This was a lovely afternoon treat to discover near Vivilore where we had lunch. It's in an older…read morebusiness plaza near a busy intersection and from the outside looks somewhat unassuming. However, what a nice opportunity for game players in the area or perhaps coworking. Lots of seating and the music was frank sinatra, very lovely! They also seem to host a lot of larger game nights and such and have rental space available. Service: the folks working here were so kind and friendly, the iced lattes were made well Games and coffee drinks: My friend and I got some iced lattes and enjoyed the well appointed game selections and couch seating. Super comfy. Environment: I will say there was a musty smell that triggered mine and my friends allergies after being there under an hour and I started to get a headache as we left. It could be because of the older building it's in.

What a great space! I came here on a date because I love coffee and they indulged my whims. I'm…read moreso glad I did as this place is great. One of the few places in Independence opened on a Sunday afternoon. I had the Salted Caramel Almond and they had a blended Carmel Apple Brown Butter with Oat milk. The owners were great and showed us so much care and attention. I will definitely be back.

While in search of a nearby coffee shop that wasn't in the lobby of my hotel, I stumbled upon…read moreMessenger and found an absolute gem of a coffee shop! Situated in the base of a beautiful brick building, Messenger Coffee is a wide open, airy, bright and industrial space featuring all the classic coffees, a great assortment of house curated drinks, along with a solid selection of homemade pastries and other foods plus a good variety of novelties, bulk coffees and a few other items. The space is laid out well with the ordering counter and retail on one side and seating on the other, but it doesn't stop there...their open air industrial kitchen where all the goods are house made takes up over half the space, and is surrounded by barstools that give you a front row seat! While I loved the space, the coffee I got is easily one of the best coffees I have had anywhere...like, no joke! I went with the seasonal Iced KC Sweet Smoked Honeybear and it was absolutely delightful! Balanced, sweet, a tad smoky and tasted like the nostalgia of a honey graham cracker! Perfection. Service was great as well. The barista helped me out with selection, shared details of the drinks and made it a good interaction. Once I tasted the coffee, I knew it was a special spot, so I got back in line and grabbed a koozie so I'd remember far beyond the coffee! Overall, top tier coffee shop that I highly recommend!

Found a hack to getting my Matcha fix…read more. Just plain matcha, no milk or syrups, it's the economical way to I get my own. Sadly it takes awhile even with like 6 people on hand.

Low lights, good vibes, and even better bites…read more.. Perfect for sinking into a couch with your people or grabbing a drink at the bar. The wood-fired pizza? Absolutely worth it. Service is warm, the atmosphere is easygoing, and everything just flows. One of those places you go to "just hang" and end up staying way longer than planned.

Visited for a Friday night date, recommend going early (5-7) and sitting at the bar, it is very…read morepopular and does start to fill up quickly! The Crossroads Hotel is gorgeous and that sets a beautiful backdrop for any evening. Bartenders were super friendly and helpful, we loved our drinks and garlic knots were delicious! Pimm's cup was my favorite drink, always refreshing and light. So delicious, I forgot to take a photo!

My husband and I tried out this lovely coffee shop in the Pendleton Heights district. We parked on…read morethe street and were greeted by the nice barista that was working. I had a brown sugar iced latte with oat milk and an excellent gluten-free cinnamon roll. My husband had a hot white mocha. The service was good and the environment was very calm and inviting. I really loved all the plants and that it had a lot of natural lighting. It was peaceful to read our books and enjoy our purchases. I also enjoyed all the photography. We will definitely come back!

This cafe gets a 5 for ambiance and service. Didn't order anything other than a vanilla latte so…read morewill have to go back to try their food items. This cafe is inviting, with lots of comfortable chairs in the main sitting area, then several tables and chairs in a raised platform on the back wall , sort of like a mezzanine. Bright and cheery atmosphere, they have a bulletin board above their side table with condiments and utensils. Met the owner Deana who is extremely friendly, she's the one who was mentioned in other reviews as remembering people's names. We chatted a bit, she and her husband also own the realty company two doors down. They seem to take pride in being a part of and serving their community.

Went back for part 2 before I left!…read more Lavender Vanilla latte with oat milk was delicious, wow. Good amount of coffee flavor and balance. Second drink I got was ehh Blueberry in danish (warmed up) was dope. You can tell they're homemade Staff is friendly and vibes are great for tourists and it's spacious. Cafe has a backroom

Came to KC for a conference and my friends were raving about this spot. I got the banana bread…read morelatte and it was not great unfortunately. I also got the protein balls and those were great! Decided to try it again and this time wanted to go simple with vanilla oat milk latte. It was good and got more protein balls. Unfortunately my friend got the special cereal latte and the barista forgot about it. We kept waiting and seeing others get their drinks before her. Finally when she asked about it the barista's answer was "I have a lot of other tickets". A few mins she handed the drinks to my friend. Unfortunately there was no happy coffee vibes after that.

