Spectacular coffee shop in the bougie West Plaza-ish neighborhood. It's about as close as you can get to being in Missouri, but hey, it's another Kansas winner of a spot! Sway checks my boxes for a top-shelf kaffehaus: A great drip & even better espresso Some tables & spots to sit & enjoy An array of baked goodies (those bagels, big yum) And a staff passionate about coffee Their espresso is one of the smoothest in the area, and that's some tall competition. There is almost a sweetness to it, not the bitterness that you can sometimes get in an espresso roast, because let's call it what it is: espresso is durn close to burnt. Makes for a great base for any of their coffee drinks, like my vanilla latte that day. My last visit was a Sway birthday, and their rotating flavor (new drinks posted on social on Wednesdays) was a - wait for it - wedding cake latte. Definitely didn't have that on my scorecard before, and while didn't sample it, the recommendations were numerous. Pricing & service are great, and while sure, there are limited seats (the place ain't that big), the only knock is their private parking lot. But that doesn't deflate their stars, but yeah, that parking sitch just stinks. Park across the street at the school on a weekend and jaywalk. But I didn't tell you to break the law. Sway is another jewel in the crown that is the Kansas City coffee scene. They could probably franchise their brand and sprinkle some locations in the 'burbs, but that defeats the neighborhood charm. Stop in, try the roast, enjoy vibe, and let Seattle bring mediocrity to the masses. Sway is perfect where it is. read more

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This coffee shop has the smoothest espresso I know. It's what you thought coffee tasted like as a kid--sweet, subtle zing of espresso, smooth finish. My first time trying this, I got the 16oz iced size and drank the entire thing in like 5 minutes (and I'm normally the gal carries around her melted iced coffee the entire day). I hesitated reviewing it the first time, as the workers weren't the most accommodating when I asked menu questions, probably because they were 30 from close. But I came back, and the staff was so sweet and gave me a punch card with an extra punch to make up for last time. This baristas kindness flipped me into a devoted Sway enthusiast. The interior is small, with limited parking. Part of me wants to hide this spot, as I can come in before work and get my coffee in a 5 minute flip. And there's nothing better than a coffee that has a consistent flavor each time. The prices are very affordable, too, for the high quality coffee you are getting. They do run limited run bevs each Friday, Saturday, Sunday that they advertise through their social media. Only trouble is they close at 1:30pm and the barista told me the specials run out around 11am. So you have around a 6 hour window to secure the special. I think they should definitely consider week long runs if they could take it on! read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Current Seasonals as of September 2026 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

I visited here with my family, and really enjoyed it. I knew it's a popular spot going into it, but there is plenty of seating available even with a crowd. We had a bagel that checked every box you'd expect in a good bagel. It was hot so I drank an iced coffee. I enjoyed it so much I ended up buying some of their coffee beans at the grocery store soon after our visit. read more

drove out just for their specialty lattes and it was so worth it!! the wedding cake latte was delicious. the baristas were so quick and kind, and the coffee shop itself was very spacious. kinda hard to find parking but worth it! read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Stopped in for a quick latte while in the area. The decor seemed a little sterile, my latte was good with the expresso having a clean nutty flavor. Staff wasn't overtly friendly & just did their jobs. Parking is tight. read more

I was traveling though Kansas City and I love a good coffee stop. Found this place looking for roastery in the name. The muffin was delicious, and the coffee as you would hope was fantastic. I look forward to stopping in again! read more

Not a bad cup of hot latte.. in bourbon caramel flavor! They also make their own coffee Love the space and ambiance of the coffee beans. Spacious and inviting for simply remote work or just group hanging to enjoy coffee, espressos or baked goods. read more

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This may be my favorite coffee spot in town. I know I've said this before, but I mean it. I love Sway Coffee. Now that they expanded seating inside and added food, I can hang out all day. Parking is limited, but you can always find a spot somewhat close. Seasonal drinks are always a hit. Bagels are loaded. Staff is friendly. Love Sway! read more

Coffee is excellent, quick service and interesting vibe especially the basic room which is somewhat industrial. Looks like good place to work and also meet up with friends. read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Súper nice place to study. Bagel sandwich was good, and the cinnamon roll I got to go was a nice snack. The food came out fast, but it also was empty when I got there. I did buy a latte which I think tasted pretty standard... would come back :) I do wish I looked at the menu for longer, I wasn't ready so I kinda worked whatever... I did ask the worker for any recommendations, but then people started coming in read more

