Westside Storey

~Wayfarer review~
T shirt theory: Cool people make cool t shirts, local pride implies that they are not trying to be some other city or something they are not, and great cotton implies comfortable/​chill living. Sooooo whether I like a city, or not, is directly related to the t-​shirts local shops sell. Not the stiff, boxy, tacky type t shirts like at the airport. I am talking the soft «I want to live in this cotton» type shirt with something unique to said city printed on it.
This store is practically filled with just that. Awesome everyday wearing tees! There are shirts with local athletes, local colleges, KC, Made in KC onsies, Westside, and KC Loyalty tees. All are printed on premium cotton that feels and fits great! All are around $ 32 each.
They also have a great sock collection, some antiques, jewelry, and other cool stuff.
Awesome local merch in a cool neighborhood where locals and tourists can walk out with some good finds.

Great place!!! Love the Kansas/​Missouri merchandise! Nice people who run the store!

After lunch we decided to pop in here for a look. It’s right down the street from west side local. I’ve never been here before and it’s really a cool little shop. It has tons of KC gear specially Royals, which makes sense since we just won the World Series! I did manage to come across a Wichita state university tee too which was cool to see that even in a little local shop in KC you can find stuff from Wichita.
The reason why I gave this three stars is because I can’t really bring myself to dish out $ 32 for a tshirt, no matter what it says in it. There were some tees that I liked, but sadly they won’t ever get the chance to hang ok my body, unless of course I received one for a gift. Nice place to browse though!

Awesome store to get local Kansas goodies. While in Kansas, the Royals won the World Series and I tried to come here to get something to celebrate the win. Everything sold out, but I really enjoyed browsing the store. Very neat and original items. Very well organized. Fun to shop here!

What a fun shop! I enjoy the mix of locally made items — with a few vintage pieces scattered around. The staff is always friendly, although not overly excited when you walk in. I get the impression it’s more about not wanting to be too much like the Buckle in 1999 and meet you at the door… Anywho.
The selection of stuff is great — their in-​house designed tshirts are my favorite, with a large selection of Charlie Hustle and Socks 101. There are also framed prints and jewelry, too. It is a great place to pop in for a quick gift or a treat for yourself. Prices are in line with other local places, yet this is tucked into the neighborhood and seems to be a little more relaxed.
I get compliments on the stuff I have gotten from there and will go back for gifts for the holidays.

Such a cute shop with a great selection of local KC goodies. We came in specifically looking for the KC heart shirts, but unfortunately, our sizes were unavailable.
Shout out to TIMOTHY for his awesome customer service! He recommended for us to check online and gave us these stickers with a coupon on the back. On top of that, he even shared his cheese slipper from Fervere Bakery across the street! I’m not sure if he knew, but he definitely made 5 Cali girls’ day!

Great browsing, local products, fun antiques. Owner is usually THERE, which is awesome. I can always find something as a gift for friends in KC, or farther afield. From Civil War kitsch, to Adventure Time-​themed local prints, antique clocks, to locally handmade soaps, there is something for just about anyone here.
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This is a great, fun to browse, KC-​pride filled shop in the vibrant Westside neighborhood.
You’ve got to love the Charlie Hustle shirts lining the shelves as you walked in. Somewhere around 2010, everyone FINALLY wised up to realize that t-​shirts must be made on the softest, highest quality to be popular. No more of those scratchy, crappy, boxy t-​shirts… these are the real deal. I’m partial to the KC Blades shirt as that was my «IHL» childhood hockey team that I wish was still around.
Aside from the shirts, they have cool knick-​knacks and some badass socks with pop from Sock 101, another KC company.
I’ll admit I always end up doing a bit more browsing than buying here because some of the things don’t jump out enough for me to buy, but I always enjoy going in here with the hopes of finding something awesome.

