Brunch
These are by no means all of the great home-grown brunch spots in Kansas City, just some of our favorites. They do all serve breakfast and lunch. However, some may serve dinner and be open later. Be sure to check out the restaurant's website ahead of time.
The best brunch, bakery and coffee in town! Within walking distance to the cottage.
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Billie's Grocery
3216 Gillham PlazaThe best brunch, bakery and coffee in town! Within walking distance to the cottage.
You Say Tomato
2801 Holmes StYummy, Hip Vibe!
Local owners, great food, in the Historic Troost Corridor!
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Urban Cafe KC
3420 Troost AvenueLocal owners, great food, in the Historic Troost Corridor!
One of our favorites. This fun, hip restaurant started out in the City Market and grew too big for its britches so they moved. And we can say we're glad they did. On a pretty day, this one is walkable.
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Succotash
2601 Holmes StOne of our favorites. This fun, hip restaurant started out in the City Market and grew too big for its britches so they moved. And we can say we're glad they did. On a pretty day, this one is walkable.
Solar-powered VEGAN restaurant making international plates & smoothies from locally sourced veggies.
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Cafe Gratitude Kansas City
333 Southwest BlvdSolar-powered VEGAN restaurant making international plates & smoothies from locally sourced veggies.
Located in the historic Union Station in Kansas City, Harvey’s has became a staple for the place to eat in Kansas City. Harvey’s is beautiful open air restaurant with an amazing views inside Union Station.
Harvey's at Union Station
30 West Pershing RoadLocated in the historic Union Station in Kansas City, Harvey’s has became a staple for the place to eat in Kansas City. Harvey’s is beautiful open air restaurant with an amazing views inside Union Station.
A modern American Tavern focused on delivering warm hospitality, delicious food, and great drinks in a comfortable neighborhood setting in the heart of the Kansas City Crossroads Art District.
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Blvd Tavern
320 Southwest BlvdA modern American Tavern focused on delivering warm hospitality, delicious food, and great drinks in a comfortable neighborhood setting in the heart of the Kansas City Crossroads Art District.
Gram & Dun brings culinarily-driven fare, while paying special attention to pairing food with libations. It's a place “for the people” where you can relax and enjoy the neighborhood vibe while we test theories of food, drink and the evolution of good times. Locally Owned.
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Gram & Dun
600 Ward PkwyGram & Dun brings culinarily-driven fare, while paying special attention to pairing food with libations. It's a place “for the people” where you can relax and enjoy the neighborhood vibe while we test theories of food, drink and the evolution of good times. Locally Owned.
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5107 Main StOne of the best spots for weekend brunch.
A restaurant celebrating midwestern recipes, traditions, and culture using local Missouri & Kansas flavors and farmers.
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Rye Plaza
4646 Mill Creek PkwyA restaurant celebrating midwestern recipes, traditions, and culture using local Missouri & Kansas flavors and farmers.
Locally owned and operated Grand Street has been a Kansas City favorite for its modern American cuisine.
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Grand Street Cafe
4740 Grand AveLocally owned and operated Grand Street has been a Kansas City favorite for its modern American cuisine.
Since 1977, we have delivered a rich experience that has tantalized the taste buds of thousands of satisfied customers. We are known for our great views and our delectable food. On the Country Club Plaza.
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The Classic Cup Cafe
301 W 47th StSince 1977, we have delivered a rich experience that has tantalized the taste buds of thousands of satisfied customers. We are known for our great views and our delectable food. On the Country Club Plaza.
The Farmhouse is a farm-to-table restaurant in the River Market neighborhood of Kansas City. Fresh food from local sources. This is a must try while you're in KC.
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The Farmhouse
300 Delaware StThe Farmhouse is a farm-to-table restaurant in the River Market neighborhood of Kansas City. Fresh food from local sources. This is a must try while you're in KC.
Happy Gillis
549 Gillis StFun atmosphere, Great food, Good people.
Bustling spot for French-American fare in bricked-walled bistro digs where the kitchen is open late.
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Westport Cafe
419 Westport RdBustling spot for French-American fare in bricked-walled bistro digs where the kitchen is open late.
Unique fare and great barbeque all wrapped into one. Yummy food all the way around. Good, fun atmosphere that's great for families.
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Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveUnique fare and great barbeque all wrapped into one. Yummy food all the way around. Good, fun atmosphere that's great for families.
I love this place because they think outside of the box with unique drinks and food. Try their Lavender Lemonade! Mmmmm..... Open Late and in the historic Westport neighborhood.
Creative American comfort food & craft beers delivered in bustling, stylish digs.
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Beer Kitchen
435 Westport RdI love this place because they think outside of the box with unique drinks and food. Try their Lavender Lemonade! Mmmmm..... Open Late and in the historic Westport neighborhood.
