34 Best Cafes in Kansas City

“I remember hearing about this place years ago but never went. It popped up on my FYP on TikTok so I decided to give it a try. My family and I drove down on a Saturday around 12:30. Not sure where it was exactly, we ended up driving by it and having to turn around. There is only street parking available so we parked 1/2 a block up and walked down. We weren’t the only ones who did. The steady flow of people coming in and out was a lot. Good for business. They only accept cash, which is good to know beforehand. We ordered the famous pork tenderloin, a cheeseburger and fries. Everything is alacarte. Which is also good to know beforehand.
The tenderloin had good flavor but was fried very hard. My husband enjoyed his but said it was too spicy, he had the hot sauce. Overall, it was good. Glad we finally tried it.“

“Started our experience at the Crossroads’ Percheron Rooftop Bar and ended it at XR. The atmosphere was the ultimate standout, but the food and service were still good! I ordered the Shroomer Boomer, and the goat cheese herb mix on that is yum! The dining room filled up to near capacity despite it being a weeknight, and we even had a very chill celebrity sighting. A very cool spot to feel metropolitan for a day! Only cons were the pebble ice that came in my cocktail and that parking can be somewhat limited if you’re not a hotel guest.“

“Best coffee I can find around here. More reasonable prices than the bigger chains, friendlier people, and most importantly, the iced drinks aren't 95% ice. Iced drinks have just a reasonable amount of ice so that you actually still get the amount of coffee you're paying for. I haven't found a single other coffee place that does that right, and for that alone Friendly Bean is the top of my list. Frozen drinks are tasty, the staff is great with helping if you don't know what to get, it genuinely makes my day better to come here because the staff is wonderful. The one downside is no indoor seating, but given there's not much room inside I'm just pleased they have indoor ordering, so you can be on a walk and pop in rather than needing to drive there. Always a good experience coming here.“

“Absolute favorite new spot 🥹🙌 Thank you!“

“Amazing food and service!“

“I tried the half BLT and chips with a coffee. My friend has the peach Danish, and my other friend tried the egg sandwich. Everyone was satisfied with the service and the food was great! We will definitely go back for lunch. We also enjoyed the location and eating outside!“

“Loved the yogurt parfait and iced chai. The almond croissant was amazing! The rooftop seating was the best. Definitely would return.“

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

“First time here and we really enjoyed the food and our experience. I had the biscuits and gravy and my wife had the vegan breakfast wrap. Both were done perfectly and were very tasty. The coffee and iced tea were also very good. Service was friendly and attentive. This feels like a good place to sit and work or read for a couple of hours. We'll definitely be back.“

“if I could give it 10 stars I would. The product itself is unique. Delicious ..The environment is fun.. you'll never eat that crap at any other place referring it as açaí '“

“This place is great for all your needs. Working independently, meeting with friends, or taking the family. It’s my favorite coffee in the city and their food has never disappointed either! The staff is always solid and have become another great highlight of our visits!“

“Probably the best sandwiches in kansas city you have to try the cuban missile!
Awesome breakfast to go starting at 6 am, and I think they're open all the way to 1:30 AM.
All the truckers in the West bottoms go there.
And of course the locals...“

“Spokes Management was able to host us for a holiday party which was an absolute hit for all those in attendance. The atmosphere was phenomenal. Dan and Robin were not just working behind the bar but they were all over the place helping us with anything we needed. They were incredibly personable all night. Spokes is a top notch space with amazing coffee and food. I can’t wait to go back!“

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

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

“Great Coffee!! Cute bears outside!“

“Excellent in every respect!!!“

“I got the red wine and beef pie and it was amazing I don't normally leave reviews but it was so good that I had to go on here and instantly leave a review I will be back for more definitely recommend“

“We had a great time at Donutology in Westport! Delicious, fresh, choose-your-own-toppings, kid-friendly. Hardworking staff, friendly, great atmosphere. Will be back!“

“A pleasant library experience. First of all I adore the scenery outside, it's a beautiful peaceful sight. There's plenty of parking space and it's always quiet when we go. The staff are friendly and welcoming, there's a good selection of books and the staff have been helpful when we had questions. The rest rooms are clean and tidy. Also, plenty of computers free to use and 10 cents per page to print with a fairly easy system to print. The children's area has plenty of seating and activities for children. My only issue is that there are computers for children to play with which is often distracting for my daughter as she ends up being less interested in finding books and more interested in playing the fun games on the screens. Other than that, I like this library and there's a lot more here I'm still yet to explore.“

