Zach's favorite BBQ! A KC Classic! Have your order ready, they ask for your order as soon as you walk in the door. Zach's order(s): beef and a half, combo double decker (get it beef/turkey), or burnt end sandwich, fries (ask for them crispy!).
Sarah's favorite BBQ! Sarah's order: -The Sandwich (brisket, sub onion rings for jalapeno caps). -Side: mac & cheese w/bacon or baked potato casserole. Zach note: probably the best burnt ends in town
The oldest BBQ place in KC. Invented burnt ends!
Great for larger parties. More upscale BBQ, best sides in town. Get the cheesy corn and beans! Right off the streetcar line and Union Station.
Extremely popular, new-school KC BBQ. Get here early or make reservations!
Relatively new BBQ place. one of our favorites. Bring a group and get the Whomp platter! Great patio!
The original KC brewery. Two levels, check out the shuffleboard courts on the top floor! Sarah's pick: Unfiltered Wheat Zach's pick: Tank 7 or Pale Ale
Our favorite brewery!
Check out the beer slushies!
Small batch brewery, husband/wife operation. Full bar too!
One of our favorite breweries, tucked away in a corner of Zach's favorite steakhouse. Classic western decor!
Great cocktails!
Great tequila cocktails!
Historic brewery turned modern distillery. Amazing beer garden too! Birthplace of KC Style Whiskey. Have a cocktail and ride the slide back to the first floor!
Best winery in the city, located in the old telegram office in the Stockyards!
Our favorite bar, found in the oldest building in the city. Originally built by Daniel Boone's grandson! Known as the biggest Iowa State bar in town - bring your mugs!
Great, reasonably priced upscale/casual restaurant in the River Market.
Being steps from our apartment, we are frequent visitors for a pitcher of margaritas and a burrito! Zach's order: (1) crispy chicken taco, (1) beef taco. Sarah's order: Pork street tacos, extra verde Couple's pick: Monterrey chicken burrito and a pitcher of margaritas.
Amazing Spanish tapas. Order one of everything with a pitcher of Sangria, topped with champagne (seriously)!
Farm to table restaurant, great for brunch!
Great ice cream place with lots of wild flavors!
A must see museum and monument. Even if you skip the museum, the view from the deck of the monument can't be beat!
Amazing, FREE art museum! Check out the art-based mini-golf course while you're here (book your tee time early!)
Check out the museum and take a free lesson in bow-tying! While you're here, check out the Crown Center - 3 stories of shops and restaurants!
Historic train station, complete with two restaurants, theater, science center, and toy train exhibit!
Large farmer's market with loads of shops and restaurants! Because of how busy this area is, we strongly recommend taking the (free) streetcar. Most action packed in the mornings. Come for coffee and walk around the shops and museum!
Just two blocks from the hotel. Two stories of bars, live music, and games. Home to the Big 12 Tournament!