Best of KC 2024 was the 2024 edition of The Pitch’s Best of KC, Kansas City’s largest readers’ poll: 2,906 published placings across 488 categories in 11 groups, producing 396 distinct winners.1 Every winner that year is listed below. Runners-up, finalists and the full vote tallies are on The Pitch’s own results portal.
The ballot
| Group | Categories | Placings |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 53 | 326 |
| Barbecue | 14 | 88 |
| CBD/Hemp/THC | 10 | 70 |
| Drink | 55 | 339 |
| Food | 94 | 612 |
| Goods & Services | 86 | 498 |
| Health & Fitness | 33 | 188 |
| People & Places | 46 | 268 |
| Shopping | 53 | 288 |
| Sports & Rec | 19 | 90 |
| Weddings | 25 | 139 |
| Total | 488 | 2,906 |
Vote leaders
The ten highest single-category vote totals of 2024.
| # | Votes | Entity | Category | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,289 | Betty Rae’s | Best Ice Cream | Winner |
| 2 | 1,209 | Meshuggah Bagels | Best Bagels | Winner |
| 3 | 1,196 | LaMar’s Donuts | Best Donuts | Winner |
| 4 | 1,188 | The Peanut | Best Chicken Wings | Winner |
| 5 | 1,068 | The Big Biscuit | Best Breakfast | Winner |
| 6 | 1,050 | The Peanut | Best Bar Food | Winner |
| 7 | 1,050 | KMBZ 98.1 | Best Local Radio Station | Winner |
| 8 | 1,049 | Town Topic | Best Drunk Food | Winner |
| 9 | 1,040 | The Big Biscuit | Best Brunch | Winner |
| 10 | 1,037 | Adriana Bates - Clear Mortgage | Best Loan Officer | Winner |
Won more than once
| # | Wins | Placings | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 9 | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ |
| 2 | 5 | 9 | The Big Biscuit |
| 3 | 5 | 5 | Greenlight Dispensary |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | Jerusalem Cafe |
| 5 | 4 | 4 | The Peanut |
| 6 | 3 | 7 | Drastic Measures |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | The Campground |
| 8 | 3 | 7 | Fetch |
| 9 | 3 | 4 | The Bird Comedy Theater |
| 10 | 3 | 4 | Starlight Theatre |
What changed on the ballot
- 25 categories new in 2024: Best Aesthetician/Esthetician · Best Art Supply/Craft Store · Best Bar (Lawrence) · Best Bartender [First Name and Bar] · Best Budtender [First Name and Dispensary Name] · Best Community Garden · Best Dance Crew · Best Day Spa (Non-Medical) · Best Filmmaker · Best German Food · Best Hotel for Your Wedding Night · Best Insurance Agent [Name/Agency] · Best Local Television Personality · Best Oil Change (Local) · Best Outdoor Outfitters (Local) · Best Pest Control · Best Psychic/Tarot Readings · Best Real Estate Team · Best Rehab Treatment Center (Addiction and Recovery) · Best Restaurant (Lawrence) · Best Restaurant Server [First Name and Restaurant] · Best Retail Store (Lawrence) · Best Small Plates · Best Sporting Goods Store (Local) · Best Vegan Options.
- 41 categories that ran in 2023 did not return. Among them: Best 24-Hour Restaurant · Best Aesthetician · Best Bar [Lawrence] · Best Bartender · Best Craft Store · Best Dance Crew/Studio · Best Day Spa · Best Dive Shop · Best Filmmaker (Artistic) · Best Garage Door Company · Best German Restaurant · Best Hand-Lettering/Stationery — and 29 more.
- 60 categories ran for the last time in 2024, absent from the 2025 ballot.
