I come here regularly. I enjoy the coffee and the ambience. Everyone has always been kind but today the service from the dirty blonde girl with tattoos was awful. If this was my first time coming in, I wouldn't want to come back. Her attitude was uncalled for and while sitting here I've heard her slamming things around. She was extremely cold. Some people have bad days and I get that but if you're going to create such an uncomfortable, negative space - maybe don't be in a customer facing environment. On top of the interactions my friend and I had with her, I was absolutely appalled at the way the barista interacted with an older gentleman kindly asking a question. She couldn't be bothered and responded very aggressively and inappropriately. Huge bummer to have this experience at a space I have only ever felt welcomed at in the past.
Sari L.
Take Care is a new coffee shop located in the Crossroads. We went on a Sunday morning to grab coffee and work on some wedding stuff. It was nice that it wasn't took busy and we sat at the bar. I love the no tipping culture not because I am against tipping but because it means they are paying their employees responsibly. The staff is so nice and we ended up talking to them for awhile while we sat at the bar. They didn't offer any GF pastries when we were there but their biscuits were amazing! They also had a scone that looked delicious but I decided I had to try the biscuit after hearing about it. There are several butter and jam options. We both enjoyed our coffee and got a lot of work done during our time there. I will 100% be back.
Kristen Noel
10/10 would do it again. The biscuits and jam were lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: TC Biscuit and Jam
Megan Tieso
Lovely atmosphere, great coffee, AMAZING biscuits, and incredibly friendly staff. This place truly is a KC gem!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: TC Biscuit and Jam
Olivia English
This is a great local spot. They make great treats and of course the coffee is amazing ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gluten Free Almond Bar, Masa Chocolate Chip Cookie, Scone
Philip B.
I may have just come upon my new favorite coffee shop + bakery in Kansas City. Take Care by OLEO elicits a home-y vibe with rustic/Western decor and friendly staff. The Take Care biscuit was fluffy, buttery, and fresh and the strawberry basil jam was immaculate. Opted for a chai latte this time around, but will be exploring their espresso and coffee menu on future trips. Bonus points that they pay their staff a livable wage, so tipping is not a huge focus. This leads to a little higher prices, but still not over-the-top compared to other coffee shops.
Heather MacC
What a lovely independent coffee shop! The vibe is rustic, warm, welcoming. The coffee is delicious, and I HIGHLY recommend the apple cheddar scone ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia J.
The coffee, biscuits and the company paying their employees a living wage along with the atmosphere is more than enough reasons to visit this awesome coffee shop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Larissa Van Der Vyver
Okay. I love this place and this coffee. The espresso is actually really good and they don’t upcharge for non dairy milk on some drinks which I reallyyyy appreciate ??But someone please tell me why I can not tip the baristas?! I don’t care if they make more than $15/hour, just let me tip them?! Next time I’m in, I’m forcing them to take a cash tip ?
Emily K.
Quite possibly the best cup of black coffee I've ever had. The space is adorable and great for work, and the owner is very nice and extremely knowledgeable about coffee. Highly recommend.
An awesome addition to the KC coffee scene.The cortado and americano I had were both delicious, with the espresso well pulled and having a nice balance of sweetness and a touch of acidity. The biscuit was the best I have had in KC, with a rich butter flavor, nice outer crunch and pillowy inside, and a touch of sweetness.The atmosphere is inviting Americana, and somehow feels farm-like and contemporary at the same time. It is clear there is a lot of care put into it. There is also seating out back, which is great for these warmer days.Definitely recommend checking it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miranda B.
