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My husband and I are l fans of Japanese culture and the simplicity that surrounds it. We were happy to have taken the opportunity to try. XO HiFi. We appreciated the intimate nature of the cocktail bar, the retro speakers and simple Japanese touches throughout the space. Even if it’s not necessary, make a trip to the restrooms. We were impressed with the service, the well-crafted drinks and the music playing in the background. We arrived early, but by the time we left, the bar was full. We commented to each other that we would come back and bring out of town, guests and friends.

I would love to experience this place in the daytime! Me and my friends visited Friday evening around 10pm and this is a sit down bar. We all ordered drinks and some food and overall, if you like “stronger” tasting drinks, i recommend coming here. The drink selection is fairly decent and they can make you just about anything you’d like. Although the music was slightly louder than i anticipated it to be. If they could maybe try turning down the music a little, just so that people can hear each other have a conversation…. That’d be great! Since it is a “lounge” type of environment. Overall 7/10 experience.

I found this place through a KC magazine that listed it as a top sandwich spot. Turns out, they no longer serve sandwiches—just bar snacks now. The cocktails were solid, so it’s fine if you’re just stopping in for a drink. That said, the lack of a posted menu, inconsistent hours between Google and their website, and no option for reservations makes planning a visit a bit of a gamble.

XO is a five-week-old, one room, vinyl-spinning, Japanese inspired cocktail and small bites bar in the eclectic Westside neighborhood that we found to be delightfully unpretentious and full of flavor. After a 25% tip the two of us spent ~$143 on two Pork Katsu sandwiches (delicious), one Salmon Bowl (delicious), and four cocktails (delicious). That said, between the HH menu and reasonable prices one could spend much less. SADE and Boz Scaggs were among the many artists in the rotation the evening we visited. The music was just the right volume, the servers were quick, precise (in their food prep), super-friendly and accommodating, and the street parking was easy to find. We're already looking forward to returning.

What a great spot. Drinks are fantastic and only outdone by the atmosphere. Cozy and relaxing with great music setting the mood.

We loved our time at XO — the bartender serves up fabulous, creative cocktails, while spinning amazing vinyl. The space is gorgeous — the vibe is chill, the lights low making for a romantic atmosphere. It feels a bit like a modern speakeasy. We didn’t eat — we went to La Bodega before because XO’s Japanese inspired small plates weren’t what we were in the mood for.

Hifi/audiophiles dream spot. Food, drinks (non alcoholic mocktails) and service was excellent 👌 Attention to detail is evident! I could sit there for hours and hours basking in the sound of the retro Altec Valencia 846a loudspeakers. Gave me ideas for record shelving! Keep it up. I'll be back for some tunes.

Such great detail went into this place and you can feel it. The vibe is so chill from the moment you walk in. Asian inspired cocktails and food. I loved all the vintage furniture. A great spot to chill after a long day.

Gorgeous ambience, delicious drink, and great music. What more could you ask for? First come, first served seating -- no reservations and no saving seats. The space is intimate with small tables, so this is definitely not a place to bring more than a group of 4 comfortably. Perfect for a date or drinks with a friend. Mid century modern decor paired with carefully curated vinyl. The drink menu is concise and thoughtful. Small but tasty food menu. The lighting slowly gets lower as the night rolls on. I stopped in for quick drinks, and both of my cocktails were fabulous. The Cheree Cheree was delicious, and I am obsessed with the house made aperitif in the Femme Fatale (they have lots of NA options)! There's some street parking directly outside the bar, which is unassuming from the sidewalk. Close to the corner of 17th and Summit can get busy on weekends, but you shouldn't have to park too far unless you're in for a long wait for a seat.

Xo has been on my list for a while now and I finally made it out! I sat at the bar and was greeted by the staff with great conversation! They even let me try a few things of what they were working on! The vibe here is amazing, the record player in the middle of the bar area with the dimmed lighting gives it a calming ambience! I got the paper tiger high ball and did the Japanese whisky tasting menu! Everything was amazing! I can't wait to come back!

We stumbled upon this location on a night out, but wow! A romantic space with a sense of mystery. Though they were close to closing time, staff were kind and accommodated us. Drinks were good quality, but predictable. Music was a highlight, normally a fan of listening to lo fi so hearing hi fi in this setting was an experience!

