Kansas City Local Guide
After 12 years in Chicago my family moved to Kansas City. I have spent the past couple of years exploring my new city and documenting all my favorite spots.
Karli K.
View ProfileKarli is a designer, curator, and founder of hili. She loves discovering and sharing small businesses, makers, and cool places off the beaten path.
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Oddly Correct
Coffee Shop
The best coffee in Kansas City and do not sleep on the biscuit sandwich with pimento cheese!
$6.00
Noka
Japanese Restaurant
This is my favorite upscale, hip restaurant in KC. Food is divine, drinks are on point and vibes are 🔥
$75.00
Hemma Hemma
Cafe
Everything I’ve had to eat or drink here is THE BEST! The breakfast burrito, seasonal scones, salsa verde enchiladas, chocolate chunk cookies - you can’t go wrong
$15.00
Jim's
Pub • Kansas City
It’s a cozy, neighborhood bar with cheap drinks and great food! Plus, they have free bingo on Mondays!
Cosmo Burger XR
Hip Diner • Kansas City
Perhaps the best burger in KC, plus the tots and the boozy milkshakes!
Take Care by OLEO
Coffee Shop • Kansas City
Really good coffee and EPIC biscuits! A cute spot to sit down and enjoy life for a moment.
XO
Hi-fi lounge • Kansas City
Love the chill, cozy vibes and perfectly balanced cocktails. The music really set the mood and was not too loud. Great lace to take a few friends.
Ludo’s West Shuffleboard
Shuffleboard + Bar • Kansas City
This is such a fun time! Shuffleboard plus great drinks 😁
ANJIN KC
IZAKAYA
Small, intimate, delicious! They are up for a James Beard award, too!
Swordfish Tom’s
Speakeasy • Kansas City
The BEST cocktail bar in KC! Seasonal menu plus classics with a twist or let them make you something unique. Cash only and you have to wait in the lobby until space opens up inside, but so worth it.
Duet
Gift Boutique
The best gift shop in Kansas City! Fun, well-designed items you won't find anywhere else.
KC Craft Ramen
Restaurant
The best ramen in KC For sure and super delicious!!! My favorite is the black garlic ramen and the goyza
Heirloom Bakery & Hearth
Bakery + Cafe • Kansas City
Delicious pastries, focaccia, sandwiches and salads made with quality ingredients.
Baba's Pantry
Restaurant
A Bon Appetit top 10 restaurant and KC favorite! Incredible Persian food run by the sweetest family. Plus, best baklava i have ever eaten!
Clairvaux
Women's Clothing Boutique
The best place in Kansas City to get the latest in hip designers like Tibi, Staud, and Rachel Comey
Brewery Emperial
Brew Pub • Kansas City
The best burger in Kansas City, plus great beer and a nice patio in the crossroads arts district
Pizza Tascio
Pizza Restaurant • Kansas City
Pizza Tascio is my favorite pizza in KC! It is a new york style with fun flavor combos and a nice, chewy crust.
Westport Cafe
French Bistro • Kansas City
Great food, delicious cocktails and a fun atmosphere in the heart of Westport. The steak frites are AMAZING!!!
Nelson Atkins
Art Museum
As a design professional and art lover, I have been to many museums around the world and the Nelson Atkins ranks up there as one of my favorites. It's collections span time periods and regions, they are always bringing in interesting special exhibits, and most of the museum is free!
$10.00
High Hopes Ice Cream
Ice Cream • Kansas City
The BEST ice cream in KC! Always coming up with new flavors and treats. They make most of their toppings in house and are a small, family-run business.
Sierra Winter
Jewelry Boutique • Kansas City
A great shop for stylish jewelry designed in-house, plus cute gifts from other small, local brands
Earl's Premier
Seafood Restaurant • Kansas City
A neighborhood restaurant that features a rotating selection of oysters flown in directly from the coasts in addition to classic dishes like fish n chips and crab cakes. Pro tip: try the frozen gin & tonic!
Bacaro Primo
Italian Restaurant • Kansas City
An Italian-American restaurant with a fun, vibrant atmosphere and delicious food!
Fern Bar KC
Cocktail Bar • Kansas City
A craft cocktail bar with a focus on rum and agave spirits. It's in a cool building in the arts district and a really fun, welcoming spot.
The Campground
Restaurant & Bar • Kansas City
Fun space with delicious cocktails and tasty food. They even have an outdoor bar in the summer and winter market. Great place to hang out with friends.
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Museum • Kansas City
A beautiful museum dedicated to exploring the role of toys and miniatures throughout history. Such a unique experience that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
Char Bar
Barbecue • Kansas City
Love this BBQ spot because of its large outdoor space with yard games and picnic tables. Really good sides in additional to incredible barbecue. The Whomp platter might be the best value for your money in all of KC!
