Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Within walking distance and great for breakfast or lunch.. They don't take reservations but do provide coffee while you wait.
22 locals recommend
First Watch
1022 Westport RdWithin walking distance and great for breakfast or lunch.. They don't take reservations but do provide coffee while you wait.
Walk to grab donuts and coffee and feel less guilty about it! Great for a quick breakfast stop.
10 locals recommend
Donutology
1009 Westport RdWalk to grab donuts and coffee and feel less guilty about it! Great for a quick breakfast stop.
Walk 2 minutes to grab a sandwich, pickle and chips and then your off to enjoy Kansas City!
14 locals recommend
Jimmy John's
4300 Roanoke PkwyWalk 2 minutes to grab a sandwich, pickle and chips and then your off to enjoy Kansas City!
Italian delight!! Appetizers, salads, full entrees ..whatever type of Italian cuisine your heart desires. You can order online and grab and go or enjoy a nice sit down dinner. Within walking distance of the KC Nest!
29 locals recommend
Cupini's
1809 Westport RdItalian delight!! Appetizers, salads, full entrees ..whatever type of Italian cuisine your heart desires. You can order online and grab and go or enjoy a nice sit down dinner. Within walking distance of the KC Nest!
Have a sweet tooth?? Walk 5 minutes and enjoy some of the best frozen custard KC has to offer.
eatandys.com
16 locals recommend
Andy's Frozen Custard
1200 Westport RdHave a sweet tooth?? Walk 5 minutes and enjoy some of the best frozen custard KC has to offer.
eatandys.com
Relaxed Cajun-Creole chain serving classic fare, including po' boys, gumbo & blackened catfish.
Live music!!
jazzkitchen.com
28 locals recommend
Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen
1823 W 39th StRelaxed Cajun-Creole chain serving classic fare, including po' boys, gumbo & blackened catfish.
Live music!!
jazzkitchen.com
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StBest BBQ in KC!!! Must try while in town.
q39kc.com
Artego Pizza
900 W 39th StPizza!!!
artegopizza.com
Relaxed cantina serving up nachos, tamales & street tacos alongside varied tequilas & cocktails.
drunkenwormkc.com
12 locals recommend
Drunken Worm
1405 W 39th StRelaxed cantina serving up nachos, tamales & street tacos alongside varied tequilas & cocktails.
drunkenwormkc.com
Casual restaurant with eclectic decor serving smoked burgers, plus cheesesteaks & hot dogs.
smokeburgers.com
KC Smoke Burger Group
1610 W 39th StCasual restaurant with eclectic decor serving smoked burgers, plus cheesesteaks & hot dogs.
smokeburgers.com
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1713 W 39th StMiddle Eastern market with groceries & prepared food, including an all-you-can-eat buffet.
6 locals recommend
Jerusalem Bakery
1404 Westport RdMiddle Eastern market with groceries & prepared food, including an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
7501 W 135th StFast food but sooooo good!!
Pie Five Pizza
15404 W 119th StBuild your own pizza!!
Sarpino's Pizzeria Westport
905 Westport RdPizza and pasta delivered!
gosarpinos.com
Drive thru , stop in or sit on the patio for great KC coffee!
fillingstationcoffee.com/cafes/westport
17 locals recommend
Filling Station Coffee - Westport
1010 Westport RdDrive thru , stop in or sit on the patio for great KC coffee!
fillingstationcoffee.com/cafes/westport
Great seafood and an amazing atmosphere! Highly recommend!!
jaxfishhouse.com
29 locals recommend
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
4814 Roanoke PkwyGreat seafood and an amazing atmosphere! Highly recommend!!
jaxfishhouse.com
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2701 W 47th AveOutdoor seating! Great Thai food.
lulusnoodles.com
Colorful Mexican eatery offering a taco-centric menu & cocktails in modern digs with an ample patio.
eattacorepublic.com
24 locals recommend
Taco Republic
500 County Line RdColorful Mexican eatery offering a taco-centric menu & cocktails in modern digs with an ample patio.
eattacorepublic.com
Nick and Jake's On Main
5031 Main StFried chicken!!
Trendy outpost of a small chain serving sushi & Japanese plates paired with sake, beer & cocktails.
bluesushisakegrill.com
23 locals recommend
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
4705 Rainbow BlvdTrendy outpost of a small chain serving sushi & Japanese plates paired with sake, beer & cocktails.
bluesushisakegrill.com
P.F. Chang's
102 W 47th StThe Capital Grille
4760 Broadway BlvdAMAZING!!!
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveGreat BBQ with a fun outdoor patio!
Fritz's
2450 Grand BlvdFamilies will love this place!
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2701 W 47th AveThe Westside Local
1663 Summit StGreat food and fun atmosphere
Nick and Jake's On Main
5031 Main StAixois
251 E 55th StMeshuggah Bagels
1208 W 39th StMessenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
1624 Grand BlvdBRIO Tuscan Grille
502 Nichols DriveJack Stack Barbecue
4747 Wyandotte StGram & Dun
600 Ward PkwyKona Grill - Kansas City
444 Ward PkwyBrookside Barrio
6227 Brookside PlazaMargarita's
2829 Southwest BlvdLa Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdThe Farmhouse
300 Delaware StGreat for breakfast. Unlimited bloody mary's and mimosa's!!
Extra Virgin
1900 Main Steggtc.
5107 Main StGreat breakfast spot!
Great place to have a date night! Amazing food and wine. Make a reservation if you want to get in on the weekends!
