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Bloom Pastries, Antiques and the Candy Wizard

Pastries and coffee at Bloom Baking, then a wander through River Market Antiques and a candy shop for the walk home.

About $14–$74 for two2 hrs 23 minLimited verified information
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Map of the stops for Bloom Pastries, Antiques and the Candy WizardA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Bloom Baking Company, the start. Stop 2, River Market Antiques, 0.2 miles from stop 1, 4 min walk. Stop 3, The Candy Wizard, optional, 0.2 miles from stop 2, 4 min walk. The route is about 0.4 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: River Market.RIVER MARKETGRAND BLVDWALNUT STOAK STADMIRAL BLVDI-354 min walk4 min walkSTART Bloom Baking CompanyRiver Market AntiquesThe Candy…123N0.1 miBloom Pastries, Antiques and the Candy WizardCoffeeShoppingFoodWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.4 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Taste of Brazil, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Paella Mix, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Level One Game Shop, games, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Arabia Steamboat Museum, museum, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Murmuration Eatery & Cocktail Bar, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Yoki, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 3

The stops

  1. Bloom Baking CompanySplit a pastry and order something warm.about 50 min · 15 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64106 · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. River Market AntiquesPick the strangest object under a shared price cap. No purchase required.about 55 min · 115 W 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · hours checked recently · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  3. The Candy WizardChoose a treat for the other person without telling them.optional · about 30 min · 400 Grand Blvd, Suite 414, Kansas City, MO 64106Website Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Everything is within a few blocks. Bloom closes at 2 PM Monday and 4 PM the rest of the week.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Park once near the City Market and walk.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Easy layers and shoes for a short walk.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Bloom Baking Company. Check their pages or call before you go.

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We last looked over this date on October 3, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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