Winners
396 distinct winners; 132 have an entry elsewhere in this Wiki or the Registry and are linked. Vote counts are as the poll published them.2
Arts & Entertainment
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Art Exhibit | A Layered Presence - Nelson-Atkins Museum (137) |
| Best Art Festival | Plaza Art Fair (238) |
| Best Art Gallery | MOD Gallery & Space (119) |
| Best Blues Venue | Green Lady Lounge (208) |
| Best Burlesque Troupe | VAMP Kansas City (323) |
| Best Club DJ | Maxx Gruv (264) |
| Best Comedy Club | The Bird Comedy Theater (349) |
| Best Cultural Event | KC Fringe Festival (267) |
| Best Dance Crew | Ethereal (566) |
| Best Drag Artist | Lana Luxx (331) |
| Best Drag Show | Dining with the Divas at Hamburger Mary’s (294) |
| Best Fashion Event | Kansas City Fashion Week (439) |
| Best Filmmaker | Lolo Loren and Patrick Poe (209) |
| Best Fundraising Event | Big Slick Celebrity Weekend (374) |
| Best House/Cover Band | Lost Wax (181) |
| Best Improv/Sketch Troupe | The Bird Comedy Theater Players (304) |
| Best Jazz Artist | Lonnie McFadden (265) |
| Best Jazz Band | Back Alley Brass Band (169) |
| Best Jazz Venue | Green Lady Lounge (524) |
| Best Karaoke | Missie B’s, hosted by Bridgett (227) |
| Best Live Music Venue (Kansas) | Azura Amphitheater (240) |
| Best Live Music Venue (Missouri) | Starlight Theatre (323) |
| Best Live Performance Event | KC Fringe Festival (382) |
| Best Live Theater | Starlight Theatre (551) |
| Best Local Actor | Jessica Whitfield (202) |
| Best Local Artist | Mark Exline (187) |
| Best Local Band | The Swallowtails (203) |
| Best Local Craft Artist | Shut The Front Door KC (174) |
| Best Local Event | Kansas City Irish Fest (370) |
| Best Local Podcast | Kansas City Revival (309) |
| Best Local Stand-Up Comic | Jamie Campbell (219) |
| Best Local Themed Tour | Kansas City Gangster Tour (226) |
| Best Movie Theater | Screenland Armour (840) |
| Best Museum | Nelson-Atkins Museum (927) |
| Best Music Festival | Boulevardia (677) |
| Best Musician | Calvin Arsenia (298) |
| Best New Local Album | Situationships - musicbyskippy (178) |
| Best Nightclub | Missie B’s (469) |
| Best Open Mic | The Bird Comedy Theater (276) |
| Best Outdoor Event | KC Pride (576) |
| Best Outdoor Venue | Starlight Theatre (795) |
| Best Painting Party | Art by JonnieRae (289) |
| Best Photographer (Artistic) | Ben McBee (180) |
| Best Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium (298) |
| Best Place to Shake Your Booty | Missie B’s (385) |
| Best Play | Gulag Girls by Shea Ketchum at KC Fringe (434) |
| Best Poet/Spoken Word Artist | Abby Bland (163) |
| Best Song by a Local Band | ”It’s Not Jupiter” - Danielle Ate the Sandwich (262) |
| Best Theater Company | The Bird Comedy Theater (292) |
| Best Tribute Band | Almost KISS (203) |
| Best Trivia Night | All-Star Trivia at Hamburger Mary’s (237) |
| Best Vocalist | Eboni Fondren (222) |
| Best Youth Theater | The Coterie Theatre (443) |
Barbecue
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Barbecue | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (364) |
| Best Barbecue Sandwich | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ - Z-Man (560) |
| Best Barbecue Side Dish | Hickory Pit Beans at Jack Stack BBQ (376) |
| Best Brisket | Q39 (231) |
| Best Burnt Ends | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (312) |
| Best Craft Barbecue | Q39 (441) |
| Best Mixed Plate | Jack Stack BBQ (244) |
| Best Old School Barbecue | Gates Bar-B-Q (210) |
| Best Pulled Pork | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (436) |
| Best Ribs | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (275) |
| Best Rub | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (345) |
| Best Sauce | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (269) |
| Best Sausage | Slap’s BBQ (156) |
| Best Vegetarian Barbecue Dish | Portobello Z-Man - Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (244) |
CBD/Hemp/THC
