🕒 Best Kansas City Restaurants Open Late for Travelers Passing Through

It's late, you're tired, and you're in an unfamiliar place. After a long day on the road, you want to kick off your shoes and relax, but your stomach is sending loud, insistent signals. That's okay, we've got you covered! On your way to Cottage West, stop in at the following late night destinations for a quick bite to eat. Closing times vary, so be sure to double-check Google Maps, but here are our top ten late night dining recommendations that are all within a ten-minute drive from Cottage West.

1. Town Topic

• Why go? A KC institution open 24/7 since 1937, perfect for burgers, shakes, chili, fries, malts.

• Distance: ~2 mi (~6 min east on E 9th–10th St, then south)

2. Westport Café & Bar

• Why go? French small plates and cocktails; kitchen stays open around 11:30 p.m. 

• Distance: ~3 mi via I‑70 and Broadway (~8 min drive)

3. Caddy Shack

• Why go? Sports-bar vibe serving tasty wings and popcorn from 11 p.m.–2 a.m. 

• Distance: ~3.5 mi (~10 min I‑70 west to Columbus Park)

4. Lucky Boys

• Why go? Relaxed atmosphere in West Bottoms with comfort bar food—patty melts, catfish. 

• Distance: ~3 mi (~9 min)

5. Beer Kitchen (Westport)

• Why go? Lively late‑night happy hour (11 p.m.–1 a.m.)—great flatbreads, comfort snacks. 

• Distance: ~3 mi (~8 min)

6. Corvino’s Late Night Menu

• Why go? A refined supper-club experience after hours (10 p.m.–1 a.m.) with creative upscale bar food. 

• Distance: ~3 mi (~8 min)

7. El Pueblito

• Why go? Authentic West‑Side taqueria: open to midnight weekdays and as late as 4:30 a.m. on weekends—great tacos and Mexican breakfast items. 

• Distance: ~3.7 mi via Southwest Blvd (~10 min)

8. Muni

• Why go? Part of late-night circuit—open until ~1:30 a.m. in some spots around town. 

• Distance: ~2 mi downtown (~6–8 min)

9. Anton’s

• Why go? Another downtown bar-kitchen staying open until around 1:30 a.m. on weeknights. 

• Distance: ~2 mi (~6 min)

10. Tower Tavern / Voltaire / Brick House

• Why go? Popular late-night bar-kitchen options open till midnight or 1:30 a.m. depending on the day. 

• Distance: ~2–3 mi (~6–9 min)

📌 Map It Out

These spots cluster in Westport, Broadway/Downtown, West Bottoms, and the West Side—mostly 6–10 minutes by car.

🍔 Traveler Tips

• Driving in KC? No open-container laws in KC—passengers can drink in the car, but drivers obviously can't. 

• Last Call Info: KC bars typically stop drink service by 1:30 a.m., though some late‑night spots go until 3 a.m. 

• Best late-night scene: El Pueblito and Town Topic are reliable no-matter-the-time; Westport’s spots are a great mid‑evening pick-me-up.

✅ Final Word

Whether you're craving classic diner grub, upscale bites, or street tacos in the wee hours, this list offers a solid sampling of what Kansas City’s late-night food scene has to offer—all within a short drive of Cottage West. Safe travels, we will leave the light on for you—and bon appétit!

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