I stopped in for a quick pick me up. The "Sir Grump Latte" was just what the doctor ordered…read more Eva was the barista on duty and engaged in great conversation while she whipped up my concoction. Thank you for the book recommendation Eva

I took my wife to Whiskers on a day date among other things around downtown Kansas City. This spot…read morehas been on her to-do list for quite some time, and I think it's safe to say that she loved it. I very narrowly avoided the need to talk her out of bringing home another cat as the feline she wanted was a permanent resident of the cafe. I can say that aren't a TON of options for those that aren't coffee drinkers. So, people like me will have limited options, but I still had a good time seeing how much she enjoyed it. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/dzwtGef0FhI

Kansas City has been a fun place to visit once in awhile especially to see a concert. We happened…read moreto be staying near by this cafe and wanted to check it out. We loved the little set up with a great amount of seating, a clean bathroom, and outlets for people who want to study or get some work done. We were a little hungry and got the empanadas and both tried the Yerba mate. We've never had the traditional yerba mate and were excited we could try it here. Once our order was ready one of the employees was happy to explain to us how to properly drink the yerba mate. She was patient, kind, and professional the whole time. There's definitely a trick to drinking it without getting the tea leaves through the straw. As we enjoyed our snack and drink we could tell the caffeine kicks in a little later. So, if you're up to trying traditional yerba mate, be aware that you'll get a gradual burst of energy a little later. I personally loved the decor and the atmosphere here. They had little knick knacks you could purchase, a small refrigerator with items to take with you as well. I got a couple of key chains for my sister and myself and my boyfriend and I have already noted that we want to come back here the next time we're in Kansas City!

A cafe so nice we visited twice! We got so lucky with an Airbnb a short walk away. We came for a…read moremidday pick me up and then for breakfast the next day. My breakfast empanada was BOMB. We loved the salsa that came with everything, it was so bright and fresh. The pastries were tasty too. The mocha flight is so fun to try multiple flavors! I discovered the Mocha Sevilla which I will be daydreaming about until I'm back in Kansas City. The staff were friendly, service was quick even on a busy Sunday, and the cafe is so lively and vibrant. Love love love.

J Rieger is one of the coolest spots in KC IMO. So much history and a beautiful space. It is always…read morea good time. They do a seasonal Christmas pop up that we've made a tradition to go to. The food, drinks, and service have been great on all my visits. I still need to do the tour! I will continue to frequent J Rieger and recommend to others.

We had a lovely tour of J. Rieger distillery today. Joe was our tour guide. He was amazing!…read more The tour started with a 10 minute movie about the history of KC, the distillery and older businesses. The tour was full of interesting information and history. We enjoyed the details and descriptions of the distillery operations. The rick house was impressive. We finished with a tasting of four spirits. The vodka, gin, Kansas City whiskey and coffee liqueur. All were excellent. J. Rieger is the top distillery in the metro, for sure. Highest quality. They even have a spiral slide from the restaurant down to the bottom floor. We enjoyed the tasting room and cocktails outside where we could hear music from Knuckleheads next door. We'd go again and bring more people. So much fun!!

My sister and I stopped in for Happy Hour before heading out to Morton Amphitheater. I believe HH…read moreis 3-6pm. We ventured up to the Monogram Lounge and greeted by a Hostess. After we were sat our Server Amelia greeted us with menus and water. We asked for a few minutes to check out the menu, it had changed a bit since we were in the last time. We settled on a Pretzel with cheese to share and a couple cocktails-I cannot remember the name but they were light and very refreshing! My sister and I thought the pretzel was a bit over cooked but the pickles were absolutely amazing, so much so I asked for more-they make them in house, I was told by Amelia. It was pretty chill there. It wasn't too crowded at 3:30 when we went. Service was great and props to Amelia for informing us that 18% gratuity is added automatically because of FIFA. When you leave there is a slide that you can go down to get you to the main level-which is the way I love to go. I gave a 4 star because some of my favorites were taking off the HH Menu(Apps) and the added gratuity(FIFA) service was fantastic

