BURGER
BUTCHER | MEAT SHOP
CANDY SHOP
Paul’s Drive In 10424 Blue Ridge Blvd Kansas City • 816-761-5700 paulsdriveinkc.com
Local Pig 20 E 5th St Kansas City • 816-200-1639 localpig.com
The Candy Wizard 400 Grand Blvd #414 Kansas City • 816-221-6161 thecandywizard.com
The smash burgers at Paul’s Drive In are made with fresh, never-frozen beef smashed thin to get those delicious, crispy edges and perfectly juicy middle. Its popular Big Boy cheeseburger comes with onions, lettuce, tomato, and house-made Big Boy sauce on a toasted bun. Customers can enjoy it as a single, double, or triple cheeseburger. The flavorful sandwich is the perfect companion to a classic milkshake or malt.
Nearby farms and humanely raised meats cooked from scratch are the trademarks of the Local Pig. The whole animal meat market and artisan food shop impresses patrons, whether it is for a dinner at home or a family cookout. From charcuterie boards and variety bundles, to the highest quality cuts by the pound, they are the most trusted butcher in the city, thanks to the best meats and their friendly local charm.
For a stroll down memory lane, one can drop in at The Candy Wizard, where customers reminisce over hard-to-find nostalgic candies and over 100 flavors of saltwater taffy. The family-friendly shop also features several unique fudge and chocolate bar flavors. All its candies are prepackaged to maximize freshness. Its friendly and knowledgeable staff members are eager to help customers find candies they have not seen in years.
Danny’s Burger Shack 8002 N Oak Trwy #107 Kansas City • 816-801-9487 dannysburgershack.com Westport Flea Market 817 Westport Rd Kansas City • 816-931-1986 westportfleamarket.com
Golden Belt Beef 8020 W 151st St Overland Park • 913-787-1776 goldenbeltbeef.com Bichelmeyer Meats 704 Cheyenne Ave Kansas City • 913-342-5945 bichelmeyermeatskc.com
Bootleg Bourbon Balls 1837 NW Vivion Rd Riverside • 816-912-6272 bootlegbourbonballs.com Christopher Elbow Chocolates 1819 McGee St Kansas City • 816-842-1300 elbowchocolates.com
CATERING
CHEAP EATS
CHEESESTEAK
Jack Stack Barbecue Multiple Locations jackstackbbq.com
Fric & Frac 1700 W 39th St Kansas City • 816-753-6102 fricandfrac39.square.site
PepperJax Grill Multiple Locations pepperjaxgrill.com
The party of flavors comes to the customer with the remarkable service of Jack Stack Barbecue. Renowned across the country, their catering is the backbone of a good soulful gathering. From weddings to tailgates, for ten guests or a thousand, Jack Stack gets it done. At any meal and any occasion, their team offers set-up, service, and clean-up, so their customers can focus on enjoying the feast and the fun.
The comforting atmosphere and cheap bites at Fric & Frac make for more than just a dive. The patient and generous bartenders help patrons relax and serve plates of cravable bar food, from burgers cooked to order, tacos, fries, and more. It is not just the great deals that keep the locals coming back around night after night; the TVs at the bar and fleet of pinball machines make this the best laid-back neighborhood hangout.
Every Philly at PepperJax Grill delivers on the highest expectations the old classic has to offer. With a variety of meats from classic steak to chicken or sausage, each Jax Philly is grilled to order with a choice of fresh onions, mushrooms, and peppers. Then it is loaded with cheese, stuffed on a crispy roll, and topped with their signature pepperjack sauce. The cheesesteak dream is achieved with the PepperJax recipe.
Love is Key 1108 E 30th St Kansas City • 816-556-6912 loveiskeykc.com Grandma’s Office Catering 2800 Guinotte Ave Kansas City • 816-472-6362 grandmascatering.com
The Peanut Multiple Locations peanutmidwest.com
Tay’s Cheesesteak 315 Armour Rd North Kansas City • 816-842-2697 facebook.com/tayscheesesteaks Streetcar Grille & Tavern 1580 Main St Kansas City • 816-216-6187 streetcargrille.com
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Go Chicken Go 5101 Troost Ave Kansas City • 913-432-7767 gochickengo.com
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