Brookside

leafy historic · 64113

Brookside is what Kansas City tells visiting parents to look at. The 1920s shopping village around 63rd and Brookside Boulevard still does the J.C. Nichols thing convincingly: brick storefronts, the Dime Store, Avenues Bistro, a hardware store that knows your name by the third visit. Date logistics are easy because everything is two blocks, walkable to the Trolley Track Trail, and quiet by 10. The tradeoffs are the obvious ones: the price of admission is real, the demographic skews married-with-labrador, and the energy ceiling is lower than Westport. Charming, not surprising. That is the whole pitch.

$87,830

median income

$1,906

median rent

The data

Brookside by the numbers

Median individual income in Brookside is about $87.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Brookside pays about $1,910 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Brookside

Brookside
Activity
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Museum★ 4.8 · 1,419
Wheelchair access
Find it
5235 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,419 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 4 PM
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 4 PM
Thu10 AM to 4 PM
Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Sat10 AM to 4 PM
Sun10 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Brookside
Drinks
Charlie Hooper's Brookside Bar & Grille
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,343
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
12 W 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64113
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,343 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 3 AM
Tue11 AM to 3 AM
Wed11 AM to 3 AM
Thu11 AM to 3 AM
Fri11 AM to 3 AM
Sat11 AM to 3 AM
Sun11 AM to 3 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Brookside
Dining
Bella Napoli
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,188
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
6229 Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,188 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Drinks
Aixois
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,085
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
251 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO 64113
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,085 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 10 PM
Tue7 AM to 10 PM
Wed7 AM to 10 PM
Thu7 AM to 10 PM
Fri7 AM to 10 PM
Sat7 AM to 10 PM
Sun8 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Drinks
Prime Social
Cocktail bar★ 4.6 · 706
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4622 Pennsylvania Ave #1600, Kansas City, MO 64112
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 706 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun3 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Dining
Carmen's Cafe
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 684
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
6307 Brookside Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64113
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 684 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Brookside
Drinks
The Monarch Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 643
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4808 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 643 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1:30 AM
Sat4 PM to 1:30 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Cafés
High Hopes Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 617
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
5536 Troost Ave A, Kansas City, MO 64110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 617 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun1 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps
Brookside
Drinks
Mae's Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 514
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1511 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 514 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mae's Tavern.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1:30 AM
Sat11 AM to 1:30 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Brookside
Dining
Osteria Bianchi
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 488
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
9261 NE 83rd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64158
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 488 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Osteria Bianchi.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Drinks
Dodson's Bar & Commons
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 313
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
7438 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 313 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dodson's Bar & Commons.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 1:30 AM
Wed4 PM to 1:30 AM
Thu4 PM to 1:30 AM
Fri4 PM to 1:30 AM
Sat11 AM to 1:30 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Brookside
Cafés
French Custard
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 291
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
5905 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64113
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 291 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Dining
Brookside Wine & Spirits
Liquor store★ 4.6 · 268
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
600 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 268 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Brookside Wine & Spirits.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat9 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun9 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Dining
Bacaro Primo
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 180
Wheelchair access
Find it
323 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO 64113
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 180 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bacaro Primo.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Drinks
Flo's Polk-A-Dot Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 164
Wheelchair access
Find it
8934 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 164 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Flo's Polk-A-Dot Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 3 AM
Tue10 AM to 3 AM
Wed10 AM to 3 AM
Thu10 AM to 3 AM
Fri10 AM to 3 AM
Sat10 AM to 3 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Maps
Brookside
Activity
The John Wornall House Museum
Museum★ 4.6 · 141
Wheelchair access
Brookside
Drinks
Nine Zero One Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 3.7 · 140
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
901 W 48th Pl, Kansas City, MO 64112
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.7★ from 140 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Nine Zero One Rooftop Bar & Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Drinks
Underdog Wine Co.
Wine store★ 4.8 · 99
Wheelchair access
Find it
327 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO 64113
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 99 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Underdog Wine Co..
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 7 PM
Tue10 AM to 7 PM
Wed10 AM to 7 PM
Thu10 AM to 7 PM
Fri10 AM to 7 PM
Sat10 AM to 7 PM
SunClosed
Dining
In-store pickup · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Drinks
New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar
Wine bar★ 4.9 · 94
Wheelchair access
Find it
4928 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 7 PM
Tue10 AM to 8 PM
Wed10 AM to 8 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brookside
Drinks
Parkville Wine House
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 55
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
305 Main St, Parkville, MO 64152
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 55 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Parkville Wine House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps

Brookside

Brookside by the numbers

Local date spots

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Charlie Hooper's Brookside Bar & Grille

Bella Napoli

Aixois

Prime Social

Carmen's Cafe

The Monarch Bar

High Hopes Ice Cream

Mae's Tavern

Osteria Bianchi

Dodson's Bar & Commons

French Custard

Brookside Wine & Spirits

Bacaro Primo

Flo's Polk-A-Dot Lounge

The John Wornall House Museum

Nine Zero One Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Underdog Wine Co.

New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar

Parkville Wine House

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