While Staying @ Arley's Place
Food scene
Hidden Treasure within a few miles.
Reservations Recommended, though bar seating is an option.
The Courtyard is a wonderful sitting and the inside is unique with lots of antiques and an upper level to explore and purchase if you'd like. Delicious Food! And be warned the drinks come with a KICK!
14 locals recommend
Vivilore
10815 E Winner RdHidden Treasure within a few miles.
Reservations Recommended, though bar seating is an option.
The Courtyard is a wonderful sitting and the inside is unique with lots of antiques and an upper level to explore and purchase if you'd like. Delicious Food! And be warned the drinks come with a KICK!
Ophelia's
201 N Main StCasual Upscale. Delicious! Walkable!
Great for a meal or just to grab a drink or so & walkable to Arley’s Place.
8 locals recommend
Café Verona
206 W Lexington AveGreat for a meal or just to grab a drink or so & walkable to Arley’s Place.
Comfort Food! Located in the basement of one of our many historic buildings on The Square. Unique, simple, delicious & walkable.
Outdoor seating available depending upon season and staffing.
Outdoor Concerts in the warmer months on Saturdays evenings.
11 locals recommend
The Court House Exchange
113 W Lexington AveComfort Food! Located in the basement of one of our many historic buildings on The Square. Unique, simple, delicious & walkable.
Outdoor seating available depending upon season and staffing.
Outdoor Concerts in the warmer months on Saturdays evenings.
UpDog
114 N Liberty StBest Variety of Hot Dogs I've ever seen!
Cute little diner style. Simple & Walkable.
Great Authentic Mexican & a wonderful variety of Margaritas!
HUGE menu!! From a variety of Huevos Rancheros, all the normal varieties of Mexican Cuisine, to a variety of Tortas!
Hacienda Vieja Mexican Grill
3681 South Noland RoadGreat Authentic Mexican & a wonderful variety of Margaritas!
HUGE menu!! From a variety of Huevos Rancheros, all the normal varieties of Mexican Cuisine, to a variety of Tortas!
Favorite Breakfast Restaurant!
Many locations! Every location is fantastic!
Delicious Food! Fresh Unique Juices!
First Watch
19321 US-40Favorite Breakfast Restaurant!
Many locations! Every location is fantastic!
Delicious Food! Fresh Unique Juices!
Third Street Social
123 SE 3rd StUnique original dishes!
Great Atmosphere!
More Than Just Food!!!
This is one of my FAVORITE places in the River Market Area!
Coffee & Fresh Juices at one bar, Alcohol at another bar (mix the both if you’d like, it’s an option!), Food Ordering Counter & with all of this, a Dessert Counter too 😍
Sometimes they have performances as well on the stage.
Great stop whether eating or not. LOTS of interesting decor.
17 locals recommend
Opera House Bakery
500 Walnut StMore Than Just Food!!!
This is one of my FAVORITE places in the River Market Area!
Coffee & Fresh Juices at one bar, Alcohol at another bar (mix the both if you’d like, it’s an option!), Food Ordering Counter & with all of this, a Dessert Counter too 😍
Sometimes they have performances as well on the stage.
Great stop whether eating or not. LOTS of interesting decor.
Delicious Food with many Gluten Free options! Fantastic service!
Owner has a Gluten intolerance himself, so they do a great job with their menu.
Tusconos
312 S Hudson StDelicious Food with many Gluten Free options! Fantastic service!
Owner has a Gluten intolerance himself, so they do a great job with their menu.
Organic Grass Fed Beef!! Single to Quad Patty Burgers & OMG!! Those Fries!! 😋
One of my families favorite burger places!!! And NO JOKE when they say Shack!!
Quirky & Fun signs inside to make you laugh!
A unique locally owned burger joint!
7 locals recommend
Tay's Burger Shack
1019 Armour RdOrganic Grass Fed Beef!! Single to Quad Patty Burgers & OMG!! Those Fries!! 😋
One of my families favorite burger places!!! And NO JOKE when they say Shack!!
Quirky & Fun signs inside to make you laugh!
A unique locally owned burger joint!
LOTS of different locations at our town!
A quick casual delicious bite!
Sliders, Bowls, Wraps & More!
The chips are phenomenal too!
