Food at CPKC Stadium: What restaurants fans can find at Current games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Current will make history this week when they open CPKC Stadium, the first stadium built specifically for a professional women’s team.
And while fans are undoubtedly excited for the Current to have a new home, many are also looking forward to the selection of local restaurants and businesses featured at the stadium.
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The stadium concessions will feature local favorites like Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que and Boulevard Brewing, but also smaller brands like High Hopes Ice Cream and Amigoni Urban Winery.
Fans can also sample from multiple James Beard Award semifinalists — and one recent winner.
A special feature of the KC Current’s concessions, the team has partnered with Bold Reuse in its push to be more sustainable.
All drinkware at CPKC Stadium will be recyclable or reusable.
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Poured fountain drinks will come in a reusable cup, and guests are asked to return those cups to a bin. They’ll be inspected, sanitized and repacked by Bold Reuse for future games.
The Current won’t provide any single-use plastic bottles or cups. Instead beer, alcohol and water will come in aluminum cans with dedicated bins for recycling.
But there’s a lot more to know about CPKC Stadium concessions. If you’re heading to a KC Current game this season, here are all the local businesses you can find serving fans:
Joe’s Kansas City
The Current are teaming up with a Kansas City barbecue staple — Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que.
The popular KC restaurant will get a prominent location on the northeast side of the Current’s new stadium.
Joe’s will be serving up popular dishes likes its famous Z-Man sandwich in both chicken and brisket, plus side options, for Current fans.
“Joe’s commitment to excellence will give soccer fans a sample of why Kansas City is the BBQ capital!” the Current’s chef partners Colby and Megan Garrelts said.
Boulevard Brewing Co.
The Current is partnering with Boulevard Brewing, one of Kansas City’s most notable brands, at its new CPKC Stadium.
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The Current and Boulevard Brewing already have a history with the launch of the “Teal Rising” beer in 2021.
Now Boulevard will serve Teal Rising, plus other beers and beverages, for fans on game days. Boulevard beverages will be available throughout CPKC Stadium.
Waldo Thai
Fans can find Waldo Thai, a popular Thai restaurant in Kansas City, at CPKC Stadium.
Waldo Thai, a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist, is a minority and woman-owned restaurant situated in Kansas City’s Waldo neighborhood, making it a perfect restaurant for the first-ever women’s sports stadium.
Waldo Thai will sit at the northeast corner of CPKC Stadium. The menu will feature rice and noodle dishes, offering a variety of gluten-free and vegan options.
Local Pig
Local Pig, a Kansas City butcher shop, is setting up in CPKC Stadium. Fans can find it in the northeast corner of stadium.
They’ll offer four staple sausage links on a rotating basis — BBQ Brat, Jalapeno Cheddar, Beer Brat and All Beef hot dogs — along with other options.
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Local Pig started in a small shop in the East Bottoms in 2012 until it expanded to the City Market due to rising popularity. It’s even been featured on The Food Network’s popular “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”
Martin City Brewing
Martin City Brewing Company will welcome fans at the Current’s new stadium, serving up sliced pizza and Hard Way IPA on tap.
“Kansas City has long loved Martin City, and there’s nothing better than beer & pizza alongside the pitch!” the Garrelts said.
The Kansas City restaurant will be located mid-pitch on the east side of the Current’s new stadium.
Along with its popular location in the Martin City neighborhood, plus five others across the KC metro, the brewery is also featured in the new Kansas City International Airport terminal.
Billie’s Grocery
Billie’s Grocery will be located in the southeast corner of CPKC stadium and will feature healthy options for fans.
Billie’s Grocery was founded by nutritional therapist practitioner Robin Krause and features mostly organic and nutrient dense whole foods. The restaurant was named after Krause’s late father, and hero, Billie Krause.
Yoli Tortilleria
Kansas City bakery Yoli Tortilleria, a 2023 James Beard Award winner, will set up shop in the southeast corner of CPKC Stadium.
Yoli will serve tacos — barbacoa de res and a vegan mushroom tinga — totopos with salsa, nachos and quesadillas with their iconic tortillas. They will also offer gluten-free and vegan options.
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“What an honor to be part of the rich culinary options being offered at CPKC Stadium,” Yoli owners Marissa and Mark Gencarelli said. “It’s such a defining moment in Kansas City history, and we are beyond excited to be part of it and how we redefine stadium food.”
Ruby Jean’s Juicery
Popular eatery Ruby Jean’s Juicery will set up inside the new riverfront stadium. Fans can find it in the southeast corner of CPKC Stadium.
Ruby Jean’s, which has locations in Midtown, Brookside and Leawood, will serve its signature cold-pressed juices, acai and pitaya bowls, and other healthy snacks.
The juice shop already offers a a special “Currently” smoothie as a nod to KC’s NWSL team. It’s made with dragonfruit, pineapple, banana, strawberry, peach and agave.
The local company was founded by Chris Goode and named after his grandmother. Ruby Jean’s is focused on healthy living, providing an array of healthy options for guests.
High Hopes Ice Cream
High Hopes Ice Cream will serve up signature scoops in the Current’s new stadium.
“Get excited for spring and summer selections specific for the pitch,” the Garrelts said. “Nothing pairs better during the warmer seasons like hand-crafted ice cream and professional women’s soccer!”
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High Hopes will be located in the northwest corner of CPKC Stadium.
They’ll be serving two signature flavors: Bourbon Butter Pecan Ice Cream and Cookies and Cream Ice Cream. High Hopes is also working on a KC Current exclusive flavor, which they’ll unveil at a later date.
The KC ice cream shop, located near 56th Street and Troost Avenue, opened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, it’s received several awards as a local favorite.
Room 39
Room 39, an American farm-to-table restaurant, will be located in the northwest corner of the stadium.
The menu will merge the restaurant’s deep Kansas and Missouri roots while supporting local farmers and producers.
Current fans are definitely in for a treat with Room 39’s gameday fare. Chef Ted Habiger has been a semifinalist three times for the James Beard Outstanding Chef Award.
Amigoni Urban Winery
The Kansas City Current and Amigoni Urban Winery will release branded canned wine, sold throughout CPKC Stadium.
Amigoni’s wines at the Current’s new stadium include Grigio (pinot grigio), Bolli (sparkling pinot grigio) and Heartland (cabernet sauvignon).
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Fans can find the canned wine options at grab-and-go stations around the stadium and in the Pitch Club. Bottles will also be available in the Pitch Club and for suit holders to purchase.
The family-founded urban winery is located 5 miles from the stadium.
“As a woman-owned winery, and part of the fabric of Kansas City since 2007, we are honored to partner with the first ever soccer stadium designed specifically for women’s pro sports,” co-owner Kerry Amigoni said in a release.
