Elan & Amy’s KCMO Guidebook
SOME OF OUR LOCAL FOOD FAVORITES:
These are a few of our favorites based on taste, value and proximity to the condo
There's usually a huge line. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveThere's usually a huge line. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
There's usually a huge line. It's GOOOOOOD. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
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Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StThere's usually a huge line. It's GOOOOOOD. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
Wonderful pizza. Tip: The gluten free crust option is really good even if you are gluten tolerant. The wings are GINORMOUS
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Artego Pizza
900 W 39th StWonderful pizza. Tip: The gluten free crust option is really good even if you are gluten tolerant. The wings are GINORMOUS
literally 2 blocks. Head West down 42nd St. and hang a left at Holly St.
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Andy's Frozen Custard
1200 Westport Rdliterally 2 blocks. Head West down 42nd St. and hang a left at Holly St.
One of the first gourmet burger places in Midtown. Great beer selection hence the name
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Beer Kitchen
435 Westport RdOne of the first gourmet burger places in Midtown. Great beer selection hence the name
Cute little local coffee shop. It used to be an old photomat place (where you would drop off film to be developed back in the day). It's 2 blocks South in the Old Westport Shopping Strip (take a picture with the charming stage coach).
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Filling Station Coffee - Westport
1010 Westport RdCute little local coffee shop. It used to be an old photomat place (where you would drop off film to be developed back in the day). It's 2 blocks South in the Old Westport Shopping Strip (take a picture with the charming stage coach).
Moti Mahal II
4113 Pennsylvania AveBest Indian food in the area.
Spicy & Good! We consider ourselves not to be spice wimps, but we still end up ordering the mild versions everytime we dine here.
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Kokothai
1513 Grand BlvdSpicy & Good! We consider ourselves not to be spice wimps, but we still end up ordering the mild versions everytime we dine here.
fun place for kids and SUPER close to the condo. You can "design" your own donuts. They have Roasterie Coffee and Shatto Milk (Both native to KC), too
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Donutology
1009 Westport Rdfun place for kids and SUPER close to the condo. You can "design" your own donuts. They have Roasterie Coffee and Shatto Milk (Both native to KC), too
It's like a higher end and hip food court. Multiple dining options and bar in one cool space
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Parlor
1707 Locust StIt's like a higher end and hip food court. Multiple dining options and bar in one cool space
Betty Rae's Ice Cream
7140 Wornall Rd2 locations, River Market or Waldo.
Brookside Poultry Company
751 E 63rd StYummy! Huge portions. Reasonably priced
Great place for large groups and it's relatively kid friendly (before 7pm). They have indoor and outdoor area. Outdoor area has fun yard games.
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Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveGreat place for large groups and it's relatively kid friendly (before 7pm). They have indoor and outdoor area. Outdoor area has fun yard games.
Small, intimate, date night type restaurant. Walkable from condo.
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PotPie
904 Westport RdSmall, intimate, date night type restaurant. Walkable from condo.
GROCERY STORES
These are the closest ones...
Big grocery store. It's open 24 hrs. which means it can get a bit weird late at night. We shop there all the time. they have everything.
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Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill StBig grocery store. It's open 24 hrs. which means it can get a bit weird late at night. We shop there all the time. they have everything.
Super close. Small, healthy, grocery store.
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Nature's Own Health Market
1020 Westport RdSuper close. Small, healthy, grocery store.
FUN THINGS to DO & SEE
There's so many to choose from. Here are a few recommendations.
What's more fun than having a drink and throwing Axe's with friends???
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Blade & Timber Axe Throwing - KC | Power & Light
1303 Baltimore AvenueWhat's more fun than having a drink and throwing Axe's with friends???
This is awesome for groups. Get a private room and sing your hearts out.
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Offkey Karaoke Lounge & Suites
510 Westport RdThis is awesome for groups. Get a private room and sing your hearts out.
This Museum is fascinating. I can spend a few hours in there. If the subject interests you, you will not be dissapointed. the grounds are beautiful, too.
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrThis Museum is fascinating. I can spend a few hours in there. If the subject interests you, you will not be dissapointed. the grounds are beautiful, too.
Large portions of the museum are free. Special exhibits cost. the grounds are beautiful and vast. Kiddos and adults love to take pictures with the giant shuttlecock sculptures.
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I-Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StLarge portions of the museum are free. Special exhibits cost. the grounds are beautiful and vast. Kiddos and adults love to take pictures with the giant shuttlecock sculptures.