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Budtender [First Name and Dispensary Name] | Greenlight Dispensary (400) |
| Best CBD Store | American Shaman (139) |
| Best Concentrate/Dab Brand | Illicit (234) |
| Best Dispensary | Greenlight Dispensary (491) |
| Best Edibles Brand (Cannabis) | Greenlight Dispensary (393) |
| Best Flower | Greenlight Dispensary (386) |
| Best Medical Marijuana Clinic | Elevate Holistics (429) |
| Best Medical Marijuana Clinician | Bluebird Wellness Center (221) |
| Best Place to Buy Delta Products | It’s A Dream Smoke Shop (140) |
| Best Vape Cartridge Brand | Greenlight Dispensary (365) |
Drink
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best 3 am Bar | Harry’s Bar and Tables (228) |
| Best Bar | Drastic Measures (323) |
| Best Bar (Lawrence) | John Brown’s Underground (180) |
| Best Bar Staff | Transparent Brewing Company (229) |
| Best Bar to Meet People | King G (265) |
| Best Bartender [First Name and Bar] | Laura at Club 38 Ameristar (381) |
| Best Beer Taps Selection | Taps on Main (190) |
| Best Bloody Mary | The Farmhouse (167) |
| Best Boba/Bubble Tea | Dragonfly Tea Zone (177) |
| Best Brew Pub | Martin City Brewing Company (243) |
| Best Cheap Drinks | John’s Big Deck (245) |
| Best Cocktails | Drastic Measures (226) |
| Best Coffee Shop Food/Snacks | Mildred’s (311) |
| Best Coffeehouse | Cafe Cà Phê (328) |
| Best Dive Bar | Hi-Dive Lounge (238) |
| Best French 75 | Westport Cafe (225) |
| Best Girl’s Night Out Bar | Hamburger Mary’s (297) |
| Best Happy Hour (Drink) | Gaels Public House & Sports (192) |
| Best Horsefeather | J. Rieger & Co. (397) |
| Best Hotel Bar | Percheron Rooftop Bar at Crossroads Hotel (254) |
| Best Irish Bar | Brady & Fox (276) |
| Best LGBTQ+ Bar | Missie B’s (326) |
| Best Local Beer (IPA) | Block IPA - Cinder Block Brewery (175) |
| Best Local Beer (Lager) | Dunkel - KC Bier Co. (291) |
| Best Local Beer (Sour) | Street Light Sour - Transparent Brewing Company (194) |
| Best Local Beer (Stout) | Tippin’ Stout - Transparent Brewing Company (193) |
| Best Local Brewery | Boulevard Brewing Company (300) |
| Best Local Coffee Roaster | The Roasterie (378) |
| Best Local Distillery | J. Rieger & Co. (468) |
| Best Local Winery | KC Wine Co (270) |
| Best Locally Made Kombucha | Tea-Biotics (102) |
| Best Locally Owned Kansas Brewery | Free State Brewing Company (304) |
| Best Locally Owned Missouri Brewery | Cinder Block Brewery (205) |
| Best Manhattan | The Hey! Hey! Club (239) |
| Best Margarita | Ponak’s (313) |
| Best Martini | The Campground (223) |
| Best Milkshake | Winstead’s (453) |
| Best Mojito | Mean Mule Distilling Co. (181) |
| Best Negroni | The Campground (173) |
| Best Neighborhood Bar | Jim’s Alley Bar (213) |
| Best New Bar | Varsity Club (290) |
| Best New Brewery | Barley & Vine (219) |
| Best Old Fashioned | West Bottoms Whiskey Co. (209) |
| Best Patio | The Campground (289) |
| Best Place to Drink with Your Dog | Bar K (524) |
| Best Pop-Up Bar | Vignettes (238) |
| Best Rooftop Bar | Percheron Rooftop Bar (374) |
| Best Service Industry Night | Extra Virgin (227) |
| Best Speakeasy | Swordfish Tom’s (351) |
| Best Sports Bar | Johnny’s Tavern (256) |
| Best Tea Shop/Place to Buy Tea | Dragonfly Tea Zone (127) |
| Best Upscale Bar | Drastic Measures (292) |
| Best Whiskey Selection | Harry’s Country Club (210) |
| Best Wine Event | Oktoberfest at KC Wine Co (247) |
| Best Wine Selection | Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant (223) |
Food
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Appetizers | Red Door Woodfired Grill (603) |
| Best Bagels | Meshuggah Bagels (1,209) |
| Best Bakery (Bread) | Ibis Bakery (473) |
| Best Bakery (Gluten Free) | Billie’s Grocery (769) |
| Best Bakery (Sweets) | McLain’s Bakery (916) |
| Best Bar Food | The Peanut (1,050) |
| Best Black-Owned Restaurant | Niecie’s Restaurant (460) |
| Best Bowl of Soup | Vietnam Cafe (705) |
| Best Breakfast | The Big Biscuit (1,068) |
