Best places in Downtown Kansas City

Discover the best places in Downtown Kansas City, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 54 places in the city.

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Chez Elle Crêperie and Coffeehouse
Creperie
Casual French-themed coffeehouse serving sweet & savory crêpes in a converted neighborhood theater.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Los Alamos Cocina
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Where do I start !! I was super impressed by everything! I remember Los Alamos back then when I was a kid! They were a corner market that sold Mexican goods! I remember the Piñatas hanging from the ceiling and getting a variety of jaritos and chips to go!!! We had such a great experience! The owner...
$ $$$
4.70 (755 reviews)
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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic cathedral
Stately 1880s church & seat of the Kansas City diocese, featuring a landmark gilded bell tower.
4.70 (558 reviews)
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Café Gratitude Kansas City
Vegetarian restaurant
Solar-powered vegan restaurant making international plates & smoothies from locally sourced veggies.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Town of Kansas Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 Great view of the river. Good spot for pictures! Very pretty at sunset or sunrise. There can be alot of homeless people in this area and under the bridge.
4.80 (313 reviews)
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Seven Swans Creperie KC
Creperie
👍👍 Amazing dining experience here today, the crepes were phenomenal. We got to try the savory crepes, the smoked salmon and cream cheese one tasted really good with the nice taste of capers but my favorite was the ham and asparagus crepes with the egg on top. Sooo good, and the crepes were beautifully...
4.70 (513 reviews)
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The Westside Local
Restaurant
Creative takes on farm-to-table American cooking in a warm, exposed-brick space with a beer garden.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Palacana
Ice cream shop
👍👍 The only time I went to Palacana was back in March 2022, and the place went by the name of “Paleterias Tropicana”. Palacana is known for serving homemade, authentic Mexican ice cream, paletas, fruit cocktails, smoothies, churros, and traditional Mexican lunch & dinner dishes. When I went to Palacana...
$ $$$
4.60 (732 reviews)
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Café Ollama
Coffee shop
👍👍 Cute and very quaint coffee shop in a nice walkable setting. I liked all the dia de los muertos decoration by the window, with all the vibrant flowers and plants on display. We tried their special lattes on their menu board, the cafe de olla was just okay, tasted a bit watery. But the chocoflan was...
$ $$$
4.90 (184 reviews)
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Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
Hamburger restaurant
👍 I ordered a double cheeseburger and asked for how they do it without customizing it. To be honest I give it a four because of the size of the burger and price. The burger tasted good and well balanced in flavors without anything overpowering it. What makes it taste great is the flavor of the meat...
$ $$$
4.50 (5.3K reviews)
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La Bodega
Spanish restaurant
Vibrant, colorful venue pairs Spanish tapas with wine, with sidewalk seating & happy-hour deals.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.3K reviews)
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Fox and Pearl
Restaurant
Country-chic eatery in a 1907 building with a terrace plating rustic meals & BBQ dishes.
$$ $$
4.60 (459 reviews)
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Tacos El Gallo
Mexican restaurant
$ $$$
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Clay & Fire
Restaurant
👍👍 One of the best place to eat traditional Turkish dishes. We tried hummus, grandma’s pizza and kabab platter and everything was super delicious. They make everything from scratch and on a clay oven so it takes a little longer but its worth the wait. The staff is very friendly and ambience is too home...
$$ $$
4.70 (255 reviews)
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Los Tules
Restaurant
Bright cantina with outdoor seating serving tacos, fajitas & other Mexican fare plus margaritas.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.7K reviews)
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City Diner
Diner
Classic American restaurant, open since 1937, serving burgers, omelets & other classic fare.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
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9Round Kickboxing Fitness
Gym
👍👍 My first fitness review. Had the chance to go to 9Round Downtown KC location and get an incredible workout in. This was my first time in the 9Round setting and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The owner and his Father did an incredible job of leading me and encouraging through my workout. They were very att...
5.00 (101 reviews)
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Ermine Case Junior Park
City park
👍👍 Great park with awesome views to the east west and north. The lookout over the river, KCK and the west bottoms is one of the best in town.
4.40 (774 reviews)
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La Fonda El Taquito
Mexican restaurant
Bustling Mexican spot known for its south-of-the-border standards, with weekly live music & dancing.
$ $$$
4.40 (552 reviews)
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Goat Hill Coffee & Soda
Cafe
Bright & modern cafe offering artisanal coffee drinks, plus Italian sodas, sno-cones & baked goods.
$ $$$
4.60 (192 reviews)
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