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.

Delicious Coffee, Warm atmosphere, fast to go, or a perfect place to enjoy there…read more Street parking can be challenge, but if you're coming off the street car or already in City Market, it's a breeze. The staff are friendly and efficient. They have a full bar with draft options, classic coffee or other beverages. The interior seating is comfortable, or they have patio options.

It's always ideal for our family to get matcha drinks from any local coffee shop…read more.. Definitely honored our request for light ice, neurogenic our elected syrups were prevalent at all- elderberry or horchata. Matcha was mixed well though

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.

Hitides Coffee is such a cute and unique multipurpose space. Whether you're in the mood for small…read morebites, coffee or matcha, a cozy workspace environment, or even a bit of shopping with great customer service--this is the place to be. My matcha of the day was a Salted Caramel Matcha with Salted Cold Foam, and my boyfriend ordered the Toasty Coast Coconut Cinnamon Latte. Once again, as someone who doesn't typically drink coffee, I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed his latte. This seasonal drink (must try for the coffee lovers) is bold and flavorful, with sweet notes of toasted marshmallow and a hint of coconut that balances it out so perfectly. My matcha was smooth and subtle, but the added salted caramel gave it a punch of flavor that made it so tasty. Since we do not eat much, we also shared the Spicy Hawaiian Honey Pizza Bagel, with one half topped with pepperoni and the other just cheese. The portion was more than enough for the both of us, as we both only ate half of or halved bagel, but every bite was beyond delicious, packed with sweet and spicy flavors throughout! What a great pick!

I visited Hitide for the first time today and had a lovely experience. The workers were incredibly…read morenice and even wished me a good day by my name on my way out (what a great memory)! The space is very bright and cute - great for a visit to read or doodle (I did a little doodling of the shop during my visit). They even have a little shop area with some super cute and unique KC gear. I had a hot hazelnut latte and it was just okay, the flavor was pretty bland in my opinion and it was automatically served in a to go cup which bums me out. I like to sit and enjoy my coffee right there and love a good hot mug, it's part of the visit experience to me. The cute shop and incredible staff made my visit itself great overall, but the coffee could be leveled up a bit. Nonetheless, I would visit again :)

Kansas City has been a fun place to visit once in awhile especially to see a concert. We happened…read moreto be staying near by this cafe and wanted to check it out. We loved the little set up with a great amount of seating, a clean bathroom, and outlets for people who want to study or get some work done. We were a little hungry and got the empanadas and both tried the Yerba mate. We've never had the traditional yerba mate and were excited we could try it here. Once our order was ready one of the employees was happy to explain to us how to properly drink the yerba mate. She was patient, kind, and professional the whole time. There's definitely a trick to drinking it without getting the tea leaves through the straw. As we enjoyed our snack and drink we could tell the caffeine kicks in a little later. So, if you're up to trying traditional yerba mate, be aware that you'll get a gradual burst of energy a little later. I personally loved the decor and the atmosphere here. They had little knick knacks you could purchase, a small refrigerator with items to take with you as well. I got a couple of key chains for my sister and myself and my boyfriend and I have already noted that we want to come back here the next time we're in Kansas City!

This is one of my favorite places ever! Highly recommend. Staff is super friendly, environment is…read moregreat, and the coffee is awesome!!

The barista was amazing and our drinks were delicious. Cortado with oat milk & honey syrup, and a…read morecold brew with a splash of oat milk and vanilla. Absolutely loved them! #StampedKansasCity #CoffeePassport

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars Blip Roasters is probably the most…read moreunique coffee spot I've been to in KC. It is located in an industrial part of town so do not be surprised if you feel a little lost finding it. Once you get there, there is plenty of parking and a very cool biker atmosphere that sets it apart from typical cafes. They roast their coffee in house which is cool. I ordered an iced oat milk latte that was nice and enjoyable but it was a pretty standard brew. If you enjoy the aesthetic the coffee is good and there is plenty of space to hang out with friends. It gets a little noisy so bring headphones if you are coming to get work done.

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.

We r had Phase 2 Coffee Co come to our office today at BarkleyOKRP, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. From start to finish, everything felt elevated and thoughtfully done. The owner, Christian, is not only incredibly professional but also a truly talented barista. You can tell he genuinely cares about the craft. His cinnamon toast latte was hands down one of the best specialty lattes I've had -- perfectly balanced, warm, and just sweet enough without being overpowering. It honestly tasted like comfort in a cup. The hot chocolate was just as impressive -- rich, smooth, and not overly sugary -- and they also offer chai tea, which was a huge hit for anyone wanting something beyond coffee. Beyond the drinks, the setup created such a fun, welcoming atmosphere in our office. It felt less like "coffee catering" and more like bringing a boutique café experience right into our space. Highly recommend Phase 2 Coffee Co for corporate events, office pop-ups, or any gathering where you want quality, professionalism, and amazing drinks.

Best coffee and experience in KC. They're a great addition to any event, the service is amazing and…read morefast!!

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in KC! This is the perfect spot to grab a quick morning…read morebite with a friend, do some studying/work, or strike up a conversation with a stranger. Their seasonal drinks are always so delicious and the staff is always happy to share their favorites or give recommendations! I love seeing places where the staff seems to enjoy the environment just as much as the guest.

I generally frequent locally owned and independent coffee shops rather than national chains. I have…read morein the past been at The Filling Station location on Johnson Drive in Merriam and it's been delightful. Aesthetically the location on McGee is quite nice. It's right next to a small city park in Union Hill. Inside it's clean and open with windows all around, and music playing overhead. However, I felt like it was a little pricey with a cup of lukewarm brewed coffee at $5.50 and $2 for a refill (which I didn't get because the 1st cup was barely warm).