This little store on the Westside is on point. Fun mix of antique-​y things with goods from local vendors (I.e. Charlie Hustle tees and tanks, candles from Trapp fragrances, etc). Some of my other faves ar the KC-​themed prints/​artwork for sale, and a large selection of coasters featuring pictures of various KC landmarks.
Like other reviewers have said, Westside Storey is more man cave than girly, but I never have a problem finding multiple items that «need» to come home with me.
This place is the shiz!

The Westside Storey is a beautiful little store that has found the perfect way to mix the local, modern and vintage themes that run through the area.
You’ll find locally-​themed and sourced clothing, antiques, art and even some food accessories sitting next to each other as you make your way from one side to the other. There’s literally something for everybody in here.
What really jumped out at me was the amount of older vintage sports-​memorabilia. I saw a number of mid-​80s Royals-​related as well as 60s and 70s Chiefs items including programs, caps, shirts, belt buckles and even some art. I also liked the display of «KC» picture and coaster art that was tucked back into a corner. They also have an «Easy Tiger,» card machine on display and ready to go if you’re looking for a
If you’re looking for something special, that’s a little different from the norm and off the beaten path then I highly recommend stopping by and browsing through the Westside Storey. Chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for.

5-​stars and major props to Westside Storey for supporting locally made products. This little shop is nestled in a cool area of town, near other hot spots like Novel, Chez Elle, and The Westide Local. They’ve got the perfect merchandise if you are looking for a unique gift (or a little something awesome for yourself, too). They have plenty of threads, candles, antiques and other KC goods. I ended up snagging a really great t-​shirt, and have already received tons of compliments on it.

This place is cool as hell. It’s the ultimate vintage tee/​vintage finds/​man cave store in Westside.
The tees selection is pretty impressive. They have all kinds of super soft vintage tees with old KC sports teams logos and KC logos as well. I actually bought a few since I had so much trouble deciding which to get! The one down side to Westside Storey are the prices– these tees are not cheap!
In addition to the tees they also have some vintage finds, candles, coasters, and few other things. I noticed that they had a good selection of vintage cuff links, watches, and sunglasses at the front desk. Definitely worth giving that a look if you’re trying to find a unique gift for the special man in your life ;) — or your dad. Teehee.

This place is like a man cave. A man cave that this chick would crash over and over again. It’s got a funky cool, laid back vibe. Cool threads. Big fat manly couches that are fun to chill out on. Oh, and then there’s a huge Trapp candle and fragrance display so there are a few feminine touches in here too!
They carry some cool local brands (Charlie Hustle, etc. goods) all touting KC pride. We ended up buying two shirts. The staff was pretty inattentive the day we went. Guy basically looking at his iPhone while standing behind the register and texting the entire 20 minutes we were there. I didn’t really mind however, as the shop isn’t the kind where people hover over you asking if you need help. Selection is fairly limited so everything is right there in front of you and easy to find. There are some awesome brass figures and mini statues to admire while you’re there. I’m especially keen to the bulldog.

So much to covet but I must pace myself due to the hefty $ signs. I asked if they ever did sales, maybe, but the impression was no. They are a local business offering some other local goods. Like my fave the KC T-​SHIRTS. I believe they are geared more towards the fellas than the gals in their offerings. That being said lots of good gift ideas for the fellas but the ladies won’t luck out here either with candles, apparel, and a lil local art. I noticed the hours on Unilocal were in fact not the same as the store hours. They are in fact next to one of my faves Chez Elle, that’s how I discovered them. Don’t make the mistake of judging this book by its cover, by no means is the outside telling of what’s inside this hipsterish, trendyish, slightly eclectic hub. its been around for a couple years and it really fits in will with what is becoming a one stop destination for food, drinks, hair cut/​legit mustache care and shopping. well done fellas you’ve one up’t the neighbor hood.

Tasteful selection of vintage items and locally made goods (lots of cool T-​shirts, soaps, candles, coasters, artwork, jewelry, etc).
The staff were helpful and friendly. I look forward to many more visits in the near future.