Creative American comfort food & craft beers delivered in bustling, stylish digs.
Stylish New American cafe in the Kemper Museum with an art-lined dining room & courtyard atrium. An Ethical & Creative Kitchen Surrounded By Incredible Art.
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Café Sebastienne
4420 Warwick BoulevardStylish New American cafe in the Kemper Museum with an art-lined dining room & courtyard atrium. An Ethical & Creative Kitchen Surrounded By Incredible Art.
Shopping and Fun
The premier place to shop and make memories in Kansas City. The Country Club Plaza is fabulous all year round. Lights come on in November and stay on until January and Summertime, the Plaza Art Fair. It's just the place to be.
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdThe premier place to shop and make memories in Kansas City. The Country Club Plaza is fabulous all year round. Lights come on in November and stay on until January and Summertime, the Plaza Art Fair. It's just the place to be.
Enjoy a Royals Game at Kauffman Stadium. It's only 20 minutes from the Cottage.
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Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayEnjoy a Royals Game at Kauffman Stadium. It's only 20 minutes from the Cottage.
Love Football? So does Kansas City! We love our Chiefs and would love to give you the loudest stadium in the NFL experience. Only 20 minutes from the Cottage.
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Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrLove Football? So does Kansas City! We love our Chiefs and would love to give you the loudest stadium in the NFL experience. Only 20 minutes from the Cottage.
Soccer fans will love this stadium! Gorgeous and well worth the visit.
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Children's Mercy Park
1 Sporting WaySoccer fans will love this stadium! Gorgeous and well worth the visit.
Founder, LaMar Hunt, opened the largest amusement park in the Midwest back in 1973. It's been a staple here in KC that long. They then opened the largest water park in the Midwest that sits adjacent to WOF. A ticket to WOF will get you into Oceans of Fun also.
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Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveFounder, LaMar Hunt, opened the largest amusement park in the Midwest back in 1973. It's been a staple here in KC that long. They then opened the largest water park in the Midwest that sits adjacent to WOF. A ticket to WOF will get you into Oceans of Fun also.
Crown Center is historic for we Kansas Citians. It's been around for decades and only seems to get better. It's the scene for shopping, food, history and fun and includes Sea Life, the Crayola Store, Toy Time, the ever-popular KC's own Hall's Department Store, and so many more. So much for young and old alike.
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Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdCrown Center is historic for we Kansas Citians. It's been around for decades and only seems to get better. It's the scene for shopping, food, history and fun and includes Sea Life, the Crayola Store, Toy Time, the ever-popular KC's own Hall's Department Store, and so many more. So much for young and old alike.
Want to do some Ice Skating while you're here? The Ice Terrace at Crown Center keeps you out in the winter elements so that you have the all-around Kansas City winter experience. SO much fun for everyone!
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Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdWant to do some Ice Skating while you're here? The Ice Terrace at Crown Center keeps you out in the winter elements so that you have the all-around Kansas City winter experience. SO much fun for everyone!
Love Legos? This is a must visit if so.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdLove Legos? This is a must visit if so.
Kaleidoscope is temporarily closed but if you visit their website, you can pick up fun arts and crafts supplies for your children. Check back any time you're in KC.
This is the funnest place in Kansas City for kids.
https://hallmarkkaleidoscope.com/visitor-info/kaleidoscope-at-home/
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Kaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdKaleidoscope is temporarily closed but if you visit their website, you can pick up fun arts and crafts supplies for your children. Check back any time you're in KC.
This is the funnest place in Kansas City for kids.
https://hallmarkkaleidoscope.com/visitor-info/kaleidoscope-at-home/
Ahhh....Historic Union Station. Opened in 1914, Union Station opened her doors as a working train station accommodating hundreds of thousands of passengers. Now, over a hundred years later, her walls echo with a treasure trove of Kansas City's past and living history. Union Station is the home to Science City, the Planetarium, a Movie Theatre and Live Theatre. There is most likely an international Exhibit going on at any given time. This is a definite MUST-DO for all ages.
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I-Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdAhhh....Historic Union Station. Opened in 1914, Union Station opened her doors as a working train station accommodating hundreds of thousands of passengers. Now, over a hundred years later, her walls echo with a treasure trove of Kansas City's past and living history. Union Station is the home to Science City, the Planetarium, a Movie Theatre and Live Theatre. There is most likely an international Exhibit going on at any given time. This is a definite MUST-DO for all ages.
Deanna Rose shows farm animals, birds of prey, show gardens, butterfly gardens, a nature trail, a Kanza Native American display, and a full-scale one-room schoolhouse. The facility also provides playgrounds, a fishing pond, horse-drawn wagon rides, and pony rides. Children and adults, alike, love this farmstead.
