I stopped by the Messenger location in the Plaza recently and had a great experience. I ordered a 16 oz oat milk latte with an extra shot of espresso, and it was excellent--perfectly balanced and the extra shot gave it just the right kick without being bitter. The service was both friendly and quick, which I really appreciated. The cafe space itself is a bit on the smaller side, so I could definitely see it getting packed on a busy weekend, but for a weekday visit, it was a perfect spot to grab a high-quality caffeine fix. Highly recommend if you're in the Plaza area and looking for a solid brew! read more

Found a nice little shop while traveling. Messenger coffee is a great place to stop in for a coffee. Staff is very friendly and the espresso is smooth. Seating is primarily stools with a lot of outdoor seating, when weather permits. I will be adding this to my list of stops when in the area. read more

The breakfast burrito was filling and yummy. The baristas were friendly. Our food and drinks came out quickly. The inside was cute, and the outdoor seating options were nice. It was a cute little breakfast stop this morning, and I'd come again. read more

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This is a reliable coffee shop on the plaza. I ordered a regular iced latte and it was solid, nothing special but definitely not anything bad. The service is very friendly and my drink came out very fast. The patio is such a great place to people watch during nice weather as well! read more

Messenger Coffee - 12 oz iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Good coffee! My husband and I always try new coffee shops when we travel and this one didn't disappoint. It's a small shop and very crowded, but it wasn't nearly as busy as it felt! We got our coffee within minutes and the staff was very nice. read more

Beautiful coffee shop! My partner and I drink a ton of coffee and she announced this may be her favorite spot in KC now. The exterior has lots of seating options and the inside is cozy and bright. The specialty drink options were DELICIOUS, first place we've ever seen a sweet potato latte available and it was perfect. Friendly service, great food also. read more

Messenger Coffee - Exterior seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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This is a great spot to grab a cup of excellent Messenger coffee and to nosh on a mid-day snack. I dropped in here on a Saturday afternoon to have a breve, and my wife enjoyed an espresso martini. They had a seasonal caprese salad on a crostini toast. It was a great food experience while taking in the outdoor seating on a beautiful day. The menu does rotate a bit, so you will find some items from time to time. read more

Messenger Coffee - Caprese salad on crostini toast, a breve and an espresso martini for two! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Walked from our hotel to this coffee spot in Country Club Plaza. Great little coffee shop, latte was smooth and delicious. My daughter tried matcha for the first time here and loved it. The almond croissant was fluffy and so good! The staff was friendly and moved through the line fast and at a good speed. They have a lot of outdoor seating that we enjoyed. Great coffee, I would come here again when I find myself in the area. read more

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The coffee here is good but this location is lackluster. Small and industrial, this is very much a to go location for messenger.

The space is a little tight inside, but the patio is spacious if you want to stick around and the weather allows. Small little bakery case had a good variety of options, and the baristas were all super friendly. read more

Messenger Coffee - Plum fir latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

When I come to KC for work I always make sure to see this spot. The food is great and the coffee is better. Each space is perfectly designed and welcoming. read more

Messenger Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I love messenger coffee so much. Definitely the best coffee and espresso in Kansas City. This spot is a great little spot for a coffee to go before you go shopping on the plaza. read more

This location has always been a good one, and it's always nice to have something -- anything! -- local on the Country Club Plaza. I was on a winter break and wanting to branch out, so I made my way down here to pick up some sort of fun, wintery latte for my wife and a black coffee. The KC coffee scene has gotten so strong, and I know Messenger is always a contender, so I was excited to see what's new down here what kind of fun, seasonal creations they had. To my surprise, they didn't have any holiday or winter drinks, just the airport-coffee shop basics like vanilla, lavender, etc. I realize this might seem a bit overly particular, but to me, having some unique drink options provides a chance for the coffee shops to differentiate themselves and show off their creativity. If there's nothing standing out in that regard, it makes it hard for me to remember to go back in a crowded field of great local coffee. Ultimately, I ordered a lavender latte for my wife which was fine, and I got a black coffee that was good -- although priced around $5 for drip coffee has me thinking I'll keep just brewing at home 90% of the time. TL;DR; To me this was cafe has become on par with a fancy version of grabbing coffee at the airport. Somewhat convenient, somewhat pricey, and somewhat forgettable. read more

