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BROOKSIDE AND WALDO

Waldo Burgers & Betty Rae's

Burgers at Cosmo in Waldo, then a short walk to Betty Rae's for ice cream.

About $31–$47 for two1 hr 28 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Waldo Burgers & Betty Rae'sA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Cosmo Burger (Waldo), the start. Stop 2, Betty Rae’s Ice Cream (Waldo), 0.4 miles from stop 1, 8 min walk. The route is about 0.4 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Waldo.WALDOMAIN STPENNSYLVANIA AVEWYANDOTTE STBALTIMORE AVECENTRAL ST8 min walkSTART Cosmo BurgerBetty Rae’s Ice Cream12N0.1 miWaldo Burgers & Betty Rae'sFoodDessertWalkStraight 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
  • Dodson's Bar & Commons, games, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Bobby Baker's Lounge, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Crows Coffee (Waldo), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Waldo Pizza, food, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Lew's Grill & Bar, drinks, 3 min walk from stop 1
  • City Barrel Pizza + Patio, food, 7 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Cosmo Burger (Waldo)Burgers for two.about 55 min · 7438 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 · hours checked recently · then 8 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Meddys (Brookside).
  2. Betty Rae’s Ice Cream (Waldo)A scoop each.about 25 min · 7140 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Dinner first, then walk about eight minutes to Betty Rae's.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Street and lot parking along Wornall.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

Before you go

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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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