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Coffee, Then Records in North KC

A pastry and a coffee at McLain's, then a couple of minutes on foot to flip through records at FM Music Vintage Sounds.

About $10–$40 for two1 hr 8 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Coffee, Then Records in North KCA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, McLain's Market (North Kansas City), the start. Stop 2, FM Music Vintage Sounds, 0.1 miles from stop 1, 3 min walk. The route is about 0.1 miles end to end.ARMOUR RDBURLINGTON STSTART McLain's MarketFM Music Vintage Sounds12N0.1 miCoffee, Then Records in North KCCoffeeShoppingWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Cinder Block Brewery, brewery, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Commons at Cinder Block Brewery, games, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Restless Spirits Distilling, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Driftwood Ceramics (Pots & Pints), art, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Chicken N Pickle, games, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Sweet EMOtion KC, dessert, 3 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. McLain's Market (North Kansas City)Coffee and something from the bakery case. Go in the morning; McLain's closes at 2:30.about 30 min · 1720 Swift St, North Kansas City, MO 64116 · hours checked recently · then 3 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. FM Music Vintage SoundsEach of you picks the record with the best cover without checking the artist. Buying is optional.about 35 min · 206 E 18th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116Website Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Coffee first, while McLain's is open (it closes at 2:30 PM), then a short walk to FM Music on 18th Avenue.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Park once near Swift Avenue and walk; confirm the current parking rules.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for FM Music Vintage Sounds. Check their pages first; they keep their own hours.

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 25, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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