10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Olathe

"Known for putting the “i” back in beer, KC Bier Co. makes German-style beers in Kansas City. The Waldo brewery's outdoor beer garden gives Kansas City the opportunity to experience Bavarian culture right on the Trolley Track Trail. On Saturdays, take the public brewery tour at 1pm, then find a seat outside and enjoy a beer flight or a growler of KC Bier Co.'s popular Weizenbock, Dunkel or Hefeweizen."

"WaldoIf you’re looking for an authentic German beer garden in the heart of the Midwest, grab your friends (both human and canine are welcome) and head to KC Bier Co. in Waldo. Bonus points if you bike to and from via the Trolley Track trail. Grab a beer flight to sample, or commit to a growler of the popular Weizenbock, Dunkel or Hefeweizen.KCBier.com"

"KC Bier Co offers German-style beers and snacks with both indoor & outdoor tables. Along with 4.7 stars on Google, many reviewers have described this brewery as family-friendly with great service!"

"You won't find any wild experimentation here, just solid IPAs, sours and other brews. Recommendations include Adulting which uses Japanese rice to add spice into a lager, and the pale ale Recovery Beer which has hints of mango and is packed with electrolytes. Plus, the food items and cocktails are just as worth trying as the beer."

"Kansas City’s brewery and distillery scene is booming, with most of it centered in the Crossroads neighborhood. Of all the breweries you can visit, our favorite is Casual Animal, which has a heavy animal theme. Before you shudder at the thought of animal print wallpaper and monkey-shaped chairs, the theme here stops at the animal logos on the beer labels (like Chaos Monkey Banana Cream Pie Ale)."

"Another Kansas City Brewery that has set out to good while they make beer is Casual Animal Brewing Company. The Local Motive initiative has been a part of the company since its inception and everyone involved with the taproom gets a say in what charities receive support. $2 from each pint sold from the Local Motive “give back tap” goes to a designated local non-profit."

"Bring the kiddos and pack some snacks for a fun time at Casual Animal!. Aside from a few bar snacks, this brewery doesn’t have a full-service kitchen. Guests are welcome to bring their own food or order delivery."

"In the famous Stockyard District that made Kansas City the go-to cattle destination in days of yore, sits an unpretentious brewing company making beer for hardworking locals. Stockyards Brewing Company started reinvigorating the historic area in 2016 and has been a Kansas City favorite ever since. The team has a deep appreciation for Kansas City’s integral part in the country’s westward expansion and create their beer in homage, where “hops meet heritage.” They’re currently open for to-go service Thursday-Saturday, so be sure to stock up ahead of the big game."

"Based in the Stockyards District, this recent addition to the community doesn't dwell on the craft angle. They'd prefer to make good, unpretentious beer for hardworking people. Stockyards Brewing specialize in pilsners, IPAs, and ales, although their output is never limited by what they've made in the past."

"Located in Kansas City's historic Columbus Park 'Italian neighborhood,' dining at Garozzo's Ristorante feels like you have returned to the days of Prohibition. Sinatra croons, dark colors create cozy, intimate surroundings and family photos enhance the old-school ambiance. If these walls could only talk!"

"For decades, Garozzo’s has served devoted fans with stuffed artichokes and chicken spiedini to a Frank Sinatra soundtrack. Savor old-school Italian American comforts in a dining room that’s both intimate and family friendly."

"A casual dining room with celebrity autographs on the wall offers such dishes as tortellini Gina (stuffed with prosciutto, cheese, and chicken...Read More"

"A post shared by Two Light KC (@twolightkc) on Jun 18, 2019 at 10:05am PDT. The last but not least of excellent rooftop restaurants to try in Kansas City is Drunken Fish. A paradise for Japanese food lovers, Drunken Fish offers mouthwatering Japanese fares from sushi and sashimi to noodles and soups."