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WEST BOTTOMS

Saturday Barbecue Lunch & Gallery Bogart

Barbecue for lunch at Chef J's in the Bottoms, then a Saturday-only gallery visit nearby.

About $24–$54 for two1 hr 46 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Saturday Barbecue Lunch & Gallery BogartA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Chef J BBQ, the start. Stop 2, Gallery Bogart, 0.2 miles from stop 1, 6 min walk. The route is about 0.2 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: West Bottoms.WEST BOTTOMS12TH STGENESSEE STI-6706 min walkSTART Chef J BBQGallery Bogart12N0.1 miSaturday Barbecue Lunch & Gallery BogartFoodArtWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.2 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Full Moon Escape, games, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Beast, things to do, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Java Garage, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • West Bottoms Whiskey Co., drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • AdhDiy Craft Cafe, art, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The 12th Street Post, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Chef J BBQOrder early; the shop is tagged as selling out. Confirm today's hours.about 60 min · 1401 W 13th St, Suite G, Kansas City, MO 64102 · hours checked recently · then 6 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Gallery BogartThe gallery lists Saturday 12 to 4 only, so this date runs on Saturdays.about 40 min · 1400 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO 64101 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Eat first (Chef J's can sell out), then walk to the gallery, which lists Saturday afternoons only.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

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 October 3, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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