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Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
13800 Switzer RdDeanna Rose shows farm animals, birds of prey, show gardens, butterfly gardens, a nature trail, a Kanza Native American display, and a full-scale one-room schoolhouse. The facility also provides playgrounds, a fishing pond, horse-drawn wagon rides, and pony rides. Children and adults, alike, love this farmstead.
The River Market isn't just idyllic-It's quietly, charmingly iconic. Sample cuisines from across the world and navigate through Farmer's Market stalls stocked with fresh produce in this 150- year-old riverfront neighborhood that's situated on the free-to-ride KC Streetcar route. This is definitely a must-do in KC early on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Even if you don't need to buy produce, flowers, etc. There is so much to see and do here. The culture at this event is amazing. My specific favorite spot to eat at...Habashi House. They serve the best falafel sandwich in town with a side of creamy hummus!
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River Market
The River Market isn't just idyllic-It's quietly, charmingly iconic. Sample cuisines from across the world and navigate through Farmer's Market stalls stocked with fresh produce in this 150- year-old riverfront neighborhood that's situated on the free-to-ride KC Streetcar route. This is definitely a must-do in KC early on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Even if you don't need to buy produce, flowers, etc. There is so much to see and do here. The culture at this event is amazing. My specific favorite spot to eat at...Habashi House. They serve the best falafel sandwich in town with a side of creamy hummus!
Peace and Serenity
The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is a 2-acre botanic garden and part of the Kauffman Legacy Park, located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is maintained in a collaborative effort by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Powell Gardens. The gardens are located near Country Club Plaza and the main campus of University of Missouri–Kansas City. The Kauffman Memorial Garden is enclosed by limestone walls and has brick paths and seating areas. The garden showcases five designs.
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I-Ewing neMuriel Kauffman Memorial Garden
4800 Rockhill RdThe Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is a 2-acre botanic garden and part of the Kauffman Legacy Park, located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is maintained in a collaborative effort by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Powell Gardens. The gardens are located near Country Club Plaza and the main campus of University of Missouri–Kansas City. The Kauffman Memorial Garden is enclosed by limestone walls and has brick paths and seating areas. The garden showcases five designs.
Gorgeous, Classy Performing Arts Center that hosts from ballets to Ted Talks and everything in between. Pick an event and dress accordingly!
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdGorgeous, Classy Performing Arts Center that hosts from ballets to Ted Talks and everything in between. Pick an event and dress accordingly!
Want a great spot to walk while visiting Kansas City? Loose Park is also a beautiful park to have a get together. It's located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. It has a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas, and a Rose Garden. The Rose Garden hosts all types of outdoor special events including theatrical performances and wedding ceremonies. The Japanese Tea Room and Garden is a small traditional Japanese garden conceived as a cultural exchange between the sister cities of Kurashiki, Japan and Kansas City, Missouri.
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Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdWant a great spot to walk while visiting Kansas City? Loose Park is also a beautiful park to have a get together. It's located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. It has a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas, and a Rose Garden. The Rose Garden hosts all types of outdoor special events including theatrical performances and wedding ceremonies. The Japanese Tea Room and Garden is a small traditional Japanese garden conceived as a cultural exchange between the sister cities of Kurashiki, Japan and Kansas City, Missouri.
One of the many lakes right here in the metropolitan area. Want to get away on a pontoon? Spend the day swimming or fishing? You'll love the scenery at Jacoma!
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Lake Jacomo Shelter
7401 W Park RdOne of the many lakes right here in the metropolitan area. Want to get away on a pontoon? Spend the day swimming or fishing? You'll love the scenery at Jacoma!
Just another local lake that you would enjoy some fun, peace or serenity on. Visit the Marina and rent a pontoon for the day.
Longview Lake Marina
9898 Longview RdJust another local lake that you would enjoy some fun, peace or serenity on. Visit the Marina and rent a pontoon for the day.
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Kansas City First Fridays Crossroads Arts District
On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to enjoy what has become the City’s most dynamic and popular event: #firstfridayskc. Our community comes alive as arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of businesses in the district feature local, regional, national, and international artists. Also catch one of the Crossroads’ creative wall murals or visit our exciting new Art Alleys between Baltimore and Wyandotte from 18th Street to Southwest Blvd which are filled with Art Vendors.
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First Fridays in the West Bottoms
Once a bustling area of Kansas City, including the Kansas City Stock Exchange, First Friday's in the West Bottoms is a plethora of the funnest vintage and antique markets in the U.S., which means that many of the most prominent and popular antique dealers open their shops to reveal their thrifty picks to the masses. This Friday and Saturday is a buzz in the Bottoms with street vendors, live events, music, etc.