Guidebook for Mission
Arts & Culture
A world-class museum in the heart of Kansas City. It's also a wonderful lunch spot in the beautiful Rozelle Court.
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Muzeul de Artă Nelson-Atkins
4525 Oak StA world-class museum in the heart of Kansas City. It's also a wonderful lunch spot in the beautiful Rozelle Court.
Centrul Sprint
1407 Grand BlvdThe primary venue for concerts and bball tournaments.
Lots of 20- and 30-somethings at this party spot. Outdoor courtyard with a humongous screen for major sporting events. Check the dress code before heading that way.
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Power and Light District
Lots of 20- and 30-somethings at this party spot. Outdoor courtyard with a humongous screen for major sporting events. Check the dress code before heading that way.
A beautiful library with expansive windows overlooking the Country Club Plaza.
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Kansas City Public Library: Plaza Branch
4801 Main StA beautiful library with expansive windows overlooking the Country Club Plaza.
Visit the beautiful Kauffman Stadium and see how our American League 2014 Champions play ball.
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Kansas City Royals Baseball
1 Royal WayVisit the beautiful Kauffman Stadium and see how our American League 2014 Champions play ball.
For you soccer fans, a great venue and awesome team.
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Stadionul Children's Mercy Park
1 Sporting WayFor you soccer fans, a great venue and awesome team.
Lovely, small contemporary art museum. See separate entry for Café Sebastienne.
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Muzeul de Artă Contemporană Kemper
4420 Warwick BlvdLovely, small contemporary art museum. See separate entry for Café Sebastienne.
A great little theater. Independent and foreign films. A lone independent cinema in a sea of chains. Locally owned and operated. Best popcorn in town.
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Tivoli Cinemas
4525 Oak StreetA great little theater. Independent and foreign films. A lone independent cinema in a sea of chains. Locally owned and operated. Best popcorn in town.
Food Scene
Hands down...the best BBQ in KC (or anywhere else). Expect a line for seating. Carryout available. Not open on Sunday.
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveHands down...the best BBQ in KC (or anywhere else). Expect a line for seating. Carryout available. Not open on Sunday.
Fabulous food and atmosphere. A wonderful deck overlooks the Country Club Plaza and there is live jazz piano during evening dining hours.
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Cafe Trio
4558 Main StreetFabulous food and atmosphere. A wonderful deck overlooks the Country Club Plaza and there is live jazz piano during evening dining hours.
Great coffee and staff. Outdoor and indoor seating on the Country Club Plaza - great for people watching.
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Kaldi's Coffee
318 W 47th StGreat coffee and staff. Outdoor and indoor seating on the Country Club Plaza - great for people watching.
My favorite sushi restaurant! Always excellent and reasonably priced. Great staff. They have incredible specials for Saturday lunch and Monday dinners.
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Friends Sushi & Bento Place
1808 W 39th StMy favorite sushi restaurant! Always excellent and reasonably priced. Great staff. They have incredible specials for Saturday lunch and Monday dinners.
Unique taco selection, locally owned and operated. Large covered outdoor patio along with indoor seating and a bar. One of my favorite restaurants.
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Taco Republic
500 County Line RdUnique taco selection, locally owned and operated. Large covered outdoor patio along with indoor seating and a bar. One of my favorite restaurants.
Looking for a Kansas City steak that you'll never forget? Superb restaurant in a beautiful historic building. For a speakeasy vibe, dine downstairs to live jazz.
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Majestic
931 Broadway BlvdLooking for a Kansas City steak that you'll never forget? Superb restaurant in a beautiful historic building. For a speakeasy vibe, dine downstairs to live jazz.
A wonderful vegan restaurant in a cool neighborhood near the Crossroads District. Cash only and closed on Sunday. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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FuD
A wonderful vegan restaurant in a cool neighborhood near the Crossroads District. Cash only and closed on Sunday. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Vegetarian and Vegan delights abound at this long-time KC restaurant. Located in the beautiful Country Club Plaza shopping district, in the lower level of Unity Temple.
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Eden Alley Vegetarià
707 West 47th StreetVegetarian and Vegan delights abound at this long-time KC restaurant. Located in the beautiful Country Club Plaza shopping district, in the lower level of Unity Temple.
Wonderful Thai cuisine in a classy environment. Their heaviest time is at lunch, so if you go for dinner, don't be put off by the scarce crowd. A new favorite of mine!
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
7316 W 80th StWonderful Thai cuisine in a classy environment. Their heaviest time is at lunch, so if you go for dinner, don't be put off by the scarce crowd. A new favorite of mine!