J.Reigers Monogram lounge is something I've only ever had drinks at until last night. They have…read moresuch a beautifully inviting bar with some excellent bartenders and cocktails. The horsefeather is a must try! The space is really open and caters to the events they host there from time to time. We sat an one of their half circle booths with green velvet which really set the vibe. I ordered the flat iron steak which comes with a delicious cream sauce and an incredible peppercorn rub seasoning. I ordered it medium rare and it came out perfect, very juicy and perfect doneness. I was surprised that it was such a small steak though, easily a 6oz steak. The fingerling potatoes were also truly incredible, soft and seasoned with something that is truly addicting tasting! My partner ordered the fried green tomato sandwich and she had only rave reviews about it. Service was excellent, our server was knowledgeable about the menu and especially the cocktails. They have a sort of small menu but gives one just enough options and I will say definitely something for most everyone.

Came here for an event on the other side. I grabbed the Smashburger and the Smash Fries, and I made…read morethe Smashburger a double. So I'll say that the Double Smash Burger is a three out of five from a standpoint of how much food you get. Definitely gives you the quantity of food, but from a quality standpoint, the bun didn't really speak to me. The seasoning of the burger didn't really speak to me, nor did the sauce on it. It was okay, it was just okay from that standpoint. So when you talk about the fries, I also say that it's a three out of five. The sauce is good. The crunch of the waffle fry is there. They're not overcooked or undercooked or anything like that, but they just don't give, oh my God, if you will. The chopped up smash burger isn't really chopped up as much as you would think. It's more of a patty with a couple chops where it needed to be more thoroughly chopped and spread across, if you will. It's definitely filling. They do not skimp you when it comes down to the quantity of food, but the quality of the flavor just doesn't make me say, "Heck yeah, I want to order that again." The experience, the area, the seating, the atmosphere, the live music, all of that is absolutely there. You can't take that away from the location. From a standpoint, if I have to run and tell everybody to try this food, that just wasn't there, and the prices weren't ridiculous either. I'm not going to say that they knock you over the head for the amount of food or for the food itself, but that's my experience. If you've never been here, you should definitely go check out the live music and check out the space. It's definitely a fun place to be out in the open, breathing clean air. Give it a try.

This park is so cute! Attached to J Rieger Distillery it's an outdoor bar with bar food available,…read moreoutdoor seating and games to play. You order food and drinks from separate trailers and sit outdoors on comfy sofas or tables strewn throughout. The drink trailer has their signature cocktails available plus what they fall freezes. I tried the rotating freeze which is made with vodka and various citrus flavors. It was cold and tart and super refreshing on a hot afternoon. They have some great happy hour deals from 3-6pm as well! A member of my group ordered from the food trailer and I tried some of her fries and they were fresh, nicely salted, and beer battered. Super delicious and I didn't even need a dipping sauce. I would love to come back here and try some more options and lucky for me it's less than 2 miles from where I work.

Situated along the river front in Berkley Riverfront just a block or two from CPKC Stadium, Two…read moreBirds One Stone is a solid option for those after a cocktail/beer and a bite. The space is bright, modern and well laid out featuring a fantastic beer garden with lots of seating from standard tables to picnic and informal/gather style seating...all with views of the water and the big screen tv they have at one end for all the games! Indoors there is a bar you can belly up to and a small dining room with a few tables as well, and lastly they have a fully covered patio if that's your vibe. We were walking along the water and decided to pop in for a drink and bite. We went canned drinks as upon ordering a beer we were told the CO2 was short, so they couldn't guarantee how things would taste. Given that, we went with canned drinks and a cocktail. With our drinks, we ordered the club sandwich with salt and vinegar chips and an order of onion rings. The food was decent. Onions rings were excellent, but the avocado dipping sauce didn't do it for me as a pairing with onion rings. The club was stacked and tasty, chips were fine, but were missing the salt and vinegar punch we were expecting. Service was friendly, but a tad chaotic. The place wasn't that busy and there were two servers manning the inside and out. We were helped by the bartender and both servers throughout our time, which is fine, but it made it a tad confusing on who we should go to. The space was clean, bright and had a good vibe. Views of the water and surrounding park were nice as well. This spot is one of the first in this area, which is clearly poised for a lot of industry, so will be exciting to see what this all looks like in a few years. Overall, solid visit to Two Birds One Stone!

