50 Best Coffee Shops in Kansas City

“This little local gem is such a gift to Kansas City! The coffee is phenomenal, food delicious, but NOTHING beats the warmth and inclusion the staff offers freely to each guest! I always leave this beautiful establishment with a full heart, and the sustenance I need to make it through another day of caring for the KCMO community. Thank you, Anchor Island, for loving us so well! We love you! ⚓️ 🏝️🥹💖“

“I’ve heard of Equal Minded in the past, but recently a friend hosted an event there and it was great! The space was easy to set up in, the coffee and snacks were great & the customer service. Since then, if I am in the area and I need to get work done, it’s becoming more of a place to pop into. The more I get to know about what they offer and the small businesses they support, the more I enjoy becoming a customer there. I also really like that they have some Sugar Free options & I really like their Honey Lavender Matcha too!“

“I have been dying to try this place but it is way across town for me. It was well worth the trip. I got “The Mind Latte” a mushroom concoction with mushroom cold foam. This is unique, creative and tasty. The whole vibe is awesome. I am so happy I made the trip. I will be back.“

“I try to explore local eateries and coffee shops whenever I’m on work trips, and I have to hand it to Fitti’s. The atmosphere is so homey and cozy, the coffee was amazing and I also tried one of their brownies - everything was fantastic. The day I visited was kind of rainy, so the vintage lights glowing and the soft music playing was reminiscent of when I watch those “coffee shop jazz” videos on YouTube. I’m excited to return!“

“Great coffee, food and staff. Will definitely be back!“

“Great coffee! I love the ambiance of the place!“

“I stumbled upon this little shop after begging the GPS to find the closest coffee shop on my way to work. Being greeted by a calm, sweet, warm eyed pup and great coffee was just what I needed. I will definitely be making this a regular stop. The coffee is great (I had an iced mud pit) and the biscuits and gravy were the perfect comfy breakfast! Highly recommend checking this place out!“

“I stopped into Waterbird Coffee in downtown KC and ordered a brown sugar cinnamon latte, and it was absolutely delicious, especially on a cold day. The balance of sweetness and warm spice was spot on, and the espresso flavor still came through nicely in every sip. The cafe itself has a warm, inviting vibe that makes it an ideal spot to thaw out and relax for a bit. 5/5 and highly recommend making a stop here for a comforting cup of coffee—get the brown sugar cinnamon latte if you need something cozy and satisfying.“

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

“Amazing atmosphere and great coffee“

“On December 8 (the sad anniversary of John Lennon’s assassination), Babs told me about a coffeehouse that she’d read about in Kansas City Magazine. “Sounds like your kind of place.” On Saturday the 9th, I stopped by & was smitten. The coffee was terrific. The place had a funky yet welcoming vibe. Today 12/15/23, I invited my coffee ☕️ group to meet there & they were equally impressed. We’ll be back.“

“What can I say, THE BEST COFFEE IN TOWN. I absolutely bring our friends and family here. I loved this place so much that when I found out they hosted large events inside their spacious venue I had to book it for our wedding reception! They handled it with the utmost care and all our needs were met in a timely and courteous manner.“

“Really great coffee and food!!“

“This is the best Dutch Bros around. The people are so friendly, they recognize us every time we come through and remember our regular order. I work with a special needs young man who comes here almost every day of the week for the same drink and the atmosphere of this place and their accuracy and attention to detail is amazing. The one on 350 is closer to us but we come here because of the staff.“

“This record store/ coffee shop is a rare gem. We were blown away by the selection of vinyl from all different genres. We didn't have coffee, so no review about that, but the coffee bar area looked clean and welcoming. The owner took the time to help us select a record from a local band. We're from out of town and wanted to take a gift back for a friend. He asked us a few questions and helped us make the selection. He knew a lot about the local music scene and was friendly.“

“First time trying the iced Blondie ! Sorry Starbucks but I found my new love for iced coffee ❤️“

“I come to Kansas once.a year. The standard only gets better.

Cafe Corazon, a place full of peace and tranquility, bringing nations together. No fighting, no ugliness, only people of every nation comming to experience drinks and foods, found nowhere else. People gathering together for the taste of love, with which everything there is done.
Ignasius , thank you for the wonderful experience. You enjoy what you do and it shows as ypu interact with the people!

My first comment : Wow! Best coffee I've had since arriving here a week ago. Cafe Bombin. Beef empanadas was so tasty. Clean. Ambience is peaceful and inviting. Lady serving was friendly. Will be back for sure.“

“Everything about this location is so unique, beautiful and very tastefully done! I have never had anything from here that did not eclipse what you could imagine about pastries and coffee! 10 out of 10 recommend!“

“Amazing coffee! Will certainly have to return!“

“chill vibes, friendly service!“

“Crows is my favorite coffee house in KC. Live music and all!“

“I met a friend for coffee here yesterday. What a great experience. We each had 2 drinks and stayed to visit for 2.5 hours! We each had a latte and a tea. Both were great! We felt welcome and I even joked around with Charlie. I was being my usual weird self and he was very entertained. We will definately return often.“

“The spinach feta croissant and the horchata latte are absolutely buss. This place is soooo good and the bathroom is really nice too. I would say there was a decent amount of people here today like it was poppin but the baristas got everything out so quickly. This place is #goatstatus please come here. I don't have any pictures of the food because i lowkey inhaled it but here's a pic of the crumbs 👀“

“I tried the salted butterscotch. It was delicious.“

“The very best coffees in the northland. Maybe even in the city. Cookies not bad either. Staff friendly.“

