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An Early Bistro Date in Brookside

Take an early meal at Cru, then finish with coffee a short walk away.

About $37–$94 for two2 hrs 10 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for An Early Bistro Date in BrooksideA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Cru Bistro & Bottles, the start. Stop 2, The Roasterie (Brookside), under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 10 min walk. The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Brookside.BROOKSIDEWORNALL RDBROOKSIDE BLVDMAIN STMCGEE STWALNUT STSTART Cru Bistro & BottlesThe Roasterie12N0.1 miAn Early Bistro Date in BrooksideFoodCoffeeWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Topsy's Popcorn & Baskin-Robbins (Brookside), food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Shop Local KC (Brookside), shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard, dessert, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Corner Candleshop, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Meddys (Brookside), food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Brooksider Sportsbar & Grill, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Cru Bistro & BottlesReserve and check the seasonal menu; Monday is closed.about 85 min · 128 W 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64113 · hours checked recently · then 10 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Bacaro Primo, Sayachi, Bella Napoli, Brookside Barrio, Red Door Woodfired Grill (Brookside).
  2. The Roasterie (Brookside)Allow enough time to finish before the posted cafe closing.about 35 min · 6223 Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Reserve Cru around 4pm on an open day; the cafe finish must end before its 7pm closing. This is an early date, not a late-night route.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Confirm open parking and pedestrian crossings around Brookside Boulevard and 63rd Street.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

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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