
About Afterword Tavern & Shelves
Afterword Tavern & Shelves is a beloved Kansas City gathering spot where community and genuine care shine through in every cup and conversation. Locals return again and again for thoughtfully prepared food like their celebrated tomato soup, plus the unhurried atmosphere that lets you linger with a book or friend. It's the kind of independent space where you're treated like family, not just another transaction.
What People Are Saying
from Google"The tomato soup is so fresh and exactly what you'd hope for from a soup. We loved getting to sit and visit and read a little bit. We noticed they had 2 book club meetings that night which is so cool! And lots of board games too. We want to come back!"
"My husband and I popped by on a Saturday afternoon about 2:00 pm and it was quiet here until about 3:30. The bartender was very sweet and let me create my own craft cocktail using their amazing house blended tomorrow syrup. The books here are super cool and we proved several away just hanging out and drinking our cocktails. We’ve driven by so many times and this time it was a destination. Cool vibes, comfy seating for small groups. I noticed some laptop lap decks under a coffee table- nice amenity. This is yet another reason to love living in KC."
"I really like the vibes here! Good sized crowd on the Friday night that I visited. There were still some seats available but it’s not very large in size. I love the atmosphere they’ve created, with a nice selection of books and low lighting giving it a very sophisticated vibe. For the supply of books they have on location, it was a nice selection from what I could tell. You can also order books from their online shop. I tried their Gimlet cocktail, which was absolutely fantastic and I certainly look forward to returning to try more."
"Incredible, fun, unique place for books and cocktails. We enjoy a nice, quiet vibe where folks could read and drink NA or alcoholic beverages at their own pace. The cocktails were expertly crafted and fun. If we lived nearby, we'd definitely take part in their book club!"
"My wife and I really like this place. We're from out of town and this was one of the places on our list that we wanted to be sure we returned to. Comfortable and eclectic with fun games and books. Great cocktails!"
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