I really love Sway coffee! Their beans are some of my favorite in KC! The shop itself is usually pretty quiet so I enjoy reading there when I can. Everyone there is always friendly. read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

It was a rainy morning when I waltzed into Sway Coffee for a meeting, and to get some work done. First of all, there is something about the combination of a rainy day and coffee that just always works, so I was in a great mood to sample some new flavors that day. Honestly I loved everything about this place. The ambiance is coffee shop chic, but with some warmth added in. I felt very at home finding a small table to plug my laptop in and get some work done. I'll add that it was busy, but there were a few spots open for the taking. I think it's probably good to get here during an off time if you want to for sure snag a table to yourself. I also love the location. This little strip of 43rd street can often feel somewhat neglected so I'm grateful that they are adding in some local flavor here, and providing a great meet up spot for the folks that live right along here. Now to the coffee - it was fantastic! I honestly loved it, and to me was worth the cost of getting coffee out these days. 10/10 no notes. I'll be back. read more

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Run don't walk for these cinnamon rolls! Hands down the best cinnamon roll I've ever had. Somehow they have perfected this recipe so that the outside is more croissant like and not the typical dry, over baked edges you find at most bakeries. The inside of the roll is and exquisite melt in your mouth combo of butter cinnamon and sugar. The generous dollop of cream cheese frosting ties it all together perfectly. Seriously treat yourself to this decadent treat and thank me later. Coffee is excellent as well and you can see the roasting facilities! If you've been to McLains's then you've already had their coffee. The overall ambiance has a Scandinavian vibe to it - open concept, very relaxed. Staff was incredibly welcoming as well! read more

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This is a super aesthetic coffee shop! There are tons of seating available if you wanted to sit and get a bit of work done. The only caveat is that the seats are a little uncomfortable for long work/study sessions and there is limited parking. There's a section where you can watch the employees roast the coffee. It was super interesting to watch and smelled amazing as they did! I got a simple hazelnut latte. There wasn't much of a wait even though only one barista was making all the orders. The coffee and aroma were really nice. I prefer my lattes to be a bit sweeter, so I had to add another sugar packet. read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Sway was a true delight! The shop presents a cozy, inviting ambiance with great coffee. The staff I encountered were all friendly and kind. They have good mix of comfortable seating. I noticed they added seating towards the back, which opens the space a bit. This would be a great place to work or chat with people. I tried the cinnamon roll affogato, pour overs of the Columbia and Ethiopian blend, as well as the bourbon caramel latte. I enjoyed the smoothness and aromatics of all the coffee drinks. The cinnamon roll avogato was a unique menu item of a fresh cinnamon roll with espresso poured over it. Things to be aware of is the limited parking space and the shorter hours (6:30-1:30pm). read more

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A hidden gem. Offer fresh coffee and other beverages for non coffee lovers and a variety of flavors you can add. I had matcha and one of their ham and cheese croissant which you can tell was made fresh. read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

This is a one of the successful coffee shop in KC I've been to. Once stepping in the shop, I can identify it has its unique culture. This is not easy to have a coffee shop forming its own culture and one unique vibe, composed by the customer and the staffs and the decors which cannot be 100% duplicate by other coffee shops if the location is not the same, the staffs are not the same and the type of the customer attracted by this cute place are not the same. It's cozy and laid back. Amazingly, even though lots of seated people, everyone respects each other and not talking super loud (or sometimes not even aware that they are loud) the material used for interior structure is not echo amplifier. So the music can be heard without effort. It reminds me of the coffee shop in New York and Boston, but with lots of great energy. I got the bacon and sausage quiche and matcha, I love that they can adjust the sweetness of Matcha! And the price point is worthy of their food and drink. I wish I found this place early, or it could have another one cultivate similar or another unique culture in my neighborhood. read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Quiche and Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

the blueberry cobbler cold foam cold brew changed my life. also tried a plan oat milk latte, and the espresso has to be some of the best in kc. tons of seating and doesn't feel crammed like some other shops can. read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - seasonal cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

