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Food was delicious, servers are very attentive and kind, all around good vibes!!!! Eat and drink…read morelocal people

Sometimes a bar should just be a bar. A true dive bar in heart the downtown. It kinda reminded me…read moreof Chubby's but dimmer lighting. The bar area had seeming holiday type decorations around the bar seating area. The ceiling has beer brand signs. The local bar which has pictures of patrons, possibly regulars in collages framed on the wall. Meet up for lunch. Both waitresses were excellent. I ordered a burger & fries. It was a decent burger and fries.

Veggie burger w/ sweet potato fries to-go

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Brick's Pub and Grub

3.7(81 reviews)

35.6 mi

Met my bestie here to catch up after work. It was lively but there was plenty of available seating…read more Place feels fun, service was prompt and friendly. I ordered a mocktail, wings (on the daily special) and spicy tots. Everything was hot and crispy and delicious. No complaints! Would recommend!

If you are looking for a reliable neighborhood bar, this is your place. You can expect typical bar…read morefood, nothing outstanding but everything you want from a bar. What makes this place stand out is the happy hour. It has the best deals in town! We ordered the happy hour cheese curds and pub chips with beer cheese. The service was quick and our waitress was so friendly. Highly recommend this spot in downtown lees summit!

Happy Hour

Brick's Pub and Grub - Whiskey BBQ Burger with House Made (IMO the best in town) & Beer Cheese Dip and double Bourbon on the rocks (+3% charge for credit cards')

Whiskey BBQ Burger with House Made (IMO the best in town) & Beer Cheese Dip and double Bourbon on the rocks (+3% charge for credit cards')

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Happy hour cheese curds and pub chips with beer cheese

The Brick BBQ

4.1(37 reviews)

79.8 mi

Fantastic BBQ place. Really amazing. Ribs looks like something right out of a menu photo, which is…read morea rarity and it was fantastic! This is how you do BBQ!

Overcharged us by $10.00. Food was bland and bbq sauce for ribs was watery. Not really a bbq spotread more

Main dining area

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Brisket & Burnt ends

Brick House

3.6(282 reviews)

48.1 mi

Fun place to catch a game and try a brew. So many to choose from, I had a blood orange cider, it…read morewas very refreshing on a hot Kansas City day before the Argentina game against Algeria. The bartender had many suggestions of places to visit, the place had an old school brick dive vibe and a bar food menu that included burgers and tacos

My friends and I enjoy brunch here often. I'm more of a food guy, but they enjoy the brunch…read morecocktails. The outdoor patio is nice -- a popular choice when the weather is decent. If my friends are busy gabbing away, I order a second entree if there's time. Haven't found something on the menus I don't like yet.

49.5 mi•Crossroads, Greater Downtown

Bar

French toast with strawberries

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Green Lady Lounge

4.5(590 reviews)

My husband and I actually drove past this place at first--I was expecting green signage, not red,…read moreso it didn't immediately catch my eye. Even walking in, we weren't quite sure what to expect. The entrance is small, and you're greeted right away, which was a nice touch. Once inside, it's very dark with deep red lighting--almost like stepping into a cave. It took a moment for our eyes to adjust, but once they did, we immediately felt at ease. The space is cozy and perfectly aligned with its purpose: it's all about the jazz. The service was great--welcoming, attentive, and added to the overall experience without taking away from the music. And the music? Absolutely captivating. It pulls you in and transports you--you can't help but settle into the vibe and just enjoy the moment together. We went on a Monday, so there was plenty of seating, but I noticed there's also a lower level that likely accommodates larger weekend crowds. There's a solid drink menu and a small selection of food, but honestly, this isn't the place you come for a full meal. Come for the drinks, stay for the music, and soak in the atmosphere.

Date night - Stop #1…read more Trying something new! Jazz Bar The Green Lady Lounge is an exclusively Jazz lounge featuring Kansas City Jazz musicians A little hole-in-the-wall with a cool, throwback vibe. Think speakeasy! The jazz bands were great--lively but not too loud--and we'll definitely be back. It's a perfect spot to hang out before or after dinner since they don't serve food. Even with a full house, our server checked in on us often. This two-level jazz club near downtown Kansas City was a fun find for us. We did not make it to the downstairs bar. We will save that for next time! The signage can be a little tricky to spot if you're not familiar with the area. Hummus & crackers for a snack My drinks: Mocktail - ORANGE-CRANBERRY MARTINI - Orange juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, simple syrup, grenadine, orange bitters, orange peel then I had the ETHAN ORANGE - Cold brew coffee, cinnamon simple, cream or oat milk, black walnut bitters, orange peel. Jons drinks: MANHATTAN - Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters, cherry then he had a KANSAS CITY COFFEE - Rye whiskey, whiskey cream, cold brew coffee, simple syrup Total bill was only $70 We will be back! 1809 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO. #datenight #makingmemories #nightout #supportlocal #jazzmusic

Love this place!!!