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“I did not try their food. I had an oat milk latte with mocha flavoring. The coffee flavor is rich and delicious. The mocha flavor was tasty, but absolutely not at all overwhelming, so the coffee is able to shine. Not overly sweet. Highly recommend!“

“very good coffee and great price.“

“My name is Fares Alves, and I am a coffee producer from Brazil.
I would like to introduce our Brazilian green coffee (unroasted and unground), which will soon be available for export to the United States.
Our coffee is produced in Minas Gerais, one of Brazil’s main coffee-growing regions, in a mountain area at approximately 1,100 meters of altitude.
This high-altitude environment provides a mild climate and slow cherry maturation, resulting in coffees with good sweetness, balance, and a clean cup profile.
We work with careful harvesting and well-controlled post-harvest processes, focusing on quality and consistency. Our coffees are suitable for both specialty and premium commercial roasters.
We would be happy to share more details, such as:
Coffee varieties
Processing methods
Crop availability and volumes
Samples for evaluation
Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in learning more about our coffee or discussing a potential partnership.
Best regards,
Fares Alves
Minas Gerais – Brazil
Coffee Producer“

“Hands down one of the best coffee shops I’ve had this year!!! I have no recommendations!! That snores latte was so heavenly omgggg!! The pastry was so flaky, soft, and yummy. The biscuits and gravy, the most perfect portion paired with coffee. Everyone there was so niceee and honest with recommendations!!! I’ve recommended this place to a lot of people.“

“YUM! Love, love, love the new turkey Swiss croissant sandwich!!!!“

“it's a real neighborhood place, Marlborough is coming back to life.“

“amazing baristas, the friendliest & kindest people! thank you to ian for taking my order and doing it with intention to fix my drink, the girl at the window who just passed her flow, and the other girl who made my drink all made my day immensely better ❤️“

“Today was my husband and I’s first time trying Dutch Bros. We went to the Dutch Bros on Antioch Rd in Kansas City. We were greeted by good music and a friendly gentleman named Aaron. He was polite and patient with us as we decided which drink would be best to try first. He gave us the wonderful recommendation of trying the Blended Fruit Punch with the sour candy straw and it did not disappoint. It was tasty, exciting and our new favorite beverage on the market! Although the drink was amazing, Aaron will be the reason why we will keep coming back! Thank you Aaron for being awesome and kind.“

“Great coffee, great food and excellent customer service!“

“Great customer service and very friendly! Highly recommended!“

“Wife and I love this place. It a last stop for a date night for us. It’s open late, great location, good pastries 🥐 and a flavorful cup ☕️ We love the atmosphere and the service.“

“Visited Sunday morning and was blown away by the great service! And my Americano and breakfast sandwich in their cafe atmosphere jumpstarted my day!“

“Nice staff, good location, good coffee!“

“Our first time here today, we got a matcha unsweetened and vanilla espresso shake. We like it so much, and the people who work there are amazing they helped up to change few things in drink and they even redone the matcha that’s great customer service. I will support this local business. Gabriel ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Large book collection, free wi-fi (even in the oarking lot which is huge). This library is frequented by families with small children and toddlers, but generally the areas designated for kids are well separated from the main open floor plan, so other than when those families are arriving or departing, it's relatively quiet. The large building seems newer or recently remodeled. There are several tables with in-floor electrical receptacles (to plug in laptop or device charger, for example). I've been a few times and it was easy to read ir study because of the quiet atmosphere (ya know, like a library). There are family restrooms on the east end of the building, and a nursing room with upholstered chairs and a solid door for privacy; and 'men's and women's' restrooms on the west end. All three times I've been, it was well staffed and there are several self service kiosks. A great library just north of the Liberty shopping center area on what appears to be a historic property with manicured grounds.“

“There was a line when we got here but after getting the coffee, we understand why. The coffee was good and the line actually moves pretty fastly. The dining place is small but if you can get a seat, the vibe is great. There is always a crowd either waiting for coffee or food. Definitely worth the wait.“

“I've been making my rounds to coffee shops around the KC area and found this gem close to my home..it's mostly a print shop but they have a great coffee set up with some delicious specialty lattes! I got the Raspberry Truffle, it was so good! Can't go wrong with a little Puppy & Kitty love there as well. Staff was super sweet and informative with my questions. More people need to check this out!“

“A really beautiful space, always calm/ peaceful with lots of space for sitting. Great breakfast foods that are really reasonably priced, amazing pastries (highly recommended their donuts) and fun drink options - coffee matcha and non caffeinated options. Can’t recommend this place enough it a true undercover gem 💎“

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

“very good coffee and great price.“

“I came with my friends, and we had such a lovely time. The drinks were so good and the workers were incredibly friendly. Shout out to Jacob for recommendations, his helpfulness, and the reason we will be coming back. (Coffee of course as well). They also have fruit flavors and boba add ins.“

“Simply delicious and supports a great cause.“

“Friendliest baristas in KC. They actually seem to enjoy being there. I really like the house blend roast for making coffee at home.“

“Children’s Mercy Ophthalmology Clinic on Broadway gave my daughter her life back. She had a lazy eye and they suggested strabismus surgery at their Children’s Mercy Kansas campus in Overland Park KS. She had it done on January 14th 2026. We noticed after a week of her surgery she was not falling near as bad. Her depth perception is so much better. Dr. Allyson was amazing and referred us to her colleague Dr. Can who did my daughters procedure. I would 10/10 recommend this place for your children’s eye needs. They are very well educated and equipped for a lot of conditions!“