| Best Brunch | The Big Biscuit (1,040) |
| Best Buffet | Cinzetti’s (459) |
| Best Burger | Westport Flea Market (832) |
| Best Burrito | Tiki Taco (626) |
| Best Butcher | Local Pig (511) |
| Best Caribbean Food | Mesob (463) |
| Best Catering | Brancato’s Catering (348) |
| Best Charcuterie Board | Green Dirt on Oak (340) |
| Best Cheap Eats | Town Topic (781) |
| Best Chef | Nick Goellner - The Antler Room (492) |
| Best Chicken (Baked or Grilled) | El Pollo Rey (486) |
| Best Chicken Sandwich | The Big Biscuit (609) |
| Best Chicken Strips/Tenders | Mother Clucker (505) |
| Best Chicken Wings | The Peanut (1,188) |
| Best Chili | Dixon’s Famous Chili (450) |
| Best Chinese Restaurant | Bo Lings (626) |
| Best Chocolate Shop | Christopher Elbow Chocolates (969) |
| Best Cinnamon Rolls | Corner Cafe (641) |
| Best Deli | Scimeca’s Retail Market & Deli (466) |
| Best Dessert Menu | Rye (260) |
| Best Donuts | LaMar’s Donuts (1,196) |
| Best Drunk Food | Town Topic (1,049) |
| Best Ethiopian Food | Blue Nile Cafe (583) |
| Best Falafel | Jerusalem Cafe (646) |
| Best Family Restaurant | The Big Biscuit (695) |
| Best Food Popup | Devoured Pizza (271) |
| Best Food Truck | JERUSALEM CAFE FOOD TRUCK (498) |
| Best French Fries | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (837) |
| Best French Restaurant | Le Fou Frog (429) |
| Best Fried Chicken | Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor (589) |
| Best German Food | Grünauer (808) |
| Best Gluten-Free Options (Restaurant) | Billie’s Grocery (776) |
| Best Greek Restaurant | Jerusalem Cafe (579) |
| Best Gyro | Jerusalem Cafe (658) |
| Best Halal Restaurant | Baba’s Pantry (489) |
| Best Happy Hour (Food) | Blue Sushi Sake Grill (434) |
| Best Hot Dog (Restaurants/Food Trucks) | Charlie Hooper’s (248) |
| Best Hotel Restaurant | The Savoy at 21c (323) |
| Best Ice Cream | Betty Rae’s (1,289) |
| Best Indian Restaurant | Taj Mahal (396) |
| Best Italian Restaurant | Garozzo’s (727) |
| Best Italian Sausage | Scimeca’s Italian Sausage Co. (877) |
| Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant | Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant (1,035) |
| Best Korean | Chingu (374) |
| Best Late Night Eats | Town Topic (820) |
| Best Local Snack | Dot’s Pretzels (734) |
| Best Locally Made Sauce/Salsa/Condiment (Non-BBQ) | Pizza Shoppe Pink Stuff Salad Dressing (490) |
| Best Locally Made Sweets | Christopher Elbow Chocolates (663) |
| Best Lunch | Billie’s Grocery (568) |
| Best Meal Kit/Prepared Foods | Hemma Hemma (231) |
| Best Mediterranean Restaurant | Jerusalem Cafe (493) |
| Best Mexican Restaurant | Ponak’s (487) |
| Best Nachos | The Peanut (409) |
| Best New Restaurant | Green Dirt on Oak (410) |
| Best Outdoor Dining | Char Bar (457) |
| Best Pho | Vietnam Cafe (694) |
| Best Pie | Tippin’s Pies (466) |
| Best Pizza (Multiple Locations) | Minsky’s Pizza (476) |
| Best Pizza (Single Location) | Waldo Pizza (860) |
| Best Place to Eat at the Bar | The Peanut (682) |
| Best Poké | Freestyle Poké (288) |
| Best Pork Tenderloin | Christine’s Firehouse (337) |
| Best Pretzel | KC Bier Co. (403) |
| Best Queso | Jose Pepper’s (452) |
| Best Ramen | KC Craft Ramen (331) |
| Best Restaurant | Red Door Woodfired Grill (501) |
| Best Restaurant (Lawrence) | Free State Brewing Company (403) |
| Best Restaurant Server [First Name and Restaurant] | NaNa at Jazz a Louisiana Kitchen (256) |
| Best Reuben | Summit Grill (268) |
| Best Romantic Restaurant | Le Fou Frog (318) |
| Best Salad | The Mixx (528) |
| Best Sandwich Shop | Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches (393) |
| Best Seafood Restaurant | Bristol Seafood Grill (458) |
| Best Serving Staff | The Big Biscuit (566) |
| Best Small Plates | La Bodega (538) |
| Best Smoothie/Juice Bar | Ruby Jean’s Juicery (548) |
| Best Soul Food | Niecie’s Restaurant (413) |
| Best Steakhouse | Golden Ox (359) |
| Best Sushi | Blue Sushi Sake Grill (450) |
| Best Tacos | Tiki Taco (350) |
