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BROOKSIDE AND WALDO

Brookside Beers & Waldo Pizza

Start at Kansas City’s original craft beer bar in Brookside, then head to Waldo for pizza with a huge topping list.

About $62–$82 for two2 hrs 20 minEstimated fit
Plan this date
Map of the stops for Brookside Beers & Waldo PizzaA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Charlie Hooper’s Brookside Bar & Grille, the start. Stop 2, Waldo Pizza, 1.4 miles from stop 1, 10 min drive. The route is about 1.4 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Brookside, Waldo.BROOKSIDEWALDOWARD PKWYWORNALL RDHOLMES RD10 min driveSTART Charlie Hooper’s…Waldo Pizza12N¼ miBrookside Beers & Waldo PizzaBreweryFoodDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 1.4 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Bobby Baker's Lounge, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Topsy's Popcorn & Baskin-Robbins (Brookside), food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Cru Bistro & Bottles, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Dodson's Bar & Commons, games, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard, dessert, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • The Corner Candleshop, shopping, 2 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Charlie Hooper’s Brookside Bar & GrilleOrder within your own budget; the bar lists a huge bottled beer selection and a full menu.about 60 min · 12 W 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64113 · hours checked recently · then 10 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Waldo PizzaVegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are listed; confirm prices.about 70 min · 7433 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64114Website Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Have a drink and a snack on 63rd Street first, then drive to Broadway in Waldo for dinner; reserve pizza through OpenTable if you want a table.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Confirm parking on 63rd during construction, and separately at Waldo Pizza; do not assume shared parking.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Waldo Pizza. Check their pages or call before you go.

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We last looked over this date on September 17, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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