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GOOD EATS KANSAS CITY🍕
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Kansas City has no shortage of good eats, and I’m sharing some of my personal favorites right here! From barbecue that melts in your mouth to cozy comfort food and sweet treats you’ll crave again and again, these are the spots and dishes that always ...
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FLAVOR FIESTA KC

SLICE OF KC

The local pizza joints that prove KC is more than just barbecue."

 
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Fun House Pizza = childhood fave turned forever fave! Gooey, cheesy, loaded with real toppings—and yes, they’ve got tacos, burgers & more too.”
Fun House Pizza of Lee's Summit | Menu
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Minsky’s serves up next-level pizza, pasta, and sandwiches—the combo pizza is my forever favorite!
Minsky's Pizza
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If you love St. Louis–style pizza, this spot is a gem—loaded with that melty Provel cheese you can’t find just anywhere, plus salads that are seriously to die for!”
Imo's Pizza
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Home of the best crust ever—my fave Roundtable Pizza loaded with toppings + their legendary Pink Stuff dressing I could literally bathe in!”
Pizza Shoppe
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Johnny’s Tavern = great pizza, live music, and the friendliest vibes in Lawrence.”
Johnny's Tavern, Lawrence & Kansas City's Local Sports Bar ...
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Harry’s Country Club is KC fun at its best—pizza, laughs, and family memories.”
Harry's Country Club
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SMOKE & SAUCE KC

No one does BBQ like Kansas City, and these legendary spots prove it. Trust me-I lived in Texas for a bit-NO comparison to KC BBQ

 
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This KC classic has been around for almost 100 years and there’s truly nothing else like it—one of those places you just have to experience at least once… and then keep going back.” BEEF ON WHITE + RINGS ❤️
Rosedale Bar-B-Q
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The food, the atmosphere, the history—this KC legend is as good as it gets.” #1 BBQ for me. LOVE IT!
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
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Family FAVE-From humble gas station beginnings to some of the best BBQ in KC—this place just keeps getting better!”
Joe's KC BBQ
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A longtime KC favorite where the burnt ends and fries never disappoint.”
Hayward's BBQ
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YUM! Plaza vibes + legendary Jack Stack BBQ = perfection.”
Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza
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Who can ever forget "HI MAY I HELP YOU before you even get in the door. Great sandwiches, sauce is stellar -great place for BBQ
Gates Bar-B-Q
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BURGERS, BIRDS AND BITES.

 
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CHICKEN FRIED STEAK-FAMILY STYLE. MY favorite food in the whole world. Heaven on earth!
Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor
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Been eating Paul's since I was a little-fami;y fave- great burgers + great fries. Still love it to this day. :)
Home - Paul's Drive In A South Kansas City Burger Landmark
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I dont know what's better- the food or the nostalgia. Old fashioned burgers and fries that are perfect every single time.
Hi-Boy Drive-in
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Steaks are to die for. Atmosphere is awesome and the service is even better. Just no words for the food. So good.
J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Kansas City
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Who doesn't love BDUBS? Can't decide if I like the burgers, chicken or wraps more. It's ALL Good!
Buffalo Wild Wings
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Love the Biggs .Burgers! Great sides and friendly folk. They have BBQ too. WIN. WIN.
Burgers by Biggs
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FLAVOR FIESTA KC

Who doesn’t love tacos, chips, and a big bowl of guac? Kansas City has so many awesome Mexican spots — from hole-in-the-wall taco joints to places with the best fajitas and margaritas. Basically, if you’re hungry and craving flavor, this list has you...

 
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⭐ An All-Time Favorite I’ve been eating here for over 30 years, and it never disappoints. The owners are wonderful people who make you feel right at home, and the food is always top-notch. It’s the kind of place that feels special every time you walk...
Manny's Mexican Restaurant
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🌟 Right by Manny’s This place is always a blast! The fajitas are seriously to die for, and the whole vibe is just fun and lively. Perfect spot if you want great food and a good time right in the heart of KC.
Ponak's Mexican Kitchen & Bar
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🌮 Jalapeños Jalapeños has its own distinct flavor that keeps me coming back — maybe my absolute favorite spot for tacos and guac! The atmosphere is always fun, the staff is friendly, and it’s a perfect family-friendly place to relax and enjoy great ...
Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant
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