20 locals recommend
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4686 Broadway BlvdGreat place to have a date night! Amazing food and wine. Make a reservation if you want to get in on the weekends!
Essentials
Grab a quick snack at the deli while you are filling up and grabbing any essentials that you forgot to pack. Within walking distance of the KC Nest!
16 locals recommend
QuikTrip
1201 Westport RoadGrab a quick snack at the deli while you are filling up and grabbing any essentials that you forgot to pack. Within walking distance of the KC Nest!
Target
6100 Broadmoor StDrinks & Nightlife
Missie B's
805 W 39th StWild nights at Missie B's!!
missiebs.com
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdAdult arcade!
The Piano Room
8410 Wornall RdThis is a KC gem. Old school but so fun.
Great bars and dining! Take the street car and spend the day.
397 locals recommend
Power and Light District
Great bars and dining! Take the street car and spend the day.
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
1334 Grand BlvdBeer Kitchen
435 Westport RdWestport Ale House
4128 Broadway BlvdGreen Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdLive jazz!
Uptown Theatre
3700 Broadway BlvdAmeristar Casino Kansas City
3200 North Ameristar DriveArgosy Casino Hotel & Spa
777 NW Argosy Casino PkwyGrinders Pizza
417 E 18th StrecordBar
1520 Grand BlvdThe Ship
1221 Union AveThis place is so fun for groups. You can reserve your own private arcade room.
911 Ventz Circulation Purification
1101 Walnut StThis place is so fun for groups. You can reserve your own private arcade room.
Shopping
Grocery store within walking distance or a quick $5 uber ride.
99 locals recommend
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill StGrocery store within walking distance or a quick $5 uber ride.
Mike's Wine & Spirits
1110 Westport RdLiquor store within walking distance!
mikeskc.com
Dollar Tree
1014 Westport RdEverything you need and things you DON'T need!
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10303 Metcalf AveGarden Center at The Home Depot
111 Linwood BlvdWhole Foods Market
301 E 51st StThe Bunker
4056 Broadway BlvdGreat local KC shirts and other fun brands.
Cost Plus World Market
535 Westport RdFun shopping for the home.
Trader Joe's
8600 Ward PkwyWard Parkway Lanes
1523 West 89th StreetLegends Outlets Kansas City
1843 Village West PkwyFun Family
Things to do in Kansas City that are great for both families and adults!
The Nelson is a great way to spend a few hours in Kansas City. It's free to the public and open everyday. Enjoy the museum, miniature golf, or a picnic on the historic front lawn.
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StThe Nelson is a great way to spend a few hours in Kansas City. It's free to the public and open everyday. Enjoy the museum, miniature golf, or a picnic on the historic front lawn.
Crown Center is a full day experience. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and family activities.
234 locals recommend
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdCrown Center is a full day experience. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and family activities.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdUnion Station offers a wide variety of activities for ALL ages. Don't miss out on visiting a piece of Kansas City's history. The street car starts at Union Station so it's a great place to park and ride for free!
290 locals recommend
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdUnion Station offers a wide variety of activities for ALL ages. Don't miss out on visiting a piece of Kansas City's history. The street car starts at Union Station so it's a great place to park and ride for free!
If you love fun this place is IT! They have high powered electric go karts and all kinds of fun activities for kids and parents. Oh and they have a BAR which is important :)
Extreme Grand Prix Indoor Family Fun Center
6731 Blue Ridge BlvdIf you love fun this place is IT! They have high powered electric go karts and all kinds of fun activities for kids and parents. Oh and they have a BAR which is important :)
Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
433 East Red Bridge RoadIf you love sports don't miss out on the interactive College Basketball experience located the Sprint Center.
28 locals recommend
The College Basketball Experience
1401 Grand BlvdIf you love sports don't miss out on the interactive College Basketball experience located the Sprint Center.
Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveCalling all thrill seekers!!!
All the shopping, dining and entertainment you could ask for...right outside your doorstep!
505 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdAll the shopping, dining and entertainment you could ask for...right outside your doorstep!
All events are located at the Sprint Center. Check it out and go early if you are going for a concert or event. Parking is not fun. If you have time park along the street car route for free and then ride it to downtown.
113 locals recommend
Sprint Center
1407 Grand BlvdAll events are located at the Sprint Center. Check it out and go early if you are going for a concert or event. Parking is not fun. If you have time park along the street car route for free and then ride it to downtown.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StScience City
30 W Pershing RdAirline History Museum
201 NW Lou Holland DrThe Money Museum
1 Memorial DrFun park but it can get very busy when it's nice out so be prepared.
213 locals recommend
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdFun park but it can get very busy when it's nice out so be prepared.
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrKaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdSuch a fun place for kids to use their imaginations.
Oceans of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveWater park that is connected to Worlds of Fun.
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrChiefs!!!
Royals games are fun for all ages! Fireworks during the summer after the games, don't miss out.
222 locals recommend
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayRoyals games are fun for all ages! Fireworks during the summer after the games, don't miss out.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdSightseeing
The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StCome and see how coffee is made. Coffee lovers unite!
Take a tour of the famous Boulevard Brewing Co. Tours have to be reserved so check out their website for more details.
174 locals recommend
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdTake a tour of the famous Boulevard Brewing Co. Tours have to be reserved so check out their website for more details.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrToy and Miniature Museum
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick BlvdArabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand BlvdTravel
Kansas City International Airport
1 International SquareKansas City Art Alley
1261 Main St