| Best Take Out | Minsky’s Pizza (661) |
| Best Thai Restaurant | Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop (463) |
| Best Tots | Cosmo Burger (338) |
| Best Vegan Options | Cafe Gratitude (369) |
| Best Vegetarian Options | Cafe Gratitude (282) |
Goods & Services
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Firm | S. Paige Sander CPA, LLC (133) |
| Best Ad/Marketing Agency | Square Peg Marketing & Branding (294) |
| Best Adult Club | Shady Lady (293) |
| Best Aesthetician/Esthetician | Laura Carlson (261) |
| Best Apartment Community | Three Light Luxury Apartments (223) |
| Best Auction House | This & That KC (184) |
| Best Auto Service/Repair | KC AutoWorx (224) |
| Best Bank (Commercial) | Commerce Bank (422) |
| Best Bank (Consumer) | Central Bank (606) |
| Best Barber | Justin Lemos at MidWest Barbery (223) |
| Best Barbershop | Catalyst Barber Co. (347) |
| Best Bed & Breakfast | Main Street Inn (184) |
| Best Blow Out | Shelby Jewell (694) |
| Best Body Piercing | Supernatural Body Piercing (480) |
| Best Boudoir Photographer | Babe City Boudoir (255) |
| Best Brows | Laura Carlson at The Facial Bar (302) |
| Best Car Wash | GO Car Wash (317) |
| Best Child Care Center | The Goddard School of Overland Park (125) |
| Best Cleaning Service | Linda’s Cleaning Service, LLC (126) |
| Best Clinical Trials/Pharmaceutical Research | Children’s Mercy Research Institute (507) |
| Best Computer/IT Services | Akins PC Repair (207) |
| Best Contractor | Candor Upkeep Handyman Services (263) |
| Best Coworking Space | Plexpod (136) |
| Best Credit Union | CommunityAmerica Credit Union (870) |
| Best Custom Blinds/Window Treatments | Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit (151) |
| Best Custom Countertops | Rocktops (293) |
| Best Customer Service | Ash-thetics Concierge Medical Aesthetics (360) |
| Best Dog Training | The Dogs’ Spot (269) |
| Best Electrician | IBEW Local Union 124 (347) |
| Best Employment Agency | Staffing Kansas City (120) |
| Best Financial Planning | Creative Planning (309) |
| Best Group Therapy | MOCSA (261) |
| Best Gutter Cleaning | Candor Upkeep Handyman Services (218) |
| Best Hair Colorist | Shelby Jewell - Hair Stylist (707) |
| Best Hair Removal | Summers Medical Aesthetics (249) |
| Best Hair Salon | Moxie by KC (350) |
| Best Hair Stylist | Shelby Jewell (762) |
| Best Handyman | HandyMatt KC (342) |
| Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company | Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (386) |
| Best Hotel | Crossroads Hotel (490) |
| Best Injector | Jessica Brooks - Mirabile M.D. Beauty, Health & Wellness (446) |
| Best Insurance Agent [Name/Agency] | Megan Considine - Goosehead Insurance (175) |
| Best Interior Designer | Surface to Surface Interior Design and Construction (137) |
| Best Kitchen & Bath Remodeler | Shamrock Cabinet (166) |
| Best Landscaper | Next to Nature Landscape (128) |
| Best Lashes | Laura Carlson at The Facial Bar (269) |
| Best Laundromat | Tide Cleaners (111) |
| Best Law Firm/Lawyer | Aimee the Attorney (226) |
| Best Library Branch: KS | Central Resource Library (234) |
| Best Library Branch: MO | Kansas City Public Library - Central Library (519) |
| Best Loan Officer | Adriana Bates - Clear Mortgage (1,037) |
| Best Local Farm | Green Dirt Farm (537) |
| Best Local Moving Company | You Move Me (214) |
| Best Luxury Picnic | Happy Campers Glamping Parties & Picnics (149) |
| Best Makeup Artist | Glam & Glow with Kalsie Jo LLC (194) |
| Best Mobile Spray Tan | Tanfastic Mobile Spray Tanning (193) |
| Best Mortgage/Home Loan Provider | Clear Mortgage (1,018) |
| Best Music Label | Strange Music (638) |
| Best Music Studio | 64111 Studio (229) |
| Best Nail Salon | Tips N’ Toes (323) |
| Best Oil Change (Local) | Valvoline Instant Oil Change (361) |
| Best Party Bus/Limo Service | Red Machine Party Bus (171) |
| Best Pest Control | Pete’s Pest Control (272) |
| Best Pet Boarding/Daycare | Woof’s Play & Stay (254) |
