The Taste Trekker

After reviewing 10+ food spots across Kansas City across a 2 week long adventure, and generating over 12 million Google review views, here’s my curated guide to where to eat in Kansas City. No fluff. Just genuinely great food.

Best Brunch in Kansas City: Succotash
Best BBQ in Kansas City: SLAPS
Best Sweet Treat in Kansas City: Blackhole Bakery

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Harvey’s at Union Station
A great little restaurant nestled with the beautiful building that is Union Station. With tantalising menu’s for brunch, lunch & dinner, you’ll be sure to find something you’ll love when visiting Harvey’s.
Must Order: Chicken & Waffles
Perfect For: Couples & Friends
👉 Link to full review here
📍 4.2 stars on Google Maps
Affiliate hotel: The Sheraton, Kansas City

SLAPs
Honestly, our favourite place we visited in Kansas City. This BBQ joint had us trying a big portion of the menu, and everything hit with flavourful punches.
Must Order: Honestly, try anything, the BBQ is incredible
Perfect for: Friends
👉 Link to full review here
📍 4.6 stars on Google Maps

640 Pizza’s & Pints
Just outside Kansas City sits a small quiet town called Weston, and here, you can find one of our favourite pizza joints across the globe. Their breadsticks were to die for!
Must Order: Their signature breadsticks
Perfect For: Friends, Family & Couples
👉 Link to full review here
📍 4.8 stars on Google Maps
Affiliate hotel: Cottage on Main Street

Blackhole Bakery
One type of eatery we love to visit is a bakery, and this one had plenty to offer from croissants to mochi donuts.
Must Order: Try their mochi donuts
Perfect For: Friends & Couples
👉 Link to full review here
📍 4.9 stars on Google Maps

Betty Rae’s
As a fan of ice cream and gelato, I always look for the best spots wherever we head to, this place had some classic flavours as well as some unique ones such as Cereal & Milk and Goats Cheese, Apricot & Candied Walnuts.
Must Order: I personally recommend trying one of their sundaes.
Perfect For: Friends & Couples
👉 Link to full review here
📍 4.7 stars on Google Maps

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