Recently, a several businesses in Westport were selected by readers of The Pitch as the Best of Kansas City in the food, drink, shopping and cultural scene. While every business in the neighborhood is the best in KC in our hearts, we’ll take this time to congratulate the 2017 Best of Kansas City winners here in Westport. Also, we want to thank each business for continuing to keep Westport the beating heart of culture in KC. Of course, they’re what keeps things interesting around here.
AKKA Karate – Best MMA Dojo
The Bunker – Best Local Goods, Best Local Men’s Clothing
Char Bar – Best Outdoor Dining
Harry’s Bar and Tables – Best Waitstaff, Best 3am Bar
Jerusalem Cafe – Best Hookah Bar
Julep – Best Whisky Selection
Offkey Karaoke Lounge & Suites – Best Karaoke
Port Fonda – Best Margarita
Spa on Penn – Best Day Spa
TikiCat – Best New Bar or Club
Although they might not have been chosen as the Best of Kansas City, the spots below still do a pretty amazing job. These are the Westport businesses that were selected in the top three of various categories:
The Bunker – Best Clothing Designer, Best Local Eyeware Store, Best Local Shoe Store, Best Women’s Clothing Boutique
Ca Va – Best Wine Bar, Best Wine List in a Restaurant, Best Chef (Howard Hanna)
Doughnut Lounge – Best Doughnuts
Fidel’s Cigar Shop – Best Tobacco Shop
The Foundry – Best Bar Food
Green Room Burgers & Beer – Best Trivia Night
Harry’s Bar & Tables – Best Late Night Eats, Best Martini, Best Whisky Selection
HopCat – Best Beer Selection (taps), Best Rooftop
Jerusalem Cafe – Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Julep – Best Place for Craft Cocktails
Kelly’s Westport Inn – Best Irish Pub
McCoy’s – Best Bar Food, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Place to Eat at the Bar, Best Brew Pub
Port Fonda – Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Bloody Mary
Spa on Penn – Best Massage
Westport Ale House – Best Rooftop
Westport Cafe & Bar – Best French Fries
Westport Saloon – Best Open Mic