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Which KC area spot has the best espresso martinis? Help pick a final four

At the new Palm Beach Club in Kansas City's Power & Light District, Emily Lenderman, the director of beverage for Live! Hospitality and Entertainment, added a dash of chocolate to an espresso martini flight during a media preview on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
One new option for an espresso martini hasn’t yet opened is the Palm Tree Club in Power & Light. tljungblad@kcstar.com

Committing to an espresso martini is no easy thing. The cocktail can be pricey and may take a while to sip. You don’t want low-quality espresso or an overload of vodka (or maybe you do).

So vetting your choices for espresso martini can help ensure you’re getting bang for your buck. We’re on a mission to help, looking for the best espresso martini in the Kansas City area.

We asked readers for submissions and received about 60 different tips for 20 good bars, restaurants and even a hotel.

Now it’s time to find the best.

You can vote on the submitted businesses from now through Sunday, Sept. 14. Soon after, we’ll post a poll with the top four to pick a winner.

May the best drink win!

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Chandler Boese
The Kansas City Star
Chandler Boese manages the audience service team at The Kansas City Star as they engage with readers and write stories that help Kansas Citians live their best lives. A KU grad, she’s worked in journalism since 2018 and with The Star since 2022.
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