It's a fact — food just tastes better outside. When the weather takes a turn for the better, you'll find us at one of these patios + rooftops across the metro.

Coffee shops

City Market Coffee | 305 Main St., KCMO | Pro tip: Located right by City Market Park, sit here long enough and you'll spot some of KC's cutest pups.

Car No. 551 | 426 Delaware St., KCMO | Don't knock deli bites on the patio, especially right off the streetcar line — making this the perfect scenic spot to take visitors.

Messenger Coffee Co. | 1624 Grand Blvd., KCMO | The Crossroads rooftop combines two of our favorite things: city views and the smell of fresh-baked pastries.

Restaurants

Affäre | 1911 Main St., Kansas City, MO | Affäre’s patio is tucked into a courtyard latticed with ivy + Edison bulbs. Space heaters and a modern fire pit frame ensure warmth in the winter with your Wienerschnitzle.

Café Trio | 4558 Main St., Kansas City, MO | They call this a patio. Cafe Trio’s lushly decorated outdoor space offers stunning views of the Plaza while providing that outside vibe.

Chicken N Pickle | 1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City, MO | Perhaps the biggest patio on the list, this NKC staple is the ultimate hangout spot — either for a game, a dinner party, or drinks with corn hole.

Don't sleep on Chicken N Pickle's menu — that jerk seasoning is delish. | Photo by @chickennpicklekc

The Classic Cup | 301 W. 47th St., KCMO | Snag a table on the sidewalk and a sunny morning — perfect for people watching and for feeling like the main character.

Fox & Pearl | 2143 Summit St., Kansas City, MO | If you can snag a table, this patio hits home with wooden tables, stone tiles, leafy decor + string lights.

Harry's Country Club | 112 E. Missouri Ave., KCMO | This enclosed patio by the River Market pairs perfectly with a warm night and a pitcher of beer.

La Bodega | 703 Southwest Blvd., KCMO | All tapas aside, the wooden pergolas, vibrant color schemes, and open flames provide their own taste of Spain.

Strang Hall | 7313 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS | This food court concept offers a courtyard-type patio with lots of picnic tables for outdoor eats.

Taco Republic | 4100 W. 83rd St., Prairie Village, KS | If you can find parking, these patios (which are dog-friendly) have lots of space to move around, sporting corn hole + fire pits in the winter. Also, the food is really good.

Teocali | 2512 Holmes St., KCMO | Sip margaritas + dine on three levels with sunset views on Hospital Hill.

Va Bene | 8232 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS | It’s hard to argue with outdoor Italian. Va Bene sets the mood with dozens of Edison bulb strands and lounge-style striped sofas.

Vivilore | 10815 E. Winner Rd., Independence, MO | Lush ivy, weeping willows, and planters in between the tables — this isn’t Eden, it’s Independence.

Bars, breweries, distilleries

Brewery Emperial | 1829 Oak St., KCMO | Grab the dog and a pint. This Crossroads favorite is bursting with color + street art. Pro tip: we recommend the Biscuit and the Belgian Wit.

Cinder Block Brewing | 10 E. 18th Ave., North Kansas City, MO | This brewery patio is huge, providing both a party atmosphere and an intimate get together. Find seats in the sun or under the overhang.

East Forty Brewing | 1201 W. Main St., Blue Springs, MO | Well-built with plenty of room, lots of twinkle lights, and easy parking. We love the giant Jenga + pizza available.

Electric Park | 2700 Guinotte Ave., Kansas City, MO | This garden bar attached to J. Rieger & Co. provides fair food, a long list of cocktails, Instagram-worthy backgrounds, and a history lesson.

KC Bier Co. | 10 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | It’s KC’s prime German biergarten. Simple as that.

Tall Trellis Brew Co. | 25600 W. Valley Pkwy., Olathe, KS | Out on the edge of the metro, this brewpub's patio subs urban bustle for wide open space.