Kansas City · Platte County, MO
Food & Drink in Kansas City
Scout analyzed 116 Kansas City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.
Places analyzed
116
Matches
24
Typical spend
$35
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Best neighborhoods for food & drink
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Crossroads
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
This tri-level cafe with a roof deck is good for a casual coffee or baked good stop, potentially lasting an hour. Expect to spend $10-25 per person.
Crown Center
Pierpont's at Union Station
Pierpont's offers a classic fine dining experience within Union Station, suitable for special evenings or a refined dinner. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, with an expected spend of $75-$200 per person.
Food & Drink
Hi Hat Coffee
This offbeat coffeehouse is good for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, especially to enjoy its creative beverages on outdoor seating. Expect to spend $5-12 per person for a drink and maybe a pastry.
Columbus Park
Cafe Cà Phê
Cafe Cà Phê is suitable for a casual coffee break or a quick meeting, typically lasting under an hour. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for beverages and a light snack.
Crossroads
Café Corazón
Café Corazón is a good stop for a casual coffee, snack, or light meal, potentially pairing with nearby shopping or art viewing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $10-25 per person for a drink and food.
Westside South
The Roasterie Factory Cafe
This coffee shop is good for a quick stop to grab a drink and baked good, or for a casual meet-up. Expect to spend 45 minutes and $5-15 per person.
Corporate Woods
Turath Coffee
Turath Coffee is a good spot for a quick stop for a drink or light snack, a solo work session, or a casual catch-up. Expect to spend about an hour and $5-15 per person.
Crossroads
Novel Restaurant
Novel is a sophisticated choice for a dinner out, offering inventive American cuisine and cocktails. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $75-$150 per person.
Crossroads
Lazia
Lazia is an upscale Italian restaurant in a hotel, suitable for a date night or special occasion. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $70-150 per person for dinner and drinks, potentially more at the roof bar.
Southmoreland
TAILLEUR RESTAURANT
Tailleur Restaurant is suitable for an evening meal, typically lasting 1.5 hours, with an estimated cost per person ranging from $30 to $70. It pairs well with a drink before or after at a nearby bar on Main Street.
Financial District
Revocup Coffee
Revocup Coffee is good for a quick stop for a coffee or a relaxed hour of work. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person.
Crossroads
Lula Southern Cookhouse
Lula Southern Cookhouse is a good spot for a casual meal, often paired with a downtown activity. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $15-$35 per person for food and drink.
Westside North
Clay & Fire
This restaurant is a solid choice for an evening meal, offering a sit-down experience that typically lasts about an hour and a half. Expect to spend $20-45 per person on food and drink.
Town Center Plaza
Whole Harvest Kitchen
Whole Harvest Kitchen is suitable for a casual, healthy meal that might pair well with errands or a light shopping trip. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and around $10-25 per person.
Longfellow
The Antler Room
This is a good spot for an upscale dinner featuring a seasonal menu, ideal for a date or celebration. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $75-150 per person.
Crossroads
Green Dirt on Oak
Green Dirt on Oak is suitable for a relaxed meal or upscale brunch, potentially paired with a walk around the Crossroads Arts District. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-50 per person.
Country Club Plaza
Gram & Dun
Gram & Dun is suitable for a brunch, lunch, or dinner, offering American cuisine in a social setting with patio options. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for an outing lasting about 1.5 hours.
Crossroads
The Rockhill Grille
The Rockhill Grille is a good spot for an upscale dinner or cocktails, pairing well with a show or evening out downtown. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for food and drinks.
Union Hill
Union on the Hill Restaurant
Union on the Hill is a casual American restaurant suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit lasting about an hour, perhaps pairing it with a local park visit or a movie.
River Market
City Market Coffee
This coffee shop is a good spot for a casual morning or afternoon stop, either alone or with a friend, costing around $10-25 per person for coffee and a bite. It pairs well with exploring the surrounding City Market area before or after.
Downtown Kansas City
The Town Company
The Town Company is a chic restaurant best for a sophisticated evening meal or celebration. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and upwards of $75 per person for upscale cuisine.
Manheim Park
Oddly Correct Coffee Bar
This coffee shop is good for a casual solo or small group outing, perfect for a quick coffee and light bite. Expect to spend under $15 per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes.
Downtown Kansas City
Made in KC Cafe - Downtown
This coffee shop is suitable for a quick stop for a drink and to browse local products. Expect to spend 30 minutes and between $5-$15 per person.
Westside North
The Westside Local
The Westside Local is a good spot for a relaxed dinner or drinks, especially with its beer garden. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $30-$60 per person for a meal and drinks.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 29 of the 116 analyzed Kansas City places fit food & drink.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 21% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Quiet, Upscale, Romantic, Quirky.
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