exhibit. There are often pieces for sale. Lots of ceramics by really fine artists, both local and national. Amazing building to see as well.
Easy to get to on the Streetcar. Fine local theater.
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Kansas City Repertory Theatre
4949 Cherry StEasy to get to on the Streetcar. Fine local theater.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like jazz, this bar is a half block away from the apartment. They have local and national acts. The atmosphere is quirky, fun and inviting. The Black Dolphin next door is fun too.
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Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdIf you like jazz, this bar is a half block away from the apartment. They have local and national acts. The atmosphere is quirky, fun and inviting. The Black Dolphin next door is fun too.
This is a speakeasy in the basement of the Reiger Hotel/Restaurant. Is dark, mysterious and a fun experience. you enter from the back of the Reiger Restaurant.
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Manifesto
1924 Main StThis is a speakeasy in the basement of the Reiger Hotel/Restaurant. Is dark, mysterious and a fun experience. you enter from the back of the Reiger Restaurant.
Wanna play Contra, Skee-ball, Pac-Man and drink beers? this is for you.
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Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdWanna play Contra, Skee-ball, Pac-Man and drink beers? this is for you.
The best bar food in the River Market. Open til 3 a.m., 365 days a year. Carnitas Tacos, Bone in wings, Sweet Potato tots. What more could you need?
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The Blue Line
529 Walnut StThe best bar food in the River Market. Open til 3 a.m., 365 days a year. Carnitas Tacos, Bone in wings, Sweet Potato tots. What more could you need?
It's live music in the heart of the Jazz District at 18th and Vine. Fun atmosphere. Take an uber so you don't have to worry about parking.
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Blue Rooms
1600 E 18th StIt's live music in the heart of the Jazz District at 18th and Vine. Fun atmosphere. Take an uber so you don't have to worry about parking.
Check out who's playing and then walk on over. Nice, small venue to hear music
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recordBar
1520 Grand BlvdCheck out who's playing and then walk on over. Nice, small venue to hear music
Entertainment & Activities
In the heart of the Power and Light District, and just a couple of Streetcar stops away, the Power and Light District has tons to do. The Alamo has a movie theater, a draft house and Latin dancing all in one place. It's a blast.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
In the heart of the Power and Light District, and just a couple of Streetcar stops away, the Power and Light District has tons to do. The Alamo has a movie theater, a draft house and Latin dancing all in one place. It's a blast.
Just an 8 minute walk from the apartment so you won't have to hassle with parking. Some of the greatest events on the planet are held here.
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T-Mobile Center
1407 Grand BlvdJust an 8 minute walk from the apartment so you won't have to hassle with parking. Some of the greatest events on the planet are held here.
You can get a day pass if you want to work out and you don't want to use the gym in the building. They have yoga, 1/2 court basketball, pool and sauna
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Kansas City Art Alley
1261 Main StYou can get a day pass if you want to work out and you don't want to use the gym in the building. They have yoga, 1/2 court basketball, pool and sauna
The best yoga studio in the Crossroads and it's only a short walk from the apartment. You won't regret going.
Sage Center for Yoga & Healing Arts
1907 Wyandotte StThe best yoga studio in the Crossroads and it's only a short walk from the apartment. You won't regret going.
Shopping
Outdoor district with every store imaginable. Lots of good restaurants and a fun place to walk around.
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdOutdoor district with every store imaginable. Lots of good restaurants and a fun place to walk around.
Gigantic selection of wines, beer and anything else you might want for your cocktail hour. And you can walk there easily from the apartment.
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Cellar Rat Wine Merchants
1701 Baltimore AveGigantic selection of wines, beer and anything else you might want for your cocktail hour. And you can walk there easily from the apartment.
Okay... if you want to shop in some really local, interesting stores, start on 18th Street at Birdies and then explore all the little shops up and down the street and alleyway right there. You'll surely find something unique
Birdie's Panties Swim Boutique
116 W 18th StOkay... if you want to shop in some really local, interesting stores, start on 18th Street at Birdies and then explore all the little shops up and down the street and alleyway right there. You'll surely find something unique
If you are getting married, you should definitely buy your wedding dress here. Sharon Miller who owns it is absolutely amazing and so is her entire staff. You will be so happy!
The Gown Gallery
1901 Main StIf you are getting married, you should definitely buy your wedding dress here. Sharon Miller who owns it is absolutely amazing and so is her entire staff. You will be so happy!
Essentials
You can get anything you might need from a grocery store along with a huge selection of prepared foods in case you need something to munch on in the apartment. On the Streetcar line too!
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Cosentino's Market
10 E 13th StYou can get anything you might need from a grocery store along with a huge selection of prepared foods in case you need something to munch on in the apartment. On the Streetcar line too!