Great music-focused nanobrewery in the reborn downtown Shawnee corridor! The craft beer, industry…read morehas mushrooms across many areas of the country, and western Johnson County is no different. The space is friendly with its seating and there are plenty of games to keep you engaged while you enjoy your brew. The music theme lines the decor, with cassettes (remember those?) from all genres featured. Friction always has some of their own makings on tap as well as guest taps that can range from regional to national. The board will list the ABV for each beer, as well as the pour prices, and you can choose from anything between lighter ales to heavier stouts. I prefer the darker stuff and really love their 'Train in Vain', a brown ale with fabulous body. Don't miss their fresh-hopped varietals, such as the recent 'Earth & Sky', which gives you that right-off-the-trellis hoppiness. If you're not sure what you want, then the makers will always give you friendly suggestions. They're proud of their offerings and that pride comes through in the beer. Making unique craft beer is always a labor of love and Friction really shows you how they get it done.

Lovely place. And it's family friendly. There are so many babies here. If I lived here when my…read morechild was small she would have been a regular baby too. The workers are so helpful when dealing with my crazy "food" allergies and sensitivities. I do recommend visiting this place. Let's give them our business.

Home away from home…read more You know how everyone always looks for the Cheers bar? The one where everybody knows your name? Yeah this is that bar! The beer is fantastic. One of the few locations that doesn't concentrate all energies on IPAs. They really like to do broad styles of beers and have some of the best Stouts, Porters, and Brown Ales in town! This place is also constantly having events. You can enjoy the main bar area with the giant group table in the center. Individual private tables along the walls. Great window seating for NOT WINTER. They also have the enclosed alley space, which is often used for private events or open for more comfy seating. Larger parties and events happen in the back parking lot! Look for Transport online at your favourite social media platform!

They have a great space to meet up with friends. The service was very friendly…read more I liked the strawberry beer with a little kick - one is probably enough though because it's pretty sweet. The Post It was my other fave. There is also a small selection of snacks if you need a munchy treat. Look forward to coming back!

We had a good, quick evening meal. Our server was quick to stop by and greet us to let us know…read moreshe'd be back soon. I like having a moment to get settled in at the table. She came back and took our drink orders and was back in a short time to take our food orders. Mom went with the Cuban sandwich and cole slaw. I had the Patty Melt with curly fries. There were a few tables that mostly already had their food, so it didn't take long for ours to arrive. Mom's Cuban was not really a Cuban sandwich. It might have had a few ingredients that you'd see on a Cuban, but it was not a Cuban. It was certainly edible, but needs a new name to avoid confusing expectations and reality. I had a small taste of the red pepper aoli on the sandwich and I liked it; she wasn't a big fan of the sauce. She liked the cole slaw, but it did have a different "flair" to it that I can't exactly pin point. I'm not a fan of celery seeds, so my tiny taste of it won't count. My curly fries were typical out-of-the-freezer fries. I'm not surprised, but they seemed to be the bottom of the bag with mostly tiny pieces. They had been overcooked a tad, which I appreciate them not being soggy, but they were just a tiny bit overly crunchy (likely because of them being tiny pieces), so they were a bit dry and could have used salt. Our table didn't have salt, I'm sure I could have requested salt since I did see some at another table. I made do with the ketchup. My sandwich was good. My preference would have been for the bread to have been toasted/grilled. It maybe had been grilled a bit, but not in a crispy way I'm used to for a patty melt. The burger was tasty and the grilled onions and mushrooms were really good. The dining room has high top tables at the entrance, then low top tables and booths if you go down a few steps to another area. They do have a door that is at street level to the lower dining area for guests who have difficulty with stairs. We don't end up in Shawnee for meals very often these days, but we appreciated the good service. The food was not bad; there are things we'd order differently, but it certainly was edible and not of poor quality.

