15 Best Cafes in Lawrence

“Took my e-bike in today to get some work done and everyone was super nice and helpful! They even squeezed me in today although they were busy. The guy at the counter kept eyeballing me weird while I was browsing as if I was gonna steal something 😂 but my overall experience was awesome! I’ve been to some of the competitors in town but they wanted to charge me double than what sunflower did! I will be coming here from now on.“

“Great coffee and exceptional staff that went the “extra mile” for customers!“

“When I lived in Lawrence, I went to Java Break often. It was one of my favorite study spots and it has my favorite italian soda of all time. Ever since I moved out of the state, I think about their coffee and their cheesecake regularly. It is one of the places I go to every time I'm back in town. Great food and drink and even better staff.“

“Great coffee, affordable prices, and even better service! I absolutely love their matcha — pro tip: always add strawberry syrup to your green matcha; it’s a total game-changer. It’s the perfect spot to study or work, and they even have the cutest dog named Noodle. Honestly, I pretend I’m there for the coffee, but I’m really just there for Noodle… though I’m pretty sure he doesn’t like me back. It’s fine, I’m just crying inside. 🐶💚“

“It is a safe diverse inclusive fun space.“

“Ladybird Diner absolutely nailed it. We ordered standard breakfast fare and it was anything but ordinary — everything was amazing, served hot with huge portions. The service was spot-on: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The classic diner vibes give it a cozy, hometown feel, perfect for a relaxing start to the day. Pricing was very reasonable considering the generous portions. Parking out front made things easy, and although I’ve heard there can sometimes be a wait, we were seated right away. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fantastic breakfast in downtown Lawrence — locals, travelers, and brunch lovers alike.“

“best family atmosphere and food you can ask for“

“My daughters and I have lunch at Wheatfields each week. I always look forward to trying the sandwich special and have never been disappointed. But the meatball sub this week was probably my favorite so far. Once I added a cinnamon roll latte and a slice of the pumpkin mousse cake, it was a perfect lunch.“

“I love the spinach & feta bread (even with jelly)!! Not to mention my usual rhubarb/strawberry pie and assorted bars!! Thank you for expanding to breakfast and lunch, everything is so delicious!“

“Always great! Best breakfast anywhere except home!“

“What a wonderful breakfast burrito! I know this much….if that tomatillo salsa is made in house, you need to be selling that by the jar in café and at the Merc!“

“The best Grilled Cheese I have ever had in my life ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Amazing Service!!!“

“I had the Caprisi sandwich and a cup of coffee. I was slightly disappointed when I tried to pour the house blend, which turned out to be an empty pot. I decided on the only other dark roast available. I mentioned it to one of the staff behind the counter, and he seemed genuinely concerned that the pot was left empty.
I sat down and enjoyed the sun coming through the windows and the excellent sandwich. To my surprise, a few moments later, the gentleman from behind the counter brought me a fresh cup of the house coffee. I really appreciate his thoughtfulness and excellent service, it made my day.“

“Had a wonderful breakfast at Milton's. Our waitress forgot to put our order in to the kitchen, so we were delayed about 15 minutes. But the staff was very apologetic, and gave us a nice discount! Loved everything about Milton's, and highly recommend!“