This is one of my go-to coffee spots on the Country Club Plaza. This is the location right around the corner from Anthropologie. Street parking is tough to find, but if you get lucky the 15-min parking spots right outside may be available. I've always received friendly and quick service here. Inside typically has calm vibes. There's ample outdoor seating, but minimal indoor seating. Just keep that in mind if you're thinking about working remote here or meeting with friends. I usually end up taking my order to-go. I highly recommend ordering a baked good to go with your drink of choice (mine is always an iced vanilla latte). read more

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Food was great Service too and the ladies were kind! I have ordered Avocado toast but they ran out of the muliti grain; so add it on bagel but the bagel was hard. So they gave me a breakfast burrito. Which was great too! But they were so kind and all smiles! Yes will come back the next time we visit Kansas MO read more

I'm so proud to have a place like Messenger Coffee in KC. Messenger has become quite the staple in this city and the growth i've seen it have since it's inception has been incredible. Specifically, their downtown location is one of a kind. With almost four different levels for seating, mingling, studying, and enjoying, it's a beautiful space that does KC and our architecture proud. Their baked goods are fresh made and delicious. My personal favorite drink order is a hot tea. You get the whole pot steeped and not only is it adorable, but it's delicious! I highly recommend you pay a visit to Messenger and spend some time enjoying the space. It's a great place to center yourself on a Sunday morning! read more

Walked in during posted business hours and was told "sorry we're closed." Might want to have staff not turn people away if the business is still open just cuz you know, they don't want to work. read more

I came here for the grand opening and they did a great job. I used to come here when it was the other coffee shop and I love its location. The staff is super friendly and there's a nice assortment of pastries to choose from. I think my favorite part is that on a nice day if you eat outside the little English sparrow's will come and visit with you but you have to feed them a little bit in order to win their respect. read more

If you're a KC local, you've likely heard of Messenger coffee...but most aren't familiar with the quaint location found on the Main Street of the Country Club Plaza. A perfect grab and go location for your mornings on the run when you need your caffeine fix, but quickly. There is minimal seating inside, but if you'd like to enjoy the morning sunshine with a friend, there is outdoor seating as well. The service at this location is my favorite as I've come to know the face of each barista and love catching up when I stop in. I have yet to try their seasonal options but love the creativity in offerings such as "orange creme cold foam" and "lavender honey" selections. read more

Messenger Coffee - Chai tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Ive always really like messenger coffee however after being bought by another company and opening smaller scale messenger stores I think the quality has be affected. Both times Ive come the espresso hadn't been dialed in properly and in result my drinks were not up to pare as what I would expect from a speciality coffee establishment. The staff on both my visits were also not very hospitable and were more focused on their conversations with each other. It's definitely a beautiful space and has a incredible patio however with the approaching cold weather there will not be very much space to sit and will be more of a grab and go styled shop. read more

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Decent coffee, well priced, and extremely friendly staff! Popped in while in a hurry and they were able get my order taken care of quickly which was much appreciated! read more

Horrible barista! I ordered a drink with heavy cream and I watched her put 1/2 & 1/2 in it. When I asked about it, she lied and threw a temper tantrum because I caught her in her trick. I walked out, threw the drinks away and will never go back. read more

I was nervous after reading the reviews but I love to visit local coffee shops when traveling, so we went. I'm so glad we did. My Americano was fantastic. Rating it 4 stars instead of 5 because there was only one person working so the line was long and there was a very long wait. I will go back!!! read more

My wife and I are not coffee snobs but we appreciate good quality brews. Unfortunately the cold brew products here were beyond disappointing. We wanted a new experience and decided to try two of their specialty drinks... neither item had any hint of coffee flavor and both left a sour finish in your mouth. As a second opinion, both my daughters agreed it was unpalatable. $13 should get you a couple highly enjoyable coffee beverages but... our loss this time. Hope others have better luck. read more