West Bottoms

If you like antiques, history and good drinks, the West Bottoms are for you. Nestled between downtown KC and the intersection of the MO and KS Rivers, the West Bottoms put Kansas City on the map. From the 1870’s thru the 1950’s, the area was predominantly Stockyards, second in size only to Chicago. However, after a big flood in the 50’s, the Stockyards never fully recovered and the area began to decline. Nowadays, and particularly in the last 10 years, it has seen something of a rebirth. The once-abandoned warehouses are now full of everything from antiques to painters to coffee roasters. On First Friday weekends, it comes to life with antique-hunters and food trucks. For those of you KC locals who may still see the West Bottoms as abandoned or even dangerous…it’s time to come back down and see the changes for yourself.

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The Lunch Box

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1701 West 9th Street
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Part liquor store, part deli, this compact spot has surprisingly good sandwiches and just enough seating to relax and enjoy a hot sammy flanked by coolers of beer on one side and hungry construction workers on the other. This is a great option for grabbing a no-fuss lunch that beats the pants off of Wendy’s. The people are really nice. I recommend the Cuban.

The Lunch Box
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The Lunch Box
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The Lunch Box
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The Lunch Box
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The Lunch Box
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The Lunch Box
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Blip Coffee Roasters

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