Came to Kansas City over the recent holidays to visit some friends, and Beer Kitchen came as a…read morelocal recommended place. Good food, good vibes, good beer selection, I was sold. So we loaded up and showed up one day around Noon. Ambiance was really cool. It's in the middle of some sort of progressive looking shanty-esque suburb. The kind of place that does drag queen bingo. I was right at home. Inside was college sport bar, but with a nice, huge board on the wall of all their beer selection. It Was quite expansive. Service was top notch, too. Nice server took care of us, made sure our glasses were never empty. The food came out at a good clips, and we got an unexpected bonus of free little beignet-like donuts with some delicious dipping sauces. As for food, we started off with a jumbo order of the Truffle Parmesan Hand-Cut Fries for the table. We got to choose two from their extensive list of aioli dipping sauces. Fries were good. Dusted with the perfect amounts of truffle and parmesan. And the sauces were my oh my. I recommend paying the upcharge to just try them all. I mentioned the time earlier, because we had no idea we were stumbling upon their brunch menu. Even more options to choose from! I got the Crispy Waffle Smash Burger (smashed hertzog beef patties, fried egg, smoked bacon, merkt's cheddar, caramelized onion, maple aioli, crispy buttermilk waffle). This thing was really nice. Perfect waffle, not too small, not too big, and no oily or anything obtrusive. A nice bun option. Eggs and bacon sometime get lost against giant burger patties, but with these smash patties, the extra accoutrements really stand out and make this burger really stand out in my mind. I also for the try the Smokestack Burger (smoked burnt ends, smoked gouda, whiskey bbq glaze, pickle relish, chipotle aioli & crispy jalapeño straws). Uhhh, as you can read, this thing was loaded with goodness. Fatty burger, smokey burnt ends, sweet boozy glaze, acidic pickles, and texture from that jalapeno. This was the perfect burger. I insist you order this. Overall, my research did not reveal Beer Kitchen to me, locals recommendation did. Shows that you gotta use your street smarts instead of your book smarts sometimes. Best meal I had in Kansas City.

Pros: Ambiance was super nice. Part craft brewery, part…read moremodern Southern brunch joint. Very cozy and inviting. Service was super nice. We got brunch, but we didn't even know they served brunch, so that was a huge bonus. The food was out of this world delicious. And their beer selection was great, too. Far more than your typical selection of only IPAs. Cons: Not a single con. Tips: Come for brunch. Get one of their astounding burgers.

ITap is one of my favorite go-to spots in the Crossroads. It's spacious layout, attentive servers,…read moreand flexible food policy makes it perfect for large groups of any occasion. Order food from Mission Taco next door or bring it in from any of your favorite establishments. They even have a medium private event area you can reserve for minimal to no fee. It has two TVs, you can set up the area however you like, bring in your own food, and they will provide you with a server. It's awesome. My friend had a party there and my work hosted a happy hour there - both were great successes. And in nice weather they open up their garage door walls for an indoor/outdoor vibe. They have tons and tons of beers, along with a few couple wines and cocktails too. ITap is actually where I learned to like beer because the servers are extremely knowledgeable and allow you to taste different beers to figure out what you like. Plenty of parking between the street and the lot behind iTap (as long as there isn't a Grinders concert going on).

Very shady place! Beware! We went to ITap the other day and purchased one beer. Unfortunately,…read morewe accidentally left our card at the bar and it was sad that the bartender serving us or the restaurant itself took the opportunity to use our card and charge us multiple times spending a couple hundred dollars on our card. Highly recommend staying away from a place that is dishonest or employs dishonest people.

Always love coming here! Kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and great for hanging with friends.read more

I love Strange Days! It's a great neighborhood brewery in River Market!…read more There is lots of seating inside, but they also have a big patio to hang out on. When the weather is nice, they have their garage doors open! The bartenders are super friendly and welcoming. They always have a great assortment of beers, and I have yet to be disappointed by one. There's always something interesting going on -- like right now they have a peanut butter and jelly seltzer!! You can build your own flight for $20, or you can do their daily variety flight for $15. You can order food from Burn Theory via a QR code on your table, and it is delivered right to you! There is a small parking lot that they share with Double Tap next door, but typically you can find street parking right on Oak St. They are huge soccer fans here! They're always open at weird hours to show soccer games!

This is a spacious bar with a variety of beers and other drinks to choose from. Last night I had…read morethe Koala Berry Wheat, and I loved it. Fruited wheats are my favorite type of beers and it seems like they are a dying breed. The service was prompt and friendly, there are two bars that you can order from. I love that the water was self serve and it was ice cold. A group of us took up the outside deck which was very nice, though a little chilly from the breeze. Inside there is a large projector to watch sports games, and another smaller room where they were having a bingo event. It's a great place with a variety of areas to sit and hang out.

Yes!! Yummy beers and great selection too. Ambience is killer. I went in for one of their Drink &…read moreThinks and I love this. Nothing better than learning about something to really make you think so then when you're a little bit lit, you can have some very deep conversations with friends afterwards. I will be back.

Stopped in for a drink and had the best espresso martini! The vibe was great, and all of the…read morebartenders were friendly and attentive.