Longboards Wraps & Bowls
1173 W Kansas StLOTS of different locations at our town!
A quick casual delicious bite!
Sliders, Bowls, Wraps & More!
The chips are phenomenal too!
My favorite sushi joint in town with by far the nicest staff!
Locally owned & operated.
A small family feel.
Sakae Sushi
6325 Lewis StMy favorite sushi joint in town with by far the nicest staff!
Locally owned & operated.
A small family feel.
Cute little joint, tucked away off the main areas.
Unique & Delicious menu items.
Sometimes has live music.
Tipsy Taco
27900 East Colbern RoadCute little joint, tucked away off the main areas.
Unique & Delicious menu items.
Sometimes has live music.
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StEnglewood Cafe
If you’re a local family simple diner fan, here’s the closest one.
A great hole in the wall family owned & ran diner. Opens at 6am with daily specials, sweet tea & plenty of good ole fashioned ‘honey’ ‘darl’n’ & ‘sweetie’
Portia's Cafe
A great hole in the wall family owned & ran diner. Opens at 6am with daily specials, sweet tea & plenty of good ole fashioned ‘honey’ ‘darl’n’ & ‘sweetie’
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway BlvdA classic 24/7 diner & a KC staple downtown.
Another cute little neighborhood diner in Lee’s Summit. They serve cinnamon rolls while you wait for your breakfast.
Neighborhood Cafe
Another cute little neighborhood diner in Lee’s Summit. They serve cinnamon rolls while you wait for your breakfast.
Delicious Tacos & Great Margaritas all within walking distance!
Steak Street Tacos are a favorite!
El Pico Mexican Restaurant
106 W Maple AveDelicious Tacos & Great Margaritas all within walking distance!
Steak Street Tacos are a favorite!
Craft Beer
Walking distance from Arley's Place. Local Craft Brewery with Seltzers, Ciders and Mead. Occasionally live music, pinball & pool tables in the lower level.
7 locals recommend
3 Trails Brewing
111 N Main StWalking distance from Arley's Place. Local Craft Brewery with Seltzers, Ciders and Mead. Occasionally live music, pinball & pool tables in the lower level.
Great Drinks & Atmosphere!
A fun assortment of games to play, in the back, while hanging out with one or several people.
Fringe Beerworks
224 Southeast Douglas StreetGreat Drinks & Atmosphere!
A fun assortment of games to play, in the back, while hanging out with one or several people.
A few miles down the road. Apex was one of the 1st's in Independence on the Craft Brew Scene.
They have events as well throughout the week.
Apex Aleworks Brewery & Taproom
4356 South Noland RoadA few miles down the road. Apex was one of the 1st's in Independence on the Craft Brew Scene.
They have events as well throughout the week.
Shopping
Such a cute & unique store.
And the closest little shop to Arley’s Place.
Even if you’re not out to buy anything, stop in & check it out. And if you have children or grandchildren, you probably won’t walk out empty handed.
Under The Awning
121 East Lexington AvenueSuch a cute & unique store.
And the closest little shop to Arley’s Place.
Even if you’re not out to buy anything, stop in & check it out. And if you have children or grandchildren, you probably won’t walk out empty handed.
Corky & Unique! While walking around The Square, this is worth stepping into. This is a man's gift shop, like no other in the area.
Wild About Harry
104 W Maple AveCorky & Unique! While walking around The Square, this is worth stepping into. This is a man's gift shop, like no other in the area.
A unique game shop within walking distance.
Whether you want to go play a game or explore a new game for yourself and family, if you like card and table games, you'll want to stop by the Game Cafe.
Game Cafe
107 W Lexington AveA unique game shop within walking distance.
Whether you want to go play a game or explore a new game for yourself and family, if you like card and table games, you'll want to stop by the Game Cafe.
Walking distance and great local items & gifts. From Independence to Kansas City items.
The Marinello
Walking distance and great local items & gifts. From Independence to Kansas City items.
Walking distance. Lots of great kitchen items, as well as limited snacks, cooking & condiment items.
Gilbert Whitney & Co
Walking distance. Lots of great kitchen items, as well as limited snacks, cooking & condiment items.
Coffee Shop
Walking Distance!! And one of my favorite coffee shops!
From basic coffee to unique current flavors and house syrup options. Always a nice visit.
Small simple food items available.
Occasionally offering evening music events.
