7 editor picks in Kansas City.
7 brewery places in Kansas City we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Kansas City | Brewery across every city.
Boulevard Brewing on Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City has been the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest since John McDonald founded it in 1989.
TipTank 7 Saison and Unfiltered Wheat are the canonical pours. Acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2013.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Private tour · 3 hours
Discover Kansas City’s flavors on a private chocolate and wine tour through the Power & Light District and Crossroads Arts District. Tastings included with a local guide.
Private tour · 3 hours
As you stroll through the heart of the city, you’ll be the star of a culinary adventure, indulging in the finest artisan chocolates and exquisite local wines.
Guided tour · 3 hours
KC all its own: smoky, bold, and full of stories. Let a local guide take you through the heart of it, one extraordinary bite at a time, all the way to a rooftop Secret...
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