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BreweryGerman lagers, helles, dunkel, weissbierWaldo
KC Bier Co. on 79th and Wornall in Kansas City's Waldo has brewed authentic German-style bier since 2014, with imported hops, barley and yeast and a Bavarian.
TipThe Biergarten is family-friendly; Lenexa second location with a larger garten opens late spring 2026.
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BreweryAmerican craft, pilsner, brown aleCrossroads
Brewery Emperial on Oak Street in Kansas City's East Crossroads has the city's largest brewery patio, with picnic tables, cornhole and a wood-fired food.
TipWood-fired chicken and fish and chips are the kitchen anchors; family-friendly with a sandbox.
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BreweryAmerican craft, IPAs, stoutsCrossroads
Border Brewing Company on East 18th in Kansas City's Crossroads has poured small-batch beer since 2014, with a tiny taproom and a calendar of seasonal.
TipLimited weekend hours; check the website. Crossroads gallery walks Friday nights nearby.
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BreweryAmerican craft, IPAs, seasonalsNorth Kansas City
Cinder Block Brewery on East 18th in North Kansas City has been the North KC brewery anchor since 2013. At 110 E 18th Ave. Booking recommended.
TipThe Commons mountain-themed space runs yard games, arcades and Bay Boy sandwiches.
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BreweryAmerican craft, lagers, pale alesWest Bottoms
Stockyards Brewing in the Kansas City West Bottoms opened 2016 inside the Live Stock Exchange building, restoring the historic Golden Ox steakhouse space.
TipMahogany-paneled walls and stained glass preserved from 1949. Overland Park outpost opened January 2026.
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BreweryAmerican craft, global influencesRiver Market
Strange Days Brewing on Oak Street in Kansas City's River Market has poured globally-inspired beer since 2018, just north of the City Market with rotating.
TipSun 12:00-19:00; the small taproom is best for a Saturday afternoon market walk.