This little place is really nice, with a great atmosphere. They have delicious pastries and coffee. I'm not sure what other drinks they have, I was a bit focused on the coffee that day.I've been there twice now, and both times were great. I sat there with my friend, undisturbed, and we enjoyed our drinks and chatted away. The staff was kind, which I always appreciate. They have a decent-sized seating area, and even a few chairs outside, which is where I usually prefer to sit.Good coffee is hard to find, don't sleep on this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellen Marcs
Truly one of my favorite places in KC for *years*. It's one of the few places you can get homemade almond milk in all of KC, which is an absolute reason to drive a bit further. I do wish they had some gluten free friendly options (maybe I've missed them?), but everything else I had prior to going GF was awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joshua McKeown
Their espresso is GOOD. It tastes a little like a waffle w/ pecans from Waffle House (this is a good thing in my book).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Noland
Don’t let the name fool you. This is the best coffee in the city
Howard Kritzer
It's 7 am and hot Blueberry Lemon Scone with a glaze just came out of the oven and is resting on the counter next to the register. You pretty much have to try one.The scone is delicious. I tend to ignore scones because I feel like they are a bit dry. This was still warm so it was moist in the center with a nice crunch on the edges. The blueberry and lemon flavors are equal and compliment each other perfect!Pour over Mexico Cerro Azul. This one was recommended as being a bit funky. It's awesome. I feel like there is flavors of cherry and bourbon. It is smooth and lightly roasted. I highly recommend!Decaf- this is what I drink daily and it was only available as an Americano. This is a light roast coffee with smooth flavor and great taste.The staff is friendly and spent time talking with a local person who seemed to be down on their luck. Also plenty of room for working or gathering with friends. Overall great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Scone
Joan Brandsgaard
Fun place, great service. Love hanging out there!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Frazier
Great place! Coffee tasted
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Madden
Great coffee. Pastries are better than average. The atmosphere is good, but a little empty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kim Connects HOME Team
I rarely leave reviews, but I had an AWESOME experience at Second Best!! I have cut out sugar and eating healthier. Nathan, the owner shops out the BEST ingredients for his coffee drinks AND food. The vegan chorizo burrito was fabulous!! They invest more in ingredients that are higher quality and support local!! We will be back!!
Whenever we're traveling, we always like to find the best local coffee shop. On the recommendation of a local we headed over to second best. There's nothing second best about this place! My husband who doesn't like cold coffee even enjoyed their winter eggnog special. The only negative about this place is it's very far away from home. We will definitely be stopping back anytime we're in the area. The scones were delicious as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley H
I went to Second Best twice in 24 hours because the americano was that good! I add honey to mine with cinnamon powder sprinkled on top.
Jocelyne Cashmore
My husband and I had quite the enjoyable experience visiting this coffee shop today. Whenever we travel, we like to seek the local flare as much as possible. On recommendation from someone at a another stop, we thought this would be the best place to grab our cup of Joe. We definitely weren't disappointed. The staff was incredibly friendly and took their time answering all of our questions. The coffee was out of this world delicious and the food was delectable. The only negative I have about this entire experience is that you're in Missouri and we live in Illinois. Good thing I like to travel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Schrock
I go here pretty often because it’s near my home. The coffee is always great, and the service is unparalleled. They are always friendly and attentive. Don’t for see myself going anywhere else!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michael Skilling
Second Best Coffee is a definite must try coffee shop in Waldo. Nathan, the owner, knows his stuff and creates an experience with each order.
This little place is really nice, with a great atmosphere. They have delicious pastries and coffee. I'm not sure what other drinks they have, I was a bit focused on the coffee that day.I've been there twice now, and both times were great. I sat there with my friend, undisturbed, and we enjoyed our drinks and chatted away. The staff was kind, which I always appreciate. They have a decent-sized seating area, and even a few chairs outside, which is where I usually prefer to sit.Good coffee is hard to find, don't sleep on this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly one of my favorite places in KC for *years*. It's one of the few places you can get homemade almond milk in all of KC, which is an absolute reason to drive a bit further. I do wish they had some gluten free friendly options (maybe I've missed them?), but everything else I had prior to going GF was awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Their espresso is GOOD. It tastes a little like a waffle w/ pecans from Waffle House (this is a good thing in my book).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don’t let the name fool you. This is the best coffee in the city
It's 7 am and hot Blueberry Lemon Scone with a glaze just came out of the oven and is resting on the counter next to the register. You pretty much have to try one.The scone is delicious. I tend to ignore scones because I feel like they are a bit dry. This was still warm so it was moist in the center with a nice crunch on the edges. The blueberry and lemon flavors are equal and compliment each other perfect!Pour over Mexico Cerro Azul. This one was recommended as being a bit funky. It's awesome. I feel like there is flavors of cherry and bourbon. It is smooth and lightly roasted. I highly recommend!Decaf- this is what I drink daily and it was only available as an Americano. This is a light roast coffee with smooth flavor and great taste.The staff is friendly and spent time talking with a local person who seemed to be down on their luck. Also plenty of room for working or gathering with friends. Overall great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Scone
Fun place, great service. Love hanging out there!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place! Coffee tasted
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee. Pastries are better than average. The atmosphere is good, but a little empty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I rarely leave reviews, but I had an AWESOME experience at Second Best!! I have cut out sugar and eating healthier. Nathan, the owner shops out the BEST ingredients for his coffee drinks AND food. The vegan chorizo burrito was fabulous!! They invest more in ingredients that are higher quality and support local!! We will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Great Nitro
Restaurantji Recommends
Whenever we're traveling, we always like to find the best local coffee shop. On the recommendation of a local we headed over to second best. There's nothing second best about this place! My husband who doesn't like cold coffee even enjoyed their winter eggnog special. The only negative about this place is it's very far away from home. We will definitely be stopping back anytime we're in the area. The scones were delicious as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to Second Best twice in 24 hours because the americano was that good! I add honey to mine with cinnamon powder sprinkled on top.
My husband and I had quite the enjoyable experience visiting this coffee shop today. Whenever we travel, we like to seek the local flare as much as possible. On recommendation from someone at a another stop, we thought this would be the best place to grab our cup of Joe. We definitely weren't disappointed. The staff was incredibly friendly and took their time answering all of our questions. The coffee was out of this world delicious and the food was delectable. The only negative I have about this entire experience is that you're in Missouri and we live in Illinois. Good thing I like to travel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I go here pretty often because it’s near my home. The coffee is always great, and the service is unparalleled. They are always friendly and attentive. Don’t for see myself going anywhere else!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Second Best Coffee is a definite must try coffee shop in Waldo. Nathan, the owner, knows his stuff and creates an experience with each order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5