Ready for the Big 12 Tournament? Here’s where to eat and hang out in Kansas City
The men’s and women’s Big 12 Tournaments are at the T-Mobile Center and Municipal Auditorium — respectively — this week, and fans are coming to town. If this is your first or most recent time visiting Kansas City, there’s something for everyone while you’re waiting to support one of the 10 teams in the conference.
If you’re looking for food, drinks or other things to do, you’re in the right place. Here’s a list of what you can do before or after the games.
BARBECUE
Are you coming in from Texas? Expand your palette and try some real barbecue. Check out some of these spots below and if those interest you, take a look at this A-Z list of barbecue in Kansas City.
- Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque, 1727 Brooklyn Ave. 816-231-1123
Gates Bar-B-Q, 6 locations, including 3205 Main St. 816-753-0828
Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, with its most famous location on 3002 W. 47th Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 913-722-3366
LC’s Bar-B-Q, 5800 Blue Parkway. 816-923-4484
Rosedale Bar-B-Q, 600 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas. 913-262-0343
COFFEE
Need a pick-me-up in-between games or had a long night at Power & Light? These coffee places in Kansas City got you covered.
Blip Roasters, 1301 Woodswether Rd. 816-514-1541
Broadway Roasting Co. & Cafe, 4012 Washington. 816-931-9955
Café Ollama, 523 Southwest Blvd. 816-730-9972
Filling Station, three locations, including a drive-thru on 1010 Westport Road. 816-960-6448
Messenger Coffee Company, three locations with one near the arenas at 1624 Grand Blvd. 913-669-9883
FOOD THAT’S NOT BARBECUE
Kansas City offers more than barbecue. Venture to these food joints.
WALK AROUND
You’ve been sitting around most of the day, either at a bar waiting for the game or at the arena watching. The weather this week won’t be the best for walking, but if that doesn’t bother you, check out these trails:
Enjoy your time in Kansas City.
