Saved by the Friendly Bean! This hidden gem is in Oak Barry Center near At Home and Price Chopper. Easy to spot once you know it's there, but it's not flashy -- just good coffee in a quiet corner. It's been a while since I've stopped by, and shame on me, but I was so glad it was open as I had errands to run and needed a coffee pick-me-up! This drive-thru offers great coffee, awesome flavors, and friendly service. I got the medium Butterbeer Latte made with Irish cream and butterscotch. So so tasty! Loved it! They offer a variety of coffees, chai, and matcha topped with great prices. They do have seating space to go in and enjoy your coffee break if you want, but LOVE the convenience of a good drive-thru! What I love about these small local coffee shops is they have their own unique flavors and seasonal menus. Putting this one in my coffee house rotation for sure! read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

It's in the name! I love my chai lattes and Friendly Bean Coffee did not disappoint. Staff were very friendly and nice. There was no wait for my latte. The place is pretty small with just a table and 2 chairs for waiting, they also have a drive thru which I believe is best because the inside is so small and can't really fit lots of people but I do however appreciate that they still have the inside open for those who are like me and still like stepping into places. I honestly wish this was closer to my house but now I have a go to spot when I'm visiting my grandma. read more

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No longer has places to sit other than one table at the front tans outside tables. Probably needs to remove themselves as a cafe - when there is not place to sit. read more

Staff is Personable and friendly, always a great way to start my morning. Lots of fun flavors and drinks. One complaint is the water always tastes so off... it makes me wonder if it is straight from the tap, or filtered? They do have a punch card that keeps me coming back! read more

Got a chai. It was hot and served pretty quick. The service was very friendly. There was something a little missing in the flavor. I'd get something else next time. Warning--there is a gigantic pothole in the drive through. I was worried about bottoming out. read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - Hot chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great matcha! Wonderful service! Only issue is major potholes in the drive thru area. But overall I will be back!

We love this local owned and small business coffee shop. I love that they offer a drive-through so if you're in a rush or are you just don't feel like getting out of your car you have that option available to you They have a variety of specialty drinks and they change their menu based on the time of the year. I really love her iced coffee and cold brew. read more

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Great place! Very friendly staff and delicious coffee, I've had it twice and both times was delicious. They have a cute vibe going on inside and the drive thru was very speedy! read more

Best coffee, yummy baked goods and great staff. I have to drive farther to get to the Bean, but it's worth it. Strongly recommend starting a location near I-29 and Barry! read more

Their coffee menu is Always unique and delicious. We love the space they have inside the library but sadly the hours are a little bit inconvenient during the week. read more

One of my favorite spots to go when in KC North. My favorite drink to order is the Caramel Macchiato they are AMAZING!!!!! But honestly they have alot of seasonal flavor options throughout the year. Always give great Customer Service. read more

The girls working were so nice. And the iced matcha (huckleberry matcha to be exact) was AMAZING! I drank it so quick I forgot to snap a photo! It was my first time there so I am 100% going back to get that same drink. read more

I'm not from the NKC area, I happened to be in town and was so happy I found this spot! The cute little spot had the sweetest employees and they were able to get my early morning off to a perfect start. read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - Frankenstein Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The BEST drinks, pricing and customer service. I enjoy visiting friendly bean before work. The service is so quick and you rarely have a long wait (even when the line is outrageous) Highly recommend and will continue visiting them for years to come. Also, the punch card is awesome! read more

I absolutely stinking love their coffee! The s'mores machiotto is to die for! They also do monthly special drinks that have never disappointed. They used to serve breakfast foods too, like bakery items and omg... the best in town but they stopped for sole reason. However, the coffee is the best so don't walk... run and try it! read more

I really like Friendly Bean. They are indeed friendly and quite possibly the friendliest baristas I have ever encountered. The guy at the window today was no exception, just very lovely. 5 stars for the baristas! The coffee is pretty good. I'm typically a cold brew drinker and theirs is a little too bitter for my taste. I still order it when I'm in the area because it's worlds better than Starbuck's and I love to support local. But hey, if you like blended coffee drinks, or flavored coffee Friendly Bean does those very well. My daughter is a frappe kinda girl and this is her favorite place to get one. That said, I once heard a comic say that the angrier the barista, the better the coffee. Maybe there's something to that. The best coffee I have ever had in KC was out south and the guy was so judgy and rude. I never went back. Guess I prefer pretty good coffee and a smile. read more

