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Sandwiches, Sweets & the River

Choose each other’s sandwich, split one City Market sweet, then walk it off where the city meets the river.

About $18–$40 for two2 hrs 35 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Sandwiches, Sweets & the RiverA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Pigwich, the start. Stop 2, Fountain City Scoops & Floats, optional, under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 3 min walk. Stop 3, Berkley Riverfront, 0.9 miles from stop 2, 12 min walk or short drive. The route is about 1 mile end to end.CHARLOTTE STTROOST AVECAMPBELL STI-2912 min walk or short driveSTART PigwichFountain…Berkley Riverfront123N¼ miSandwiches, Sweets & the RiverFoodDessertOutdoorsWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 1 mile end to end. © OpenStreetMap

Whole route inGoogle Maps Apple Maps

Also close by
  • Enzo Bistro & Wine Bar, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Minsky’s Pizza (City Market), food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Opera House Coffee & Food Emporium, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Murmuration Eatery & Cocktail Bar, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Arabia Steamboat Museum, museum, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Level One Game Shop, games, 1 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. PigwichOrder for each other within the shared cap, with veto power for allergies.about 55 min · 20 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 · then 3 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: The Italian Sausage Co. (Downtown).
  2. Fountain City Scoops & FloatsSplit one familiar flavor and one wildcard.optional · about 30 min · 419 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · hours checked recently · then 12 min walk or short driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Betty Rae’s Ice Cream (River Market).
  3. Berkley RiverfrontTake a short riverfront loop and each choose the best city-meets-river view.about 55 min · 950 Riverfront Dr, Kansas City, MO 64120Website Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Start inside City Market, keep the first two stops together, then walk or make one short move to Berkley Riverfront.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Park once near City Market only if the walk to the river fits; otherwise use the riverfront lot for the final stop.
Getting around
Driving, Walking, Walking and transit
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Casual layers and shoes for the riverfront path.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Pigwich. Check their pages or call before you go.

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We last looked over this date on September 11, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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