Spending time in River Market? Get to know this Kansas City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a casual taco spot to a classic French restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in River Market, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. City Market Coffee House
Topping the list is City Market Coffee House, a spot to score coffee, tea, fruit juices, milkshakes and smoothies. Located at 305 Main St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 143 reviews on Yelp.
Aside from drinks, look for breakfast foods, baked goods and lunch items on the menu.
2. Beignet
Next up is crêperie and Cajun/Creole spot Beignet, situated at 307 Main St. With 4.5 stars out of 462 reviews on Yelp, the "tribute to all things New Orleans" has proven to be a local favorite for breakfast all day, lunch and dinner.
Aside from both sweet and savory beignets, you'll find Cajun/Creole dishes like gumbo, jambalaya and fried shrimp on the menu.
3. Kansas City Taco Company
Bar Kansas City Taco Company, which specializes in traditional and unique tacos, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 520 Walnut St., 4.5 stars out of 210 reviews.
Other than tacos and burritos, the menu features smoked egg rolls, quesadillas, street corn and churro bites.
4. Pigwich
Pigwich, an extension of local meat market The Local Pig, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 328 Yelp reviews. Head over to 20 E. Fifth St., Suite 101A, to see for yourself.
It's a top neighborhood spot to score barbecue, burgers and sandwiches.
5. Le Fou Frog
Check out Le Fou Frog, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 300 reviews on Yelp. You can find the French restaurant and cocktail bar at 400 E. Fifth St.
Serving fresh French fare in a charming atmosphere, the restaurant serves authentic French staples like lobster bisque, escargot, foie gras, baked Mediterranean sea bass and steak au poivre.
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