Neighborhood guide: How to spend a day on West 39th Street

West 39th Street has everything you need to spend a day in one place — from breakfast to shopping to post-dinner drinks. The district can be found precisely along the western state line divide of Missouri and Kansas, and neighbors the KU Medical Center campus.

Let’s dive into the itinerary.

Rise and shine

• Chow down on a bagel of your choice from Meshuggah Bagels and get creative with schmear options like “Dirty Martini” and “Oreo Cheesecake.”
• Taste test Rebel Coffee’s fall menu or grab a cup from OurHouse KC (they offer lunch + dinner too).
• Get some fresh air and stroll around the historic Volker neighborhood, complete with architectural gems like the Roselawn estate .

Brunch or lunch

• Order a KC Burrito at Tiki Taco ‘s sidewalk window or fill up on morning margs at the (recently reopened) Drunken Worm .
• Customize your own lunchtime pizza with late night staple Artègo’s new weekend hours.
• Make a stop at Aladdin Cafe , serving up authentic Mediterranean cuisine since 1999.

Shop ‘til you drop

• Find unique vintage + vintage-inspired styles at Donna’s Dress Shop or Boomerang .
• Our book lovers can peruse Prospero’s three stories.
• Shop pinup fashions at Retro Vixen .

It’s what’s for dinner

• Enjoy a farm-to-table meal at Room 39 .
• Feast at Fric and Frac — the Jalapeno Burger is a must-try.
• For our barbecue lovers, Q39 is a KC staple. Get the wings, trust us.

Night cap

• Treat yourself to shaved ice or frozen custard from Miami Ice .
• Enjoy some chill atmosphere at Hi-Dive Lounge . Pro tip: ask for a surprise beer from the vending machine (it’s only $2.50).
• Looking for craft? Try a cocktail at Goat and Rabbit or stop by the new 39th Street Brewery .

Bonus tip: Stop by on the third Friday of every month to see live music and special deals from the local businesses.