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Breakfast & the Library District

Breakfast at Mildred’s, then time to browse the Central Library at your own pace.

About $24–$36 for two2 hrs 10 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Breakfast & the Library DistrictA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Mildred’s (Baltimore), the start. Stop 2, Kansas City Public Library (Central Library), under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 10 min walk. The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Downtown. Landmarks shown: Power & Light District.DOWNTOWN12TH STOAK STGRAND BLVDBROADWAY BLVDCENTRAL STPOWER & LIGHTSTART Mildred’sKansas City Public Library12N0.1 miBreakfast & the Library DistrictFoodMuseumWalkStreetcar 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
  • Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, museum, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Spokes Café (Main St), coffee, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • The Phoenix Jazz Club, music, 3 min walk from stop 1
  • Hemma Hemma Dinette, food, 3 min walk from stop 2
  • Artifact Coffee & Goods, coffee, 3 min walk from stop 1
  • Akoya Omakase, food, 3 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Mildred’s (Baltimore)Breakfast or lunch; order within your own food budget.about 55 min · 908 Baltimore Ave, Suite 103, Kansas City, MO 64105 · hours checked recently · then 10 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Banksia Bistro (Downtown).
  2. Kansas City Public Library (Central Library)Browse public spaces during confirmed opening hours. Rooftop, special rooms and scheduled programs are not included.about 65 min · 14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
The Kansas City Public Library's Central Library building downtown
Photo: Nightryder84 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Start before Mildred’s 3pm closing and confirm the library is open for the second stop.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Choose legal parking near 9th–10th and Baltimore; check current rates and restrictions.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
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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