Hey there, fellow foodie travelers! Today, we’re in Kansas City Missouri, talking about food! There are so many cool things to do in Kansas City, and all that sightseeing will definitely help you work up an appetite. Kansas City has some amazing food. There are so many great KC food spots that it would take ages to try them all. So we’re going to tell you the top five things to eat when you visit Kansas City.
Kansas City BBQ
Kansas City is known for its amazing BBQ. There are so many Kansas City BBQ restaurants around town, and every local has their favorite. Some of the best BBQ in Kansas City is at Arthur Bryant’s, Joe’s, Gates Bar-B-Q, and Q39. Once you choose a restaurant, you still have to choose what kind of BBQ you want. There’s burnt ends, brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and more.
KC BBQ is mostly famous for the “wet” style of BBQ, which is smothered in a sweet BBQ sauce. You can get a dry rub in Kansas City, but the sauces are what set Kansas City BBQ apart from other places, like Memphis. Each Kansas City BBQ restaurant will have its own lineup of sauces, from sweet to spicy. I recommend trying them all and a bottle of Kansas City BBQ sauce makes a great souvenir! If you go during lunch or dinner, expect to wait a while to get your BBQ because these places are popular!
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Kansas City Strip Steak
Once you’ve had your fill of Kansas City BBQ, it’s time to try another local fave. Kansas City Strip Steak is this amazing tender cut of beef. It’s similar to a New York strip, but the KC strip still has the bone attached on one side. The marbling and the flavor is to die for. It’s not hard to see why Kansas City is still called cow town!
Pan-Fried Chicken
Sorry, vegetarians, we’re still talking meat and we’re halfway through the list! Head over to Stroud’s for their pan-fried chicken. With your chicken, the side dishes are served up family-style, so you can share with the whole table. It’s one of the best places to eat in Kansas City that isn’t BBQ!
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Boulevard Beer
You need something to wash down all this tasty Kansas City cuisine. I recommend Boulevard Beer, which is a local beer brewed right in Kansas City. They make several excellent beers, including a great lineup of seasonal beers. They’ve got a great pale ale, unfiltered wheat and the Tank 7 has a little extra kick to it. If you have time, take a tour of the brewery. You’ll get great views of Kansas City and get to sample some delicious beer.
Kansas City Sweets
After all this savory food in KC, you’re going to want to satisfy your sweet tooth. LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee is a great local chain with yummy donuts. They have lots of varieties of donuts, but I thought the glazed donut was perfect. If you want some sweets to take home as a souvenir, check out Christopher Elbow, a local line of handcrafted artisan chocolates.
Kansas City has so much to offer as a Midwest travel destination! You won’t be bored, and you definitely won’t go hungry with all of the food in KC. Besides all the yummy food I’ve already listed, Kansas City is a melting pot of international cuisines, so don’t be afraid to try Italian, Croatian, or Argentinian food in Kansas City! Looking for more tips on travel in the Midwest United States? Check out some of these other blog posts!