First time having brunch at Westport Cafe, and it was fantastic! The service was wonderful, and the…read morefood was even better. We ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes, which were light, fluffy, and packed with flavor without being overly sweet. The Croque Madame was cooked to perfection with plenty of ham, perfectly melted Gruyère, and the truffle pomme frites were absolutely delicious. We also tried the croissant breakfast sandwich, which was buttery, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Overall, every dish was outstanding, and the portions were generous enough to share. Cute place! We'll definitely be back!

Our night out in Westport took us to a couple of different spots…read more Our main haunt for the evening, however, was Westport Cafe. It's a pretty eclectic, cozy French Bistro. I highly recommend making a reservation because the space gets crowded quickly. We started the night with "The Corinthian," which was a velvety, sweet, and incredibly refreshing libation. The food throughout the night was a bit of a mixed bag, leading to some hilarious table critiques: One friends Stuffed Lamb Saddle: This dish looked like a Monet on a plate, but unfortunately, most of the pallette tasted like a five-year-old's finger painting. One of the glaring faux pas's was the Kryptonite-colored risotto, which tasted exactly like the peppermint gel the dentist uses to scrub your teeth clean. The lamb itself was cooked well, though a bit on the gamey side. The Halibut & Croque Monsieur: On the brighter side, one friend ordered the halibut--which tasted great, though the portion left her wanting a lot more--and another ordered the fancy French version of a ham and cheese sandwich, which was delicious. My friend and I decided to split a few plates: Oysters: Served on an elegant little plate with a house-made hot sauce and trout roe, these were absolutely spot-on. Beef Empanadas: As someone with high empanada standards, these didn't quite hit the mark. While they were mostly crispy and the meat had good flavor, the texture inside was a little mushy. The saving grace was the fantastic chimichurri sauce. Steak Frites: The steak was tender and flavorful, served with hollandaise and mustard sauces. The accompanying truffle fries, however, were like costume jewelry--glamorous and fancy at first glance, but ultimately just ordinary. The staff was nice and attentive and it was very thoughtful that they told us the 20% tip was included in the bill. Note: The restaurant does get pretty loud and packed, but we got lucky and were seated all the way in the back, which gave us a bit of a haven especially since our group can be a little obnoxious. Pro-tip: if you have a sweet tooth, saunter over to Insomnia Cookies afterward for an incredible treat... It's cookie heaven!

Located inside the Cascade Hotel is Messenger's latest cafe. It's just inside the front door, so…read moreeasy access for those not staying at the hotel and there are a couple of spaces out front for free 15 minute parking for their customers. The lobby is quite beautiful with many seating options and a outside patio with decent views of the CC Plaza. My large iced dirty chai was up to Messenger's specs and the barista was quite friendly. A nice option for coffee in the vicinity.

Good coffee. Friendly staff. I tried this location and the airport location. Both great.read more

How have I not yet reviewed Crow's Coffee? It feels criminal to have been Yelping so long and have…read moreoverlooked this wonderful local spot! At any rate, where to start? I remember back in 2011 when I worked at the Nelson we were absolutely starved for a great local coffee house to open up nearby. We had Latte Land on the plaza but parking over there was always nuts and to just pop in and grab a coffee we'd often end up over at KCAI. When Crow's opened while I was away in graduate school I remember my former colleagues gushing about it - saying it had finally happened and a good shop had opened. They weren't wrong. Here we are, probably 10 years (ish) since they first opened their doors and they are still serving the need for fantastic local coffee in this part of KC. On my most recent visit I popped in for a coffee to take with me to a meet at UMKC and I was reminded at how great this spot is. While there are many more great coffee options nearby these days you can't fail to remember Crows and I look forward to my next visit!

Rating: 5/5 Stars Crows Coffee is a fantastic spot in Kansas…read moreCity. I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed but I still found it to be a great environment. Even with the crowd it was not noisy at all and I was able to settle in and get plenty of work done. I ordered an iced oat milk latte with an extra shot of espresso and it was delicious. The coffee flavor really came through and was perfectly prepared. The staff was also very friendly and helpful which made the experience even better. I will definitely be back.

Almond date iced latte half sweet was p e r f e c t…read more Delightful vintage atmosphere. Patient, warm, polite service. Cutest bathroom, ever. Music wasn't too loud or weird. I think they allow dogs? Wonderful experience.

Such a gorgeous space. I came in to read today and just love everything about Post. This booth in…read morethe back is the perfect way to disappear from the room. The iced chai was good. The chocolate chip cookie was delicious. This is a great place to spend an afternoon.

I stopped in for a quick pick me up. The "Sir Grump Latte" was just what the doctor ordered…read more Eva was the barista on duty and engaged in great conversation while she whipped up my concoction. Thank you for the book recommendation Eva

I took my wife to Whiskers on a day date among other things around downtown Kansas City. This spot…read morehas been on her to-do list for quite some time, and I think it's safe to say that she loved it. I very narrowly avoided the need to talk her out of bringing home another cat as the feline she wanted was a permanent resident of the cafe. I can say that aren't a TON of options for those that aren't coffee drinkers. So, people like me will have limited options, but I still had a good time seeing how much she enjoyed it. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/dzwtGef0FhI

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!

I love the vibe in this shop! It's so quant. Even though the shop is small their coffee is BOMB!…read more They have the best MATCHA + HORCHATA latte

Love the service, everyone is so sweet, it's so cute in there and very nice environment to work in,…read moreand the drinks are soo good!

My favorite coffee shop has summer menu…read more Summer Features: Ube Matcha Float and Strawberry Sparkling Matcha Both made with care and perfectly balanced based on their name. If you haven't tried ube, you're missing out! Ube is a purple yam, I first had in Hawaii and seeing it combined in coffee drinks peaked my interest. Its sweet, vanilla nutty flavor with matcha is just heaven... and as a float - a treat! The ube is a dollop of powder do stir to blend. The strawberry sparkling matcha is made with lemonade was a zesty & tangy with matcha base. There are dried strawberries atop for vibrant garnish Both were delicious!

Decided recently to visit different coffee shops and spend an hour reading on the weekends. Started…read morewith the Filling Station in my neighborhood. Cool little spot with nice seating, a quaint little space, and helpful staff. The iced chai wasn't bad and I had a pretty good muffin as well. This will probably be my anchor spot throughout the year.

Helpful Staff, Great Coffee, and lots of other local Stuff…read more It's a cozy neighborhood atmosphere. I haven't ordered food yet. I'm a boring guy when it comes to my coffee order. I always get a red eye ( drip coffee with a shot of espresso ). The staff are fast and I'm usually in and out in 6 minutes or less.