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Lucas

Eats & Drinks Editor

Good food. Better company. Order one more thing.

The best plans usually start with “what are we eating?” Neighborhood favorites, a table full of things to share, and a second stop worth saving room for. That’s my kind of KC.

Come hungry, KC.

FOUR OPTIONS. ONE VERY GOOD PLAN.

Lucas’s days & nights out.

Pick a side of the state line. Pick your pace. Review the three stops, then make the plan yours.

KANSAS · DAY · 3 STOPS

Coffee, local finds & lunch

  1. 01
    Homer's Coffee HouseDowntown Overland Park

    Dining / Coffee in Downtown Overland Park. Find the table that fits your plans.

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  2. 02
    Ten Thousand VillagesDowntown Overland Park

    Gifts + Kids. Make room for a little discovery.

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  3. 03
    Strang HallDowntown Overland Park

    Food Hall in Downtown Overland Park. Find the table that fits your plans.

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Choose your day and check opening hours before heading out.

MISSOURI · DAY · 3 STOPS

Steamboat stories, lunch & ice cream

  1. 01
    Arabia Steamboat MuseumRiver Market, MO

    A sunken steamboat. Recovered cargo. A story considerably better than your last scroll session.

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  2. 02
    Blue Nile CaféRiver Market

    Ethiopian in River Market. Find the table that fits your plans.

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  3. 03
    Betty Rae's Ice CreamRiver Market

    Desserts, Bakeries & Ice Cream in River Market.

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Choose your day and check opening hours before heading out.

KANSAS · NIGHT · 3 STOPS

Dinner, pickleball & custard

  1. 01
    Bamboo Penny’sPark Place

    Thai in Park Place. Find the table that fits your plans.

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  2. 02
    SERVOverland Park, KS

    Pickleball if you’re sporty. Patio if you’re not. Your crew can absolutely make an afternoon of it.

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  3. 03
    Andy's Frozen CustardPrairiefire

    Desserts, Bakeries & Ice Cream in Prairiefire. Find the table that fits your plans.

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Check hours, age policies, reservations and ticket or show availability.

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MY KIND OF KC

Fries for the table.

““I’m not that hungry” is a bold thing to say before stealing my fries. Order your own. Then we can discuss dessert like adults.”

Neighborhood eatsShared platesDinner & drinks

MY FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOODS

Start here. Wander a little.

Lucas’s
Pro Tips:

  • Menu first.Check the menu before committing the whole crew.
  • Save a little room.Save room for the place around the corner.
  • Skip the hungry wait.Reservations beat standing around hungry.
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