Best of Kansas City 2024 | Overland Park Locations

Every year, Kansas City Magazine turns to its readers to identify the best businesses in the metro.

This isn’t a paid award – it’s an honor earned by winning the hearts and votes of the community. Overland Park is well represented on this year’s list, and we’re excited to showcase our local champions. Check out who made the cut in the Best of Kansas City 2024!

Food & Drink:

Best Barbeque Rub: Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue

Best Bakery: McLain's Bakery & Market

Best Breakfast: First Watch

Best Burnt Ends: Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue

Best Cinnamon Rolls: McLain's Bakery & Market

Best Farmers' Market: Overland Park Farmers' Market

Best Food Pop Up: Taco Naco

Best Gelato: SPIN! Pizza

Best Italian: Gorozzo's Ristorante

Best Local Doughnut Shop: LaMar's Donuts & Coffee

Best New Restaurant: Taco Naco

Best Pizza: Minsky's Pizza

Best Ramen: KC Craft Ramen

Best Restaurant: Red Door Woodfired Grill

Best Ribs: Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue

Best Tacos: Taco Naco

Best Wedding Cake Maker: McLain's Bakery & Market

Shopping & Beauty:

Best Garden Supply/Nursery: Family Tree Nursery

Best Green Business: Zen Donkey Farms

Best Live Theatre Production: New Theatre & Restaurant

Best Local Sports Store: Scheels

Best Nail Salon: Luxe Nail Spa

Best Plant Store: Family Tree Nursery

Best Shoe Store: Von Maur

Best Toy Store: Fat Brain Toys

Other:

Best Johnson County City, Village or Town: Overland Park

Best Family Fun Center: Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

Best Disabilities Nonprofit: The Golden Scoop

Best Public School: Blue Valley School District

Author

Samantha Travis

Social Media and Content Manager

A proud Jayhawk and lifelong Kansan, Samantha Travis is the face behind Visit Overland Park's social media channels. With a journalism degree from the University of Kansas, she’s turned her passion for storytelling into a career by sharing the best of Overland Park through blog and social content. Her day-to-day might include discovering a new art exhibit, meeting with local business owners, or hunting down the best BBQ in town. Her mission? To turn every visitor into an Overland Park superfan, one post at a time.