“Simply one of my favorite coffee shops to get some work done or read. The staff is always so kind, helpful and patient and the atmosphere relaxing.
Parking can sometimes be tricky depending on what time you go. I usually park behind the shop in the parking lot but you might have to park further by Consentino’s.“

“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!“

“The french dip is shaved prime rib!!! It was great. Very good atmosphere and nice staff!“

“Excellent!“

“(Translated by Google) What can I tell you. They were good to me, discovering them was a little difficult, but it's worth it.May God continue to illuminate your lives.Blessings(Original)Que te puedo Decir. Fueron Buenos conmigo, descubrirles fue un poco difícil, pero Vale la Pena.Dios siga Iluminando sus Vidas.Bendiciones

Wheelchair accessibility: Una segura y larga rampa, a la que solo le agragaria una cortos descansos intermedios para quienes esperan en sus sillas de ruedas, no estén cuesta abajo todo el tiempo.“

“Such an awesome place at KCAI - great food, great service, can't be beat!“

“My 17yr old son wanted a tea at 7:30pm. We showed up at 7:55pm and the employees were extremely friendly and helpful. Thanks for making that last minute craving a great thing to do.“

“FANTASTIC MUSEUM! My daughter and I are both history nuts and love this place! The staff members are very knowledgeable and are so sweet! It was my first trip and I could’ve spent 2 or 3 days in here and still wouldn’t have viewed everything. The sweetest man stopped us as we were exiting and asked us if we saw the letter of the luckiest human ever. Of course we didn’t, we had overlooked it. He took us back in and showed us a letter of a soldier who entered and exited service on the same day…just hours apart. This gentleman loved his job and it showed! We will be back, time and time again!“

“My husband got hurt in a trauma accident at work and was life flighted to Research Medical Center. From the ER to Rehab, we had nothing but amazing workers! Everyone came in with a smiling face and some awesome dance moves! Huge thank you to some of the nurses he had, Stavia, Jenny, Daniel for making our day and nights as enjoyable as possible. Huge thank you to Jay the physical Therapist for being such a motivator for Cole. Huge Thank you to Danielle for always keeping his room clean and having some awesome dance moves every single day!Huge thank you to all of the surgeons and pre op ladies who made sure my boy was well taken care of. Huge thank you to all of the wonderful kitchen staff for always preparing meals for everyone. Huge thank you to the labatoray workers and the techs for being so kind and helpful. A huge thank you to everyone in rehab. Everyone was so helpful and had a main goal of getting my husband home. We loved seeing everyone’s smiling faces and always making sure we had everything we needed! 10 out of 10 recommend this facility. Thank you guys so much! God bless.“

“A convenient lunch during our museum visit. Trench stew was very filling. There were multiple sandwich and burger options as well as a homemade soup of the day. Staff helped me with gluten free options.

Dietary restrictions: Trench stew is gluten free. They also had a gluten free cookie (Udi's I think).

Kid-friendliness: A couple kids menu options. My son had grilled cheese.“

“Ok folks this place is awesome! The long wait is over. It sure didn't disappoint on the service and pub food. The food is outstanding. Hats off to the cook or cooks! The menu has excellent pub grub. Not bar food at all. Fresh and delicious. I had the Chili Cheese Dog. The dog was excellent and would love to know where they buy them! The chili was made from scratch! Best chili cheese dog I have eaten. The pizza come in all serving sizes and looked delicious. The bar staff is engaging and are actually happy to see you! My new spot!“

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

“Spokes was a lifesaver during my recent trip to Kansas City. Eric and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.The cafe itself is an absolute gem. It has a comfortable, inviting atmosphere that gave me the perfect place to hang out while I waited on my hotel room to be ready. Whether you choose a cozy armchair or a spot at a spacious table, there's a perfect place to relax and get some work done.But the true stars of the show were the coffee and the food. My Americano was rich, flavorful, and brewed to perfection. Exactly what I needed to kickstart my day. And let's not forget the incredible club sandwich!By the time I was ready to check into my hotel, I felt refreshed, productive, and most importantly, welcomed. If you find yourself downtown Kansas City, do yourself a favor and head to Spokes. You won't be disappointed!“

“the food was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“