Live jazz. Super cool spot. KC doesn't disappoint.

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First floor seating

Konrad's Kitchen and Tap House

3.9(158 reviews)

35.6 mi

This is a regular spot for us. I love the Bones and always adding pepperoni and jalapeno. I never…read moreremember to take a picture though because I eat them too fast. I never can wait to dig in. They serve them with marinara or ranch. But I really like mine plain they're so cheesy and always hot. Absolutely recommend.

We were hoping for a better experience, but unfortunately, it wasn't very good. When we entered the…read morerestaurant, the host avoided eye contact and quickly seated us at a small bistro table right by the door for no clear reason. It was cold, and most of the restaurant was empty. When my boyfriend asked if we could sit near the bar, where there were plenty of available tables, the host didn't even look at us and simply said, "Help yourself." I'm not sure why we were treated that way. When the food arrived, my boyfriend's burger was completely different from what he ordered. He ordered a BBQ burger with extra crispy bacon, but it came with no sauce and no bacon at all. My burger was very dry, and the fries were overcooked. I do like crispy fries, but these were far beyond that. I assume the food issues were a kitchen mistake. On a positive note, the ambiance was nice, and our server was kind and attentive. She checked on us more than three times. My boyfriend is so kind and he didn't want to send the burger back.

49.4 mi•Crossroads, Greater Downtown

Great bar! Great service.

BBQ Burger

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Blvd Tavern

4.0(451 reviews)

Free parking

Outdoor seating

I've driven past BLVD Tavern so many times and always told myself I needed to stop in, so it was…read morenice to finally give it a try! I ordered the steak frites with fries and grits, and everything was really good. The food was flavorful, filling, and definitely hit the spot. Overall, I had a good experience and would definitely come back to try more of the menu!

Food and Service were excellent. I highly recommend stopping in. Prices were reasonable. I had the…read moreCajun Pasta and a slice of the chocolate cake served with a scoop of vanilla.

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Mimosa

kc brick Store

4.7(7 reviews)

42.6 mi

Very fair trade in values and great prices I used legos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

What a fun way for a 6 year old to spend his birthday money! There was a bit of overstock, which…read moremade all of the shelves feel very crowded. Overall, the staff were very kind and helpful, and they had a ton of really cool sets! Some pre-built, and some in boxes. We will definitely be back, especially if we need a specific part or piece because they have a great mixed bin that you can sort through and pay per pound.

49.6 mi•Crossroads, Greater Downtown

$13.99, $7.99, and $4.99 shelf

Lego Lamborghi

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Mini Figs

Brick River Cider - Kansas City

4.3(42 reviews)

I heard about this place in a Gluten-free Facebook group & it didn't disappoint! It wasn't very…read morebusy when we stopped in which was nice. The place was clean and bright and my husband was delighted with the number of beers on draft. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, fries, and a hard cider--all gluten-free! They were so delicious you would never know they weren't "normal". We will definitely return.

Nice place. Lots of seating and very open. The bar tender is super nice as well. We came here for…read moreKC SILENT BOOK CLUB as a waybto increase engagement. What we didn't know was the kitchen is closed on Fridays. They did have a food truck outside, but options were limited. I'm not a beer or cider drinker but, I tried it. It wasn't bad. I even took some home to hubs. Overall, a nice place and I'm sure we'll be back on a night the kitchen is open.

Brick River

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Bar with TVs showing NFL games

The Westside Local

4.1(742 reviews)

49.8 mi

Had a great evening at WESTSIDE LOCAL celebrating a birthday…read more patio atmosphere was so- enjoyable. EVERYONE ENJOYED what they ordered. I had the garlic cream pasta w chicken and it was creamy and spicy the. chicken was moist and seasoned well. Tacos and the Wagu hamburger were a hit for the others.

Stopped into Westside Local for happy hour and enjoyed a couple of cocktails along with the pint of…read morefries and Brussels sprouts. The cocktail menu was fun, with some genuinely funny drink names, and the happy hour deals were a great value. The fries were my favorite part of the meal--crispy and well seasoned. The Brussels sprouts had good flavor but were unfortunately overcooked. Overall, a solid neighborhood spot for drinks and snacks, especially if you're looking for a good happy hour.

Inside entry way

Looking into the top of the airmid with fresh mint.

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