I'm all about the Sway cold brew. I've had the pleasure of turning people onto this location. Sway is my first choice when it comes to coffee in KC! I can speak on their Ethiopian roast which I have bought for coffee lover for my family out of state and they loved it! The interior is pretty cool and calm, and well...small. That and the fact they close at 1pm is the downsides. At the time of this review (April 2024) I have been notified that there will be additions to expand the sitting room shortly...hopefully being complete June-July 2024. This will dramatically improve this location! Baristas are kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and wholesome. Truly lovely group of ladies. I enjoy seeing them to pick up a cold brew in the mornings. If I can make it there before they close, it's my first choice for coffee. Their coffee can also be found at any Mcclains bakery in the area read more

Sway Coffee Roasters Was So Perfect! I Know Them From McLain's Which Is My Favorite Place In The Whole Wide World So I Knew I Was In For A Treat. The Vibe Was So Lowkey And Quaint And I LOVE that! The Service Was Fast And The Baristas Were Kind. Coffee Is My Absolute Favorite Thing And The Whole Wide World And Sway Did Not Disappoint. I Truly Enjoyed My Bourbon Caramel Latte And Will Be Back To Enjoy The Atmosphere! Thank You Sway! read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

What a great find! I was not aware of Sway until I saw it listed on a Caffeine Crawl list of stops. The business is a bit out of the way but is still very convenient to find and get to on 43rd st between Rainbow and Mission. They are a roasting facility and a coffee house with a full menu of baked goods. They are owned by McClain's so you know the bakery items are top notch; as was my large cinnamon roll topped with cream cheese icing. My coffee choice was the Sumatra Pourover. Exquisite at $4.50. The dining area is sleek and open with several seating options and a visible roaster that was in operation as I dined in. A solid option for the Rosedale area with easy access from Westport to Fairway neighborhoods. read more

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Blueberry cobbler cold foam cold brew: amazing Service: amazing Bagel sandwiches: LIVE-CHANGING read more

Sway is a must go for coffee in west plaza area. The coffee and food is delicious. They have milk substitutes, lots of yummy syrups (PH and lavender are great choices) and the price honestly can't be beat. Bonus perk they have a punch card reward program for free coffee read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

As a tea drinker, I'm picky about my coffee shops! Sway is unique in the sense that every drink I order feels like it's made with love. Some of my favorites are the matcha and the London fog (they actually let the tea steep!!!!). They also have oat milk cold foam which I've never seen it at a coffee shop before. Overall - the service is great (shoutout to Bailey who's always so patient while I decide what I want) and the ambiance is the perfect quiet vibe for a work day. If you haven't checked out those local coffee shop - do it! read more

LOOOOOVE Sway! This is my favorite coffee shop in KC. It's small and quiet, so I can get a lot of work done here. The coffee and food is 10/10. They roast coffee beans right in front of you which is fun to watch. The staff is super friendly, I love that you can get your coffee in real cups, and they have fun knick knacks you can buy! read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Latte, cortado, and ham & cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

I live in the neighborhood and drive down this street weekly. I had no idea this was a coffee shop. I saw the sway roasters sign and went to their website, but there was no mention of a café; it only mentioned coffee beans and merch for sale. Now they have a coffee sign on the corner of the building. And a friend of mine told me they came here for coffee, so I was excited to try it out. I was pleasantly surprised when I entered. The shop has a minimalistic Scandinavian aesthetic. The light wood, green plants, books and vases, and numerous various seating options make the space feel relaxed and calming, not cluttered. The cleverly designed space and quiet background music with two-top tables lend itself nicely to a quiet work spot, meeting spot, or a coffee date. The front café portion conceals the real purpose of this building - a coffee roasters! It's actually a massive building with warehouse space in the back that they use to roast their beans in-house. I've only had flavored lattes here. I'm guessing they use a light roast for their espresso because their 12oz lattes taste a little light and milky. I prefer more coffee taste, so I'll probably have to switch to the 8oz Lattes here to suit my tastes better. Or maybe try a pour over. Coffee shop prices have increased so dramatically that I usually feel ripped off now when I go to my favorite coffee shop. I've been avoiding other coffee in this area because an $8 latte is ridiculous. This shop is what I would consider to be normal coffee price range. A flavored latte will run around $5. The veggie quiche is by far the best I've ever tasted. It is light, airy, fluffy. I usually need ketchup to get through a quiche, but I inhaled this and loved every bite of it. Well, almost every bite. Though the quiche feels warm on the outside, the wide part at the back of the slice has still been cold inside both times I've ordered it, so I'll ask them to warm it longer next time. Totally worth it, though. It's delicious. read more

