8 Local KC Spots to Do Your Holiday Shopping!
The holiday season is upon us—and for many of us, that means gift shopping. Whether you’re an early planner or a last-minute shopper, it’s not always easy to find a gift that feels truly personal. To save you some time and effort this year, consider going local! Kansas City is packed with amazing local shops that are sure to offer those one-of-a-kind heartfelt gifts you aspire to give. To make your next shopping trip just a little bit easier, we’ve rounded up eight of our favorite Kansas City shops for you to swing by.
1800 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108
Brimming with sugary delights, Bizz and Weezy is the perfect place to shop for your friends and family members with an unapologetic sweet tooth. Here, you’ll find adorable, hand-made chocolates in a wide variety of colors and flavors that are sure to delight just about anyone. Start small with a simple six-piece custom box or go all-out with an impressive 50-piece selection. If you think your loved ones would enjoy more than chocolates, don’t miss Bizz and Weezy’s sleek gift baskets, which come with ground coffee, a mug, and a beautiful brown box with a silver bow.
2. Hammerpress
500 Southwest Boulevard, Suite 1A, Kansas City MO 64108
Hammerpress is a lovely stop when shopping for those who appreciate attention to detail. This ultra-cool letterpress print shop and design studio offers a whole slew of unique and beautiful cards, stationery, posters, art prints, and pretty much all things paper—plus some home goods, desk supplies, and personal accessories. While you’re there, you might just be able to peer into the print shop to see the press in action and catch a whiff of that nostalgic ink and paper smell.
1701 Summit Street, Kansas City MO 64108
Pick up the latest and greatest KC-themed apparel and accessories at this hip corner store. Westside Story sits at 17th and Summit in the historic Westside neighborhood; the shop is housed in an original 1920s building formerly home to Stern’s Dry Goods. Aside from enjoying the vintage vibe, you’ll also find a fun mix of sporty and eclectic gifts for your friends and family.
4. Local Pig
20 E. 5th Street, Kansas City MO 64106
Offering an assortment of locally-sourced, hormone-free, humanely-raised meats, this is the perfect spot to shop for your carnivorous friends and family members. On top of its selection of steaks, roasts, chops, sausages, and charcuterie, you can also find a variety of local cheeses, fermented foods, spreads, jams, and even t-shirts. We recommend sticking with cured meats, canned goods, and other items that have a more trustworthy shelf-life—especially if you’re traveling this season. If you’re dead set on an item from the butcher’s block, consider purchasing a gift card so your loved one can pick up the freshest possible meat.
4 Westport Road, Kansas City MO 64111
Support local artists and give the truly unique gift of a handmade cup, bowl, or ornament. KC Urban Potters is a collective of full-time studio artists making functional clay pottery with a high standard of craftsmanship. Though this shop has limited business hours (Fridays 12-5 p.m. and Saturdays 10-3 p.m.), it’s well worth waiting for. Plus, if you purchase a cup, you can get a free coffee next door at Oddly Correct. Just be sure to get there before December 21, after which the storefront will remain closed through the holidays.
1800 W 39th Street, Kansas City MO 64111
A 39th Street staple since 1997, Prospero’s is the perfect place to shop for the bookworm in your life. Inside, you’ll find three full floors with over 70 categories and 50,000 titles of books to choose from. On the third floor, you’ll also find a collection of records and CDs to peruse if you’re shopping for your local songbird, too. On top of its wide selection of books and media, Prospero’s is chock-full of quiet nooks to read in, so no need to rush the next time you pop in. Grab a spot and stay for a while.
7. Dear Society
3566 Broadway, Kansas City MO 64111
115 W 18th Street, Kansas City MO 64108
This bright and minimal shop offers an array of modern and vintage clothing in two locations (their flagship store in Midtown and a satellite spot in the Crossroads). In addition to unique and beautiful clothing, the store offers beauty products, a few home goods, accessories, and even sustainable gear like Thinx-brand reusable feminine hygiene products and Baggu reusable bags that are sure to make life easier the eco-conscious fashionistas in your life. Plus, if you think the store will suit someone’s taste, but you’re not sure what to get, spring for a gift card!
2020 Washington Street, Kansas City MO 64108
Did you think we’d leave our own shop out of the mix? A Solaris Massage gift certificate is the perfect remedy for those who forget to give themselves a little TLC from time to time. Our gift certificates are pretty flexible, so you can purchase one to cover a 60-minute or 90-minute appointment for a single person or a couple. This way, the recipient can schedule their massage on their time (ambush massages are stressful—not relaxing!). Want to cover gratuity, too? You sure can! Just be sure to select the “+Gratuity” option from our site, or let our staff know if you make your purchase over the phone or in-person. Purchase a gift certificate here!
See something on the list that sparked your interest? Spread the love this year and share our local holiday gift guide with your friends and family. Whether your shopping for someone with an eye for art, and appetite, or a need for a little me-time, these eight amazing Kansas City shops should have you covered through the New Year.