Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
The best French cuisine in all of KC. Iconic KC location. Ask for JP (jean Pierre). Tell him Vienna & Josh sent you. You're welcome. ;)
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Le Fou Frog
400 E 5th StThe best French cuisine in all of KC. Iconic KC location. Ask for JP (jean Pierre). Tell him Vienna & Josh sent you. You're welcome. ;)
Best Vietnamese in the city. Pho, lemongrass pork Bahn mi, Buhn, boba, all fantastic.
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Nguyen Pho and Grill
500 Grand BlvdBest Vietnamese in the city. Pho, lemongrass pork Bahn mi, Buhn, boba, all fantastic.
Isitimela saseNkantolo
20 E 5th StJosh's favorite coffee shop.
Great pour over spot. When you need a pretentious cup, this is your go-to.
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Quay Coffee
412 Delaware StGreat pour over spot. When you need a pretentious cup, this is your go-to.
Vienna's favorite coffee spot, they have been making the best breakfast sandwiches for over 20 years! Tell them we sent you. Say 'hi' to Evan, Jeremy, and the gang.
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Mildred's Coffeehouse
1901 Wyandotte StVienna's favorite coffee spot, they have been making the best breakfast sandwiches for over 20 years! Tell them we sent you. Say 'hi' to Evan, Jeremy, and the gang.
24 hour greasy spoon. Pie 24 hours a day. Let that sink in...
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Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway Blvd24 hour greasy spoon. Pie 24 hours a day. Let that sink in...
Josh's favorite food spot. Great large portioned, whole food, vegetarian friendly. Small but really great atmosphere. Eat on the sidewalk when it's warm.
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YJ's Snack Bar
1746 Washington StJosh's favorite food spot. Great large portioned, whole food, vegetarian friendly. Small but really great atmosphere. Eat on the sidewalk when it's warm.
Good beer selection and a good slice of pizza. Yum!
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Milwaukee Delicatessen Company
101 W 9th StGood beer selection and a good slice of pizza. Yum!
The Farmhouse
300 Delaware StLocal sourced restaurant, best naturally shaded patio in KC.
Opera House Bakery
500 Walnut StGood coffee, a block away.
Columbus Park Ramen Shop
549 Gillis Stsoup five ways, pick one, yum.
Happy Gillis
549 Gillis Sthipster yum.
Sit at the bar, ask for Emily, tell her we sent you, she will guide you in the right direction for good eats and drinks.
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Voltaire
1617 Genessee StSit at the bar, ask for Emily, tell her we sent you, she will guide you in the right direction for good eats and drinks.
Vienna's Favorite Happy Hour, M-F 4-6 pm, $2.50 beers and best tapas, look for the asterisk (*) it's 1/2 off the price. Bartenders are solid. We are both all about their signature drink, "pour intentions". If there are two places you pick off this list, let this be one of them.
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Extra Virgin
1900 Main StVienna's Favorite Happy Hour, M-F 4-6 pm, $2.50 beers and best tapas, look for the asterisk (*) it's 1/2 off the price. Bartenders are solid. We are both all about their signature drink, "pour intentions". If there are two places you pick off this list, let this be one of them.
The Jacobson
2050 Central StBest patio in KC, good eats too.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1713 W 39th Stif u don't know what chipotle is - omg.
Solid kc bbq - crown royal prime rib, cheesy corn, and baked beans - yes, yes, yes!
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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StSolid kc bbq - crown royal prime rib, cheesy corn, and baked beans - yes, yes, yes!
Gas Station BBQ - Anthony Bourdain's best 13 places to eat before you die (true, google it). Zman Sandwich, get it. I like the seasoning on the french fries.
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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, get it. I like the seasoning on the french fries.
New kid on the block in the KC BBQ scene. Onion rings, wings, brisket, brunt ends - yes, please.
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Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StNew kid on the block in the KC BBQ scene. Onion rings, wings, brisket, brunt ends - yes, please.
German tapas and beers! Go for the seared scallops and seafood risotto - you may want to order two, its hard to share, its so yummy.
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Affäre
1911 Main StGerman tapas and beers! Go for the seared scallops and seafood risotto - you may want to order two, its hard to share, its so yummy.
Habashi House
309 Main StThe best hummus, babaganoush, and gyros in KC.
Guess what this place specializes in? Bavarian Cream for sweet and their soups for savory.
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Beignet
307 Main StGuess what this place specializes in? Bavarian Cream for sweet and their soups for savory.
chocolate croissant and chicken salad croissant - yum me!
