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Bagels, Then the Smalter Gallery

Bagels at Meshuggah, then a stroll along West 39th Street to see what is on the walls at the Smalter Gallery.

About $11–$27 for two1 hr 17 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Bagels, Then the Smalter GalleryA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Meshuggah Bagels (West 39th Street), the start. Stop 2, The Smalter Gallery, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 7 min walk. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end.STATE LINE RD39TH STRoanoke Park7 min walkSTART Meshuggah BagelsThe Smalter Gallery12N0.1 miBagels, Then the Smalter GalleryFoodArtWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Prospero’s Books, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Goat & Rabbit, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • OurHouseKC, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen (39th Street), food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • 39th Street Brewery, brewery, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Rebel Coffee, coffee, 2 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Meshuggah Bagels (West 39th Street)Bagels and schmear, about $11 to $27 for two.about 30 min · 1208 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours freshly checked · then 7 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. The Smalter GalleryFree to look. Open Thursday to Saturday, 1 to 7 PM.about 40 min · 1802 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Eat before Meshuggah closes at 2 PM, then walk to the gallery, which is open Thursday to Saturday 1 to 7, so this date runs on those days.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
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 October 4, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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