This was a nice, small, quaint place. Perfect for a date night, double date, or if you and a friend want to have a serious talk but want to be somewhere quiet with a drink. This is not a bar or music spot where a large group comes and laughs loudly etc., this is not that place. Our waitress was nice and she was consistent with enforcing policy. Policy as I observed it: 75% if your party must be there. So, if it's a double date and one couple is running late, you cannot be seated. You cannot order a drink at the bar while you wait for a table to open up. This didn't make much sense to me but if it works for them great. Your party cannot be split. Example this was our first time coming here. We had a small group of 4 but one of the persons invited 4 other people. Those 4 did not know one another although they were invited by the same person. Although there was a table for two behind us, they would not split the 4 new people, although two of the 4 was a couple. I hope that makes sense. They had to wait until a table of 4 opened. Not bad but it's something you will not know until you arrive. So, keep your party small. I ordered the zero proof passion fruit drink but added gin. Very good. The food did not appeal to me. It's an eat before you arrive place in my opinion. I'm not against going back it was overall nice.

Wonderful little spot in the Westside neighborhood. Drinks were delicious, the pork sandwich is something I still think about, and the records rotating were all the good vibes. I've recommended this spot to several people because it's such a unique and hidden gem (maybe not so much anymore).

KC does enjoy themselves a good cocktail bar! Loved the vibes of XO. The entire bar backdrop reminded me of the record player stand my grandpa hand built my parents with the record slots and the giant retro speakers. The drinks were strong and tasty. Great place for a pre-post dinner or work bevie!

Beautiful space, thoughtfully curated menu. The zero proof drinks are far from boring and the pork katsu sandwich was crunchy, savory and fresh. The miso butter on the radish platter... I'd pay for jugs of that. Millennial MCM meets intentional design and thoughtful selections. The audio system and music choice is top notch

Sometimes you come across a place that just has all the feels for you and this place is it. A new cocktail and record bar located in the trendy Westside neighborhood. The aesthetic is beautiful, mid-century modern with touch of Japanese minimalism (bonus they have bidets in bathrooms). They serve a mix of house cocktails, fine spirits, and natural wines. We tried several of their cocktails including the satin sheets as well as cloudbusting, which is their take on an espresso martini. Everything we had was delicious, simple, elegant and well balanced cocktails. Next time we'll be sure to have some of their small plates they offer, including the Japanese egg salad sandwich (iykyk). Would be nice if they expanded the sake menu...maybe thoughts for the future. A fantastic addition to the high end cocktail scene in KC. The vibes were so on point. Great place for date night, solo time or just because. Final review: 5/5

This ambience is very cute and looks like it would belong in a bigger city like Chicago. It is very dark with the ambient lighting. The drinks were good and they had a unique cocktail menu. The food was more on the mediocre side as none of it really stood out to me. I remember the tofu dish tasting quiet bland food me and the tuna has no flavor? The sandwich was more bread than meat sadly. The staff was really nice and I would go again but just for the drinks!

The cocktails and mezcal flight were very good. I will back for that though. The music volume was perfect. Best part....... Warm seated bidets

absolutely beautiful inside, had a lovely assortment of records they played, and the drinks were amazing! my friend and i tried the pork katsu sandwich it was so delicious! this place is a gem and has only been around for about 4 months i believe the bartender said, get in while you can because this place will go far excited to see them grow!

I would return for the tunes and the atmosphere bundled before a night on the town. Though I found the drinks underwhelming (I'm also not very adventurous and stick with whiskey based cocktails!) the ambiance and service were charming as can be - modern, romantic, and intentional. I will be back!

What a treat. XO Hifi is a dimly lit, cozy, intimate experience. Vinyl was spinning, candles were glowing, and the drinks were bubbling. A place for cool cats for sure.

Amazing ambience reminiscent of the clubs in Casablanca but cooler. The staff were lol dressed like the coolest people I've ever met.

Loveeee XO. It's a little pricey so we only come here for special occasions but they have curated a beautiful space. It's luxe, cozy, and they're always playing great music. The perfect date night spot imo!

Sat outside for close to an hour for a single bar stool, and still never got sitted. Now

I have been to many many cocktail bars in Kansas City and this is hands down the best experience I've EVER had! Service was amazing and the bartenders are very skilled and knowledgeable in their craft. Not to mention the music is absolutely a vibe. 10/10