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This review is rough because when Sway first opened they were arguably one of the best coffee shops in the KC area. Since then, however, it's been downhill particularly over the last 12 months. The baristas are totally unconcerned with customer satisfaction, from the poorly made drinks or even attention to lines that form without them noticing. The roasted coffee, formerly a highlight, can't compete very well anymore. Overall, it's very disappointing but I can't see myself coming back again and I can't recommend it anymore. read more

What a great coffee shop! I was out running errands and came across this place just as I was in need of some morning coffee. The space is airy and open with lots of tables to sit at, a spot with a couch and chairs and then some high top chairs as well. The staff was super kind and brought out my drink to me when it was finished. I had an Ethiopian pour over and the little setup for it that they had was so great. Can't wait to go back and try it again! read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - a woman working on her laptop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Met a friend for coffee here and tried a pecan pastry. Wow! The pastry was a hit, but the service was even better! I was not a regular (a first timer) and they made me feel right at home. If you are in the area I would recommend you stop in! read more

Love love love having more local coffee options around work, and Sway is a beautiful addition! The space is simple, goregous, and welcoming. Lots of natural light and some plants throughout to create welcoming space that's great for hanging out or getting work done while enjoying some awesome coffee and treats. You can also get a glimpse into the roasting process while sitting along the bar top. I'm a latte gal through and through, and sway has a mix of classic and seasonal flavors. Being a partner with McLain's, they have some overlap in flavors, my favorite being the bourbon caramel. However, the house speciality is a take on the honey, cinnamon, vanilla combo and is a solid choice. One of my favorites was a butternut caramel in the fall, it sounded unique and while uncertain about ordering, it was a decision well made. Basically you can't go wrong! The cinnamon rolls are stellar! I don't know that I could finish one by myself, because they are massive! The icing on top is aplenty. The quiche is also delicious. In addition, there are a few other pastry options available. Make sure to get a punch card -- buy nine drinks, get the 10th one free! Several parking spots in front and to the side of the building. My only "complaint" is that they aren't open a little later in the afternoon! I'd love to come get some work done here and enjoy an afternoon latte! read more

Coffee is good and it's a great place to go when you need to get work done! Wish they had later hours though.

On a trip from out of town and this place did not disappoint. Parking was a little tricky and the place was packed so we were lucky to find a seat, but the Ethiopian pour over (kalita) was clean and amazing. Definitely recommend the cinnamon roll, but there were a lot of pastry options. You can watch as they were roasting beans, but while many places that roast have people who love talking about coffee, this guy wasn't having it. I'll chalk it up to maybe he wasn't having a great day, but that was definitely disappointing. Overall, highly recommended for the quality of coffee. read more

This coffee shop is adorable! I love their rainbow light behind the counter. There's plenty of room if you're looking for a coffee shop to work out. Coffee was very good too! read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

A lovely place to work on the Wi-Fi and sip a delicious coffee (I enjoyed my iced latte half-caf with pumpkin/butternut squash syrup). Staff is great. Pastries are all made by McClain's (same owners!). I'd go back in a heartbeat to get work done in the beautiful atmosphere and enjoy another drink! read more

All I can say is YUMMY! I went there solely for the cinnamon roll and walked out with a new "hit" of Kansas:) read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Cinnamon roll and vanilla lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Loved this spot. Parking was easy and coffee prices were great. Very lively atmosphere and good selection of table types!

Great addition to the Rosedale area! Easy access from 35 or from the Plaza area. Great service from all. Highly recommend the cinnamon roll with the cream cheese on top. Good seating options throughout. Not too loud or quiet. Very possible to bring your family or have it be a simple date option. I enjoy the iced vanilla latte. Delicious! read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - a plate of food on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Would have loved to sample their offerings and bought some beans, but they turned the sign to closed just as we reached the door.. Check their hours before you go cause they are not flexible or accommodating. read more

100 stars! Such a cute shop, vibe and aesthetic. The girls were super sweet and welcoming and my drink was perfect! read more

Sway Coffee Roasters - Honey latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

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My favorite coffee shop in KC So warm, Friendly and inviting. They roast their own beans and it's my opinion they are the best in town read more