A biscuit so good it inspired me to write my first ever review: I'm so glad there's a coffee shop back in this space! Even better that this one is FIRE. Went with my husband to try out lattes and biscuits and let me tell you: Hands down the best biscuit I've ever had. I kid you not, I waxed poetic about it for a solid 20 minutes after we left. We both got a biscuit and sampled the scallion chile butter, the strawberry basil jam, and the apple molasses butter. All three were good but the scallion chile butter was probably my favorite followed by the jam (I'm a savory girlie). Biscuits had a great crisp without being dry or stodgy and were nicely salted and melt in your mouth tender. Fingers crossed they'll add a simple breakfast sandwich to the menu down the road. Even just an egg and cheese option would be nice as something a little more substantial. Lattes were pretty alright. Oat milk one was pretty solid, but the vanilla one was a tad too sweet for my taste. I find that's the case with about 60% of KC coffee shops so I may be alone on that stance. No big deal, I'll just order half sweet next time. Will have to try a drip coffee next time to get a better sense for the flavors. And last, but not least, baristas were nice and chill. Brought food and drinks over to us even though it's more of a pick up at the counter sort of place. The vibe and decor is fantastic with all the bright red and hand lettering. Will definitely become a go-to place for me.
Sara A.
I think this is such a great new addition to kc's coffee scene! I ordered a vanilla latte which has to be one of the best I've had. I would describe the vibe on the inside as jazzy/rustic/log cabin vibes -- it feels super cozy especially on gloomy winter days. it's a great place to get some work done or just hang out and catch up with a friend. the baristas were all very kind and welcoming too. definitely will be coming back here!
Olivia S.
I have stood on 18th street, gawked at this bright red building, and marveled at the mountains of biscuit dough in the window. My biscuit senses were tingling. I finally stopped in on a drizzly Friday. The decor is farmhouse chic with a graphic red, white, and blue color scheme without being too Americana (there is a giant American flag hanging in the back - giant!!). There's an upstairs as well, with plenty of space to hang out. There is a large menu on the wall behind the bar, but you order in the back at the end of the bar and pick up towards the front. The menu is perfectly small - just coffee and some bakery goods. I am not a coffee drinker, but I hear the coffee here is pretty special. But I came here for the biscuits! The biscuit was heavenly. Buttery and crunchy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. And the strawberry basil jam was the perfect accompaniment. $5 for a small biscuit is sort of a steep price, but the owners of Oleo are committed to paying their baristas a living wage without relying on tipping, so it's worth it! The service was great! The baristas were quick and helpful!
Kyla B.
Had a nice, rainy day drip coffee here. I didn't venture upstairs because there was enough seating downstairs. They had a lot of pastries options and I got my order really quickly. Very pleasant and relaxing coffee shop!
I come here regularly. I enjoy the coffee and the ambience. Everyone has always been kind but today the service from the dirty blonde girl with tattoos was awful. If this was my first time coming in, I wouldn't want to come back. Her attitude was uncalled for and while sitting here I've heard her slamming things around. She was extremely cold. Some people have bad days and I get that but if you're going to create such an uncomfortable, negative space - maybe don't be in a customer facing environment. On top of the interactions my friend and I had with her, I was absolutely appalled at the way the barista interacted with an older gentleman kindly asking a question. She couldn't be bothered and responded very aggressively and inappropriately. Huge bummer to have this experience at a space I have only ever felt welcomed at in the past.
Take Care is a new coffee shop located in the Crossroads. We went on a Sunday morning to grab coffee and work on some wedding stuff. It was nice that it wasn't took busy and we sat at the bar. I love the no tipping culture not because I am against tipping but because it means they are paying their employees responsibly. The staff is so nice and we ended up talking to them for awhile while we sat at the bar. They didn't offer any GF pastries when we were there but their biscuits were amazing! They also had a scone that looked delicious but I decided I had to try the biscuit after hearing about it. There are several butter and jam options. We both enjoyed our coffee and got a lot of work done during our time there. I will 100% be back.
10/10 would do it again. The biscuits and jam were lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: TC Biscuit and Jam
Lovely atmosphere, great coffee, AMAZING biscuits, and incredibly friendly staff. This place truly is a KC gem!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: TC Biscuit and Jam
This is a great local spot. They make great treats and of course the coffee is amazing ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gluten Free Almond Bar, Masa Chocolate Chip Cookie, Scone
I may have just come upon my new favorite coffee shop + bakery in Kansas City. Take Care by OLEO elicits a home-y vibe with rustic/Western decor and friendly staff. The Take Care biscuit was fluffy, buttery, and fresh and the strawberry basil jam was immaculate. Opted for a chai latte this time around, but will be exploring their espresso and coffee menu on future trips. Bonus points that they pay their staff a livable wage, so tipping is not a huge focus. This leads to a little higher prices, but still not over-the-top compared to other coffee shops.
