How to Eat in Kansas City, Missouri on the Cheap

If Kansas City, Missouri is on your list of travel destinations for business or pleasure, stretch that daily per diem by choosing one of the great restaurants listed below for cheap eats. If you are a resident of the Kansas City area you may find a new cheap eats place by taking a look at the below steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Map of greater Kansas City, Missouri

1. Eat at Fric and Frac, located at 1700 W 39th (816-753-6102) for delicious burgers, fries and other typical bar food that is decidedly better than normal.
2. Chow down in this casual dining spot that covers all the bases for your family. D'Bronx, 3904 Bell Street (816-531-0550) serves up delicious pizza and deli sandwiches that will take you back to "the Bronx."
3. Determine how hungry you are for barbecue and then make your way to Arthur Bryant's Barbeque at 1727 Brooklyn Avenue (816-231-1123). This is a restaurant that has been in the Kansas City area for over 30 years and is known nationally as one of the best barbecue places in the country.
4. Dine anywhere else you want in Kansas City as long as you save time to go to Winstead's. This burger and malt shop is a favorite for residents and visitors alike. You will find Winstead's at 1200 Main Street (816-221-3339).
5. Make your way to 314 East 51st Street to sample some of the best Chinese food in the greater Kansas City area. Here you will find Kin Lin Chinese Restaurant (816-561-4334). Fresh ingredients for all dishes and a good variety of the less than typical meals make this a must on your list of cheap eats in Kansas City.

Tips & Warnings

• The restaurants listed here do not require reservations although some will do "call ahead seating" on busy weekend evenings.
• Some restaurants change their hours seasonally. Do not assume that hours are the same as normal. Use phone numbers listed above to acquire exact operating hours.