West Bottoms
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If you like antiques, history and good drinks, the West Bottoms are for you. Nestled between downtown KC and the intersection of the MO and KS Rivers, the West Bottoms put Kansas City on the map. From the 1870’s thru the 1950’s, the area was predominantly Stockyards, second in size only to Chicago. However, after a big flood in the 50’s, the Stockyards never fully recovered and the area began to decline. Nowadays, and particularly in the last 10 years, it has seen something of a rebirth. The once-abandoned warehouses are now full of everything from antiques to painters to coffee roasters. On First Friday weekends, it comes to life with antique-hunters and food trucks. For those of you KC locals who may still see the West Bottoms as abandoned or even dangerous…it’s time to come back down and see the changes for yourself.
Voltaire
Bottoms Up
Lucky Boys
The American Royal
The Ship
Good Juju
Stockyards Brewing Co.
Amigoni Urban Winery
Le Fou Flea
The mad, crazy, insane flea market
Freighthouse Fitness
Restoration Emporium
Serendipity
Stuffology
The Space
The Livestock Exchange Building
Haw Contemporary
The Lunch Box
Blip Coffee Roasters
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Blip Coffee Roasters
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- 1101 Mulberry Street
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At the time of this writing, Blip had just had a fire in their building. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but their roasting facility and cafe were lost. Once they’re up and running again, Blip is your source for java in the Bottoms. Owner Ian Davis is more than just a coffee geek, he’s passionate about sustainability, building communities and motorcycles. You can support Blip’s rebuilding efforts by donating on their website, or purchasing a special microlot roast in partnership with Broadway Roasters. *Photos of courtesy of Blip, pre-fire.*