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Java Garage, a Letterpress Studio and Jarboe Park

Coffee on the couches at Java Garage, a browse through the cards and posters at Hammerpress, then a short walk to Jarboe Park.

About $8–$45 for two2 hrs 45 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Java Garage, a Letterpress Studio and Jarboe ParkA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Java Garage, the start. Stop 2, Hammerpress, 0.1 miles from stop 1, 4 min walk. Stop 3, Jarboe Park, optional, 0.6 miles from stop 2, 11 min walk. The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads, Downtown. Landmarks shown: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.CROSSROADSDOWNTOWN12TH STI-35I-67011 min walkKAUFFMAN CENTERSTART Java GarageHammerpressJarboe Park123N¼ miJava Garage, a Letterpress StudioCoffeeShoppingOutdoorsWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Fountain City Winery, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • West Bottoms Whiskey Co., drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Chef J BBQ, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Full Moon Escape, games, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Beast, things to do, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • AdhDiy Craft Cafe, art, 2 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Java GarageCoffee and a seat before the shops open.about 60 min · 1323 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64102 · hours checked recently · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. HammerpressPick a card you would send each other. Buying is optional.about 60 min · 1413 W 11th St, Kansas City, MO 64101 · hours checked recently · then 11 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  3. Jarboe ParkA short walk if the weather is kind.optional · about 30 min · 1636 Jarboe St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Java Garage is closed Mondays. Hammerpress opens at 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday (its own pages disagree on its hours, so confirm them). The park is optional.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Park once in the West Bottoms; confirm weekend parking and rules.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Easy layers and shoes for a short walk.

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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