Guidebook for Kansas City

Diane
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 St
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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.
You can easily walk to Mildred's. Great coffee, delicious sandwiches and pleasant atmosphere.
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Mildred's Coffeehouse
1901 Wyandotte St
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You 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 St
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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.
Funky pizza joint within walking distance.
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Grinders Pizza
417 E 18th St
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Funky 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 Blvd
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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.
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 St
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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.
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 St
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Take the Streetcar to the "Library" stop and then walk to this great little deli. The food and atmosphere is really welcoming.
Great happy hour, M-F 4-6p.m. with cheap beers and tapas.
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Extra Virgin
1900 Main St
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Great 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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Városi piac
20 E 5th St
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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.
Great pour over spot.
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Quay Coffee
412 Delaware St
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Great 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 Blvd
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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...
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 St
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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.
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 St
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Soup 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 St
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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...
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 St
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Really 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 Ave
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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.
Jump on the Streetcar and go to Plowboys to get your BBQ.
Plowboys Barbeque
1111 Main St
Jump 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 Ave
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Wood 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 St
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Late 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 St
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Right 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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Az első világháború nemzeti múzeuma és emlékműve
2 Memorial Dr
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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
Train Station. Museum. Theater. Science City. Restaurants. Lots to do. You can even catch a train at the Amtrak Station!!
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Kansas City-i Unió Állomás
30 W Pershing Rd
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Train 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 Blvd
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Local 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 Blvd
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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.

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 Művészeti Múzeum
4525 Oak St
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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.
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 Kortárs Művészeti Múzeum
4420 Warwick Blvd
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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.
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 St
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.
Easy to get to on the Streetcar. Fine local theater.
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Kansas City Repertory Theatre
4949 Cherry St
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Easy 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 Blvd
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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.
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 St
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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.
Wanna play Contra, Skee-ball, Pac-Man and drink beers? this is for you.
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Up Down
101 Southwest Blvd
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Wanna 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 St
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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?
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 St
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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.
Check out who's playing and then walk on over. Nice, small venue to hear music
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recordBar
1520 Grand Blvd
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Check 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
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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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Sprint Központ
1407 Grand Blvd
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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.
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 St
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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
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 St
The 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 Blvd
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Outdoor 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 Ave
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Gigantic 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 St
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
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 St
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!

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 St
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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!