Very chillax spot where you can enjoy live band, cigars and good company!…read more The cigar lounge has plenty of space and they carry local cigars not found any place else.. my choice, CBC Congac. STRAWBERRY was the house strawberry flavor .. they provide everything you need to enjoy a cigar in house! Great vibe, music and interaction!

I visited Kansas City over the weekend for a bridal party. We had reservations at Classic Blends on…read moreSaturday night. When we arrived their was ample free parking located in the same lot as the lounge. I was a bit taken back because there was no security or host to greet us as we walked in. The lounge was a nice size without being too big or too small. Our section was located directly to the left as we walked in. The band was onstage giving an awe inspiring performance and the crowd was mature. I could already tell that this place is for grown folks and I was drawn in immediately. As we took our seats a server (or what I assumed was our server) came over and bought us some spirits inspired desserts. Our party continued to grow. When the band took a break I learned that we did not have bottle service or a waitress and had to place our orders at the bar. I was disappointed that even with a section we had to walk to the bar to order drinks. The drinks were good but overpriced. All in all I was happy to support a Black Owned Business while visiting Kansas City. The owner was nice and went onstage to congratulate our "Bride" and Thank us for being present. The bathrooms were clean and the night was amazing. Our bride had the most fun to say the least and we were given a standing ovation as we left the lounge. I would definitely recommend this spot if you live or frequent the Kansas City area.

We had an extremely disappointing and embarrassing experience at Voodoo Lounge. We drove over an…read morehour to Kansas City specifically to see Dolewite, purchased VIP tickets, and paid for a hotel for the night. This was a planned night out that we were genuinely excited about. My husband was removed from the venue for "swaying" a few times on the dance floor. That was it. No aggression, no disruption, no intoxicated behavior, no confrontation. He has severe knee issues and was simply shifting his weight while standing and enjoying the music. Instead of checking in or handling the situation with any kind of discretion or compassion, security immediately escalated it and kicked us out entirely. It was humiliating, unnecessary, and completely ruined our night. We lost our VIP experience, the show we traveled for, and the money spent on tickets and lodging. There was absolutely no attempt to understand the situation or treat us like paying customers. This could have been handled in a respectful way, but it was not. Unfortunately, we will not be returning, and I would caution others that security here seems overly aggressive and unwilling to use basic judgment. A night that was meant to be fun turned into an awful memory. Side note: We did not drive , we took uber to and from hotel. It was an expensive evening-RUINED! Also , I googled voodoo lounge after we got back to hotel and the aggressive behavior seems to be a trend of theirs. Something needs to change. We had a lady directly in front of us thrashing about and spilling her drink ALL OVER THE FLOOR and she was left alone. Made zero sense.

What's NOT to say about Voodoo, I like the name, used to take my mom and her friends to 107 groove…read moreparties on Saturday's, went to Lil Kim concert, E40 an Spice one, had VIP once an they have VIP seats that if you get there early you can sit in for free. They also have a outdoor lounge area to smoke an mingle in. Overall I really enjoyed this place...last time I was supposed to go I got tix to see Tech Nine but had my ride showed up late so I said skip it disappointed, called an Uber to go elsewhere an the driver said he would take me but by this time I had changed my clothes so I didn't get to go...

Great cigar room with great cigar and drink options. Have been here on an event night, but I would…read moreimagine it be a great place for live music and birthdays.

I was cutting through the side streets of NKC today when I saw this charming little building and as…read moresoon as I saw "coffee" on their sign I hit the brakes. I'm always scouting for new coffee shops and an iced mocha was just what I was craving for a late afternoon pick-me-up. The product: The beverage was perfect- plenty of espresso and high quality chocolate to make a great drink. The atmosphere: A very casual-elegant space with lots of wood and leather for comfy seating plus a bar with coffee / tea / cocktails. The type of place that I would love to be a regular at. Although the space was nice, as was the product, I could never return because of the nauseating presence of cigar smoke. I'm not going to blame the business since "Cigar" comes before "Coffee" in their name, I just didn't think it would affect me so greatly. I was barely able to wait inside while my beverage was prepared. I won't deduct stars since I was warned, and that's the nature of the beast. Hats off to the owners for providing a quality environment for a niche customer base - but sadly that isn't my niche. If you like or tolerate cigars - go enjoy the vibe, if you're like me - Do Not Attempt entering.