We had a party of 50 people. One very incapable server and another who was under 21 were the only…read moreservers in the whole place. Not just our room but the whole place. Waiting 20+ minutes for drinks, wrong orders, completely awful service and no apologies. Rude incapable server. Sweet potato fries were light and crispy. Lots of good tvs

During our late December 2025 visit, a group of 10 of us went to Blind Box BBQ for dinner, and the…read moreservice was spectacular. We shared a variety of dishes, including nachos, sandwiches, and a few Rashee plates. My personal favorites were the ribs, cornbread, and collard greens. The nachos were perfect for sharing and disappeared quickly. The kids loved the mac and cheese and cornbread, while the guys couldn't get enough of the burnt ends. In general, I think BBQ is often freshest during lunch hours, but we still had a fantastic reunion dinner. The manager even stopped by our table to check on us and shared a bit of the restaurant's history, which was a nice touch. Our family had a great evening and a memorable meal!

I have been itching to try this place for a long time. I was disappointed…read more Service - This is a tough one to rate. I saw many tables being taken care of by waiters, and even the store manager coming out and doing his part for those sitting at tables near ours. Our table, for some reason, was being covered by the bartender. He did stop by... but had a weird vibe of trying to be our buddy. He did not act or look like staff. But he did take the order and deliver the food. I think we are going to go with 3 stars. Ambiance - Well, the design is nice enough. There is no personality, and the building could be utilized for any kind of eatery with little to no changes. Normally, that would get a standard 3-star... dropping it to a 2-star in this case because this is to be a BBQ place... and the smell of smoked, roasted meat... is seriously missing. Food - Again, nothing wrong with it. In fact, the flavour of our sides was actually rather good. So 4 stars... except... Everything, as a side, either came from a tub or a frier. I began to be seriously suspicious of the BBQ, the sides, and the kitchen on mass. It is almost as if everything is preportioned somewhere else and just used a suvied, frier, or grill, to make it plate-ready. So we are gonna drop to 3-stars. I also noticed that they have whiskey, bottles, and cans. No taps. Though they do serve all drinks in a glass. The whole place gave me a vibe of a quick setup that they could pick up and leave at any time. To wrap this up... If this BBQ place were somewhere else, it would get rated rather high. But this is Kansas City. There is MUCH better BBQ, cheaper, just down the road... no, it doesn't matter which road. My honest opinion... this is a half-hearted attempt at a BBQ restaurant and more of a quickly tossed together venture to capitalize on area BBQ. Spend your money at a real BBQ place and let this chain go back to the areas that don't really know any better. (See Dickey's).

I can't say enough good things about this brewery! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly,…read morethey have a variety of beers on tap to suit a wide array of palates, the space is welcoming (although I'm very excited for the new location and even more space). We love the music on Sunday afternoons, and the food trucks/bands during the weekend. We love events like cookie decorating and pumpkin carving that they host! I appreciate that they give back to the community (Sundays with a "Pourpus" where part of each beer purchase is donated to a local charity for example), we adopted a puppy on one of those days! We've been coming since they opened and it's been really fun to see how they've grown in the last several years!

The beer? As many stars as I can give. The service? It's…read moregreat, always making suggestions. The venue? It's good and can be better. But you're coming for the beer, and the beer is really great. Limitless has gone from a location in a light office park to its own standalone building, complete with patio and plenty of space. There are generally half a dozen or more of their own craft brews on tap ranging from IPA through porter/stout. You may have even had some of their flagship beers elsewhere, such as JoCo Juice, a hazy IPA or Rolling in the Deep, a double New England IPA. I myself go for malt over hop, so I find their Marzen to be one of my favorite beers. If they have their Mexican lager on tap, then I also suggest sampling that as well. A flight of four runs you $14-ish and is a great value, as the sample sizes give you plenty of opportunity to really get a feel for their offerings. If you find something you really like, then you can take four-packs home to go in cans. Limitless is open almost every day, at least until 7:00 and when the weather is nice, the patio was a must do. There are frequently people playing a board game or just enjoying the space, and while I don't want this to be just another noisy space, they could do with maybe a TV or two more. But that is just me being picky and since they are in the neighborhood, I like visiting whenever I can.

Good beer, great space, really nice patio... but the real draw is Jacob hosting trivia on Thursdays…read more(every other Thursday when school is in session). I've been to tons of trivia nights around the city, and his is the best. Original questions, theme nights, fun and welcoming regular teams and a great format. If you're into trivia, I strongly encourage you to give his a shot. Check the Rockcreek Brewing Facebook page for the trivia schedule and theme, and I promise you won't be disappointed!

