Best Barbecue Sandwich
Winner: Joe’s Kansas City
Runner Up: Q39
Best Barbecue Sauce
Winner: Joe’s Kansas City
Runner Up: Jack Stack
Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying
Winner: The Capital Grille
Runner Up: Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
Best KCK/Wyandotte County Bar
Winner: Yard House
Runner Up: Johnnie’s on 9th
Best Barbecue
Winner: Joe’s Kansas City
Runner Up: Q39
Best Distillery
Winner: J. Rieger and Co.
Runner Up: Tom’s Town Distilling Co.
Best New Restaurant
Winner: City Barrel Brewing Company
Runner Up: Strang Hall
Best Dive Bar
Winner: The Peanut
Runner Up: The Ship
Best LGBTQ Bar
Winner: Hamburger Mary’s
Runner Up: Missy B’s
Best Steakhouse
Winner: J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood
Runner Up: Capital Grille
Best Liquor Store (Missouri)
Winner: Lukas Wine & Spirits Superstore
Runner Up: Gomer’s
Best Donut
Winner: LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee
Runner Up: Hurts Donut Company
Best Pho
Winner: Vietnam Cafe
Runner Up: iPho Tower
Best Date Bar
Winner: Green Lady Lounge
Runner Up: Capital Grille
Best Sushi
Winner: Sushi House
Runner Up: Bob Wasabi
Best Ice Cream
Winner: Betty Rae’s Ice Cream
Runner Up: Sheridan’s Frozen Custard
Best Bakery
Winner: McClain’s Bakery
Runner Up: Best Regards
Best Brewery
Winner: Boulevard Brewing Company
Runner Up: Martin City Brewery
Best Greek
Winner: Mr. Gyros
Runner Up: Jerusalem Cafe
Best Gyro
Winner: Mr. Gyros
Runner Up: Jerusalem Cafe
Best Pub Food
Winner: The Peanut
Runner Up: Martin City Brewing Company
Best Gluten-Free Restaurant
Winner: The Mixx
Runner Up: Spin Pizza
Best Cocktail
Winner: The Rieger
(In the August print issue, we incorrectly identified ImprovKC as the winner for this category. We apologize for the error.)
Runner Up: The Monarch Bar
Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant/Bar
Winner: Bar K
Runner Up: Chicken N Pickle
Best Downtown KCMO Bar
Winner: Green Lady Lounge
Runner Up: The Rieger
Best Brunch Spot
Winner: First Watch
Runner Up: Succotash
Best Margarita
Winner: Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen & Bar
Runner Up: Margarita’s
Best Westport/Midtown Bar
Winner: Kelly’s
Runner Up: Ale House
Best Burnt Ends
Winner: Fiorella’s Jack Stack
Runner Up: Joe’s Kansas City
Best Patio
Winner: Chicken N Pickle
Runner Up: Gram and Dun
Best Plaza/South KC Bar
Winner: The Peanut
Runner Up: The Well
Best New Bar
Winner: Monarch Bar
Runner Up: Parlor
Best Missouri Suburbs Bar
Winner: Third Street Social
Runner Up: The Well
Best Gelato
Winner: Spin Pizza
Runner Up: Glacé Ice Cream
Best Cinnamon Rolls
Winner: Corner Cafe
Runner Up: McLain’s Bakery
Best Happy Hour
Winner: La Bodega
Runner Up: Summit Grill
Best Food Truck
Winner: Taco Republic
Runner Up: Jerusalem Cafe
Best Burger
Winner: Westport Flea Market
Runner Up: Town Topic
Best Thai
Winner: Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop
Runner Up: Pad Thai Restaurant, Overland Park
Best Chocolatier
Winner: Christopher Elbow
Runner Up: André’s Chocolates
Best Italian
Winner: Garozzo’s
Runner Up: Jasper’s
Best Ramen
Winner: Columbus Park Ramen
Runner Up: Sushi House
Best Indian
Winner: Korma Sutra
Runner Up: Taj Mahal Authentic Cuisine of India
Best Burrito
Winner: Manny’s
Runner Up: Mi Ranchito
Best Coffee Shop
Winner: The Roasterie
Runner Up: Blackdog Coffee House
Best Bartender
Winner: Beau Williams at Julep
Runner Up: Andy at 801 Chophouse
Best Tacos
Winner: Mission Taco
Runner Up: Margarita’s
Best Sommelier
Winner: Christina Corvino
Runner Up: Doug Frost
Best French Fries
Winner: Joe’s Kansas City
Runner Up: Five Guys
Best Bloody Mary
Winner: Nick and Jake’s
Runner Up: Beer Kitchen
Best Sports Bar
Winner: Johnny’s Tavern
Runner Up: Tanner’s Bar & Grill
Best Korean
Winner: Chosun Korean BBQ
Runner Up: Choga Korean Restaurant
Best Ribs
Winner: Fiorella’s Jack Stack
Runner Up: Joe’s Kansas City
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant
Winner: Blue Koi
Runner Up: Cafe Gratitude
Best Bagel
Winner: Meshuggah Bagels
Runner Up: Einstein Brothers
Best Sandwich Shop
Winner: Pigwich
Runner Up: Planet Sub
Best Winery
Winner: Cooper’s Hawk
Runner Up: KC Wine Co
Best Comedy Club
Winner: ImprovKC
Runner Up: The Comedy Club of Kansas City
Best Chef
Winner: Jasper Mirabile at Jasper’s
Runner Up: Megan and Colby Garrelts at Rye
Best Johnson County Bar
Winner: The Peanut
Runner Up: Johnny’s Tavern
Best Wings
Winner: The Peanut
Runner Up: Q39
Best Mexican Restaurant
Winner: Manny’s
Runner Up: Margarita’s
Best Liquor Store (Kansas)
Winner: Lukas Wine & Spirits Superstore
Runner Up: Gomer’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Best Pizza
Winner: Minsky’s
Runner Up: Waldo Pizza
Best Bar Staff
Winner: Boulevard Brewery
Runner Up: Johnny’s Tavern
Best Smoothie/Juice Bar
Winner: Smoothie King
Runner Up: Ruby Jean’s
Best Hot Dogs
Winner: Kauffman Stadium
Runner Up: The Weiner Kitchen
Best IPA
Winner: Boulevard Brewing Company
Runner Up: Martin City Brewing Company
