50 Best Cafes near Westwood

“My stop at The Roasterie Woodside Café was a great coffee break. The smell of freshly roasted beans hits you right away, and the café has a relaxed, airy feel. My latte was smooth and rich, and the breakfast bite paired perfectly. It’s a cozy spot to slow down and enjoy really good coffee.“

“I love kitties hamburgers, and have highly reviewed them in the past. I was really looking forward to today to one this Friday afternoon and I have memorized their hours.
Behold, they’re closed until the end of February. Was a very small faded cardboard sign on the door.
If they really cared about their customers, they’d have a big one that you could see from the street without having to park and walk um readable one .
And they would at least update their website.
Guess I’ll have to go to Shake shack this afternoon.“

“Stopped here for breakfast before leaving KC - so worth it! The cinnamon roll, gooey butter cake, and breakfast hash were delicious! This place was highly recommended and I can see why. The hot mocha latte I got was great too! The place was packed and busy but they weee FAST on getting food and drinks out.“

“Great service! DELICIOUS LATTES! And always have the most beautiful flowers.“

“Delicious, unique coffees! Lovely ambience! Great location and fun people!“

“Amazing food and service!“

“As delicious as they are stunning, the danishes were not even the star of the show. Both of our sandwiches were off the charts good. I got the ham and pimento, and E got the turkey & manchego. Both are served on THE BEST ROSEMARY FOCACCIA EVER!“

“This is one of those coffee shops you wish existed but didn’t know they did. You get your coffee and can wander through their plants or go sit in the middle of the greenhouse on a soft couch and talk with friends. 3 of us had infants and the atmosphere was so nice for the babies as well, quiet and easy to take care of them as we hung out. I definitely am coming back as soon as I have a chance! Their vanilla caramel latte was delicious and their cinnamon roll was a hit as well! If you’re in KC, you need to stop in here.“

“Pleasant visit. Enjoyed our coffee on the rooftop patio which made for a fun experience, employees were kind and helpful.“

“Fantastic food and great atmosphere! Worth our tripfrom DFW!“

“Hagámoslo simple… tengo que regresar a este sitio!!…“

“I daydream about Thelma's Chicken Sandwich with avocado & bacon! So satisfying! Delicious, quick and easy, convenient, and a great cause!“

“Ran across this place and the smoothies were delicious so refreshing definitely recommend“

“This place is the jewel of the neighborhood and of KCNE. Here, not only good things happen, but they are possible because of the owner’s mission of creating a place for making dreamers’ dream a reality. From providing a space for yoga, meditation, selling crafts, singing, delicious healthy food and drinks plus all his employees are happy people and soon greet you by name. Vegans and organics are safe here too. Without PH Coffee the Art Garden would not have had the necessary support and resources it needed to start and grow. Thank you Eric!“

“Stopped here for breakfast before leaving KC - so worth it! The cinnamon roll, gooey butter cake, and breakfast hash were delicious! This place was highly recommended and I can see why. The hot mocha latte I got was great too! The place was packed and busy but they weee FAST on getting food and drinks out.“

“I didn't know what to expect coming here but it was great. I learned to play Reign of Cthulhu and Exploding Kittens while having the best loaded nachos.“

“We looooove the Inspired Play Cafe! My daughter is only 9 months & she had so much room to crawl around and explore. We bought the membership on the first day & will be making the 45 minute drive to come & play as much as we can each week!“

“Love Dagwoods and everyone that works there great food and atmosphere“

“They have absolutely Delicious desserts“

“This Cafe has a great vibe. It's a wonderful place to dine in. Today I had the jalapeño Ruben and honey lavender macha. Delicious 🔥💯“

“Omg. Haven’t done a restaurant review in ages. Just moved to this area. Their food is absolutely amazing. Taste, flavors are Spot on. Friendly Service. They have everything going for them.
No seating so be ready to take it home. You won’t be disappointed“

“We enjoy Muffins and Coffee with our dog ( Woody) in a quiet area…loved the music selection…“

“In town for a conference at the Convention Center. Hands down the best coffee I had in KC. Went there three days in a row!

Also got the breakfast burrito and Chicken Salad Sandwich. Both were exceptional.

Spacious inside with a nice vibe. Barista was also super nice too.“

“Great Chef Quality food 👌🏿 😋 Shrimp & Grits my Absolute Favorite 😍“

“Amazing caramel latte and avocado toast with a kick!“

“I love this place! I’m not much of a cigar smoker, but I do enjoy one every once in a while, and this spot is perfect for it. The atmosphere is comfortable, and the drinks are amazing. Every now and then, they even have live music, which adds to the great experience.“

“Excellent in every respect!!!“

“I ordered a scamble bowl to-go, & let me tell you: this was one of the best to-go breakfast order's I've ever had. The ingredients were fresh, layers of flavor & clean ingredients. I appreciate the chef & will be coming here more often! 10/10“

“Great shakes and teas! Destiny is so great with helping you find the yummiest items on the menu (there’s a ton!) and she’s always encouraging and a positive part of my day when I visit Ad Astra! 💚“

“Great Coffee!! Cute bears outside!“

“I LOVE it here. The baristas are always so sweet, and the coffee is always delicious. I highly recommend the honeycomb latte. The ham and cheese croissant and the everything bagels are delicious as well. A little pricey but worth it. Great people all around.“

“we had a great experience I'll definitely be back!“

“Best Swiss chocolate truffles and quiche! (Still excellent)

I do notice a change in the attitude of the staff since about later 2025.

