Mae’s Tavern (Was The Pressed Penny Tavern)

The name Pressed Penny Tavern pays homage to an elaborate swimming pool built at Hemingway's home in Key West. While Hemingway himself planned the project, his wife Pauline oversaw the construction while he was traveling as a war correspondent. It is said that Hemingway flung a penny onto the pool patio protesting, "You've spent all but my last penny, you might as well have that!" Since opening a bar can be quite a challenge and might take your last penny getting it off the ground, it seemed to be a fitting name. Great food and drink abound here. Try the mac and cheese; it's awesome!

Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday 2:00 pm to 1:30 am, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 1:30 am. Closed Monday.
Free on-street parking and around the side streets.

Machine 1 is inside to the right of the front entrance. Cost to press, 51¢ each design:
1) (H) Martini glass with 'Pressed Penny Tavern KC MO'.
2) (V) 'PPT' letter logo.
3) (V) 'Pressed Penny Tavern KC MO'.
4) (H) 'PPT' letter logo with 'Pressed Penny Tavern KC MO'.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 39° 3' 0' N Longitude: 94° 36' 15 W'
Google Maps coordinates: 29XW+X8 Kansas City, Missouri

5/10/2026 Machine not rolling well. Wheel with images looks off and pennies rolling really short or getting backed up in chute before both dropping, causing mis-roll.
However, there is a container on top of machine with pre-rolled pennies for the taking, so I exchanged the error pennies for the pre-rolled. Machine was located by back entrance.