Elan & Amy’s KCMO Guidebook

Amy
Elan & Amy’s KCMO Guidebook

SOME OF OUR LOCAL FOOD FAVORITES:

These are a few of our favorites based on taste, value and proximity to the condo
There's usually a huge line. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th Ave
344 locals recommend
There's usually a huge line. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
There's usually a huge line. It's GOOOOOOD. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
257 locals recommend
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th St
257 locals recommend
There's usually a huge line. It's GOOOOOOD. Tip: consider placing an order to go or going at a non peak lunch or dinner time
Wonderful pizza. Tip: The gluten free crust option is really good even if you are gluten tolerant. The wings are GINORMOUS
20 locals recommend
Artego Pizza
900 W 39th St
20 locals recommend
Wonderful pizza. Tip: The gluten free crust option is really good even if you are gluten tolerant. The wings are GINORMOUS
literally 2 blocks. Head West down 42nd St. and hang a left at Holly St.
16 locals recommend
Andy's Frozen Custard
1200 Westport Rd
16 locals recommend
literally 2 blocks. Head West down 42nd St. and hang a left at Holly St.
One of the first gourmet burger places in Midtown. Great beer selection hence the name
85 locals recommend
Beer Kitchen
435 Westport Rd
85 locals recommend
One of the first gourmet burger places in Midtown. Great beer selection hence the name
Cute little local coffee shop. It used to be an old photomat place (where you would drop off film to be developed back in the day). It's 2 blocks South in the Old Westport Shopping Strip (take a picture with the charming stage coach).
17 locals recommend
Filling Station Coffee - Westport
1010 Westport Rd
17 locals recommend
Cute little local coffee shop. It used to be an old photomat place (where you would drop off film to be developed back in the day). It's 2 blocks South in the Old Westport Shopping Strip (take a picture with the charming stage coach).
Best Indian food in the area.
12 locals recommend
Moti Mahal II
4113 Pennsylvania Ave
12 locals recommend
Best Indian food in the area.
Spicy & Good! We consider ourselves not to be spice wimps, but we still end up ordering the mild versions everytime we dine here.
6 locals recommend
Kokothai
1513 Grand Blvd
6 locals recommend
Spicy & Good! We consider ourselves not to be spice wimps, but we still end up ordering the mild versions everytime we dine here.
fun place for kids and SUPER close to the condo. You can "design" your own donuts. They have Roasterie Coffee and Shatto Milk (Both native to KC), too
10 locals recommend
Donutology
1009 Westport Rd
10 locals recommend
fun place for kids and SUPER close to the condo. You can "design" your own donuts. They have Roasterie Coffee and Shatto Milk (Both native to KC), too
It's like a higher end and hip food court. Multiple dining options and bar in one cool space
41 locals recommend
Parlor
1707 Locust St
41 locals recommend
It's like a higher end and hip food court. Multiple dining options and bar in one cool space
2 locations, River Market or Waldo.
46 locals recommend
Betty Rae's Ice Cream
7140 Wornall Rd
46 locals recommend
2 locations, River Market or Waldo.
Yummy! Huge portions. Reasonably priced
Brookside Poultry Company
751 E 63rd St
Yummy! Huge portions. Reasonably priced
Great place for large groups and it's relatively kid friendly (before 7pm). They have indoor and outdoor area. Outdoor area has fun yard games.
102 locals recommend
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania Ave
102 locals recommend
Great place for large groups and it's relatively kid friendly (before 7pm). They have indoor and outdoor area. Outdoor area has fun yard games.
Small, intimate, date night type restaurant. Walkable from condo.
12 locals recommend
PotPie
904 Westport Rd
12 locals recommend
Small, intimate, date night type restaurant. Walkable from condo.

GROCERY STORES

These are the closest ones...
Big grocery store. It's open 24 hrs. which means it can get a bit weird late at night. We shop there all the time. they have everything.
99 locals recommend
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill St
99 locals recommend
Big grocery store. It's open 24 hrs. which means it can get a bit weird late at night. We shop there all the time. they have everything.
Super close. Small, healthy, grocery store.
36 locals recommend
Nature's Own Health Market
1020 Westport Rd
36 locals recommend
Super close. Small, healthy, grocery store.