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Crows Coffee
great local coffee spot to grab a drink, meet with friends or do a bit of work from. laptop friendly but still very third place — no cold coworking vibes here! super inclusive, and love seeing the pride flag flying at their locations! 🏳️🌈
Oddly Correct
Coffee Shop
The best coffee in Kansas City and do not sleep on the biscuit sandwich with pimento cheese!
$6.00
Jim's
Pub • Kansas City
It’s a cozy, neighborhood bar with cheap drinks and great food! Plus, they have free bingo on Mondays!
XO
Hi-fi lounge • Kansas City
Love the chill, cozy vibes and perfectly balanced cocktails. The music really set the mood and was not too loud. Great lace to take a few friends.
Swordfish Tom’s
Speakeasy • Kansas City
The BEST cocktail bar in KC! Seasonal menu plus classics with a twist or let them make you something unique. Cash only and you have to wait in the lobby until space opens up inside, but so worth it.
Heirloom Bakery & Hearth
Bakery + Cafe • Kansas City
Delicious pastries, focaccia, sandwiches and salads made with quality ingredients.
Brewery Emperial
Brew Pub • Kansas City
The best burger in Kansas City, plus great beer and a nice patio in the crossroads arts district
Nelson Atkins
Art Museum
As a design professional and art lover, I have been to many museums around the world and the Nelson Atkins ranks up there as one of my favorites. It's collections span time periods and regions, they are always bringing in interesting special exhibits, and most of the museum is free!
$10.00
Earl's Premier
Seafood Restaurant • Kansas City
A neighborhood restaurant that features a rotating selection of oysters flown in directly from the coasts in addition to classic dishes like fish n chips and crab cakes. Pro tip: try the frozen gin & tonic!
The Campground
Restaurant & Bar • Kansas City
Fun space with delicious cocktails and tasty food. They even have an outdoor bar in the summer and winter market. Great place to hang out with friends.
Crows Coffee
great local coffee spot to grab a drink, meet with friends or do a bit of work from. laptop friendly but still very third place — no cold coworking vibes here! super inclusive, and love seeing the pride flag flying at their locations! 🏳️🌈
Noka
Japanese Restaurant
This is my favorite upscale, hip restaurant in KC. Food is divine, drinks are on point and vibes are 🔥
$75.00
Cosmo Burger XR
Hip Diner • Kansas City
Perhaps the best burger in KC, plus the tots and the boozy milkshakes!
Ludo’s West Shuffleboard
Shuffleboard + Bar • Kansas City
This is such a fun time! Shuffleboard plus great drinks 😁
Duet
Gift Boutique
The best gift shop in Kansas City! Fun, well-designed items you won't find anywhere else.
Baba's Pantry
Restaurant
A Bon Appetit top 10 restaurant and KC favorite! Incredible Persian food run by the sweetest family. Plus, best baklava i have ever eaten!
Pizza Tascio
Pizza Restaurant • Kansas City
Pizza Tascio is my favorite pizza in KC! It is a new york style with fun flavor combos and a nice, chewy crust.
High Hopes Ice Cream
Ice Cream • Kansas City
The BEST ice cream in KC! Always coming up with new flavors and treats. They make most of their toppings in house and are a small, family-run business.
Bacaro Primo
Italian Restaurant • Kansas City
An Italian-American restaurant with a fun, vibrant atmosphere and delicious food!
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Museum • Kansas City
A beautiful museum dedicated to exploring the role of toys and miniatures throughout history. Such a unique experience that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
Hemma Hemma
Cafe
Everything I’ve had to eat or drink here is THE BEST! The breakfast burrito, seasonal scones, salsa verde enchiladas, chocolate chunk cookies - you can’t go wrong
$15.00
Take Care by OLEO
Coffee Shop • Kansas City
Really good coffee and EPIC biscuits! A cute spot to sit down and enjoy life for a moment.
ANJIN KC
IZAKAYA
Small, intimate, delicious! They are up for a James Beard award, too!
KC Craft Ramen
Restaurant
The best ramen in KC For sure and super delicious!!! My favorite is the black garlic ramen and the goyza
Clairvaux
Women's Clothing Boutique
The best place in Kansas City to get the latest in hip designers like Tibi, Staud, and Rachel Comey
Westport Cafe
French Bistro • Kansas City
Great food, delicious cocktails and a fun atmosphere in the heart of Westport. The steak frites are AMAZING!!!
Sierra Winter
Jewelry Boutique • Kansas City
A great shop for stylish jewelry designed in-house, plus cute gifts from other small, local brands
Fern Bar KC
Cocktail Bar • Kansas City
A craft cocktail bar with a focus on rum and agave spirits. It's in a cool building in the arts district and a really fun, welcoming spot.
Char Bar
Barbecue • Kansas City
Love this BBQ spot because of its large outdoor space with yard games and picnic tables. Really good sides in additional to incredible barbecue. The Whomp platter might be the best value for your money in all of KC!
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