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Bloom Baking Company
15 E 3rd Stchocolate croissant and chicken salad croissant - yum me!
Special occasion restaurant, great views of downtown, tasting menu and wine pairing for dinner? Yes, please.
The American
200 E 25th StSpecial occasion restaurant, great views of downtown, tasting menu and wine pairing for dinner? Yes, please.
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
1526 Walnut StFood and drinks are solid.
Late night pizza joint open till like 1:30 am , its yummy Neapolitan pizza - try it already!
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Il Lazzarone Pizza
412 Delaware StLate night pizza joint open till like 1:30 am , its yummy Neapolitan pizza - try it already!
Pizzabella
1810 Baltimore AveVienna's favorite wood fire pizza shop - good happy hour.
Vietnam Cafe
522 Campbell Sthole in the wall Pho place - cheep eats
The Bite
23 E 3rd Stsandwiches
sit at the bar and get a beer (good beer and liqueur selection), if its nice out side, do the patio. Vienna luvs the shoe string french fries, ask for extra ketchup or ranch.
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Harry's Country Club
112 E Missouri Avesit at the bar and get a beer (good beer and liqueur selection), if its nice out side, do the patio. Vienna luvs the shoe string french fries, ask for extra ketchup or ranch.
Burrito Bros
407 Main Stits like Chipotle, but like local and better.
Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
51 E 14th StGood Happy Hours and Sunday Brunch
I like the Prato Feito, Chicken Empadinha, and the Acai Berry Bowl.
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Taste of Brazil Market
21 E 3rd StI like the Prato Feito, Chicken Empadinha, and the Acai Berry Bowl.
Grünauer
101 W 22nd Stschnitzel please.
The Westside Local
1663 Summit Stlocal and yummy foods
Webster House
1644 Wyandotte StGreat restaurant before heading to the Kauffman Center
Los Alamos Cocina
1667 Summit StMexican grocery store with a cafeteria style food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bar food in the River Market Area. Open till 3am 365 days a year. Carnitas Tacos, bone in wings, sweet potato tots - do it.
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The Blue Line
529 Walnut StBest bar food in the River Market Area. Open till 3am 365 days a year. Carnitas Tacos, bone in wings, sweet potato tots - do it.
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdLocal Beer brewed here, enough said.
Blended cocktails on warm sunny days? Thirsty, ck out Purple Rain
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Snow & Company
421 Westport RdBlended cocktails on warm sunny days? Thirsty, ck out Purple Rain
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdWanna play Contra, skee ball, pac-man and drink beers?
Manifesto
1924 Main Stspeakeasy
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand Blvddark, Jazz, live bands, and cocktails.
Arts & Culture
Some of the greatest events on the planet are held here. Take Streetcar, Uber, or walk, to avoid having to hunt for parking
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I-Center ye-Sprint
1407 Grand BlvdSome of the greatest events on the planet are held here. Take Streetcar, Uber, or walk, to avoid having to hunt for parking
Day passes available if you need to get your tone on. Yoga, 1/2 court basketball court, pool, and sauna.
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Kansas City Art Alley
1261 Main StDay passes available if you need to get your tone on. Yoga, 1/2 court basketball court, pool, and sauna.
River Market
Restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping.
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdRestaurant and Entertainment for everyone.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Movies, dancing on weekends, full bar.
Crossroads
First Friday's Art, if the weather is good, do it!
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrWWI Museum
it's pretty, even if you don't go in.
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvdit's pretty, even if you don't go in.
Essentials
Pretty great selection for a convenience store, and they have a full beer, wine and liquor selection. open till 1am seven days a week.
Grand Slam
631 Grand BlvdPretty great selection for a convenience store, and they have a full beer, wine and liquor selection. open till 1am seven days a week.
Cosentino's Market
10 E 13th StGet anything you need to make a wonderful meal here.
Main Street Laundry
3324 Main StDirty clothes?
small grocery/convenience/coffee/deli shop, it has a little of everything.
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Market 3
114 W 3rd Stsmall grocery/convenience/coffee/deli shop, it has a little of everything.
The Foundry
Local organic grocery store
Shopping
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand Blvdfun for kids and grown ups.
local chocolate treats - Oprah likes it, and honestly Chris is a nice guy, try his treats :)
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Christopher Elbow Chocolates
1819 McGee Stlocal chocolate treats - Oprah likes it, and honestly Chris is a nice guy, try his treats :)
CVS
921 Main Stneed anything?
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdOutdoor shopping - yes please
Sightseeing
Kansas City Art Alley
1261 Main StNeed the train?
Parks & Nature
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdBeautiful Park near the Plaza