Wow! Wowzie! Wower!!! So glad I stopped at Friendly Bean. I am so impressed with the roast on their beans. Their coffee is what coffee should ALWAYS taste like!!! Along with incredible beans they have a vast selection of concoctions and they even fancy getting you exactly what you desire. I had a lavender, honey iced latte and they PERFECTLY flavored it, not over powering it with syrup and honey. Found my new, favorite gourmet coffee shop North of the River. And to boot the staff is extremely nice! read more

Absolutely adore their staff! They are kind, appreciative, and super helpful. Their seasonal drinks always pack a punch, and there aren't many northlanders who don't love Friendly Bean. Their hours are a bit confusing sometimes and they don't consistently have the pastries I crave, but the lattes make up for it. read more

Friendly Bean is everything good about small business, coffee, and service. I love the punch cards (buy 10, get one). The White Christmas Latte was the best! I really hope they bring it back next December. The fancy schmancy bakery items are gone now. I still miss the cream cheese croissant, but I console myself with muffins. The happy harvest muffin is like carrot cake. Yum! My husband hated coffee until he tried a Friendly Bean iced caramel macchiato. He's now a regular. I think it's implied, but I will say it, Friendly Bean is the best place for coffee in the entire Metro. read more

Very good cup of mojo!!! Have tried several different specialty lattes, but have to say my favorite is an Irish Cream+White Mocha Iced Latte! So creamy and flavorful. Friendly service and drive-thru goes pretty quick! read more

Amazing honey lavender latte. Lines are a little long - but worth the wait. I always say I'm gonna try something else - but always resort back to the honey lavender latte. read more

Great food, friendly atmosphere, the best coffee. I go there as often as I can. Good location .*** You should check it out. read more

I love this spot! The prices are so much better than going to Starbucks. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. They also have coconut lattes and you also cannot get them at their big name competitors. I always prefer to give my money to the smaller businesses like this one. The one thing I can't get from this shop are the Frappuccino's. That is the only thing my husband orders and they upset his stomach every time. ( I was told they use a powdered milk in those and that may be what his body doesn't agree with) read more

If you live there, or are in the area of North KC and need a quick coffee/pastry fix in the morning make sure you give The Friendly Bean a try! I have been getting coffee in Northland area for a few months now occasionally, and I just stumbled across this place last week. It's now probably top of my list in the area! The drinks are phenomenal - so far I haven't tried one thing I didn't like. The first one I recommend for my cold brew fans is their seasonal Toasted Coconut Nitro Cold Brew, and if you enjoy Chai they are at the top of my list for chais - they offer a spiced Chai and it is perfection in a cup. They offer a variety of pastries on their daily selections, but they also do a daily special which they have a menu out in the drive thru you can view to see which day you want to come back. I have tried the Lemon Lavender Pound Cake, which is heaven if you love both of those things as much as I do, and I ordered a Cranberry Orsnge Muffin today. The cherry on the top, if you aren't already wanting to try it for yourself? The prices are SO CHEAP. I spent $6 on a 16oz drink AND a pastry! I can't go anywhere else and get hardly just a drink for that price. read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - 16oz Spiced Chai and a Cranberry Orange Muffin - only $6! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Friendly Bean is my go-to coffee shop. Not only do they deliver a great cup of coffee at a remarkably fair price, they also source their coffee beans in a fair and transparent way. They strive to make sure the farmers are paid fairly for their work, so they often purchase their beans at a higher price to help ensure coffee farmers in third world countries are compensated fairly. John, the owner, has even traveled multiple times to visit the farmers that he buys from to cultivate relationships of trust and respect. As if all that weren't enough -- Friendly Bean has donated more than $50,000 in the last few years to help a charity that works with children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Honduras. Every time I buy a bag of cup of coffee from Friendly Bean, I know I'm investing in something beautiful. Thank you for being such a stellar business, Friendly Bean! read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - John, far right, has partnered to buy Honduran coffee directly from farmer Jorge Serrano (middle left in blue shirt) since 2012. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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My favorite coffee shop in the northland! Reasonable prices, delicious coffee, and always great service!

