Everyone deserves something sweet 🧁

8 KC spots for dietary-restrictive treats

Little shop, big love for sweets. | Photo by KCtoday

Dietary restrictions should never equal option restrictions. Thankfully, there are spots all over KC offering a variety of vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free sweets — perfect for our dessert connoisseurs. 🍦

Littlest Bake Shop, 645 E. 59th St., Kansas City, MO | Serving KC as the first entirely gluten-free and vegan bakery in the area — this spot is a must try in our book. Sit on the patio and enjoy the locally + seasonally inspired menu options.

Fairway Creamery, 5938 Mission Rd., Fairway, KS | The fresh ingredients and chef-driven approach make its vegan + dairy-free menu options even sweeter. The sorbet and vegan ice cream flavors are rotating — so you obviously have to go back.

Mud Pie Vegan Bakery and Coffee, 7319 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS | Stop by on Saturdays + Sundays for the fried (yeast) donuts — we recommend the strawberry glazed.

Pop Culture KC, multiple locations | What’s poppin’? This handcrafted gourmet popcorn, that’s what. This sweet snack comes in dozens of flavors — with vegan, gluten-free, and dye-free options.

The C Word, online order | This cakery is focused on two things: creating plant-based cakes and not taking things too seriously. The business is sweet to the environment, too — down to the compostable packaging.

Planted KC, pop-up locations | Keep your eye out for this 100% vegan option that pops up at local markets + events around KC. From cinnamon rolls to bread loaves, the carb-cravings are real.

Betty Rae’s, multiple locations | You know them, you love them, but did you know they have vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options too? The vegan vanilla is a classic.

Florine’s Flour Shop, online order | Whether it’s a special occasion or a regular day, you can’t go wrong with one of these decorative desserts. The vegan cakes are made entirely from scratch — everything from the fillings to the sauces.

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Today, November 3

West Bottoms First Friday Weekends | Friday, Nov. 4 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | 1401 W. 13th St., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | This month’s theme is “Blessings in the Bottoms,” and the small businesses deals are something we can all be thankful for.
Off Over Here | Friday, Nov. 4-Saturday, Nov. 19 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 9000 W. 151st St., Overland Park, KS | Free | This exhibit of woven, embroidered, and sewn works relates to environmental sustainability.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay | Friday, Nov. 4 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO | $35 | Listen to Coldplay’s greatest hits like “Fix You” and “Paradise” while under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Saturday, November 5

Food on the Missouri Frontier | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, 105 Osage St., Sibley, MO | $4-$8 | Experience the aromas of Missouri’s historic foods while learning how Fort Osage residents prepared + preserved pre-refridgeration.
Holiday Extravaganza | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Belton High School, 801 W. North Ave., Belton, MO | $0+ | Check off all your holiday shopping under one roof with 100+ crafters and vendors.
The Emo Night Tour | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 8 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO | $17-$32 | Rock out to emo classics like Taking Back Sunday and My Chemical Romance because it was never a phase.

Sunday, November 6

Tarot Card Readings | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 12-5 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | Free | Get a deeper look into your future while sipping on a glass of wine.
Chiefs & Chatter | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 7:20 p.m. | The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W. 103rd St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Three comedians back seat coach and commentate the Chiefs game (probably making better calls than the refs, anyway.)

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Central Avenue Betterment Association’s fifth annual Day of the Dead festival (spanning 10 blocks) is happening Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m — centered at 1120 Central Ave., KCK. The event includes Calaveritas skull face painting, wandering Catrinas, a nighttime parade, and 60+ food vendors.

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill plans to open in mid to late January in the Power and Light District — at 101 E. 14th St. The restaurant is being renovated to include a mezzanine + updated patio area. Check out renderings of the space here. (Kansas City Business Journal) 🍣

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The UMKC Conservatory’s annual benefit + largest scholarship fundraising event, Crescendo, is tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the Kauffman Center. The performances feature student musicians, dancers, and actors. Tickets are $50. 🎟️

Community

The Shatto Milk Company is honoring all military personnel in celebration of Veterans Day. On Thursday, Nov. 10 and Friday, Nov. 11, the farm — located at 9406 N. Hwy. 33, Osborn, MO — will host a free day of tours, activities, and samples. Veterans are encouraged to bring a guest + call the farm for reservations. 🇺🇸

Concert

Country music artist Tenille Arts is performing at the American Royal Uptown Hoedown on Saturday, Nov. 19. Proceeds from the event support American Royal’s mission — providing $1 million+ in youth scholarships annually and supporting agriculture education programs. 🎶

Seasonal

Ward Parkway Center’s Pavilion is hosting its annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 18. Events including photos with Santa and live music from local students begin at 6 p.m. The tree lighting will take place at approximately 7:00 p.m. 🎄

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Have you ever noticed any red phone booths while bar-hopping + window shopping in Westport? We have — and we want to know the story behind them.

City Editor Bella found one on the patio at Harpos — 4109 Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO. Then she ran into a second one (similarly, on the patio) at Harry’s — 501 Westport Rd., KCMO.

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