Pura Vida is pure yumminess! Fresh, healthy, and great Costa…read moreRica vibes, it's one of our favorite spots for a healthy treat. Everything tastes fresh and there are so many options whether you're craving an açaí bowl, or great coffee. The atmosphere is bright, welcoming, and effortlessly cool. We have tried other açaí places and we always seem to say "Pura Vida is better".

Immediate happiness walking through that door! Costa Rica holds a special place in my heart and to…read morehave this right down the road, makes me wanna smack my hand for not stopping in here sooner. I've had my fair share of açaí bowls. This one is definitely in my tops! Hooray for fresh and delicious. I signed up for the frequent customer card for a great incentive to return. If you haven't been, check it out! Pura Vida, Baby

Best Cuban restaurant in KC. Service was Family owned and operated. The ambiance of the paintings…read moreis stunning. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious Cuban cuisine, and I can't wait to come back!

We love this shop!! it has the most delicious food and coffee. The service is always professional…read moreand so kind. Judith and Liliana did an amazing job with the rush when a whole group came in. So Good!!

The lady helping was very nice. I ordered the Hummus and a side salad. Hummus is very tasty and the…read moresalad was decent, with Marzetti ranch on the side. For those Vegetarian they also have Falafels and fries. I'll be back to try those next!

I came here for hard to find tea and I was happy with what I found! I tried the Yunnan arbor tree…read moreblack tea and each sip is quite flavorful. The malty aroma, smooth, sweet, fruity flavor made it an excellent choice for the afternoon. The shop is also a souvenir/accessory/tea shop but make no mistake with the quality of the tea and great price. The staff is also friendly! Good tea shop vibes all around.

This store is located inside the Crown Center's first floor. They have beautiful shelf display of…read moremany different unique tea leaves, alongside tea pots, cups and kettles. They also have several different types of jewelries and some apparels. These items are somewhat pricey as they are mostly exported from Asia. But some of them, both tea items and jewelry, were on sale. The store also has a menu with few tea flavors. They sell moon cakes too. We ordered a cup of tea. It was prepared swiftly within a minute by very friendly staff member. The tea was decent price ($5) and had excellent flavor. Overall a must try spot for any tea lover visiting in this area.

I've picked up take out here before. I finally went in for a sit down meal. Small Restaurant…read more There was a woman with a toddler who just made a terrible mess of their table. The server, young guy, did a great job of handling the situation. After the family left, everyone in the restaurant had a bonding/ laugh out loud moment of how terrible that person was and how the young guy responded well. He kept checking in on us while we waited for our dinner. I had the chicken shwarma sandwich and it was delicious.

Came here when passing through on a trip, as it had amazing reviews. Outside looked a little…read moresketchy, but that has honestly never deterred me from a restaurant before While we waited, I noticed that someone was there inspecting the restaurant. I figured that is probably pretty standard for restaurants though, so wasn't too concerned about that either. We got a kefta plate, falafel plate, and a mango smoothie to share, as a family. The guy who was working told me the smoothie was just mango syrup and ice, which I thought sounded a bit lackluster, since it cost 8 dollars. My husband took a sip of it + said it was kind of terrible/tasted like blended unripe mango. He said the kefta plate was good, and I thought the falafel + hunmus were also pretty good, although the salad that came with it seemed pretty depressing. Nothing really looked like the pictures I had seen online + I found the overall meal pretty disappointing. The guy working was very nice though + I could tell all of the baked goods were made with a ton of intention, although we didn't get any. I felt like we may have visited on an off day or maybe this place was more of a bakery. If I were in the area, I would definitely try it again for chai/desserts.

What a GEM! We stumbled into Red Hibiscus Tea in Leavenworth and instantly felt the good vibes…read more They just opened (came up from Florida--sunshine energy included ) and honestly, they're exactly what this town needed: a fresh, healthy, feel-good spot that actually cares about what goes into your cup. First off, they welcomed us in right before closing (lifesavers ) and still took the time to offer us a sample of their signature red hibiscus tea--made with real tea leaves and sweetened with agave. So refreshing, so naturally sweet, so... addictive?? (in the best way). I ordered the Orange-Licious smoothie, and let me tell you, it lived up to the hype--creamy, citrusy, and packed with flavor, not fillers. They also had homemade organic protein bars that were gluten-free, vegan, and somehow still tasted like a treat, not a compromise. Plus, they've got fresh-squeezed juices, dairy-free options, and all the plant-based goodies your health-conscious heart could want. Bonus points for the cozy seating and the adorable kids' play area in the back--perfect for families or anyone needing a moment of zen while sipping a shake. Red Hibiscus Tea = small business magic Do yourself (and your taste buds) a favor and support this spot--you'll leave feeling better than you came in!

