Kansas City/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 11, 2019
Your guide to the 4 top spots in Kansas City's Hospital Hill neighborhoodParlor. | Photo: Ann C./Yelp

Visiting Hospital Hill, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Kansas City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cocktail bar to a brewery.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Hospital Hill, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Parlor

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Topping the list is food court and cocktail bar Parlor, located at 1707 Locust St. It's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 221 reviews on Yelp. 

On the menus, look for the Farm to Market salads, the Yaki-Ya yakitori skewers or the Mother Clucker chicken wings.

2. Grinders

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Next up is bar Grinders, which offers pizza, cheesesteaks and more, situated at 417 E. 18th St. With four stars out of 591 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Choose from New York style pizza, fried goat cheese salad or Death Wings, with sauces from Wimpy to Death Nectar, on the menu. Philly cheese sandwiches and the meatball grinder is also available. (Check here for the full menu.)

3. Border Brewing Company

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Brewery Border Brewing Company is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 406 E. 18th St., 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews.

At this original Kansas City brewery and taproom, look for a wide variety of beers, from dark, such as the chocolate-flavored stout, to sessions like the Rooftop Red Ale. For a lighter ale, try the Backyard Blonde.

4. City Barrel Brewing Co.

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City Barrel Brewing Co., a brew pub and traditional American spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 68 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1740 Holmes to see for yourself. 

Serving seasonal dishes, along with innovative sours and IPAs, look for the flaming cheese dip and charcuterie board for two on the menu. Also try the thick cut pork chop, as well as the beer broth mussels.


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