Unlike most MLB parks, Kauffman Stadium sits in the Truman Sports Complex — a large parking-lot district next to a highway interchange — rather than a downtown area, so there is no walkable restaurant district nearby. The list below covers real restaurants a short drive away. Distances and ratings come from Google Maps.
KC Pickle Club
9119 E 39th St, Kansas City · 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (Sun until 7:00 PM). A pickle café and bar, one of the closest options to the stadium. It’s a small sample size so far, so it’s worth checking recent reviews before you go.
Dixon’s Famous Chili Parlor
9105 E US Hwy 40, Independence · 11:00 AM-9:00 PM (Fri-Sat 10:00 AM-10:00 PM), closed Sundays. A local landmark known for Cincinnati-style chili.
Hi-Boy Drive-in
3424 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Independence · 10:00 AM-10:00 PM, closed Sundays. A classic American drive-in burger joint.
V’s Italiano Ristorante
10819 E US Hwy 40, Independence · 11:30 AM-8:00 PM (Fri-Sat until 9:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-7:00 PM). Requires a short drive, an Italian restaurant.
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
10839 US-40, Independence · 11:00 AM-9:00 PM (Fri-Sat until 10:00 PM). A Mexican restaurant a short drive away.
Thai Spice Kansas City
4171 Sterling Ave, Kansas City · 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, 4:30-9:00 PM (Sat 12:00-9:00 PM, Sun 11:30 AM-8:00 PM). A good Thai option on this list if you want something different from American comfort food.
PeachTree Cafeteria
6800 Eastwood Trafficway, Kansas City · Wed-Sun 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, closed Mon-Tue. A self-serve Southern soul food cafeteria.
LC’s Bar-B-Q
5800 Blue Pkwy, Kansas City · 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, closed Sundays. One of Kansas City’s landmark barbecue joints. It’s farther out, but worth the drive in the city famous for barbecue.