This may be because of any number of things. Around October 22 or 23 there were two bank robberies,first 1:30pm in Waldo area US bank Gregory Boulevard and Wornall Road-last one at 3:30pm a block away UMB Bank 49th & Main Street.

While the wait staff is excellent in a leisurely lunch, yet highly attentive; the sales staff are aggressive as soon as I am finished with the meal.
Even if I go to purchase a special treat not having a meal, and I want to shop. Also the price of chocolate treats were around $97.00 a pound for liquor chocolate truffles in February 2026!I don’t even look at the truffles anymore ( prices may fluctuate but I have noticed it’s unlikely prices go down).

I feel the sales staff rush customers to pay and leave.“

“Gigi provides the healthiest most organic and tastiest food in Kansas City at this moment in time. If you use your free will to purchase from other similar well-meaning vendors, you may be missing out on a lot of organic ingredients that could cost you a lot more than mere money down the line... Support Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Café as much as you can make it up there.“

“Nothing better than the ORIGINAL !! #OG #B&G“

“Excellent!“

“5/20/2026: I went thru here with a friend of mine cuz we was both hungry and had no money, and we wasn't wanting to steal food or do a dine and dash lol It was actually rather good for a soup kitchen and the service was great. By the time we had arrived there wasn't a line of people waiting to get in and the actual dining room wasn't too packed either. Would definitely go back again“

“My daughter and I just visited last Friday! It was wonderful! We had some of the best interactions with all of the staff. I could’ve stayed in the Egyptian exhibit all day!“

“Great Coffee!! Cute bears outside!“

“Juan and Sophia have served us the last few times at First Watch, and they’re terrific. Juan was gracious to give me a complimentary blueberry muffin for my birthday. Sophia has been terrific as well. I love the fall menu, atmosphere and the food!“

“Amazing food and awesome service. We stumbled on it for brunch (the ricotta hotcakes were amazing), and ended up going back for dinner the next day. We had the Kangaroo loin, which was delicious!“

“My favorite boba tea place- and now they’ve opened a store at Shawnee?! I’m gonna go broke 😭🧋❤️ love the comfy atmosphere and kind staff 👍“

“I misread the menu item “seasonal SIGNATURE LATTE” and asked for a turtle latte. In my defense, “-TURE LATTE” looked like turtle and I was tired. They still made a turtle latte, but the signature part was a nice touch. This beautiful foamy artwork was hidden under the coffee lid. Definitely coming back. 😂 Good coffee too.“

“Whether I go in there solo or with my wife and/or kids to place an order, my time spent at The Roasterie is always enjoyable. I tend to order online now a lot to pick-up drinks for my wife so that process is incredibly easy to do via the app and my item(s) are always fresh & ready for pick-up. Thank you! Keep up the fantastic atmosphere!“

“Had a great breakfast this morning. I highly recommend Flapjacks 'n more.....This was the new Shawnee, Ks location“

“The restaurant is in a warehouse type building but a lot of effort has been put into giving it a cozy feel. Once more people discover how good the food is, the place should fill up and be more appealing. The food was delicious, portions large, and service friendly and efficient. We were just passing through and if we ever come back to the area, we will hope to dine there again.“

“Everything was amazing, but our waitress was the best part! She was so friendly & knowledgeable & her smile brighten our day!!! Her name is China, I would recommend going just to see her!“

“We visited on a Saturday morning, and our server Cathy was amazing: 5 stars, 2 thumbs up, all the things!!! That sweet lady ran from table to table to table, she even had one of 28, while other servers had a handful of tables. The host did nothing to help support Cathy. As far as we could tell, he was seating, people and once in a while clearing a table. We got seated quickly bu our wait time for drinks and food was long. No one but our server seemed to be able to fill coffee, get more silverware (why didn't the host take care of this when we were seated?). These negatives were not because our server was not capable. The food was great but management there needs to make sure that all staff is supported and that it is evident that everyone is there working toward the same goal. 5 stars for our server. Bacon cooked just the way I like it - not overdone. Over medium eggs were a little under done. Great coffee! Support staff really made the atmosphere tough.“

“It’s a bit expensive compared to the food court. Food was pretty good for the most part, there’s some I don’t like but still good.
They rotate their soups and their flatbreads. They have a menu online where you check.

Wassail is my favourite drink! Can’t edit image captions. But the soup if you get bowl size comes with two small pita“

“My husband and I took three of our kids to this location yesterday for lunch. We’d never been to a First Watch before, but we knew to expect excellent quality food with a healthy, comforting twist; right up my alley! WOW! We were SO impressed! From our initial greeting coming into the restaurant all the way to the end of our visit, we were treated with happy smiles, incredible customer service, prompt wait times, and delicious meals. Our kids enjoyed chocolate chip pancakes with sausage and bacon. Their protein selections were unmatched with appropriately larger portions than most, enough to satisfy two growing boys! They couldn’t say enough about the flavor and quality. My husband and I tried dishes including hash potatoes, fresh market veggies, beautifully cooked eggs, and their whole grain toast - that was a treat! As someone who isn’t a fan of toast, in general, making a meal out of this whole grain toast, house-made butter and preserves would be easy to do. Lovely atmosphere, obvious camaraderie among the staff, fun culture, exceptional product! We left happy and eager to experience First Watch again very soon. Thank you to Daniel and his team for making our first visit a memorable one!“