I fell in love with this place today. I loved the love of KC vibe in there and the nod to local companies. I got several things and will go back again to get even more. I loved it and can easily say it’s my new favorite KC store.

I still stand behind my love for this place, so this update is really just to keep you Unilocalers in the loop.
Primarily what you need to know is that two of the owners bought out the third, and it’s vastly improved the store as a result. Gone are all the angel figurines, yard sale finds and other selections of questionable taste. Now the entire store is much better merchandised, with a much stronger point of view.
The clothing section seems to have tripled in size, with a number of local t-​shirt producers represented. They have a decent vintage selection, though it bums me out that the sizes all run small. For example, the largest size of denim that I noticed was a 30in waist. Not saying you need to cater to the large-​and-​in-​charge of the community, but it was sad that nothing there would fit me even at my most fit. Still, if you go for shirts (or socks or etc), you can find something you’ll like!
The non-​clothing side is still crazy legit. It’s a good mix of quality antiques and locally produced housewares. Seriously, the people that operate this store have a good eye, and if you’re in the mood to buy, you’ll benefit from it.

Traveling with a shopper but don’t fancy one yourself? Westside Storey gets a 8 out of 10 on the Can I Keep Myself Distracted While The Better Half Browses scale.
Excellent antiques and vintage gear that can integrate seamlessly to any modern hipster décor. From refurbished barn door mirrors and antler coat hooks to kitschy-​cool camera kits and defunct weaponry (yes, man-​boys, there are swords and guns), the inventory serves a base model for what Anthropologie fabricates anew and charges five times the price.
You may spot a few KC-​specific tchotchkes that look a little weird and mostly out-​of-​place upon the likely for-​sale shelving. Yes, I’m looking at you $ 8 bag of shredded cash that’s free at the Money Museum. And you, Royals hat with the tag still on it. Minor hometown quirks aside, the rest of the open layout shop is approachable, interesting and remarkably affordable, given their neighbors at UW are seeking mad cash for modern made and subtle sheek.

The other review are spot-​on. West side Storey is a well curated antique store, but prices are inflated and the customer experience is lacking.
Call and make sure they’re open! If you look at their door, Unilocal,google plus, google, or call the number, or talk to the people in the shop, you’ll get that many different store hours! According to most sources, Westside should have been open at 10am yesterday, but didn’t actually open till 1215pm. If a business is only open 3 – 4 days a week, they better be there!
There is a white cow hide for sale that has a 2″ hole in it for $ 1300! There is no story on the tag, telling me why this cow hide is worth $ 500 more than any other cow hide I’ve seen. All it say is literally «Cow Hide $ 1300.» When I ran a retail shop, the best advice someone gave was to have lots of $ 20 items… perfect price point for impulse buys and gifts. There is not much for under $ 20 in this shop; even the tshirts are $ 30.
I found at least two item with their original store tags on them… a globe with the original Pottery Barn $ 40 price sticker, and no price tag from Westside. And a candle holder with a tag from Marshall’s. There were also a few items on the sales floor without price tags. These are rookie mistakes.
While we were shopping, a lady was in hawking her wares to the guy running the store. She had a big bag full of what-​not and she was trying to get him to buy stuff. This should be handled by appointment and not when customers are in the store. He paid zero attention to the customers in the store and all his attention to this lady and her mess she was making at the counter.

Westside Storey is a neat little shop with some neat things! I’m not huge in to antiques, but luckily they’re only partially an antique store. My favorite thing might have been the stone coasters, each with a picture of a different KC scene. Awesomely local. Various other decorations, pieces of art, and antique goodies adorned the full but not overly cluttered store. Want a statue of a rattlesnake for your house? They have it. In fact, they have two! I even think I saw a signed Sporting KC jersey…
All that being said, as mentioned in a previous review, the prices do seen steep. Those coasters were $ 25 for 4 of them! I also wasn’t greeted or acknowledged at any point in my 5 minute visit. Customer service needs to be huge in a local store, and it didn’t seem to be here. That unfortunately makes me knock a star off.