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Food scene
The Court House Exchange is a casual pub where locals hang out and discuss news of the day, sports, politics, and civic matters. Located below street level, the rock walls, wooden bar, and fixtures lend the bar a cozy feel. Pop in for a hearty bite to eat or a cold drink with friends. The Court House Exchange serves some of the best sandwiches in town. Try our burgers & fries, the fried chicken platter, or a hefty pork tenderloin. It’s all good!
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11AM to 9PM
Friday and Saturday: 11AM to 10PM
Closed Sunday
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The Court House Exchange
113 W Lexington AveThe Court House Exchange is a casual pub where locals hang out and discuss news of the day, sports, politics, and civic matters. Located below street level, the rock walls, wooden bar, and fixtures lend the bar a cozy feel. Pop in for a hearty bite to eat or a cold drink with friends. The Court House Exchange serves some of the best sandwiches in town. Try our burgers & fries, the fried chicken platter, or a hefty pork tenderloin. It’s all good!
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11AM to 9PM
Friday and Saturday: 11AM to 10PM
Closed Sunday
https://www.squarepizzasquared.com/
208 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 | (816) 461-2929
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday ~ 11:30AM - 8PM
Friday- Saturday ~ 11:30AM - 9PM
Sunday - 11:30AM - 8PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day
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Square Pizza
208 W Maple Avehttps://www.squarepizzasquared.com/
208 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 | (816) 461-2929
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday ~ 11:30AM - 8PM
Friday- Saturday ~ 11:30AM - 9PM
Sunday - 11:30AM - 8PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day
Nestled in historic Independence Square, Café Verona will whisk you from the Midwest to the romance of Italy. Drawing inspiration from art, history, and culinary tradition, Café Verona offers a dining experience that will stimulate the senses and satisfy appetites. Once you enter, a breathtaking view of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus captures the imagination. Our menu will please both adventurous epicureans seeking fresh interpretations of classic dishes and guests seeking modern comfort food.
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Café Verona
206 W Lexington AveNestled in historic Independence Square, Café Verona will whisk you from the Midwest to the romance of Italy. Drawing inspiration from art, history, and culinary tradition, Café Verona offers a dining experience that will stimulate the senses and satisfy appetites. Once you enter, a breathtaking view of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus captures the imagination. Our menu will please both adventurous epicureans seeking fresh interpretations of classic dishes and guests seeking modern comfort food.
On a hot day, there’s nothing like a frosty mug of root beer from this iconic drive-in. Add a scoop of ice cream and you have the best Black Cow in town. Carhops still take orders and serve the food, wearing those groovy stainless steel coin dispensers around their waists.
Mugs-Up Root Beer station
On a hot day, there’s nothing like a frosty mug of root beer from this iconic drive-in. Add a scoop of ice cream and you have the best Black Cow in town. Carhops still take orders and serve the food, wearing those groovy stainless steel coin dispensers around their waists.
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
CLOSED Sunday
Joe's Kansas City restaurants are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Early Close at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
The original gas station restaurant is located at
3002 WEST 47TH AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66103
Visit https://www.joeskc.com/ for other locations.
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveHOURS
Monday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
CLOSED Sunday
Joe's Kansas City restaurants are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Early Close at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
The original gas station restaurant is located at
3002 WEST 47TH AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66103
Visit https://www.joeskc.com/ for other locations.
A KANSAS CITY TRADITION
SINCE 1957
https://www.jackstackbbq.com/
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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StA KANSAS CITY TRADITION
SINCE 1957
https://www.jackstackbbq.com/
Part of a celebrated local chain serving all the barbecue basics & known for its signature sauce.
https://gatesbbq.com/
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Gates on East 40 Hwy
10440 East US Highway 40Part of a celebrated local chain serving all the barbecue basics & known for its signature sauce.
https://gatesbbq.com/
Specialty New York-style pizzas, authentic Philly cheese steaks, burgers, deli sandwiches, fresh salads and world famous Death Wings. Wash it all down with a selection from the most eclectic beer list in Kansas City. Grinders has been featured on Food Network's hit shows, Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and Guys Big Bite.
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Grinders Pizza
417 E 18th StSpecialty New York-style pizzas, authentic Philly cheese steaks, burgers, deli sandwiches, fresh salads and world famous Death Wings. Wash it all down with a selection from the most eclectic beer list in Kansas City. Grinders has been featured on Food Network's hit shows, Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and Guys Big Bite.
Harry's Country Club
112 E Missouri AveBeer Kitchen
435 Westport RdPigwich
20 E 5th StDaisy's Mexican Food
HiBoy Drive-In
Independence Square
https://visitindependence.com/shopping/independence-square/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2ZaGBhBoEiwA8pfP_pjC03LFw3rstrgZw02CaPoXNb2muumcm-b3Knp49R2QbGuuDHVHYBoCedcQAvD_BwE
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Independence
https://visitindependence.com/shopping/independence-square/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2ZaGBhBoEiwA8pfP_pjC03LFw3rstrgZw02CaPoXNb2muumcm-b3Knp49R2QbGuuDHVHYBoCedcQAvD_BwE
Clinton's Soda Fountain
100 W Maple AveEnglewood
The Englewood Station Arts District is where the arts live in Independence, MO.
Enjoy charming shops, browse beautiful art galleries, sit down to rich dining options, experience significant local history, and meet unique people. Third Friday Art Walk, the third Friday of every month.
https://visitindependence.com/shopping/englewood-arts-district/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_JuGBhBkEiwA1xmbReLP3KCmNlk2KFdzYkx7m6dI5AyVu81bRgTa4R5LOqCZqk78MOAB1BoCwUIQAvD_BwE
Englewood Station Arts District
11024 East Winner RoadThe Englewood Station Arts District is where the arts live in Independence, MO.
Enjoy charming shops, browse beautiful art galleries, sit down to rich dining options, experience significant local history, and meet unique people. Third Friday Art Walk, the third Friday of every month.
https://visitindependence.com/shopping/englewood-arts-district/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_JuGBhBkEiwA1xmbReLP3KCmNlk2KFdzYkx7m6dI5AyVu81bRgTa4R5LOqCZqk78MOAB1BoCwUIQAvD_BwE
Sightseeing
B&B Theatres Twin Drive-In
291 E Kentucky RdWorlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveNelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StUnion Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdKansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrPowell Gardens, Botanischer Garten von Kansas City
1609 NW US Hwy 50Liberty Memorial
2 Memorial DrTruman Home - Harry S Truman National Historic Site
223 N Delaware StArabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand BlvdNegro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StKemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick BlvdHarry S. Truman Library and Museum
500 W US Hwy 24B&B Theatres Twin Drive-In
291 E Kentucky Rd1859 Jail & Marshal's Museum
217 N Main StSports
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrKansas City Chiefs
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayKansas City Royals
Children's Mercy Park
1 Sporting WaySporting KC & KC Current
Silverstein Eye Centers Arena
19100 E Valley View PkwyKansas City Mavericks
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Deutschland
Venues
Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight RdOutdoor Broadway Shows & Convert Venue
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdPerforming Arts Theatre
The Ship
1221 Union AveLive Music and drinks in the West Bottoms
Blue Rooms
1600 E 18th StLive Music & Drinks in the Vine District
Knuckleheads Saloon
2715 Rochester AveMusic Venue in the East Bottoms