Crossroads

arts district · 64108

The Crossroads is where Kansas City keeps the version of itself it wants outsiders to meet. The galleries are real, First Fridays are a genuine street event rather than a marketing one, and the chef-driven rooms along Southwest Boulevard and Main have done more for the city's reputation than any tourism campaign. The tradeoff is legibility: the neighborhood reads as date-night by default, which can flatten a first meeting into a script everyone has already run. The move is the off-night, a Tuesday at a wine bar or a Thursday gallery opening, where the Crossroads still behaves like a working arts district rather than a backdrop.

4,210

singles 22–50

51%

male

$51,478

median income

$1,479

median rent

The data

Crossroads by the numbers

Crossroads runs male-heavy, about 51% men to 49% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Crossroads is about $51,500.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Missouri has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: Jackson County voted about 59% Harris to 39% Trump, the Democratic Missouri-side core of a metro that splits at the state line.
● Verified · Jackson County 2024 canvass
The median renter in Crossroads pays about $1,480 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,200 Crossroads residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

26 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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26 spots across Crossroads

Crossroads
Dining
Lidia’s
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 3,955
Crossroads
Activity
The Midland Theatre
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 3,173
Wheelchair access
Find it
1228 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 3,173 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Midland Theatre.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Fri10 AM to 6 PM
Sat12 to 4 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Crossroads
Activity
The Truman
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 1,972
Wheelchair access
Crossroads
Cafés
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,875
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1624 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,875 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat7 AM to 3 PM
Sun7 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Crossroads
Dining
Extra Virgin
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,399
Crossroads
Dining
1587 Prime
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,266
Crossroads
Dining
Affäre
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,064
Crossroads
Activity
Grinders KC Event Venue - Box Office + GA Gate
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 971
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Crossroads
Activity
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Kansas City, MO
Dinner theater★ 4.7 · 883
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Crossroads
Cafés
Café Corazón
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 878
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
110 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 878 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Café Corazón.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 6 PM
Tue7 AM to 6 PM
Wed7 AM to 6 PM
Thu7 AM to 6 PM
Fri7 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 6 PM
Sun8 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Crossroads
Drinks
Swordfish Tom's
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 787
Wheelchair access
Find it
210 W 19 Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 787 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Swordfish Tom's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 PM to 1:30 AM
Wed4 PM to 1:30 AM
Thu4 PM to 1:30 AM
Fri4 PM to 1:30 AM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Crossroads
Drinks
Swordfish Tom's
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 785
Crossroads
Cafés
Made in KC Cafe - Downtown
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 639
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1114 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 639 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Made in KC Cafe - Downtown.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 8 PM
Tue7 AM to 8 PM
Wed7 AM to 8 PM
Thu7 AM to 8 PM
Fri7 AM to 10 PM
Sat7 AM to 6 PM
Sun7 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Crossroads
Drinks
Palm Tree Club KC
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 486
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
14 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 486 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Palm Tree Club KC.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
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
Crossroads
Dining
Lazia
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 454
Crossroads
Drinks
Percheron Rooftop Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 387
Crossroads
Activity
Lonnie’s Reno Club
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.9 · 381
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1111 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 381 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lonnie’s Reno Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri6 to 10 PM
Sat6 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Crossroads
Dining
Black Dolphin
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.7 · 324
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1813 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 324 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Black Dolphin.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 3 AM
Tue5 PM to 3 AM
Wed5 PM to 3 AM
Thu5 PM to 3 AM
Fri5 PM to 3 AM
Sat12 PM to 3 AM
Sun5 PM to 3 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Crossroads
Drinks
P.S. Speakeasy
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 315
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
106 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 315 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at P.S. Speakeasy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 PM to 12 AM
Tue6 PM to 12 AM
Wed6 PM to 12 AM
Thu6 PM to 12 AM
Fri6 PM to 1 AM
Sat6 PM to 1 AM
Sun6 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Usually difficult to find a space
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Crossroads
Dining
Green Dirt on Oak
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 283
Crossroads
Cafés
roasted.
Coffee shop$$$$★ 5 · 228
Wheelchair access
Find it
322 Southwest Blvd #100, Kansas City, MO 64108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 228 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at roasted..
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9:30 AM to 8 PM
Tue9:30 AM to 8 PM
Wed9:30 AM to 8 PM
Thu9:30 AM to 8 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun9:30 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Crossroads
Drinks
Kon Tiki
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 188
Crossroads
Drinks
Beckett's KCMO
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 92
Crossroads
Drinks
Le Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 89
Crossroads
Dining
Mineral Lounge
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 66
Crossroads
Drinks
In Good Company KC - Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 55
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1518 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 55 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at In Good Company KC - Cocktail Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12:30 AM
Sat5 PM to 12:30 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Crossroads

Crossroads by the numbers

Local date spots

Lidia’s

The Midland Theatre

The Truman

Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery

Extra Virgin

1587 Prime

Affäre

Grinders KC Event Venue - Box Office + GA Gate

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Kansas City, MO

Café Corazón

Swordfish Tom's

Swordfish Tom's

Made in KC Cafe - Downtown

Palm Tree Club KC

Lazia

Percheron Rooftop Bar

Lonnie’s Reno Club

Black Dolphin

P.S. Speakeasy

Green Dirt on Oak

roasted.

Kon Tiki

Beckett's KCMO

Le Lounge

Mineral Lounge

In Good Company KC - Cocktail Lounge

Reach Crossroads singles right where they plan dates.