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KC Faves
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items One of my favorite cities to visit! Here are some of my recommendations from places I’ve been to and love. From shops to restaurants to hotels these are my go to places!
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Food
This cute little coffee shop is nestled in the heart of downtown Lees Summit MO. This shop sells coffee and food and is always packed! Located right on the train tracks in historic LS. The food is delicious and the coffee is fantastic!
Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile
The burnt ends are what dreams are made of. I will stop and get them in my way home to the STL and suffer smelling them for 3 hours. It’s that good. All the food is delicious for a chain restaurant. The brisket is another favorite of mine. Give it a ...
Jack Stack BBQ
I recently visited this place after 15 years and they are just as good as i remember. It’s a local little shop with great cookies. I love the sugar cookies with the icing but they also have many other flavors. They have a wide variety of ice cream to...
Blue Chip Cookies & Ice Cream of Leawood, KS
Sadly we don’t have one here in the STL so everytime I visit KC I must go! My favorite is the Golden Eagle with almond milk half sweet iced. I like how you can customize the sweetness level. The staff is great and always seems to be having a great ti...
Dutch Bros Coffee
I fell
In love with this place when I went to school in Springfield. They don’t have one close the the STL so when I saw one by the hotel I had to go! My favorite combo is the tenders and steak with mashed taters and corn. They also give you a butter...
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
I prefer a HyVee over most grocery stores. Sadly we don’t have any so whenever I see one I stop in and get a cake. They have delicious cake! I also really enjoy the made to order food section especially the Hibatchi. Hyvee has a great selection of “h...
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
I wish we had these closer to me! I low everything about this place. The fresh food options are endless! It’s like a farmers market inside a grocery store. The staff is always helpful with questions and the stores are always clean.
Sprouts Farmers Market
This is a KC area staple for breakfast. It reminds me of an upscale Waffle House. Delicious food with a diner feel for reasonable prices. I got the normal breakfast but had to add in some biscuits for good measure. Food is delicious and the home town...
The Big Biscuit
If you want real home cooked bbq this is your place. There are many KC bbq places and this is one of my favorites. I haven’t had anything that’s bad here. The owners are awesome and so is the food!
Gates Bar-B-Q
Think of this place as Chipotle meets Mediterranean food. It’s a wonderful concept that just works. I wish they had some closer to the STL! It’s basically a “fast food” version of a Mediterranean restaurant. It’s quick… it’s fresh… and it’s affordabl...
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This is the Asian style version of Chipotle! Buffet style fresh food. Pick your base and your protein then your toppings. It’s delicious and fresh and affordable. Dine in or carry out!
BIBIBOP Asian Grill
This place is a fresh Hawaiian-ish feel restaurant. They have wraps and bowls with fresh ingredients that are filling! Many options to choose from and they also deliver. Cute little shop located in LS great for lunch or dinner.
Longboards Wraps & Bowls
Expect a wait especially during the evening or weekends. It’s definitely worth it though. The food is great and the atmosphere is fun! Located downtown LS surrounded by shops and restaurants this one stand out! The drinks are abundant and the food se...
Third Street Social
Fun little local Pizza spot in the quirky Waldo neighborhood. The pizza is a mix between hand tossed and thin crust and cooked to perfection. I really liked this pizza and was pleasantly surprised when my friend got it for us after a Chiefs game!
Waldo Pizza
Hotels
I love this hotel and came across it by accident. It’s the only hotel that I’ve been in that has hard wood floors in each room. It’s HUGE and located by Bass Pro. It has a rustic feel and the atmosphere is welcoming. Located right off highway 70 in I...
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
A friend has us stay here for her wedding and it was the cutest little place. The owners were wonderful and took great care of us. The rooms are clean and cozy. It’s located a few blocks from downtown LS and walking distance from all major shops and ...
The Historic Browning B&B - Lee's Summit
Shops
A fun little store full of local vendors. They sell t-shirts and candles and hats and everything in between! It’s located in the heart of LS and is open most days.
Local Foundery
Ok call me crazy but I LOVE me a Super Target! We don’t have them near the STL so the diet time I walked into one I was shocked. A full size grocery store INSIDE a Target! NO WAY! Well it’s amazing and this one is my favorite. It’s a must go to when ...
Target
Event Spaces
I attended a wedding here and it was wonderful. It’s a historic building in downtown LS that was turned into an event space! Weddings are either inside or on the roof with a view of downtown. They have cozy little rooms to get ready in and the event ...
The Stanley Event Space
Attractions
This aquarium is much better than the one in the STL. From what I remember it had an abundance of fish and exhibits to see. It’s by LEGO land so you can see both the same day. Cute little place to visit with the family
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
The home of the chiefs and one of the coolest experiences I’ve had at a football game! Coming from St. Louis and having the Rams screw us over I’ve been a Chiefs game most of my life! Being outside for a game is awesome and the fans are great! BUT th...
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium