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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Le Fou Flea
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- 1400 West 12th Street
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When Vicki (Queen Flea) opened this place, she was inspired by the name of local restaurant, Le Fou Frog, which translates as “the mad, crazy, insane Frenchman.” So, think of Le Fou Flea as the “mad, crazy, insane Flea market.” Many of the exposed concrete walls within are covered in local graffiti, and it is full of interesting finds. Stop in for a drink at the Cafe Brand on the top floor, then make your way down to 1 of a Find on the 2nd floor, filled with tons of extremely well-priced mid-century goodies. And, a singing Elvis.