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Train-Delivered Burgers, Fudge & Local Finds

Burgers that arrive by overhead train at Fritz's, fudge made in front of you at Chip's, then a browse for Kansas City-made gifts.

About $39–$60 for two1 hr 52 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Train-Delivered Burgers, Fudge & Local FindsA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Fritz's Railroad Restaurant, the start. Stop 2, Chip's Chocolate Factory, under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 4 min walk. Stop 3, Best of Kansas City (Crown Center), optional, under 0.1 miles from stop 2, 3 min walk. The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. Landmarks shown: National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station.GRAND BLVDGILLHAM RDMCGEE STLIBERTY MEMORIALUNION STATIONSTART Fritz's Railroad RestaurantChip's Chocolate FactoryBest of Kansas City123N0.1 miTrain-Delivered Burgers, Fudge & Local FindsFoodShoppingWalkStreetcar lineStraight 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
  • SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium, museum, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Museum of BBQ, museum, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Crown Center Ice Terrace, games, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Liberty's Beacon light show (Liberty Memorial North Lawn), outdoors, 5 min walk from stop 1
  • Holiday Swing Market at Union Station, shopping, 5 min walk from stop 1
  • Pierpont's at Union Station, food, 5 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Fritz's Railroad RestaurantOrder by phone at the table and the burgers arrive on an overhead train. Old-fashioned burgers run about $6 to $9 on ordering-site menus.about 50 min · 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Chip's Chocolate FactoryKansas City Fudge was developed here in 1983. The range follows the shop's own online prices: about $24 to $30 for two treats, and browsing is free.about 25 min · 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 3 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  3. Best of Kansas City (Crown Center)Optional. Free to browse Kansas City collectibles and local foods; pick each other a small gift.optional · about 30 min · 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: European Accents (Crown Center).

How the night flows

All three are inside Crown Center Shops, so it is one parking spot and a few steps. The shops close at 6 PM (5 PM Sunday), so plan lunch or an early afternoon.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Crown Center garages; check the current rates before you go.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

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 23, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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