Go here for coffee or to take a free tour. located in the Westside.
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The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StGo here for coffee or to take a free tour. located in the Westside.
You can take a tour, visit the gift shop or visit the adjacent beer hall which is large and kid friendly.
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Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdYou can take a tour, visit the gift shop or visit the adjacent beer hall which is large and kid friendly.
The first Friday of each month and it's held in the Crossroads District. If the weather in nice, it will be packed .Hours are typically 5pm-9pm. It originally started as an art gallery opening night but it has grown to be a huge social event for the city. Street performers, food trucks, lots of people walking about and of course art. Very fun. Tip: Uber or Lyft there
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First Fridays
The first Friday of each month and it's held in the Crossroads District. If the weather in nice, it will be packed .Hours are typically 5pm-9pm. It originally started as an art gallery opening night but it has grown to be a huge social event for the city. Street performers, food trucks, lots of people walking about and of course art. Very fun. Tip: Uber or Lyft there
When I think of the West Bottoms, I think of antiques and cool art spaces. Lots of local artist have studios down there. If you are into Antiques, there are numerous shops located inside old warehouses. There are some fun nightlife options, too.
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West Bottoms
When I think of the West Bottoms, I think of antiques and cool art spaces. Lots of local artist have studios down there. If you are into Antiques, there are numerous shops located inside old warehouses. There are some fun nightlife options, too.
Beautiful, grand, still functioning train station. IMAX theater and Science City located inside, too.
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I-Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdBeautiful, grand, still functioning train station. IMAX theater and Science City located inside, too.
COOL DIVES
Looking for something quirky and truly local? Check out these classic bars & restaurants.
Lucky Boys
1615 Genessee StLike stepping back into time. Classic dive bar.
Fric & Frac
1700 W 39th StA 39th St. staple. Classic bar food. Local hang out
Located in Westport. The only place you'll hear a metal band on the inside and techno on the outside patio. Lots of concerts here. Very small venue. Local favorite.
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The Riot Room
4048 Broadway BlvdLocated in Westport. The only place you'll hear a metal band on the inside and techno on the outside patio. Lots of concerts here. Very small venue. Local favorite.
See live music. Have a drink. Wear shoes you don't mind getting sticky.
Davey's Uptown Rambler's Club
3402 Main StSee live music. Have a drink. Wear shoes you don't mind getting sticky.
Iconic greasy spoon diner and burger joint. They been around for 75+ years! 2 locations in the Crossroads district, each within a few blocks of each other.
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Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway BlvdIconic greasy spoon diner and burger joint. They been around for 75+ years! 2 locations in the Crossroads district, each within a few blocks of each other.
The Hi-Dive Lounge
1411 W 39th Stvery popular, local hangout on 39th.
My Favorite Artsy Shops
These are a few of my personal favorites. From vintage clothes to locally made art.
Mostly vintage with some new. Love this shop that's just down the street on 39th.
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Donna's Dress Shop
1410 W 39th StMostly vintage with some new. Love this shop that's just down the street on 39th.
RAYGUN
1803 Baltimore Avet-shirts, cards, great gift items.
Hammerpress
1413 West 11th Streetfun cards and gifts. KC's premier letterpress studio.
COCKTAIL CONNOISSEUR
If you appreciate CRAFTED cocktails that are $$ for the midwest, but an incredible deal if you are from the coasts, try these...
Hip speakeasy in the basement which is like cool cave, small, intimate vibe. they only allow as many people that can be seated.
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Manifesto
1924 Main StHip speakeasy in the basement which is like cool cave, small, intimate vibe. they only allow as many people that can be seated.
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main StJulep
4141 Pennsylvania AveFancy fun cocktail are just steps away in Westport
SoT
1521 Grand BlvdTrendy in East Crossroads.
LETS DANCE!!!
Salsa, Swing, Club, etc.
Chesterfields
1400 Main StSaturday nights: Salsa
Madrigall
1627 Oak StWhere Amy & Elan met. Salsa dancing on Friday's.
For the 30 and under, dance all night crowd.
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Aura Kansas City Nightclub
3832 Main StFor the 30 and under, dance all night crowd.
Sometimes this place gets really good techno house and trance DJ's.
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Mosaic Ultra Lounge
1331 Walnut StSometimes this place gets really good techno house and trance DJ's.
The Kill Devil Club
31 E 14th StSwing dancing
Missie B's
805 W 39th Sticonic KC gay bar. Cash only.