What a lovely independent coffee shop! The vibe is rustic, warm, welcoming. The coffee is delicious, and I HIGHLY recommend the apple cheddar scone ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coffee, biscuits and the company paying their employees a living wage along with the atmosphere is more than enough reasons to visit this awesome coffee shop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Okay. I love this place and this coffee. The espresso is actually really good and they don’t upcharge for non dairy milk on some drinks which I reallyyyy appreciate ??But someone please tell me why I can not tip the baristas?! I don’t care if they make more than $15/hour, just let me tip them?! Next time I’m in, I’m forcing them to take a cash tip ?
Quite possibly the best cup of black coffee I've ever had. The space is adorable and great for work, and the owner is very nice and extremely knowledgeable about coffee. Highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
An awesome addition to the KC coffee scene.The cortado and americano I had were both delicious, with the espresso well pulled and having a nice balance of sweetness and a touch of acidity. The biscuit was the best I have had in KC, with a rich butter flavor, nice outer crunch and pillowy inside, and a touch of sweetness.The atmosphere is inviting Americana, and somehow feels farm-like and contemporary at the same time. It is clear there is a lot of care put into it. There is also seating out back, which is great for these warmer days.Definitely recommend checking it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A biscuit so good it inspired me to write my first ever review: I'm so glad there's a coffee shop back in this space! Even better that this one is FIRE. Went with my husband to try out lattes and biscuits and let me tell you: Hands down the best biscuit I've ever had. I kid you not, I waxed poetic about it for a solid 20 minutes after we left. We both got a biscuit and sampled the scallion chile butter, the strawberry basil jam, and the apple molasses butter. All three were good but the scallion chile butter was probably my favorite followed by the jam (I'm a savory girlie). Biscuits had a great crisp without being dry or stodgy and were nicely salted and melt in your mouth tender. Fingers crossed they'll add a simple breakfast sandwich to the menu down the road. Even just an egg and cheese option would be nice as something a little more substantial. Lattes were pretty alright. Oat milk one was pretty solid, but the vanilla one was a tad too sweet for my taste. I find that's the case with about 60% of KC coffee shops so I may be alone on that stance. No big deal, I'll just order half sweet next time. Will have to try a drip coffee next time to get a better sense for the flavors. And last, but not least, baristas were nice and chill. Brought food and drinks over to us even though it's more of a pick up at the counter sort of place. The vibe and decor is fantastic with all the bright red and hand lettering. Will definitely become a go-to place for me.
I think this is such a great new addition to kc's coffee scene! I ordered a vanilla latte which has to be one of the best I've had. I would describe the vibe on the inside as jazzy/rustic/log cabin vibes -- it feels super cozy especially on gloomy winter days. it's a great place to get some work done or just hang out and catch up with a friend. the baristas were all very kind and welcoming too. definitely will be coming back here!
I have stood on 18th street, gawked at this bright red building, and marveled at the mountains of biscuit dough in the window. My biscuit senses were tingling. I finally stopped in on a drizzly Friday. The decor is farmhouse chic with a graphic red, white, and blue color scheme without being too Americana (there is a giant American flag hanging in the back - giant!!). There's an upstairs as well, with plenty of space to hang out. There is a large menu on the wall behind the bar, but you order in the back at the end of the bar and pick up towards the front. The menu is perfectly small - just coffee and some bakery goods. I am not a coffee drinker, but I hear the coffee here is pretty special. But I came here for the biscuits! The biscuit was heavenly. Buttery and crunchy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. And the strawberry basil jam was the perfect accompaniment. $5 for a small biscuit is sort of a steep price, but the owners of Oleo are committed to paying their baristas a living wage without relying on tipping, so it's worth it! The service was great! The baristas were quick and helpful!
Had a nice, rainy day drip coffee here. I didn't venture upstairs because there was enough seating downstairs. They had a lot of pastries options and I got my order really quickly. Very pleasant and relaxing coffee shop!