This was a newer place in town that my family has been wanting to try. The staff was extremely…read morewelcoming and provided samples of their signature drink. The açaí bowl was delicious and the perfect way to start the day. The seating was cute and the store was full of sunshine! Excited to return on a hot summer day!

Fresh pan dulce -- best in town. Reliable quality and great selection. Arrive earlier in the day…read morefor the best options.

I'm sorry, you were looking for Taco Bell? It's a block to the East…read more Or possibly you prefer a place with strings of colored lights, sombreros on the wall and drinks of a hue difficult to find in nature, but with salt on the rim and a piece of citrus hanging on the edge, possibly a cute name and a large price tag. You know, the kind of place that has 700+ reviews on Yelp and tons of pictures of cool people hanging. Yea, this is not that place. Head down 7th Avenue to the south a couple of miles to Southwest Boulevard, turn left and drive a mile. Utopia awaits you, possibly featured on TV by Guy Fieri. Do those of us that care a favor. Don't tell him about Reyna's. I'd rather have a plate of impossible goodness, say the street style tacos (single wrapped unless you request double), the enchiladas or chili rellenos. Tacos de canasta? Who else is serving them in KC? You tell me. The tacos here, bursting with flavor, stuffed with far more meat than any like restaurant in tow. More protein, less onion and cilantro, but just the right amount to give you the right kick in the head. The corn tortillas lightly seasoned in oil, but not drenched. Everything that makes this kind of food famed, it's all here. They have the simple rice and beans like a hundred other joints on Kansas Ave. or Minnesota Ave. in KCK or Independence Ave. in KCMO. But no, theirs... better. Better flavor, more love, tastes better, less filling (scratch the latter). And then in my mind, after a meal like this, I walk out with change left from a $10 bill. What could possibly improve all this? OK, throw in some loud Mexican videos on the TV filled with accordion music, middle aged overweight guys in cowboy hats that sing beautifully and impossibly hot girls pretending to fawn over them that wouldn't give them the time of day otherwise. It's all here. But wait, there's all that Mexican bakery goodness across the other side. And the lady at the cash register that stood and chatted with me for 15 minutes. You won't be finding that a Taco Bell. Regrets? Plenty. In my indulgent lust and self-imagined expertise of every Mexican joint in Kansas City, my stop here has given me pause... I've driven by here probably 200 times over the past 15 years and never stopped. Justification for suspension of my self-awarded street taco license. How soon can I return to atone for my shortcoming? Tomorrow will do.

These teas are SO yummy. My brother always gets me teas for Christmas and they're divine. They're…read morestrong loose leaf tea which tells of its quality. You don't need to use much. I also love the flavors so much that I never need to add any sweeteners, even to the chai it's amazing standalone. So many fun types and blends. A delight!

My sister-in-law and I go shopping exactly once a year, in December, and yesterday was the day…read more She excitedly told me that a good friend of hers had strongly recommended Tea Market and had been a customer for years. Cute location, cute shop, we even found a great parking space, things were looking good! And then we went in, ready to spend. There were three total people in the store (us included), it was midday on a Wed (just setting the scene in case you are thinking it was a busy Saturday; it wasn't!) My SIL asked the owner if she could recommend specific products for her friend, gave her the friend's name, etc. Instead of saying "gosh, I really can't look up what she bought but I can recommend some fan faves!" she went with the "you know, I've been here 22 years and I have 12,000 customers" route and seemed incredibly put-out. My SIL and I were like "wait, what?" We left it alone and browsed for a sec - the owner then took literally 47 seconds to type a name into the computer and did come up with a couple of products for my SIL's friend, but she acted like we were asking her to violate HIPAA. This store has plenty of tea, and I totally get why other people love it. I also get why December is hard on small businesses and maybe the owner was just having a bad day. For me, the unfortunate part of our visit wasn't the tea, which I'm sure is....fine? It was seeing the light go out of my big-hearted SIL's eyes when she realized the owner was not remotely interested in connecting with an eager customer. I might add that our stop immediately before this was The Corner Candleshop in Brookside and the difference was mind-blowing. They were lovely, engaged, helpful, and we can't wait to return. I wish I felt the same about Tea Market.