| Best Pet Groomer | City Dogs KC (183) |
| Best Photo Booth Service | KC Photo booth Co. (300) |
| Best Photographer (Business) | Stag & Bird Photography (262) |
| Best Place to Adopt a Pet | KC Pet Project (938) |
| Best Place to Buy a Plant | Family Tree Nursery (846) |
| Best Plumbing | Lutz Plumbing (113) |
| Best Property Management Company | Block Multifamily Group (134) |
| Best Psychic/Tarot Readings | Dr. Matt Turner - Be Love Healing (196) |
| Best Real Estate Agent | Taryn Kelly (283) |
| Best Real Estate Company (Commercial) | ReeceNichols (325) |
| Best Real Estate Team | Shaun Ashley Team (278) |
| Best Roofer/Roofing Company | Christian Brothers Roofing (365) |
| Best Screen Printing | Oddities Prints (187) |
| Best Senior Living Community | John Knox Village (319) |
| Best Solar Provider | Good Energy Solutions (179) |
| Best Tailor/Alterations | KC Seamstress (188) |
| Best Tanning Salon | Sun Tan City (219) |
| Best Tattoo Artist | Cat Wong (234) |
| Best Tattoo Studio | Dear You Tattoo (274) |
| Best Travel Agency | FlyOver Travel by Beach Happy (383) |
| Best Veterinarian | Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (336) |
| Best Window Cleaning | Fish Window Cleaning (203) |
Health & Fitness
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Acupuncture | Stephanie McGuirk - Totem Health (119) |
| Best Chiropractor | KC Chiro (304) |
| Best Cosmetic Surgeon | Dr. Sheryl Young (125) |
| Best Day Spa (Non-Medical) | HAND & LAND (254) |
| Best Dentist | Dr. Ragan Newland (220) |
| Best Dermatologist | Dr. Wenfei Xie - Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center (201) |
| Best Eye Clinic | Ridgeview Eye Care (183) |
| Best Fitness Class | VIBE Dance at Goddess Maker Fitness (95) |
| Best Gym | Freight House Fitness (371) |
| Best Health Clinic | Planned Parenthood Great Plains (173) |
| Best Hospital | The University of Kansas Health System (353) |
| Best Hot Yoga | Power Life (104) |
| Best IV Therapy | Thrive Hydration and Wellness (95) |
| Best Local Doula | Maggie Docking - MD Birth Services (183) |
| Best Martial Arts | Team Vava Jiu Jitsu (106) |
| Best Massage Clinic | Haven Wellness + Spa (187) |
| Best Massage Therapist | Naomi Peterson at Lifestyle Massage + Bodywork (184) |
| Best Medical Spa | Plaza Aesthetics & Wellness (303) |
| Best Mental Health Provider | The Counseling Collaborative (112) |
| Best Nutritionist | Kate Dwyer (504) |
| Best Orthodontist | Fry Orthodontics (143) |
| Best Pediatrician | Dr. Lance Slaymaker - Village Pediatrics (234) |
| Best Personal Trainer | Nick Stoppel - RiNickulous Fitness (515) |
| Best Pharmacy | Hy-Vee Pharmacy (Prairie Village) (149) |
| Best Physical Rehab Center | KC Rehab (210) |
| Best Physician | Dr. Jillian Moore (203) |
| Best Pilates | BODYBAR Pilates (108) |
| Best Rehab Treatment Center (Addiction and Recovery) | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission (93) |
| Best Rock Climbing Gym | RoKC (389) |
| Best Soaking Pool/Float Tank | Floating KC (149) |
| Best Swimming Pool | Woodside (150) |
| Best Weight Loss Clinic/Counseling | Summers Medical Aesthetics (265) |
| Best Yoga Studio | Power Life (127) |
People & Places
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Attraction | Nelson-Atkins Museum (307) |
| Best Business that Could Only Exist in KC | Made in KC (348) |
| Best Community Garden | Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden (250) |
| Best Day Trip | Weston (473) |
| Best Dog Park | Bar K (307) |
| Best Facebook Page | Kansas City Eats facebook.com/groups/KansasCityEats/ (192) |
| Best Green Business | Green Utopia (98) |
| Best Halloween Destination | Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt (240) |
| Best Local Activist | Scott Poore (847) |
| Best Local Author | Jen Mann (156) |
| Best Local Blog/Substack | People I Want to Punch in the Throat by Jen Mann (265) |
| Best Local Charity | Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (504) |
