Spending time in KCI & 2nd Creek? Get to know this Kansas City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an eyeglass business to a nail salon.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in KCI & 2nd Creek, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Scott's Kitchen
Topping the list is breakfast and brunch spot Scott's Kitchen, which offers barbecue and more. Located at 11920 N. Ambassador Drive, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 265 reviews on Yelp.
Feeling carnivorous? Stop by Scott's for a half or full rack of ribs, or a meat plate containing one or two of Scott's signature meats with two sides (barbecue beans, cheesy potatoes, jalapeño apple slaw and more), bread and pickles.
Not feeling a meat plate? Score a pulled pork, chicken, turkey or brisket sandwich, a burnt end burrito bowl complete with red chile fire salsa and ghost pepper jack cheese served with cilantro lime rice, black beans and shredded romaine lettuce or maybe housemade chorizo sausage tacos.
2. Eyesmith Sport & Fashion Optical
Next up is eyewear and opticians spot EyeSmith Sport & Fashion Optical, situated at 8502 N. Green Hills Road. With five stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Not only does this eyeglass store provide its customers with everyday prescription eyewear, but it also offers prescription sunglasses, prescription sportswear, motorcycle shades and lifestyle glasses. Fittings and repair are also available on-site.
3. The Reef
Steakhouse and traditional American spot The Reef, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 9600 N.W. Polo Drive (Tiffany Springs exit), four stars out of 39 reviews.
Start off with a house steak, salmon or barbecue chicken salad before honing in on signature creations such as lightly seasoned rainbow trout served with a lemon butter sauce; prime sirloin steak grilled to order; or seafood kebabs. Sides include fries, onion rings, asparagus and vegetable medley. A variety of sandwiches are also available.
4. Classy Nails
Classy Nails, a nail salon, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 19 Yelp reviews. Head over to 10014 N. Ambassador Drive to see for yourself.
Stop by Classy Nails to score a full set of nails, a manicure/pedicure combo, a dipping powder combo, nail design and much more.
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