A very nice space on the river front but I think they should have a more limited menu and stick to…read morea few things they can make well. Sort of an odd vibe the day I was there but could've been just that day. I was with a larger group so it was probably complicated but any time someone would order a drink a new bartender would come over looking around confused like no one could communicate to them who ordered what. They have a lot of different cocktails but no gin ones? Thought this was weird. The beer isn't listed on a menu. You have to go look at the wall behind the bar. Maybe the beers are all rotating? I wasn't sure. The food was the unfortunate downfall. I got the fish and chips. The fries were fine but the fish was a... shape. As in it was for sure frozen and flavorless. I think maybe just skip serving stuff like this and do more of a beer hall thing. I'm sure they're trying to appeal to a lot of people but because it's very much a bar vibe maybe just stick to burgers and wings? I'm also wondering if it just wasn't my vibe. So much like this already exists and there's nothing unique bringing me here.

Lived in KC for 11yrs and went the first time for a concert a couple weeks ago. Fantastic layout,…read moregreat close parking (for free!) love that there are so many options of standing/sotting from the outdoor areas, stage side, upper deck, and inside! Has food and multiple bar windows, bathrooms are small but clean. Great open area and don't feel crowded at all. No matter where you're at you get to see the show either looking at the stage or a projector screen on it so you never miss a beat. Cash only!!!

This is a solid music venue in the area! Parking can be a little hit or miss, so be there early to…read moreavoid issues. We saw a cover band, but it looks like they have a lot of different artists coming through. We were there maybe ten minutes after doors opened and were able to get one of the last tables in the back. Concessions are limited, but very affordable. Definitely a fun spot for some live music!

10/10, immaculate vibes for the World Cup. Bar is beautiful and the drinks are top tier…read more Started with a Paloma and followed w a couple margs (Jade Jaguar and classic, both incredible). Rounded out with El Chango which was by far my fav - highly recommend if you like mezcal. Bro tried both the regular and verde michelada and loved both, but especially the green. The bartenders were all so nice and bevs came out quick. Would prob consider moving back to KC solely for this bar lols.

Trivia: In what surprising way are the cocktails similar to ordering a beer?…read more Everything was tasty without being extraordinary. An à la carte style situation. I found the chips, salsa, and burger was a little too much. Service was good, but it was confusing who to ask about drinks, orders, etc. A smaller space with an exuberant atmosphere.

What a nice rooftop bar located at the Crossroads Hotel! I met some friends here and really enjoyed…read morethe vibe and views. Even on an extremely hot day, it was a nice spot, although we didn't stay long because of the heat. I'll definitely be back once the temperatures cool down. The bartender was friendly, but I wasn't a fan of their check policy. They don't split checks, and each party receives one bill. You can pay with up to five different cards, but the total is split evenly between them. Overall, a great rooftop bar.

Beautiful rooftop bar with a great KC view. Live DJ was a plus! Here's what we ordered:…read more Twenty deep - a vibrant red, patron based frozen cocktail with pomegranate and hibiscus. To die for. Hugo Spritz's - a good sipper Mojito - classic and delicious Good dancing vibes, but go to the bar downstairs if you want to have a conversation.

Some of the best wings I have tasted…read more. Specially that sauce! What can I say about this little gem pub...hospitality was tip top. Great set up and ambiance. Outdoor seating which was relaxing and enjoyable. But those wings..I hesitated at first but then after the bar tender and some regulars enticed me . I figured I'd give it a shot. Hands down. One of the best places I have had a pleasure to eat some wings!!!! Thank you Helen's JAD!!! And the bartender.. A must place to grab some wings and a brew..

Local, divey, watering hole with great bites and good vibes. Attentive and kind staff. If you love…read morebar food and an occasional stumble upon karaoke, this is your spot.