One of the best beers within the Kansas City Metro. The service is always good and the…read moreestablishment is always clean. Offers inside and outdoor seating. Good variety of beers, most of which have been very good) and rotating food trucks available at night.

Great little bar & grille establishment in the Shawnee Mission West area. If you're looking for a…read morelocal watering hole, a great burger, or maybe some bar trivia, then Beck's is the place. Easy to find off of 87th, the space is not huge, but there's plenty of seating, especially at the bar. Daily specials and a happy hour that runs until 6 PM during the week, so there is plenty from which to choose. Burger night (Mondays?) is $2 off the specialty burgers, and I recommend that Diablo Burger if you like a little heat. Sliced jalapeños & pineapple atop a 1/2 lb. burger with a sweet heat sauce, this burger will hit just right. Service is friendly and fast and the prices are right on par with the market. You can get in and out with a couple of burgers and a couple of drinks during special time for around $45 and that's a pretty good deal with a better value to boot. If you have a kid at SM West, then you might make this a pre-game event spot or a place to have refreshments afterwards. Great spot!

Very chill atmosphere- came in after hiking for the day and didn't feel awkward rolling up in our…read morehiking clothes. Wings were perfection- crispy and tender. Pork sandwich was huge! I cut it in half and took the rest of it home. I got horseradish and mayo to top it with. Fries are amazing- thin cut but still like steak fries. Hubby loved the burger but said it could use a litttttle more salt. Gary Gary was a great server, attentive and kind. A gem in OP!

I've been wanting to try this new-ish little brewery near my house for ages but small kids and busy…read moreschedules have kept us away. That all changed over the weekend when we stopped in for some pre-dinner drinks. First of all it was their second anniversary party so it was BUSY, but we didn't let that stop us from checking them out! We figured out pretty fast that they have tons of great IPAS and Hazy IPAs on tap which are our favorites. Honestly, I think these are some of the best in the metro area, right up there with Alma Mater and City Barrel for me. The ambiance is chill, and the folks working kind. I truthfully can't wait to return and feel so lucky to have it a stonesthrow from our front door.

I was overdue for a visit here. My wife had been for happy hours with work and recommended it…read more Discourse has earned recent recognition in well-known beer publications. I could see why after my visit. All the beers I had were very good. It's a diverse menu with a lot of different beer styles. It seems like they have a rotation of regularly brewed flagships. There was a BBQ popup that was really good. There's also food close by that you can order takeout from to eat at the brewery. I can't wait to come back.

Found myself in Shawnee with a sudden overwhelming thirst. Stopped in at Servaes and it felt like a…read moresynchronous meeting of fate and the beer gods had altered my life forever. Ordered a flight of the most interesting sours I've had since George Clinton got the funk. Next up, the Doppelbock was Kafka in a glass, mysterious and intense. The seating area is a clean, well-lighted place built for happy memories. It's a good sized place with half of it being the Mosaic room which is a bit weird since it's, you know, just the other side of the room. But there is a row of guest taps behind the bar, there, in the Mosaic room. The beer pourer was super friendly which made the Servaes experience complete and joyous.

A woman owned brewery!? I think YES! They are also LGBTQ+ friendly, kid friendly, and just all…read morearound welcoming vibe! The place is big with multiple seating options! They have tons of beers and they also have nonalcoholic drinks as well as craft sodas! I had the like butterflies lemon meringue sour it was 10/10 good! And at $7 a glass I was thrilled! I'll definitely be back! They do have a parking lot and street parking available as well.

Really fun little hole in the wall bar! Karaoke is a blast and you never really know what kind of…read morecrowd you're going to get there, but it's always a good time! Bartenders are nice, owner is awesome and gives out free shots sometimes! My fiancé and I love to go there!

If you are looking for a fancy bar this is not your bar!! However if you are looking for a dive bar…read morethen check it out. There was only a few people in the bar when we stopped in and checked it out. They had Karaoke going on the night we were there and were playing a good variety of music. I see they did have a list of food specials but I have no idea what food they offer or how it is. The bartender was friendly to our group, and stepped in when there was someone that was possibly on something was causing issues and making everyone feel uneasy.