| Best Local Hero | Scott Poore (921) |
| Best Local Instagram | @ryanwmusic Ryan Wesley (445) |
| Best Local Investigative Reporter | Matt Flener (272) |
| Best Local Personality | Michael Mackie (611) |
| Best Local Politician | Quinton Lucas (716) |
| Best Local Radio Personality | Samuel Stueve (694) |
| Best Local Radio Station | KMBZ 98.1 (1,050) |
| Best Local TV Sports Anchor | Len Jennings (598) |
| Best Local TV Station | KMBC 9 (672) |
| Best Local TV Weather Forecaster | Bryan Busby (1,033) |
| Best Local Television Personality | Michael Mackie (614) |
| Best Local TikTok | @ryanwmusic (509) |
| Best Local Twitter | @QuintonLucasKC (348) |
| Best Neighborhood | River Market (425) |
| Best Park | Loose Park (778) |
| Best Place for Stargazing | Powell Observatory (591) |
| Best Place for a Cheap Date | Union Station (398) |
| Best Place for a First Date | Up-Down (290) |
| Best Place for a Long Walk | Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (443) |
| Best Place for a Picnic | Nelson-Atkins Museum (lawn) (841) |
| Best Place for a View of the City | Liberty Memorial (897) |
| Best Place to Geek Out | Double Tap KC (171) |
| Best Place to Meet Singles | Westport (164) |
| Best Place to Pick Up a Copy of The Pitch | Hy-Vee (473) |
| Best Place to Play Board Games | Mission: Board Games (159) |
| Best Place to Take Out of Town Guests | Joe’s Kansas City BBQ (470) |
| Best Place to Take a Selfie | Union Station (579) |
| Best Place to Work (Over 50 Employees) | Garmin (337) |
| Best Place to Work (Under 50 Employees) | Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (298) |
| Best Place to Worship | Church of the Resurrection (245) |
| Best Public Restroom | QuikTrip (715) |
| Best Shop Pet | Conway at Mills Record Company (128) |
| Best Sports Talk Radio Host | Bob Fescoe (182) |
| Best YouTuber | Midge Munster (218) |
Shopping
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Accessories Store | Fetch (146) |
| Best Adult Store | Cirilla’s (146) |
| Best Art Supply/Craft Store | ScrapsKC (165) |
| Best Bath and Body Shop | HAND & LAND (167) |
| Best Bicycle Shop | 816 Bicycle Collective (53) |
| Best Black-Owned Retail Store | The Black Pantry (121) |
| Best Bookstore | Under the Cover (285) |
| Best Boutique Store | Retro Vixen (166) |
| Best Candles | Effing Candle Co. (174) |
| Best Clothing Store (Men’s) | MADE MOBB (181) |
| Best Clothing Store (Non-Gendered) | Wasteland Society (152) |
| Best Clothing Store (Women’s) | Donna’s Dress Shop (175) |
| Best Comic Book Store | Kansas City Comics + Collectibles (75) |
| Best Consignment Store | Fetch (201) |
| Best Farmer’s Market | City Market (526) |
| Best Fashion Designer | Wasteland Society (174) |
| Best Florist | Lily Floral Designs (264) |
| Best Furniture Designer | ULAH Interiors + Design (63) |
| Best Garden Store/Nursery | Family Tree Nursery (258) |
| Best Gift Store | Fetch (205) |
| Best Grocery Store | Hy-Vee (95th & Antioch) (174) |
| Best Health Food Store | Sprouts (269) |
| Best Home Furnishing Store (Local) | River Market Antiques (265) |
| Best Home Goods | The Porch Swing Collective Home (176) |
| Best Jewelry Store | Meierotto Jewelers (231) |
| Best KC Pride Clothing | MADE MOBB (194) |
| Best Lingerie Store | Birdies (254) |
| Best Liquor Store | Gomer’s (278) |
| Best Local Maker | Bleach Bae (149) |
| Best Locally Made Soap | Indigo Wild - Zum Bar Soap (229) |
| Best Metaphysical/Spiritual Store | The Sundry KC (179) |
| Best Outdoor Outfitters (Local) | Scheels (334) |
| Best Pet Supply Store | Brookside Barkery & Bath (213) |
| Best Place to Buy Eyeglasses | Fairway Eye Center (69) |
| Best Place to Buy a New Car | Honda of Olathe (79) |
| Best Place to Buy a Used Car | Oakes Kia (84) |
| Best Pop-Up Shop | The Strawberry Swing (168) |
| Best Record Store | Mills Record Company (194) |
| Best Retail Store (Lawrence) | The Raven Book Store (106) |
| Best Shoe Store | The Running Well Store (220) |
| Best Shopping Center | Zona Rosa (317) |
