These Kansas City Restaurants, Bars and Coffee Shops Offer Walk-Up Service
If you want to support local restaurants, bars, bakeries and coffee shops but don't want to spend time inside, these walk-up windows are exactly what you need to keep you safe while also keeping you fed. Check back here often, as we'll be updating this as we learn of more. Have a favorite you want featured? Let us know by sending an email to editor@feastmagazine.com.
Fairway Creamery
Ice cream is a tough sell when it starts getting colder, but Fairway Creamery is always worth your while. You can order ahead online or just walk up to the outdoor setup – a few minutes later and your treats are all yours.
Fairway Creamery, 5938 Mission Road, Fairway, Kansas, fairwaycreamery.com
Fat Sully's
Fat Sully’s, the New York-style pizza joint located inside the new Atomic Cowboy in Westport, serves up pizza by the slice and whole pies as big as your face. The restaurant offers a walk-up window where you can order in person, but you can also call ahead to have your pizza ready when you arrive.
Fat Sully's (located inside Atomic Provisions), 4144 Pennsylvania Ave., Westport, Kansas City, Missouri, 816.800.7816, atomiccowboy.net
Goat Hill Coffee & Soda
Make sure to check ahead if you want something outside of the standard coffee lane at Goat Hill Coffee & Soda, as their offerings vary day to day. The Westside shop's cocktail-inspired sodas are an excellent choice for a non-boozy treat.
Goat Hill Coffee & Soda, 811 W. 17th St., Westside, Kansas City, Missouri, goat-hill-coffee-soda.square.site/
Green Room Burgers and Beer
The window at Green Room has always been a welcome sight for the starved, and it's no different during the pandemic. Try the Forty Ten, with avocado, bacon and grilled jalapeños. Don't forget the fries.
Green Room Burgers and Beer, 4010 Pennsylvania Ave. D, Westport, Kansas City, Missouri, greenroomkc.com
Grinders
No one does pure comfort food quite like Grinders. Phillys, pizza by the slice, death wings – this Crossroads favorite is here to indulge your inner glutton. If you want some delicious, lick-your-fingers-afterwards snacks, order ahead online or just walk up to the patio window.
Grinders, 417 E. 18th St., Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Missouri, grinderspizza.com
Heirloom Bakery & Hearth
If you haven't been to Heirloom yet, you're making a terrible mistake. This popular Brookside bakery offers some of the best pastries and baked goods in the city, and their takeaway options are varied and all excellent. Order ahead online or just walk up, order and go home happy.
Heirloom Bakery & Hearth, 401 E. 63rd St., Brookside, Kansas City, Missouri, heirloomkc.com
Il Lazzarone
Traditional, Neapolitan-style pizza, delicious salads and an expert bar program – you can't go wrong with Il Lazzarone. The restaurant's walk-up window is located around the back, near the bar portion of the restaurant, and you can either place an order there or order ahead of time online or over the phone.
Il Lazzarone Pizza, 412 Delaware St. A, Kansas City, Missouri, illazzarone.org
Iron District
A group of shipping containers-turned-businesses surrounding an open courtyard awaits you at Iron District. Essentially an outdoor food court with a few shopping options, there's something for everyone here. Thaiger serves Asian-inspired street food while Plantain District has Cuban-style dishes, and plenty more besides; you're bound to find something unique and delicious.
Iron District, 1599 Iron St., North Kansas City, Missouri, irondistrictnorthkc.com
Jones Bar-B-Q
Jones Bar-B-Q was already prepared for something like this; the setup here was always just about walking up and ordering. Whatever you order, make sure to also get some of their sausage. If you're already ordering sausage, make sure to order even more. There's even a temperature-controlled BBQ vending machine outside (!) in case the restaurant is closed but you're still craving.
Jones Bar-B-Q, 6706 Kaw Dr., Kansas City, Kansas, 913.788.5005, jonesbbqkc.com
McLain's Bakery
Whether you're looking for lunch or some takeaway pastries to go with a home-cooked meal, the walk-up window at McLain's has you covered. Make sure to keep an eye on their social media pages to find out about specials ahead of time.
McLain's Bakery, 201 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri, mclainskc.com/waldo
Monarch Coffee
Whether you want something simple or something funky, Monarch is the place to be for your coffee needs. The shop's seasonal signature drinks vary wildly and offer something for every palate. Don't forget to bring home some beans for your home coffee brewing, and order ahead online if you just want to grab and go.
Monarch Coffee, 3550 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri, monarchcoffeekc.com
Mud Pie Bakery & Coffee
It's tough to miss this little yellow "house" on 39th Street. Mud Pie is 100 percent vegan, and the bakery's pastries are a top-notch way to show that doesn't have to be a limitation. Grab a coffee and pastry from the patio window and enjoy.
Mud Pie Bakery & Coffee, 1615 W. 39th St., Kansas City, Missouri, mudpiebakery.com
Sauced
Sauced recently opened down at Corrigan Station in the Crossroads, and this nifty little lunch counter has some big flavors on offer. Blackened chicken sandwiches, smash burgers, chicken wings and loaded fries are the name of the game here.
Sauced, 1881-B Main St., Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Missouri, hungry.com/sauced-intro
Taco Republic
Tacos are the perfect grab-and-go food, and Taco Republic has all sorts of options for you. Feed the whole family a delicious meal with the Family Pack, or just sample some of their more delectable options for yourself. The expansive patio space means you'll be able to wait outside with plenty of social distance after placing your order.
Taco Republic, 500 County Line Road, Kansas City, Kansas, eattacorepublic.com
TikiTaco
Another spot that was ahead of the game in the walk-up window department, TikiTaco bills itself as "The Coolest Late Night Taco Shop Ever." It's tough to beat the simplicity of their 39th Street Taco, but sample around their options and you might find something you enjoy even more.
TikiTaco, 1710 W. 39th St., Kansas City, Missouri, tikitaco.com
Jordan Baranowski
Jordan Baranowski is a writer based out of Prairie Village. His social media is generally just food and animals.
