Kari’s guidebook

Kari
Kari’s guidebook

Extra local businesses AKA - KCK!

This part of Kansas City, Kansas is pretty working class, people are friendly, and unassuming, but don't have huge disposable income, so you don't find as many businesses as you will in parts of the Missouri side, or as you get further South in Kansas. BUT we have some solid options, and some absolute gems, some new, some well established.
This place has excellent lighter roast espresso drinks if that's your thing! The brown sugar, cinnamon latte is real good if they have it.
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Splitlog Coffee Company
548 Central Ave
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This place has excellent lighter roast espresso drinks if that's your thing! The brown sugar, cinnamon latte is real good if they have it.
Beloved coffee spot, about 11 minutes from our home
The Windmill KC
Beloved coffee spot, about 11 minutes from our home
Great ice cream only 5 minutes from the house
Kaleidoscoops Ice Cream
Great ice cream only 5 minutes from the house
Absolutely fantastic pizza, the crust is incredible. My fave is the BLT, hold the lettuce, my husband's is the 18th St special
Wilson's Pizza & Grill
Absolutely fantastic pizza, the crust is incredible. My fave is the BLT, hold the lettuce, my husband's is the 18th St special
Top-notch BBQ with a very down-to-earth vibe. This is the BBQ spot you'll see all the construction workers lined out the door to get at lunch time. Just straight up good food.
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Slap's BBQ
553 Central Ave
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Top-notch BBQ with a very down-to-earth vibe. This is the BBQ spot you'll see all the construction workers lined out the door to get at lunch time. Just straight up good food.
Absolutely adorable dessert spot in historic Strawberry Hill neighborhood
Hey Sugar on Strawberry Hill
Absolutely adorable dessert spot in historic Strawberry Hill neighborhood
If you are just looking for some good take-out, Naree's is the highest rated spot that's in our part of KCK. It is just good, solid, Thai food (and she has some other Asian style options too).
Naree Kitchen Thai & Sushi
7933 State Avenue
If you are just looking for some good take-out, Naree's is the highest rated spot that's in our part of KCK. It is just good, solid, Thai food (and she has some other Asian style options too).
Amazing, authentic pupusas a 7 minute drive away
El Rinconcito Salvadoreño de Kansas City
Amazing, authentic pupusas a 7 minute drive away
Local comfort food
Donnell's Kitchen & Lounge
Local comfort food

Food and Treats

My husband thinks this is the best BBQ that ever was, our guests tend to agree. He recommends the burnt end burger, and we are both obsessed with their poutine.
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Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th St
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My husband thinks this is the best BBQ that ever was, our guests tend to agree. He recommends the burnt end burger, and we are both obsessed with their poutine.
Incredible, fresh options of the healthy and the comfort variety, along with top-notch drinks.
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Rye Plaza
4646 Mill Creek Pkwy
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Incredible, fresh options of the healthy and the comfort variety, along with top-notch drinks.
Oh my word. These biscuits are SOMETHING! Everything is good. Highly recommend this casual breakfast spot
District Biskuits
Oh my word. These biscuits are SOMETHING! Everything is good. Highly recommend this casual breakfast spot
Ok this place is a 30 minute drive away, but Vivilore is special, and worth checking out while you're in KC! In the warmer months you can sit out in their Italian garden and feel so fancy
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Vivilore
10815 E Winner Rd
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Ok this place is a 30 minute drive away, but Vivilore is special, and worth checking out while you're in KC! In the warmer months you can sit out in their Italian garden and feel so fancy
Yummy, yummy farm-to-table breakfast. Small space, so not great for big groups.
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Happy Gillis
549 Gillis St
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Yummy, yummy farm-to-table breakfast. Small space, so not great for big groups.

Drinks

KC has a long history with jazz, and this place is certainly part of it. $5 cover charge, $10 cocktails, live jazz, absolutely vibing atmosphere. Relaxed enough you can enjoy the music AND your conversation. Eat before you go! I think hummus is about the most you can order off the menu
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Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand Blvd
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KC has a long history with jazz, and this place is certainly part of it. $5 cover charge, $10 cocktails, live jazz, absolutely vibing atmosphere. Relaxed enough you can enjoy the music AND your conversation. Eat before you go! I think hummus is about the most you can order off the menu
Great cocktails, and happy hour plates. You can get full here. Better for smaller groups
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Julep
4141 Pennsylvania Ave
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Great cocktails, and happy hour plates. You can get full here. Better for smaller groups
Casual spot to buy great, organic/natural wines by the bottle or the glass. Great atmosphere too
Big Mood Natural Wines
2020 Baltimore Ave
Casual spot to buy great, organic/natural wines by the bottle or the glass. Great atmosphere too

Coffeeeeee

Stunning coffee shop with great vibes, coffee, food, and friendly staff!
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Vested Coffee
310 W 8th St
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Stunning coffee shop with great vibes, coffee, food, and friendly staff!
Good coffee, better bakery (IMHO), take your self, and your coffee for a treat by heading up to their rooftop on the 4th floor (elevator is on hand if needed). There is a fire on hand for the colder months, and you can get some good views of downtown.
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Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
1624 Grand Blvd
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Good coffee, better bakery (IMHO), take your self, and your coffee for a treat by heading up to their rooftop on the 4th floor (elevator is on hand if needed). There is a fire on hand for the colder months, and you can get some good views of downtown.
Soooo good.
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Quay Coffee
412 Delaware St
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Soooo good.
Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company
2129 Washington St
Everything is good
Also everything is good here, just smaller scale than the original
Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company
Also everything is good here, just smaller scale than the original

Sightseeing

Great spot for nature trails. Our favorite to feel like we're not in the city without leaving KC
Wyandotte County Lake Park
North 91st Street
Great spot for nature trails. Our favorite to feel like we're not in the city without leaving KC
If you are looking for a short day trip, check out Weston! It has a state park, an excellent creamery with fresh ice cream and cheeses, including sheep cheeses. There is also the Weston Brewery. Also if you are looking for finer dining, Noah's Cupboard has great reviews.
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Weston
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If you are looking for a short day trip, check out Weston! It has a state park, an excellent creamery with fresh ice cream and cheeses, including sheep cheeses. There is also the Weston Brewery. Also if you are looking for finer dining, Noah's Cupboard has great reviews.
If you don't already know, KC is renowned for some world class museums. Definitely check out Nelson Atkins if you have the time.
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넬슨앳킨스미술관
4525 Oak St
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If you don't already know, KC is renowned for some world class museums. Definitely check out Nelson Atkins if you have the time.