Amazing Zero-Proof Cocktails + Whimsical Vibe…read more Goat & Rabbit is such a gem for anyone looking for thoughtful, creative zero-proof cocktails in Kansas City. Their NA drinks are intentional, well-balanced, and honestly some of the most unique I've tried. I ordered two drinks: * Smedley Gaze (9.5/10) Spicy, refreshing, citrusy -- SO good. If you like a spicy margarita or anything with a kick, this is the one. The Ritual tequila, cucumber, Thai chili, and lime work together beautifully. * Petal Talk (7.5/10) Fruity and slightly sweet with the most amazing lychee foam. It had a flavor reminiscent of really good berry jam -- such a fun and unique drink. They don't serve food, but they are outside food friendly which is a huge plus. The atmosphere is whimsical and cozy, especially right now with their Mad Hatter inspired "Very Merry Unbirthday" tea party theme. It gives the whole place such a fun, imaginative vibe. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're sober, sober-curious, or just want an elevated NA cocktail experience in KC! (Review by @sobersipskc on TikTok and Instagram)

The food was fantastic, the service was top shelf and the place was nice. I had a very good pork…read morechop and mashed potatoes.

The service was excellent. The food was very tasty. We had the pot roast and a Cobb salad with…read morechicken. We were in a temporary location so we couldn't sit outside. They're renovating the place. Get your sample blue Hawaiian drink very tasty.

I grabbed a drink with a friend here in a long overdue visit to River Bluff Brewing. They piqued my…read moreinterest when I saw they won awards at the Great American Brew Fest. The menu had a good variety of brew styles - barrel aged stouts, hazy IPA, fruited beer - and I ordered an English Pale Ale. I'm a sucker for English style beers, so it was an easy choice. I really enjoyed my drink and I look forward to visiting again. It's nice they have a kitchen space available to order food. Jimmy B's currently resides there and their pizza is very good.

I always love finding a new fun spot where I can hang out with friends and drink some new beers!…read moreRiver Bluff did not disappoint either time I've visited. For being a smaller operation (with the original location in St. Joseph), they have a good variety of beers to choose from--my partner and I have very different tastes and we both got a couple of different beers! We went for a pre-dinner beer on a Saturday and the place was pretty crowded--and we found out that they were a sponsor of the KC Cauldron group (a club for Sporting KC), so I also love that they're active in our community! Thanks for being a friend, River Bluff! All this to day, I'll be looking forward to having a nice patio beer at River Bluff during the nice weather months, hopefully followed by a nice walk down the river walk just across the street!

I Love the French fries The cheese burger was great too…read moreAnd so was the beer And the ambiance

A very midwest brewery, in the best interpretation of that phrase!…read more Warm, friendly service. Cozy ambiance. Balanced beers. I've been to KCMO for work quite a bit, and this became my go-to brewery. They also seem to be open more than other breweries in the area.

Love the whole vibe of this place! Right in the heart of downtown it has a cool sports bar feel…read more Don't let that deter you away from the food because it's not your average sports bar fare! It's all delicious. They have an amazing selection of local and non local brews obviously! The service is top notch they make sure you are taken care of and they explain how all the taps work. It's a great place to catch a game and get some food and drinks!

This is a fun concept and a good place to watch a game however, when it comes to food the prices…read moredon't quite justify the quality. I come here because it is convenient, always has been for me and now even more so because of the streetcar and because of the self serve beer wall. If that intimidates you don't fret because there is a full bar and some taps behind the bar the bartenders can serve you from. Sometimes I choose to do this because the beer wall can get pricey quickly but, it's a novel and fun concept that works for downtown. The food though I feel is overpriced, like why am I paying $15 for tots that are barely topped with toppings and really aren't even a sizable portion? Last time I was here to watch the Chiefs game I ordered the Rueben Tots expecting a fun pile of classic Rueben sandwich components on top of hot crispy greasy tots instead what I received was a small mound of stringy corned beef and a slice of melted Swiss cheese and a dismal drizzle of thousand island. I had to ask for more sauce on the side because it just wasn't enough for the amount of tots. If these would have been between $10-$12 maybe I would have let it slide and this review would have been different but for $15 I just wasn't too happy. Also, another note the menu online has absolutely no descriptions whatsoever so, if you're trying to place a pickup order good luck knowing what you're actually ordering. This could be an easy fix. The service is okay but sometimes it feels like you have to chase down the wait staff or just walk up to the bar to get another drink or ask for a menu. I'm sure happy hour is fine here but I haven't been for years so, I'm not sure if the prices have gone up for that too. Will I be back? Well yes but, I'll definitely order something different from the menu then the last time around. Maybe 4 sliders for $15 is a better way to go? Because I've also gotten the Rueben sandwich here before for $15 and I felt like it was sparse and the meat was lacking. I do believe they have a pretty good burger deal on Monday unless that has changed.

I always love my time here. There tends to be a great soundtrack, and the space is lively. It's…read morelarge so there is plenty of space to spread out and work, but it's also got a super social atmosphere. Their seasonal banana latte was perfection, by the way.

Stopped in between appointments to find a very large establishment, wasn't expecting so much…read moresitting area to work from. Grabbed a cappuccino and scone to work through some emails and found both ok. Espresso had a slight bitter aftertaste. For such a large open space it wasn't overly loud like some industrial style shops. While I wouldn't say the staff was overly friendly, they were less chatty/friendly then you normally find in a coffee house.