If you were to look up "quaint neighborhood coffee shop" in the dictionary, The Little Store & Cafe…read moreon Knox would be featured. Tucked right into the heart of a North KC neighborhood, this would absolutely be my daily go-to caffeine spot if I lived nearby. It's cozy, welcoming, and the staff is super friendly. There's a nice selection of pastries and food items from local vendors, plus a little corner dedicated to local artists where they can showcase and sell their work. I love that touch--it gives the shop an even stronger sense of community. Grab a seat by the window, sip your coffee, and watch the comings and goings in the 'hood. It's exactly the kind of neighborhood coffee shop you hope to stumble upon.

The gem is hidden in a neighborhood in NKC the has great ambiance and secluded seating areas. Good…read morespot to hang out with friends, work or study for an afternoon with a tasty pick-me-up drink. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. The coffee drinks are the standard faire with some seasonal selections... oh and pastries! Yum!

This place is so good!! Best biscuits and gravy as well as alvacado toast it's AMAZING!read more

Swung in here before work, looking for a quick, affordable, one-stop food option and they didn't…read moredisappoint! It's a seamless and quick ordering experience, and you'll walk out with your lunch, a canned Coke for later, a pastry and a coffee. For the girlies always in a rush, I found your next stop. I got a turkey cranberry sandwich and the bread was the star, perfectly sweet and soft. This is a hard flavor combo to find, and they executed it so well and refreshingly. A little less mayo and more cranberry would be my only tip. All sandwiches come with chips too! I didn't try a pastry, but next time I absolutely will! Not pictured was a pumpkin cream cheese loaf, it looked amazing Thank you to the staff, they were so kind and made this first-visit very enjoyable. :)

I love this little cafe! It is a great place to have meetings and delicious drinks. The staff are…read morealways welcoming and this place is so inclusive! Great place for our queer community! This is the first and only Vietnamese coffee shop in Kansas City! And the culture shines in here. Today for my meeting I got Passionfruit Matcha Lemonade and an an Ube muffin

Truly disappointed. In my search to find matcha after my…read moretrip to Japan, this was my favorite and goto but looks like I can't depend on it anymore. I ordered Purple Dragon and requested light ice... well what I received was a I think a 16oz cup that was 3/4 full of my drink.

Great inside porch seats! Friendly quick service. Great recommendations especially the ham steak!read more

A family diner where the employees playfully (sometimes) bickering with each other passes for meal…read moreentertainment. The menu is typical comfort foods, including any time breakfast. Our server was on top of it, returning multiple times to refill drinks and make sure we had what we needed. No complaints with the food nor the pricing, which is one of the benefits of diners -- tasty, filling food at reasonable portions and prices.

On our way out of Independence, we had just enough room left for a quick treat and decided to check…read moreout this cool-looking coffee shop. The vibe was awesome from the second we walked in. The dude behind the counter was super chill--he let us roam around and even noticed me eyeing the chocolate-covered espresso bean gumball machine, proceeding to point out the stash of "secret quarters" so I could grab some! ​I ordered a chilled chai latte for the road, which came out super fast in a really neat, crafty cup. The drink was just as sweet and cozy as the shop itself. I love local mom-and-pop places like this, and I'd take a double shot at this spot any day!

Open at 7am, Coffee Elsewhere wasn't quite ready for me when I rolled into Independence, so I had…read moreto spend the earliest part of my morning with the Green Siren people before finally getting the independent coffee I actually wanted. The wait turned out to be worth it. I arrived just after they opened and stepped into a space that's eclectic, funky and a little random in the best way, complete with bookcases of games that gives the place its own personality. My cortado was the epitome of perfection, rich and balanced, and because it took a moment to prepare, I was handed a free chocolate chip cookie. That little surprise absolutely blew my ketosis but I didn't regret it for a second. I stayed for two hours, settling in and enjoying the atmosphere with their wifi before heading out to explore Independence. Coffee Elsewhere is one of those neat little spots that feels genuinely local, the kind of place that does coffee right and doesn't try to be anything other than itself. It was a great stop and exactly the kind of independent shop I look for when I'm on the road. [Review 822 of 2026 - 540 in Missouri - 26003 overall]