| Best Skate Shop | Escapist Skateboarding (124) |
| Best Sporting Goods Store (Local) | Scheels (386) |
| Best Swimwear Store | Birdies (148) |
| Best Table Top Game Store | Mission: Board Games (112) |
| Best Thrift Store | Hillcrest Thrift Shop - Platte City (346) |
| Best Tobacco Shop | Smokers Heaven (69) |
| Best Toy Store | Brookside Toy & Science (202) |
| Best Vape Shop | Smoke Tokz (46) |
| Best Vintage Clothing Store | Donna’s Dress Shop (169) |
| Best Vintage Finds | River Market Antiques (411) |
| Best West Bottoms Vendor | Bella Patina (189) |
| Best Wine Shop | Total Wine & More (178) |
Sports & Rec
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Athlete | Patrick Mahomes (235) |
| Best Bowling Alley | Ward Parkway Lanes (107) |
| Best Break Out Room | Breakout KC (86) |
| Best Casino | Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City (98) |
| Best Driving Range | Topgolf (144) |
| Best Golf Course | The National Golf Club (49) |
| Best Local Family-Friendly Activity | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium (184) |
| Best Local Stadium/Arena | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (167) |
| Best Organized Footrace/Run | CCVI Trolley Run (90) |
| Best Place To Get an Adrenaline Rush | Worlds of Fun (203) |
| Best Place to Play Pickleball | Chicken N Pickle (251) |
| Best Place to Play Video Games/Arcade | Up-Down (194) |
| Best Place to Play Volleyball | Volleyball Beach (74) |
| Best Place to Shoot Pool | Side Pockets (153) |
| Best Place to Table Top Game | Pawn and Pint (71) |
| Best Place to Throw Darts | Casual Animal Brewing Co. (46) |
| Best Roller Derby Team | Kansas City Roller Warriors All-Stars (94) |
| Best Sports Team | Kansas City Chiefs (373) |
| Best Virtual Reality | Double Tap KC (75) |
Weddings
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Bachelor Party Location | Sunset Ranch Wedding and Event Space (138) |
| Best Bachelorette Party Location | Hamburger Mary’s (199) |
| Best Bridesmaids Dress Shop | True Society by Belle Vogue (110) |
| Best Couples Therapist | Kieri Olmstead - Simple Empathy (50) |
| Best Divorce Lawyer | Megan Noble - Fisher Law (127) |
| Best Engagement Photographer | Stag & Bird Photography (204) |
| Best Hotel for Your Wedding Night | Crossroads Hotel (125) |
| Best Local Wedding Caterer | Brancato’s Catering (135) |
| Best Place for Wedding Photos | Nelson-Atkins Museum (164) |
| Best Place for a Rehearsal Dinner | Lidia’s (128) |
| Best Place to Get a Tux | Dan’s Clothier & Tailor Shop (73) |
| Best Place to Get a Wedding Cake | Sugar Whipped Bakery (139) |
| Best Place to Get a Wedding Cake Alternative | Sugar Whipped Bakery (148) |
| Best Place to Get a Wedding Dress | True Society by Belle Vogue (148) |
| Best Wedding Band | Lost Wax (91) |
| Best Wedding DJ | Smoov Confusion - HOT MICS Entertainment (249) |
| Best Wedding Florist | Lily Floral Designs (152) |
| Best Wedding Hair Stylist | Glam & Glow with Kalsie Jo LLC (194) |
| Best Wedding Jeweler | Meierotto Jewelers (180) |
| Best Wedding Makeup Artist | Glam & Glow with Kalsie Jo LLC (177) |
| Best Wedding Photographer | Stag & Bird Photography (245) |
| Best Wedding Planner | Liz Ashley Events (234) |
| Best Wedding Reception Venue | Sunset Ranch Wedding and Event Space (325) |
| Best Wedding Venue | Sunset Ranch Wedding and Event Space (354) |
| Best Wedding Videographer | Olivia Renee Wedding Videography (170) |
Sources
Footnotes
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The Pitch, Best of KC 2024 results portal —
PitchKC/best-of-kc-2024-results(accessed 2026-09-12) · Asserts: every category, placing, rank and vote count reproduced on this page. ↩ -
Harvested from that portal on 2026-09-12 and held in full at
05_Operations/Pitch-Best-Of-KC-Awards-2021-2025.csv; method, per-year portal slugs and coverage limits are recorded with the dataset. ↩
See also
On the record — ks.city/wiki/events/2024-best-of-kc · last revised 2026-09-12