FUN THINGS to DO & SEE

There's so many to choose from. Here are a few recommendations.
What's more fun than having a drink and throwing Axe's with friends???
7 locals recommend
Blade & Timber Axe Throwing - KC | Power & Light
1303 Baltimore Avenue
7 locals recommend
What's more fun than having a drink and throwing Axe's with friends???
This is awesome for groups. Get a private room and sing your hearts out.
13 locals recommend
Offkey Karaoke Lounge & Suites
510 Westport Rd
13 locals recommend
This is awesome for groups. Get a private room and sing your hearts out.
This Museum is fascinating. I can spend a few hours in there. If the subject interests you, you will not be dissapointed. the grounds are beautiful, too.
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Dr
400 locals recommend
This Museum is fascinating. I can spend a few hours in there. If the subject interests you, you will not be dissapointed. the grounds are beautiful, too.
Large portions of the museum are free. Special exhibits cost. the grounds are beautiful and vast. Kiddos and adults love to take pictures with the giant shuttlecock sculptures.
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak St
674 locals recommend
Large portions of the museum are free. Special exhibits cost. the grounds are beautiful and vast. Kiddos and adults love to take pictures with the giant shuttlecock sculptures.
Go here for coffee or to take a free tour. located in the Westside.
91 locals recommend
The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th St
91 locals recommend
Go here for coffee or to take a free tour. located in the Westside.
You can take a tour, visit the gift shop or visit the adjacent beer hall which is large and kid friendly.
174 locals recommend
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest Blvd
174 locals recommend
You can take a tour, visit the gift shop or visit the adjacent beer hall which is large and kid friendly.
The first Friday of each month and it's held in the Crossroads District. If the weather in nice, it will be packed .Hours are typically 5pm-9pm. It originally started as an art gallery opening night but it has grown to be a huge social event for the city. Street performers, food trucks, lots of people walking about and of course art. Very fun. Tip: Uber or Lyft there
11 locals recommend
First Fridays
11 locals recommend
The first Friday of each month and it's held in the Crossroads District. If the weather in nice, it will be packed .Hours are typically 5pm-9pm. It originally started as an art gallery opening night but it has grown to be a huge social event for the city. Street performers, food trucks, lots of people walking about and of course art. Very fun. Tip: Uber or Lyft there
When I think of the West Bottoms, I think of antiques and cool art spaces. Lots of local artist have studios down there. If you are into Antiques, there are numerous shops located inside old warehouses. There are some fun nightlife options, too.
79 locals recommend
West Bottoms
79 locals recommend
When I think of the West Bottoms, I think of antiques and cool art spaces. Lots of local artist have studios down there. If you are into Antiques, there are numerous shops located inside old warehouses. There are some fun nightlife options, too.
Beautiful, grand, still functioning train station. IMAX theater and Science City located inside, too.
290 locals recommend
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing Rd
290 locals recommend
Beautiful, grand, still functioning train station. IMAX theater and Science City located inside, too.

COOL DIVES

Looking for something quirky and truly local? Check out these classic bars & restaurants.
Like stepping back into time. Classic dive bar.
9 locals recommend
Lucky Boys
1615 Genessee St
9 locals recommend
Like stepping back into time. Classic dive bar.
A 39th St. staple. Classic bar food. Local hang out
21 locals recommend
Fric & Frac
1700 W 39th St
21 locals recommend
A 39th St. staple. Classic bar food. Local hang out
Located in Westport. The only place you'll hear a metal band on the inside and techno on the outside patio. Lots of concerts here. Very small venue. Local favorite.
30 locals recommend
The Riot Room
4048 Broadway Blvd
30 locals recommend
Located in Westport. The only place you'll hear a metal band on the inside and techno on the outside patio. Lots of concerts here. Very small venue. Local favorite.
See live music. Have a drink. Wear shoes you don't mind getting sticky.
Davey's Uptown Rambler's Club
3402 Main St
See live music. Have a drink. Wear shoes you don't mind getting sticky.
Iconic greasy spoon diner and burger joint. They been around for 75+ years! 2 locations in the Crossroads district, each within a few blocks of each other.
41 locals recommend
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway Blvd
41 locals recommend
Iconic greasy spoon diner and burger joint. They been around for 75+ years! 2 locations in the Crossroads district, each within a few blocks of each other.
very popular, local hangout on 39th.
24 locals recommend
The Hi-Dive Lounge
1411 W 39th St
24 locals recommend
very popular, local hangout on 39th.

My Favorite Artsy Shops

These are a few of my personal favorites. From vintage clothes to locally made art.
Mostly vintage with some new. Love this shop that's just down the street on 39th.
20 locals recommend
Donna's Dress Shop
1410 W 39th St
20 locals recommend
Mostly vintage with some new. Love this shop that's just down the street on 39th.
t-shirts, cards, great gift items.
8 locals recommend
RAYGUN
1803 Baltimore Ave
8 locals recommend
t-shirts, cards, great gift items.
fun cards and gifts. KC's premier letterpress studio.
18 locals recommend
Hammerpress
1413 West 11th Street
18 locals recommend
fun cards and gifts. KC's premier letterpress studio.

COCKTAIL CONNOISSEUR

If you appreciate CRAFTED cocktails that are $$ for the midwest, but an incredible deal if you are from the coasts, try these...
Hip speakeasy in the basement which is like cool cave, small, intimate vibe. they only allow as many people that can be seated.
51 locals recommend
Manifesto
1924 Main St
51 locals recommend
Hip speakeasy in the basement which is like cool cave, small, intimate vibe. they only allow as many people that can be seated.
45 locals recommend
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main St
45 locals recommend
Fancy fun cocktail are just steps away in Westport
48 locals recommend
Julep
4141 Pennsylvania Ave
48 locals recommend
Fancy fun cocktail are just steps away in Westport
Trendy in East Crossroads.
13 locals recommend
SoT
1521 Grand Blvd
13 locals recommend
Trendy in East Crossroads.

LETS DANCE!!!

Salsa, Swing, Club, etc.
Saturday nights: Salsa
Chesterfields
1400 Main St
Saturday nights: Salsa
Where Amy & Elan met. Salsa dancing on Friday's.
Madrigall
1627 Oak St
Where Amy & Elan met. Salsa dancing on Friday's.
For the 30 and under, dance all night crowd.
9 locals recommend
Aura Kansas City Nightclub
3832 Main St
9 locals recommend
For the 30 and under, dance all night crowd.
Sometimes this place gets really good techno house and trance DJ's.
12 locals recommend
Mosaic Ultra Lounge
1331 Walnut St
12 locals recommend
Sometimes this place gets really good techno house and trance DJ's.
Swing dancing
7 locals recommend
The Kill Devil Club
31 E 14th St
7 locals recommend
Swing dancing
iconic KC gay bar. Cash only.
37 locals recommend
Missie B's
805 W 39th St
37 locals recommend
iconic KC gay bar. Cash only.