Wonderful restaurant and atmosphere, located inside the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Café Sebastienne
4420 Warwick BoulevardWonderful restaurant and atmosphere, located inside the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
Authentic Italian, locally owned by the family. Sometimes quite busy but worth the wait. Free chicken speidini on your actual birthday (must show ID).
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Garozzo's
526 Harrison StAuthentic Italian, locally owned by the family. Sometimes quite busy but worth the wait. Free chicken speidini on your actual birthday (must show ID).
My favorite pizza in KC. Local owners. I've been going to this location since they opened in the late 70's.
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Minsky's Pizza
427 Main StMy favorite pizza in KC. Local owners. I've been going to this location since they opened in the late 70's.
Breakfast/brunch. Consistently good. Can be quite a wait on weekend mornings, but worth it.
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5107 Main StBreakfast/brunch. Consistently good. Can be quite a wait on weekend mornings, but worth it.
Breakfast/brunch/dinner. A reinvented diner with upscale ingredients/dishes. Full bar. Can be a long wait on weekend mornings but worth it. Have a Bloody Mary while you're waiting.
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The Corner Restaurant
Breakfast/brunch/dinner. A reinvented diner with upscale ingredients/dishes. Full bar. Can be a long wait on weekend mornings but worth it. Have a Bloody Mary while you're waiting.
5606 Johnson Dr
5606 Johnson DriveCoffee, light breakfast and lunch, friendly atmosphere. Closed on Sundays.
Okay, I've got to say this is truly a dive -- but they have the best donuts I've EVER had. If you want a dozen or more, call and leave a message with your order. They tend to sell out VERY early.
5729 Johnson Dr
5729 Johnson DriveOkay, I've got to say this is truly a dive -- but they have the best donuts I've EVER had. If you want a dozen or more, call and leave a message with your order. They tend to sell out VERY early.
SUPER little ice cream place owned by the sweetest couple. Incredibly low prices! Try the cinnamon rolls or a slice of pie, too! Not open on Sunday.
Dips & Sips
5735 Johnson DrSUPER little ice cream place owned by the sweetest couple. Incredibly low prices! Try the cinnamon rolls or a slice of pie, too! Not open on Sunday.
7420 Johnson Dr
7420 Johnson DriveFreshly pressed juices, coffee, food, wifi.
Bo Lings
20 E 5th StChinese and sushi in an elegant atmosphere. A long time KC favorite.
A new location for one of the most popular Asian restaurants in town.
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Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2701 W 47th AveA new location for one of the most popular Asian restaurants in town.
Winstead's is a classic burger and shake joint, located immediately east of the Country Club Plaza. There are other locations as well. A long time KC favorite!
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Winstead's Steakburgers
101 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.Winstead's is a classic burger and shake joint, located immediately east of the Country Club Plaza. There are other locations as well. A long time KC favorite!
A really nifty "Bruncheonette" for breakfast and lunch. Locally sourced ingredients, funky vibe, great food! M-T 8-2; W-Sun 8-3.
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Succotash
2601 Holmes StA really nifty "Bruncheonette" for breakfast and lunch. Locally sourced ingredients, funky vibe, great food! M-T 8-2; W-Sun 8-3.
Shopping
Fantastic antiques district in an old industrial area. Most stores open only Friday - Sunday and some only the first weekend of the month.. Very convenient to downtown and major highways.
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West Bottoms
Fantastic antiques district in an old industrial area. Most stores open only Friday - Sunday and some only the first weekend of the month.. Very convenient to downtown and major highways.
A rare, independently owned used bookstore in a great neighborhood, just a couple of blocks from KU Medical Center.
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Prospero's Books
1800 W 39th StA rare, independently owned used bookstore in a great neighborhood, just a couple of blocks from KU Medical Center.
A charming shopping district with many unique, locally owned stores in a historic residential neighborhood. Don't miss the Brookside Art Annual on the first weekend in May.
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Brookside shopping area
63 W Meyer BlvdA charming shopping district with many unique, locally owned stores in a historic residential neighborhood. Don't miss the Brookside Art Annual on the first weekend in May.
Four levels of antiques and vintage wares in a historic location. While you're there, go across the street to Thistle, a small vintage shop with lots of character and great merchandise.
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River Market Antiques
115 W 5th StFour levels of antiques and vintage wares in a historic location. While you're there, go across the street to Thistle, a small vintage shop with lots of character and great merchandise.
An awesome shopping district with locally owned shops and restaurants. The farmer's market sets up nearby on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings in season.
75th and Metcalf Shopping Center
An awesome shopping district with locally owned shops and restaurants. The farmer's market sets up nearby on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings in season.