This is an okay place if you want a hot meal. 8 item buffet. We went on a Sunday and there was…read morefried chicken, beef enchiladas red beans and rice, corn, mashed potatoes,gravy, veggie soup and a salad bar. As I started on this review we spotted what looked to be a roach feasting on food crumbs....leaving now

I'll admit, I was a little nervous going to lunch in a hotel, but when my other co-workers had…read moreraved about it, I decided to go with them. The waitress was friendly and everyone loved having their own pitcher (we are all camels, I swear). The food was a buffet with fried chicken, catfish, pasta, veggies, etc. Not a huge buffet, but if you like traditional home cooked meals, you'll feel right at home here.

Currently Landing is in its growth phase. I'm not sure the hotel has a lot of guests yet so it was…read morefairly empty while, we were also there on a rainy night. We went there before a Knucklehead's show, which allowed us to just hop down the road conveniently. So don't overlook this if you're headed to the East Bottoms for some live music. While the food was good, this will definitely be a little better ambience with a good crew, soccer game, or weekend. Food was delicious. Pork belly bites were cooked to perfection, fries perfectly crispy, the grilled cheese sandwich was still good even left over the next day!! So, so good. With that said, I took off a star because while it was empty, the bartender was not the friendliest. We were asking about the menu, deciding between choices and he was rolling his eyes and loudly sighing, like we were inconveniencing him. Meanwhile, there were zero people in the other area of the restaurant, and all of the patrons were sitting at the bar. Maybe 6-10 max? There were two of us girls. I'm not gonna say he was hired because of muscles and being good looking... But I'm going to say customer service isn't his forté, rubbed us wrong when excited to try a new place. I absolutely hate including this on reviews. But being a new restaurant on a slow night, I don't like feeling like I'm supposed to profusely apologize for sitting at the bar.

Show Pony was exactly what I needed when I needed it. I stopped in on a Thursday evening while I…read morewas waiting for a tow truck to come in the area. The restaurant is attached to a hotel but had a ton of different seating options. I had planned to stay for a while, but our tow arrived unexpectedly early. The bartender and kitchen staff were amazing and changed our order to carry out, put a rush on the food, and gave us the check. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and even as take out it was so good. There was a ton of chicken and cheese inside and even some vegetables (I think pico). I would definitely return and the friendly staff knocked it out of the park!

Long overdue review of this KC gem. If you love movies, love supporting local, and are looking for…read morea great weekday or weekend night out - look no further! It's impossible to visit Screenland and not feel the love of movies and the movie going experience all around you. Don't let the small size scare you away - even with some smaller theater sizes, they're dedicated to excellent quality of picture and sound. They seek feedback from their fellow movie goers to bring back nostalgic favorites, create events like outdoor movies and festivals, show movies that may have never seen a full theater release, partner with local businesses to create custom collectible ticket stubs for special screenings, even show movies on 35 & 70mm film - a rare occurrence in the US and something very special. Screenland's greatest, and my favorite, quality is that it naturally offers true sense of community - every time I'm there, strangers are interacting in small ways over their shared love of movies and unique experiences. Cheesy, but I think any other Screenland frequenter would agree.

Went here for panic fest 2026. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind, the atmosphere was so fun…read moreand inviting, and the food was actually pretty great! They really seem to cater to cinematic lovers and really cultivate a great community.

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!!

We had a reservation during restaurant week for four people at 5:30. Restaurant wasn't full when we…read morearrived but was still pretty busy. We were sat immediately. Then we waited. When are waitress arrived, she asked if we were ready to order but we had no menus. We jokingly asked if menus were provided and she brought us one. One. I asked if we could each get a menu and she brought us one more and told us we'd need to share. Cocktails were ordered and enjoyed. Appetizer ordered, then our meals. We ordered from the RW menu and off the regular menu. The food was good. The portions were small. But the service continued to be poor. At one point, a server, not ours, walked by and grabbed my drink but I wasn't finished with it. Just those little things that add up that make the experience not great. It's a fun atmosphere and will try them again for hopefully a better experience.

