Just to warn you, this is an on campus coffee shop so if you are okay with the college student atmosphere then you will likely love this place. Good coffee (one of the best in the northland) and very kind service from my experience. Seating can be difficult to find on certain days at certain times because students are often using them. Definitely worth a try to see if you like the vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle D
I got to visit this coffee shop today and as a public (non-student) visitor, I had a great time.A couple of tips:There is limited parking at the Student Center where the coffee shop is located. I parked at the chapel and walked up a short hill to get to the entrance. You can see the coffee shop from the entrance, so easy to find.The seating options are varied as there are a couple of tables and high tops for laptop users and some great comfy armchairs that are also available.The wifi password is posted on the wall by the main doorway, so that was a bonus.There is outdoor seating as well, just off of the main entrance, which is next to a Christian bookstore (that is also open to the public).The coffee is local (PT's) and the drip was good and very reasonably priced. They have a nice pour over menu as well but I didn't sample those this time.I enjoyed the welcoming and beautiful architecture and was able to get a few hours of work done at this new-to-me spot. Very thankful it is open to the public!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kcguyy (Kcguyy)
Sadly we we’re excited to try a new coffee shop in Gladstone area. Google states their hours as if they are a public place, this place is exclusive to students who have special access to the building. Needless to say we couldn’t get in and were just stared at by the Christian employees and students.
Jordan Haase
Coffee shop is not available for the public. Tried to get in and the doors were locked and people were staring at us and were no help at all.
Pamela Fischer
Very good coffee and peaceful atmosphere...
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Judge Johnson
Good service and great coffee, keep the great work going!
Jared Michael
Coffee shop not open in the morning. Must be for students only, but all doors are locked for public.
Jared Heinen
Coffee shop not open in the morning. Must be for students only, but all doors are locked for public.
Bryson
I always love trying new coffee shops. I was in the area and discovered this one and was so excited. I have never been made to feel more uncomfortable. The girl working the register acted like she didn’t even want to greet me and the other employee asked me what I wanted in a very bland unwelcoming tone. I do not recommend.
In a Yelp search for coffee shops, Tomlinson Café popped up - I had never heard of it; and even more surprising it's about 15 blocks from my house and has been open for several years. Tomlinson is inside the Student Center on the campus of The Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at N. Oak and Vivion. A large campus on 220 acres that I had never set foot in until this week. Not being a religious person, I had doubts about entering, but I'm a bit of a risk taker. Fortunately there were no lightning bolts, spontaneous combustion or even any proselytizing as I entered - so far so good. The café is in the lobby of a spacious, grand and strikingly elegant student union with lots of common areas and outdoor patios for studying or relaxing. Not only does Tomlinson have coffee and a full espresso drink menu; they use beans from PT's - a KC/Topeka standout roaster. The scrumptious pastry case was also locally sourced from Scratch Bakery just down the road in NKC; but the main reason that will keep me stopping in is the ice cream case - 5 rotating flavors from Betty Rae's!! PT's coffee, Scratch baked goods and Betty Rae's ice cream - now that's a holy trinity I can totally support!
Tim Maserang
Great cafe with super friendly staff! It is also a great place to study or meet with a group!
Jessica King
GREAT coffee and even better service! I love going here for all my caffeine needs!
Coffee and food is good, but the barista is rude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Just to warn you, this is an on campus coffee shop so if you are okay with the college student atmosphere then you will likely love this place. Good coffee (one of the best in the northland) and very kind service from my experience. Seating can be difficult to find on certain days at certain times because students are often using them. Definitely worth a try to see if you like the vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got to visit this coffee shop today and as a public (non-student) visitor, I had a great time.A couple of tips:There is limited parking at the Student Center where the coffee shop is located. I parked at the chapel and walked up a short hill to get to the entrance. You can see the coffee shop from the entrance, so easy to find.The seating options are varied as there are a couple of tables and high tops for laptop users and some great comfy armchairs that are also available.The wifi password is posted on the wall by the main doorway, so that was a bonus.There is outdoor seating as well, just off of the main entrance, which is next to a Christian bookstore (that is also open to the public).The coffee is local (PT's) and the drip was good and very reasonably priced. They have a nice pour over menu as well but I didn't sample those this time.I enjoyed the welcoming and beautiful architecture and was able to get a few hours of work done at this new-to-me spot. Very thankful it is open to the public!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sadly we we’re excited to try a new coffee shop in Gladstone area. Google states their hours as if they are a public place, this place is exclusive to students who have special access to the building. Needless to say we couldn’t get in and were just stared at by the Christian employees and students.
Coffee shop is not available for the public. Tried to get in and the doors were locked and people were staring at us and were no help at all.
Very good coffee and peaceful atmosphere...
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good service and great coffee, keep the great work going!
Coffee shop not open in the morning. Must be for students only, but all doors are locked for public.
Coffee shop not open in the morning. Must be for students only, but all doors are locked for public.
I always love trying new coffee shops. I was in the area and discovered this one and was so excited. I have never been made to feel more uncomfortable. The girl working the register acted like she didn’t even want to greet me and the other employee asked me what I wanted in a very bland unwelcoming tone. I do not recommend.
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In a Yelp search for coffee shops, Tomlinson Café popped up - I had never heard of it; and even more surprising it's about 15 blocks from my house and has been open for several years. Tomlinson is inside the Student Center on the campus of The Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at N. Oak and Vivion. A large campus on 220 acres that I had never set foot in until this week. Not being a religious person, I had doubts about entering, but I'm a bit of a risk taker. Fortunately there were no lightning bolts, spontaneous combustion or even any proselytizing as I entered - so far so good. The café is in the lobby of a spacious, grand and strikingly elegant student union with lots of common areas and outdoor patios for studying or relaxing. Not only does Tomlinson have coffee and a full espresso drink menu; they use beans from PT's - a KC/Topeka standout roaster. The scrumptious pastry case was also locally sourced from Scratch Bakery just down the road in NKC; but the main reason that will keep me stopping in is the ice cream case - 5 rotating flavors from Betty Rae's!! PT's coffee, Scratch baked goods and Betty Rae's ice cream - now that's a holy trinity I can totally support!
Great cafe with super friendly staff! It is also a great place to study or meet with a group!
GREAT coffee and even better service! I love going here for all my caffeine needs!
Great service. Great style. Overall good people.
Nice staff and good coffee!