Food scene
KC is known for BBQ so this section skips over that and is full of lots of unique places you might not "find" on your own.
If you discover a new favorite place during your stay please let us know and we will share it with other guests.
Unique coffee drinks and a variety of beans roasted in house. They also have a range of tea. The pastries are amazing. Outdoor patio and inside seating.
Headrush Roasters
4115 N Mulberry DrUnique coffee drinks and a variety of beans roasted in house. They also have a range of tea. The pastries are amazing. Outdoor patio and inside seating.
Kombucha bar near the house in North KC with lots of unique flavors.
The Brewkery, 1443 Swift St, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Tap and canned kombucha, they do flights so you can try several flavors.
The Brewkery
Kombucha bar near the house in North KC with lots of unique flavors.
The Brewkery, 1443 Swift St, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Tap and canned kombucha, they do flights so you can try several flavors.
Right around the corner from the house. Plant based versions of classic diner style junk food
Tree Hugger Kitchen
Right around the corner from the house. Plant based versions of classic diner style junk food
Farm to table, good food in an amazing old building with a cool atmosphere. The brunch is great.
33 locals recommend
blue bird bistro
1700 Summit StFarm to table, good food in an amazing old building with a cool atmosphere. The brunch is great.
Jerusalem Cafe
515 Westport RdMiddle Eastern food, great falafel in the middle of Westport.
Southern style vegan food, small eat in area. The greens are amazing! It’s a small kitchen so order ahead or plan on 20-30 min wait-but, totally worth it!
6 locals recommend
Mattie's Foods:
633 East 63rd StreetSouthern style vegan food, small eat in area. The greens are amazing! It’s a small kitchen so order ahead or plan on 20-30 min wait-but, totally worth it!
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2030 Central Stgreat menu with a lot of options
Hippy café with lots of great bowls and interesting farm to table combos
61 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude Kansas City
333 Southwest BlvdHippy café with lots of great bowls and interesting farm to table combos
Tiny spot in a strip mall, really easy to miss but worth the hunt. The Vietnamese coffee is awesome and the Bahn mi is so good!
San's Sandwiches
Tiny spot in a strip mall, really easy to miss but worth the hunt. The Vietnamese coffee is awesome and the Bahn mi is so good!
Great rolls and lots of specialty rolls. Check the website for happy hour and monthly offers. They have both traditional and plant based sushi.
The spicy edamame is amazing.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Great rolls and lots of specialty rolls. Check the website for happy hour and monthly offers. They have both traditional and plant based sushi.
The spicy edamame is amazing.
Really great food, lots of different options. If you’ve never had Ethiopian foods it’s very unique and worth trying.
Bonus, it’s tucked in City Market so there’s lots of parking and other things to do in the area.
13 locals recommend
Blue Nile Cafe
20 E 5th StReally great food, lots of different options. If you’ve never had Ethiopian foods it’s very unique and worth trying.
Bonus, it’s tucked in City Market so there’s lots of parking and other things to do in the area.
Casual Vietnamese restaurant located in City Market so there’s lots of parking and other things to do in the area.
Hien Vuong Restaurant
417 Main StCasual Vietnamese restaurant located in City Market so there’s lots of parking and other things to do in the area.
Tiny little place just south of the neighborhood. It’s not much to look at from the outside but, don’t let that phase you. It’s some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. The mushroom and rice is insanely good.
Queen Sweets And Mediterranean Grill
Tiny little place just south of the neighborhood. It’s not much to look at from the outside but, don’t let that phase you. It’s some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. The mushroom and rice is insanely good.
Neighborhoods
Lots of great place to visit, easy parking, and family friendly!
Take a look at the North KC events page for thing’s happening during your stay: music, movies, art shows, and small festivals
Check out Macken Park with its 1 mile walking trail, playground, and public facilities. Waggin trail dog park is great if traveling with a pup. The Iron District has food, bars, and stores.
6 locals recommend
North Kansas City
Lots of great place to visit, easy parking, and family friendly!
Take a look at the North KC events page for thing’s happening during your stay: music, movies, art shows, and small festivals
Check out Macken Park with its 1 mile walking trail, playground, and public facilities. Waggin trail dog park is great if traveling with a pup. The Iron District has food, bars, and stores.
About 15-20 mins south of the house. Lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping.
158 locals recommend
Crossroads
About 15-20 mins south of the house. Lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Old Westport
Trendy area with variety of bars, restaurants, and shops.
Great food, farmers market on the weekends, museum, and a variety of shops including a cool multi level antique shop across the street.
There’s also a trolley stop right by it.
226 locals recommend
River Market
Great food, farmers market on the weekends, museum, and a variety of shops including a cool multi level antique shop across the street.
There’s also a trolley stop right by it.
Fun area just a few minutes south of the house!
Box yard style with food, retail, and a bar.
Kid and dog friendly.
10 locals recommend
Iron District
1599 Iron StFun area just a few minutes south of the house!
Box yard style with food, retail, and a bar.
Kid and dog friendly.
outdoors
Just south-west of the house. Great park with a disc golf course, places to picnic, running/walking path, and an amazing view of the city.
Waterworks Park
Waterworks Park DriveJust south-west of the house. Great park with a disc golf course, places to picnic, running/walking path, and an amazing view of the city.
Fun park for the kids. Walking and running trail goes around the park and through a small wooded area.
6 locals recommend
Penguin Park
4124 NE Vivion RdFun park for the kids. Walking and running trail goes around the park and through a small wooded area.
Great running or hiking trails, well marked paths, and has public bathrooms and water fountains
Wyandotte County Lake
Great running or hiking trails, well marked paths, and has public bathrooms and water fountains
1 mile walking path, playground, tennis and baseball field. Plus the pavilion hosts concerts, art shows, and festivals.
Macken Park Festival Pavillion
1 mile walking path, playground, tennis and baseball field. Plus the pavilion hosts concerts, art shows, and festivals.
Places for pups
A few places close by to visit with your pup.
There are also miles of trails throughout KC, everything from paved paths to wooded trails.
Bar K
501 Berkley PkwyTrendy space with a bar for the people and play area for pups
Waggin' Trail Dog Park
432 E 32nd AveCool dog park just a few minutes from the house.