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My Guide to Everything Kansas City - from a local
45 items
By
Emily - SmallGirlBigEatz
Born and raised in KC, I love exploring local eateries and sharing my recommendations (@smallgirlbigeatz)!
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Coffee Shops & Cafés
Nice Dinner Spots
BBQ Joints
Casual Eats
Sweets & Desserts
Bars I Love
Coffee Shops & Cafés
Best coffee shop in KC! Cozy spots to sit, lots of unique drinks and treats, and the friendliest staff.
HITIDES COFFEE
Awesome cafe specializing in Latinx and Indigenous drinks and foods.
Café Corazón
Best breakfast sandwich in town
Mildred's Food + Drink
This place feels so cozy and the perfect neighborhood coffee spot. Iced chai is great!
Homer's Coffee House
It doesn't get any cuter than Hi Hat. Tiny little spot with some outdoor seating. Their iced chai is great
Hi Hat Coffee
Awesome spot for coffee and matcha - love the cookies too
CHAMBRE COFFEE (@chambrecoffee)
Cute bakery and cafe - love the matcha and the carrot cake
Soli Deo - Coffee + Bakery
Super cute cafe in the Westside, love their chai and pastries
B I S O U: About
Love this bakery and cafe! Lots of yummy sweets and I love their iced chai and breakfast burrito.
McLain's Bakery
Nice Dinner Spots
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in KC. Highly recommend the steak night special on Tuesdays.
Westport Cafe
Great spot for a nice yet casual dinner. Love their fried chicken, steaks, and Caesar salad. Don't miss the pie for dessert!
Rye Plaza
My go-to spot for birthday dinners
Lazia
Awesome upscale modern Italian. Get the cacio e pepe!
Farina
Great spot for lunch and dinner - love their caesar salad and the tater tots
The Rockhill Grille
The oldest restaurant in KC!
The Savoy KC | French-American Restaurant in Kansas City, MO
Great pastas and pizzas
Bacaro Primo
Get the pasta trio!
Lidia’s
Cozy but nice Italian spot
Osteria Il Centro
Love sitting in the tatami room!'
Jun's
Great southern food in KC. I love their shrimp & grits and the shrimp boil especially
Lula Southern Cookhouse
Great spot for girls night - cocktails and bites.
Bar Medici
The Chef is a James Beard winner and this spot is incredible for a special occasion dinner
The Town Company
Literally all my favorite things on one menu - burrata, brussel sprouts, elotes, etc
TRIUNE
Everything on the menu is incredible - love the steak frites, the pasta, the burger, and the peaches & brie
Tailleur
BBQ Joints
My favorite across the board. Love their burnt ends, brisket and sides
Q39 - Midtown
Objectively ?🫣 the best barbecue in KC. Iconic for a reason. Get the Z Man and fries
Joe's KC BBQ
One of the best patios in town. Love their burnt end Mac n cheese and the wings
Char Bar - Westport
Casual Eats
Love this taco spot - recommend the quesabirria tacos, the queso and any of the agua frescas!
TACO NACO KC
Best sandwiches in KC, there's a reason they sell out daily. Get the Gobbler, toasted
Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches
A favorite for years!! Love the caesar and the club sandwich especially
The Mixx - Country Club Plaza
Love this spot! So much on the menu - I love the bang bang shrimp taco and the birria
Tacos Borrachos
These burgers are 🔥🔥🔥 I'm so serious
Cosmo Burger
Adorable marker and cafe for brunch and lunch! It's giving New England coastal vibe
The Market at Meadowbrook
Sweets & Desserts
Cute neighborhood ice cream shop
French Custard
Family-owned Swiss chocolate shop! Everything is delicious but the Matterhorn and the chocolate almonds are classic
André's Chocolates Kansas City
This has been a favorite of mine for almost 20 years! The cinnamon rolls are a must
Dolce Bakery
Bars I Love
Casual but cool
King G - Bar and Delicatessen
Giving cool, chill basement bar vibes. Love the pretzels, the sandwiches and playing shuffleboard.
Jim's Alley Bar
This spot is awesome and focuses on NA and low proof cocktails
Wild Child Libations
Great brewery, dog friendly with darts, games and shuffleboard
Casual Animal Brewing Co. | Kansas City Brewery & Events
Super cool and vibey basement bar with live music, casual drinks and bar bites
Nighthawk
Love the tropical vibes in here
Kon Tiki
Where to Stay
One of the most beautiful hotels, historic yet modern. Book a loft suite and thank me later!
Hotel Kansas City
Some of the best room views you can get in downtown. Don't miss grabbing drinks at the rooftop bar!
Loews Kansas City Hotel
For a more homey vibe, this hotel just has a handful of rooms in a historic home right off the Plaza
Southmoreland on the Plaza
