The votes are in, and NINE of our neighborhood businesses have risen to the top of the Kansas City Star’s 2025 Favorites list. The annual ranking polls consumers from across Kansas City, asking them to choose their favorites. Congratulations to Jack Stack Barbecue, Martin City Brewing Company, Jess and Jim’s Steakhouse, Sidelines Custom Floral Designs, Margarita’s, Suburban Lawn & Garden, Dos/Rey De Oros, Alexa Barkley Insurance, and Smoke Tokz Vape. Check out their winning categories below:
Martin City Brewing Company
410 East 135th Street
WINNER:
GOLD – Beer Selection | Happy Hour I Pet-friendly patio
SILVER – Best Brewery | Chicken Wings | Sandwiches
Kansas City’s ‘Best Beer Selection’ right here in the heart of Martin City.
Jack Stack Barbecue
13441 Holmes Road
WINNER:
GOLD – Best BBQ | Burnt Ends | Ribs
BRONZE – BBQ Sandwich
That’s right, BEST BBQ is at Jack Stack, a Martin City original.
Jess and Jim’s Steakhouse
517 East 135th Street
WINNER:
BRONZE – Steak | Outdoor Dining
‘Best Steak’ … since 1938, partner.
Sidelines Custom Floral Designs
511 East 135th Street
WINNER:
BRONZE – Best Florist
Sidelines gets it exactly right for every occassion.
Suburban Lawn and Garden
135th & Wornall Road
WINNER:
SILVER – Gardening Center
Acres of extraordinary ideas for your home or business.
Alexa Barkley Insurance
500 East 135th Street
WINNER:
GOLD – Best Insurance Agent
Best insurance agent in all of KC!
Margarita’s Martin City
13401 Holmes Road
WINNER:
BRONZE – Margaritas | Tacos
Home of your favorite drinks and salsa.
Dos De Oros/Rey De Oros
13029 Holmes Road
WINNER:
BRONZE – Mexican Restaurant
SILVER – Tacos
Two great options in the Martin City area.
Smoke Tokz Superstore
13608 Washington Street
WINNER:
SILVER – Best Vape/Smoke Shop