Natural fiber clothing and decorative objects from around the world. Fantastic gift shopping!
Worlds Window
332 W 63rd StNatural fiber clothing and decorative objects from around the world. Fantastic gift shopping!
The nation's first shopping district, built in the 1920's and modeled after Seville, Spain. During the holidays, it's lit up beautifully. Don't miss the Plaza Art Fair each September!
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdThe nation's first shopping district, built in the 1920's and modeled after Seville, Spain. During the holidays, it's lit up beautifully. Don't miss the Plaza Art Fair each September!
Nordstrom's, Dillards, Barnes and Noble. The major shopping mall in the area.
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Oak Park Mall
11149 W 95th StNordstrom's, Dillards, Barnes and Noble. The major shopping mall in the area.
A delightful vintage/antique shop across the street from River Market Antiques. Full of treasures and wonderfully curated by the owner, Marni.
122 W 5th St
122 West 5th StreetA delightful vintage/antique shop across the street from River Market Antiques. Full of treasures and wonderfully curated by the owner, Marni.
Nice little antique shop with reasonable prices. In a strip with other shops to browse.
Vintage Mission
6009 Johnson DrNice little antique shop with reasonable prices. In a strip with other shops to browse.
Essentials
For fresh produce and other goods, Kansas City's Farmer's Market is wonderful. Located in the River Market in downtown KC.
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Piața orașului
20 E 5th StFor fresh produce and other goods, Kansas City's Farmer's Market is wonderful. Located in the River Market in downtown KC.
One of the best Farmer's Markets you will find. Lots of organic, locally grown produce and other products in the midst of a charming shopping district.
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Piața fermierilor din Overland Park
7950 Marty StOne of the best Farmer's Markets you will find. Lots of organic, locally grown produce and other products in the midst of a charming shopping district.
Great little authentic German deli in the heart of Mission. In all seasons, they fire up their outdoor grill on Saturdays (I think 11-2)with an array of sausages for your dining pleasure.
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Werner's Fine Sausages
5736 Johnson DrGreat little authentic German deli in the heart of Mission. In all seasons, they fire up their outdoor grill on Saturdays (I think 11-2)with an array of sausages for your dining pleasure.
The closest grocery store to my home. Contains a nice 'health-food section' for organic, natural products and has an organic section in the produce department also. Coffee shop and deli counter, also.
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Hy-Vee
6655 Martway StThe closest grocery store to my home. Contains a nice 'health-food section' for organic, natural products and has an organic section in the produce department also. Coffee shop and deli counter, also.
The largest fresh produce department I've ever seen, and a tortillaria, making fresh tortillas while you watch.
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Price Chopper
4950 Roe BlvdThe largest fresh produce department I've ever seen, and a tortillaria, making fresh tortillas while you watch.
Sightseeing
A treasure of a museum, located near Crown Center and Union Station. A moving tribute to the people who served in WW1.
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Muzeul și Memorialul Național al Primului Război Mondial
2 Memorial DrA treasure of a museum, located near Crown Center and Union Station. A moving tribute to the people who served in WW1.
Loose Park and its lovely Rose Garden is a wonderful place to picnic, walk, or just hang out for people-watching. Located in central Kansas City in close proximity to the Country Club Plaza.
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Parcul Jacob L. Loose
5200 Wornall RdLoose Park and its lovely Rose Garden is a wonderful place to picnic, walk, or just hang out for people-watching. Located in central Kansas City in close proximity to the Country Club Plaza.
Drinks & Nightlife
A good old-fashioned sports bar. Pool tables, hearty bar food, bartenders who know how to mix a drink and remember your name. Open 'til 3 a.m. Locally owned and managed.
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Quaff Bar & Grill
1010 Broadway BlvdA good old-fashioned sports bar. Pool tables, hearty bar food, bartenders who know how to mix a drink and remember your name. Open 'til 3 a.m. Locally owned and managed.
Longtime KC standard. Old time bar with good drinks and service. Family owned for decades.
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Kelly's Westport Inn
500 Westport RdLongtime KC standard. Old time bar with good drinks and service. Family owned for decades.
A new place in 2015. Great bar, lots of TVs, outdoor and indoor seating, nice bar menu.
6101 Johnson Dr
6101 Johnson DriveA new place in 2015. Great bar, lots of TVs, outdoor and indoor seating, nice bar menu.
Everything Else
If you need a nearby laundry, this is quite close to my home and is clean and well-operated.
Bubble Room Laundromat - Mission
5050 Lamar AvenueIf you need a nearby laundry, this is quite close to my home and is clean and well-operated.