Wesport
September 21, 2015
For those feeling stuck in the suburbs, Westport is a great escape full of great local businesses completely unique to Kansas City. There’s a variety of restaurants catering to a variety of occasions, from casual lunch dates to high-end prom dinners.
Which Wich
Which Wich is in the Westport shopping center located on Westport Road between Mill Street and Waddell Ave. It is open every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Which Wich is a sandwich shop with a unique twist on a common, often-tedious routine — instead of standing over a counter pointing to what they want, customers first decide what kinds of meat they’d like and grab the corresponding bags. Then, they choose their veggies, cheeses and condiments, write their names on their bags and bring their bags to the register to pay. While they wait on their orders, customers can tune into whatever’s playing on the TV or choose from a wall of local periodicals. Although the value isn’t the best — $8 for just a small sandwich and medium drink — the atmosphere, friendly staff and good food make up for it.
Clothz Minded
Clothz Minded is a resale clothes store in Westport shopping center located on Pennsylvania Ave. between Westport Road and Arichbald Ave. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from 1- 5 p.m.
Clothz Minded is a consignment shop fragrant with perfume and filled with trendy clothes. Although the store lacks in any real organizational system, putting forth a little extra effort could definitely result in some stylish, cheap finds. The pricing is reasonable, and shoppers can even bring in their own clothes to sell to the store. Overall, the store is best suited for open-minded shoppers on a budget who are willing to look a little harder for what they want.
Jeweled Gypsy
The Jewelry Gypsy is an independently owned jewelry store on wheels. The truck travels to different locations, but can be found in Westport one weekend every month.
Jeweled Gypsy is a Kansas City-based mobile jewelry store, also known as a “fashion truck.” The store’s products line the walls of its cramped quarters — everything from necklaces to rings and earrings — while the owners chat with prospective customers. The prices are a kind of high, but the beauty and quality of Jeweled Gypsy’s pieces are unquestionable.