People there are awesome. And the beer and coffee were fantastic. Would highly recommend this to travelers. read more

Great coffee! We don't go out for coffee all that often. Maybe once a week, but we try to go to different, local shops each time. We've been here a lot actually. More frequently before we bought our own espresso machine. Our drinks were awesome yesterday! Now I'm enjoying an americano with the beans I purchased! Great job! read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This is the only independently owned coffee shop within miles of me. They have a big selection of coffee drinks, other beverages, and a few sweets. The prices are very reasonable compared to Starbucks and the service is always so congenial! I typically just have one cup of coffee a day in the morning at home but if I'm out I'll swing over to the Friendly Bean. They even have a punchcard where you get every so many coffees free. Maybe one and 10. I love supporting local! read more

Love love love love it. I am an everyday customer. Such a great staff. Always quick and always delicious. read more

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS SMALL BUSINESS! I stop here for coffee every chance I get and am always so happy with the prices, service, and of, course the coffee! read more

Delicious real fruit made strawberry banana smoothies!! They got A game to greeting strangers with friendly attitudes and patiences, definitely recmmend this place!! read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - Strawberry banana smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

very yummy in my tummy. i love everything i've gotten! i go there like almost daily and it's cheaper than a coffee place that rhymes with shmarshmucks read more

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I love the coffee here and the service. The lines are usually short and the staff gets you taken care of fast. My only complaint is the deteriorating parking lot but I don't know if I would blame that on Friendly Bean. Go check it out read more

I love their coffee drinks and the fruit smoothies are ice cold frothy and satisfying on a hot summer day like today you got to give them a try! read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - Strawberry banana fruit smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

My girlfriend and I were out running errands and needed a pick me up so looked on line to find the nearest coffee shop. We found Friendly Bean Coffee which was conveniently on our way home. The first impression was not great the parking lot was full of pot holes and in pier shape. Then as you walk to door there is an old newspaper machine with a wet and faded newspaper. Inside the store looked like it had not been thoroughly cleaned for quite some time. The menu was above the work station where drinks are made and had stains from where coffee had been splashed on it. There was a rug in front of the counter that looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in weeks. We still decided to get some coffee and it was good but based on the cleanliness we probably won't be back. read more

I love coming here! Every morning that I go through the drive through they are so friendly. Also their coffee is AMAZING. I've even tried some of their frappachinos without coffee and still just as amazing. So shout to to Friendly Bean Coffee for your great drinks & service, I will continue coming here! read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - Caramel Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I would give this coffee spot 10 stars if I could. Such a great team, smiles all around. We love their strawberry banana smoothies and their spiced chai lattes. And their pastries are amazing! I love their coffee cake and chocolate chip cookies. read more

Just what the Northland needs! I live in midtown but work in the northland quite a bit and if there's one thing lacking up there its locally owned and operated joints. I'm tired of searching for 'coffee around me' and only getting Starbucks and Caribou. The name really says it all! This place is loaded with direct and fair trade coffees, teas and other goodies. Like most of these places the owner has been to the plantations and visits the family's that directly touch and impact his coffees so his passion and care radiates throughout the shop. The friendly staff and instant recognition really start your visit here off with a since of belonging :) The drinks are all very affordable priced and the smoothies are simple and delicious! They make allot of the baked goods in house and even offer a frequent shoppers card. By the way, when you order a large to enjoy there you better be prepared for a Giant ceramic mug that makes you feel like you should be sitting on a Colorado back porch. Overall the coffee is pretty good, the prices are just right and location is right where it should be. Also there is a EV charge point at the Price Chopper right behind the shop. read more

Friendly Bean Coffee - Espresso macchiato and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Love this cute little coffee shop. Very mom and pop feeling, very inviting! Service is always fast and friendly as their name says! Highly recommend their frappes and hot mochas. read more