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Steakburgers, a Brush Creek Stroll & Popcorn

Burgers and shakes at Winstead's, a walk along Brush Creek, then popcorn to eat on the way back.

About $18–$46 for two2 hrsEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Steakburgers, a Brush Creek Stroll & PopcornA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Winstead's Steakburgers (Plaza), the start, a general area rather than one address. Stop 2, Brush Creek Trail (Plaza stretch), a general area rather than one address, 0.4 miles from stop 1, 10 min walk. Stop 3, Topsy's Popcorne Shoppe (Plaza), optional, 0.1 miles from stop 2, 10 min walk. The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza.PLAZAMAIN STWORNALL RDOAK STWALNUT STUS-5610 min walkSTART Winstead's…Brush Creek TrailTopsy's Popcorne Shoppe123N0.1 miSteakburgers, a Brush Creek Stroll & PopcornFoodOutdoorsWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines, not directions. Dotted ring: somewhere in this area.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • The Escape Game Kansas City, games, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Classic Cup Café, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Chaz on the Plaza, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Bruú Café, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • KC Style Haus, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Beloved! Boutique, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 3

The stops

  1. Winstead's Steakburgers (Plaza)A steakburger and a shake each. Prices are on its menu page; this is a planning estimate.about 50 min · 101 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112 · then 10 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Brush Creek Trail (Plaza stretch)Free. A stroll along the creek beside the Plaza.about 35 min · Brush Creek along Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours freshly checked · then 10 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  3. Topsy's Popcorne Shoppe (Plaza)Optional. A bag of popcorn to share. Prices are not posted, so this is a planning estimate.optional · about 15 min · 4706 Central St, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
The Brush Creek Trail running beside the creek near the Plaza
Photo: MoBikeFed · CC BY 2.0 · Flickr

How the night flows

Eat first, walk the Brush Creek trail, then finish at Topsy's on Central Street, which closes at 7 PM (6 PM on Sunday). Skip it and end on the trail if you start late.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Plaza garages are the usual choice; check the current parking rules and any fees before you go.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Winstead's Steakburgers (Plaza). Check their pages or call 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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