6 locals recommend
Main Street Coffee House
107 S Main StWalking Distance!! And one of my favorite coffee shops!
From basic coffee to unique current flavors and house syrup options. Always a nice visit.
Small simple food items available.
Occasionally offering evening music events.
Walking distance Coffee Shop by day & event center by night.
Hours are limited due to hosting events in the evenings.
The Delaware
125 South Main StreetWalking distance Coffee Shop by day & event center by night.
Hours are limited due to hosting events in the evenings.
Located in Downtown Lee's Summit, MO. Worth the 15 minute drive! Great Coffee, Atmosphere & Food!
After making the drive, it's worth a walk around Downtown Lee's Summit. Wide variety of local unique shops, as well as a few more local craft breweries and a libations shop. Don't worry, if you find yourself hungry again, there's locally owned restaurants scattered throughout.
7 locals recommend
Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile
227 SE Main StLocated in Downtown Lee's Summit, MO. Worth the 15 minute drive! Great Coffee, Atmosphere & Food!
After making the drive, it's worth a walk around Downtown Lee's Summit. Wide variety of local unique shops, as well as a few more local craft breweries and a libations shop. Don't worry, if you find yourself hungry again, there's locally owned restaurants scattered throughout.
Alexander’s Meeting Grounds Coffee Co.
Sweets & Treats
Walking Distance Ice Cream, Sundaes, Banana Splits and More!
Classic Feel! Vintage toys and candies as well. Clintons also carries Polly's Pop. A delicious bottled soda that began in Independence on The Square.
6 locals recommend
Clinton's Soda Fountain
100 W Maple AveWalking Distance Ice Cream, Sundaes, Banana Splits and More!
Classic Feel! Vintage toys and candies as well. Clintons also carries Polly's Pop. A delicious bottled soda that began in Independence on The Square.
Donut Fanatics!!! Don't sleep in too long!! This fantastic donut shop is only open til they sell out!! And they always sell out!!
Unique daily offerings, so depending upon the day, depends upon the unique offering along with all of the classics we grew up with.
Ridgewood Donuts
4309 Blue Ridge BlvdDonut Fanatics!!! Don't sleep in too long!! This fantastic donut shop is only open til they sell out!! And they always sell out!!
Unique daily offerings, so depending upon the day, depends upon the unique offering along with all of the classics we grew up with.
Everything Gluten Free from all of the best local Gluten Free Bakeries in the KC Area. Try them all with 1 stop!
Clarity Gluten Free Shop
323 S Hudson StEverything Gluten Free from all of the best local Gluten Free Bakeries in the KC Area. Try them all with 1 stop!
If you’re around Crown Center this is a MUST STOP!
Stop in and say ‘hello’ to Shang. He’s owned his business for 16 years.
All natural & organic teas, along with his organic MOON CAKES! (Red Bean Paste & Dark Chocolate Recommended)
Tea Pots, Tea Cups & ALL your tea drinking accessories available.
Fine Asian jewelry, necklaces & bracelets for sale, as well.
Shang's Tea House
2450 Grand BoulevardIf you’re around Crown Center this is a MUST STOP!
Stop in and say ‘hello’ to Shang. He’s owned his business for 16 years.
All natural & organic teas, along with his organic MOON CAKES! (Red Bean Paste & Dark Chocolate Recommended)
Tea Pots, Tea Cups & ALL your tea drinking accessories available.
Fine Asian jewelry, necklaces & bracelets for sale, as well.
Pickens Sweet Treats - Candy Shop
Walking Distance Chocolatier!
Bar
If you're a Dive Bar fan, you want to check this one out! It's by far the smallest & cheapest dive bar I've ever experienced.
Walkable & Cash Only.
Big John's Corner Bar
213 West Maple AvenueIf you're a Dive Bar fan, you want to check this one out! It's by far the smallest & cheapest dive bar I've ever experienced.
Walkable & Cash Only.
Bone Hill View Distillery
321 South Hudson StreetLocal Craft Distillery
Libations & Company
25 SE 3rd StThe Sentinel Room
Just Because…
Other things to do just because.
Diamond Bowl & Billiards
218 N Osage St
Prehistoric Putt
Pharaoh Cinema 4
114 W Maple AveOld town small theater.
You may get the entire place to yourself! 😃