KC Yelp Elite: October Events

Many have heard of Yelp or use the app/website to find where to eat dinner, unique places to explore while on vacation, or even to find services in the area such as salons, spas, car shops, and more. I use Yelp multiple times throughout the week. I love to leave reviews at businesses to increase their customer traffic and explore new areas in KC and around the United States. While many are aware of Yelp, have you ever heard of Yelp Elite Status?? Let me introduce you!

Yelp Elite is a status that may be given individuals after leaving multiple reviews of businesses in a specific region/area. There are Yelp Elite squads across the United States, but I have recently become a member of Yelp KC! What does this mean? Yelp Elite status provides its members free food, drinks, merchandise at business as well as tickets or experiences at local greater Kansas City events.

Uptown Lounge

KC's latest upscale jazz bar, Uptown Lounge, had me completely speechless! The jazz was beautiful and the artists took breaks to talk to the crowd. Our bartender even sang while making us drinks at the bar. Spectacular performance all around. The drinks were delicious and packed a punch. 10/10 recommend

Yelp Elite Perks: one free cocktail of choice and one free Yelp shot glass.

Location: 3400 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111

2022 Yelp Haunted Halloween

2022 Yelp Elite Haunted Halloween Party at Slater St. Antiques:

At this event we got to eat a slice of freshly cooked pizza from Devoured Pizza, a taste of a pumpkin spice gin drink Lifted Spirits, a tasting of Mac & cheese fritters with dipping sauce from KC Mac N' CO, one unbelievably tasty taco and maragatita from Taco Naco KC, and a rib/rice dish as well as a taco from Smoke ' Seoul.

Yelp provided fun tote bags & hosted the costume party we loved taking pictures on the film cameras.

SUCH a fun event...thank you for putting this event together!

Yelp Elite Perks: All food and drink items listed above. Yelp elite tote bag. Stickers and coupons from each vendor.

Fat Sully's Pizza

We enjoyed some tasty pizza and cold beer at Fat Sully's in Westport. This was the BIGGEST slice of pizza I have ever ate. I had to fold it in half! I ordered the plain cheese pizza but you can top it with your choice from their list of toppings! They have a large selection of beer on tap as well.

There is plenty of places to sit inside - at a regular table, booth, at the bar, or on their patio. If you are feeling like simply grabbing a slice of pizza to go, they have a walk up window for your pizza craving convenience!

Also, if you are feeling like eating more than pizza...you have options! Fat Sully's shares a space with Atomic Cowboy, Denver Biscuit Co (great for brunch), and Frozen Gold (ice cream).

Yelp Elite Perks: Free slice of pizza and free pint of beer.

Location: 4144 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111

Link to Fat Sully's Pizza Website

Immersive King Tut Experience

Whether you have visited Egypt in person or not...this immersive experience will give you chills! I went to Egypt in early 2022 to see the pyramids along with ancient ruins and I was thrilled to see the quality of work and art that went into making this experience so stunning. Find a seat and listen to the story that takes you back to the time of King Tut and Egypt! You don't want to miss this!

Yelp Elite Perks: free ticket ($40 value)

Crane Brewery Tour

Located in Raytown (short drive outside of KC), you'll find an awesome, family owned brewery that offers tours, tasty drinks, food truck options, and a place to park your bicycle (right next to a trail). The beer was delicious and the tour guide was very knowledgeable & passionate. We were lucky enough to have the owner show us around the brewery. Try a slushie while you are there!

Fun fact: Thundergong is brewed at Crane Brewery! This beer is crafted for the Steps of Faith Foundation events hosted by Jason Sudeikis. The Steps of "Faith Foundation presented the 6th annual celebrity benefit concert for amputees in need. Jason is known to frequent Crane Brewery while he is in the KC area...how cool is that!?!

Yelp Elite Perks: Free brewery tour, two free draft beers, free Yelp pint glass

Location: 6515 Railroad St, Raytown, MO 64133

Link to Crane Brewery Website

Cafe Olloma

My first Yelp Elite experience was at Cafe Ollama in the crossroads area of downtown Kansas City in September. This cute and quaint Latin American coffee shop served me the best cold brew I have ever tasted...and I'm not being dramatic. I am usually a straight black hot coffee drinker...but this drink and their homemade whipped cream was fantastic!

Yelp Elite Perks: Free beverage, free pastry, and free Yelp and Cafe Ollama stickers

Location: 523 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108