Such an incredible spot. Super chill, great music, good hookah & even more amazing vibes! This…read morelowkey will be my new spot! I had a blast. They serve food here as well, so that's a bonus & you can bring in your own drinks! Also the workers are super sweet & came around to check on us multiple times throughout the night! I recommend this place!

Great service. Super friendly staff. The atmosphere is relaxing. They have a variety of shisha…read moreflavors and are able to mix flavors to your liking. They also allow customers to pick music. The have spades tables, dominos tables, pool tables, and play stations for gamers; or you can just relax on couches, sit back and smoke hookah with your friends or by yourself. They just started serving food there. I didn't have the opportunity to try it yet, but I saw fried catfish on the menu that I'm likely to try the next time I go there.

We came here Wednesday March 18th,2026 around 11:30am, they advised that for 3 it would be a 20…read moreminute wait we opted to sit at the bar instead and eat, the atmosphere is cozy and bright I like all the lighting through the windows. The team was very busy having multiple tables at once, the bartender as well she had the bar and a section or two of tables, she was nice enough to advise us of that. I like when servers and everyone are honest and don't leave you hanging, we had enough time to review the menu we ordered drinks and our food, the wait for the food was awhile but with it because it was so good! I ordered the chicken biscuit with the hot honey chipotle sauce with a scrambled egg on top. The food was amazing! And even though the bartender was busy she was helpful and friendly, I would definitely recommend this place is your in downtown Kansas City, next time I'm in town I will definitely be back!

The Farmhouse is always packed on the weekends in River Market, and there's often even a line out…read morethe door! And for good reason! The Farmhouse does a fantastic brunch. Definitely make a reservation if you're visiting on a Saturday or Sunday, or you'll be stuck waiting on the sidewalk! My favorite dish is the Tuscan Benedict! It's unique and delicious - especially the focaccia it is served on! They have several very delicious vegetarian options as well! Parking is hard on River Market on the weekends, so incorporate brunch into a whole day of adventure in River Market. Parking is more accessible on weekdays.

I arrived to town fairly late and happened upon Chicken N Pickle. The staff was still welcoming and…read moreattentive. I ordered the Waygu Truffle Burger and Tater Tots. The tots were perfectly crispy and the burger was flavorful and life-changing. The place seemed spacious but I didn't take the time to explore. I will do that the next time I'm visiting KC.

I don't typically post reviews like this, but my recent experience with Chicken N Pickle crossed a…read moreline. The service continues to be inconsistent at best--no patio service, long waits, and a general lack of attentiveness--but what's most frustrating is the latest beverage and menu decision. You can no longer order a single glass of wine. Instead, guests are now forced into purchasing a half bottle as the minimum entry point--starting around $25--for a very limited and underwhelming selection (Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc... and that's about it). No Pinot Grigio, no variety, no flexibility. Just a forced upsell on mediocre wine in a casual, outdoor setting. Let's be clear: You can order a single beer. You can order a single cocktail. But you cannot order a single glass of wine. In 2026, that's not just outdated--it's completely out of touch. This approach eliminates choice, discourages responsible and casual consumption, and frankly alienates a large portion of your customer base. What if someone wants just one glass? What if they want to try two different wines? That experience is gone. And the reasoning doesn't hold up. If this is about waste or throughput, there are countless modern solutions--by-the-glass preservation systems, or even high-quality boxed options like Black Box Wines that maintain freshness without forcing customers into higher spend. This feels less like a thoughtful strategy and more like a blunt, revenue-driven decision that ignores the guest experience entirely. So here's the question for leadership: Who is making these menu and beverage decisions--and how does this align with the kind of experience you claim to offer? Because from a guest perspective, this isn't hospitality. It's restriction. I'd genuinely like to hear a response from the team on this. Until then, this is a complete veto for me.