When I visit Springfield I always try to visit this shop. Some of the best coffee I have ever had. Their seasonal drinks are really fun and unique. I had a blood orange nitro coffee and it was amazing! The building is beautiful and a great place to relax or chat with a friend for a few minutes. The group that is outside of the shop with the dogs is very strange and this is not the shops fault but I don't understand why the city of Springfield doesn't ask them to move. The square in Springfield is beautiful and people don't need to camp out in the area. read more

Delicious coffee and house-made syrups! Attentive employees as well! Seating is pretty slim, and location is a bit challenging parking-wise. If only this cute spot could be picked up and dropped in a larger location with its own dedicated parking lot! read more

Love their green smoothie with plant protein, it was refreshingly citrusy and delicious I also had their BEC sandwich which was good too. Nice coffee shop at a good location and the staff was very friendly too. read more

TLDR: hands down the best cafe I've been to, and frankly it's not even close. Their 4.3/5 stars is a disservice to the creative and quality espresso based drink menu, drip coffee, food, and cold brew. I like to think of myself as a coffee/espresso snob who knows a good cafe when I come across one. I'm from Springfield and moved away to the Bay Area, CA before ever trying Coffee Ethic. I came back home for my wedding and decided to walk here one morning instead of going to my usual spot Mudhouse cafe. So I glad I decided to because this place feels like a 1 of 1. Our trip was 5 days and we went every day and every time it did not disappoint from our initial high. We've tried the peanut miso cortado with a sparking water back, lemon espresso tonic, cherry creme brûlée latte, and blood orange nitro cold brew, askinosie mocha and I loved every one. The streamed milk was appropriate based on the drink with the steamed milk passing the spoon test and keeping its silky microfoam texture until the last sip. I also enjoy looking behind the counter to watch the process. I enjoy the process myself at home on my espresso machine and rarely do I see a cafe put in the same work (I understand commercial and household kitchens will need to do it differently based on on volume). They use a distributor and tamper to evenly prepare the espresso puck. Even though their commercial grade machines likely don't need that prep work it's feels reassuring they are taking those prophylactic measures. And the most interesting tidbit of local history in the cafe I learned is the wood they salvaged from a historic flood in 2006 they've repurposed into benches and chairs for seating. I haven't been to a cafe like this in the Bay Area and am envious I don't have this as my local cafe. This place deserves its spotlight and recognition beyond just being a great cafe for Springfield or even Missouri. My only wish is they offered croissants and pain au chocolate read more

super solid coffee shop. all the drip, single origin, and espresso drinks anyone could want. as well as matcha, chai, hot teas, and smoothies. super thoughtful food offerings. the avo toast with pesto is to die for. beautiful modern interior brick vibe. polite and efficient service there are 5 or 6 EXCELLENT coffee shops downtown, but i would start with this one read more

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Loved the bright, open ambiance with brick and wood. Perfectly roasted coffee, delicious breakfast items- I had the biscuit with turkey sausage and maple syrup- so yummy! Staff were friendly and had good recommendations. read more

This place is super pretty and aesthetic so if you stop in, you should find a seat and enjoy the warm and inviting environment. There are plants and comfy seating which adds to the atmosphere and makes it a place you wanna stay for a few hours. The staff was pretty nice, especially the person doing drinks! The menu is diverse and seems like it has something for everyone. read more

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I always make a point of visiting The Coffee Ethic when in Springfield. I love the space and location and their drinks are top notch. Add in great staff and you can't go wrong with a visit here. read more

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Meh. It'll do. Of course, there's better coffee a couple hundred feet to the south... but, I guess in a pinch, if you want to dodge the drugged out hobos dancing outside the entrance, it's alright coffee. The hobos aren't y'all's fault--but the coffee being only "meh" is all you. Be better. read more

Housekeeping: their menu has some great light options, but the kitchen closes at 1. The signs do request that you purchase something before using the bathroom and that you only stay 2 hours. Now that's out of the way. Unfortunately when I arrived, I REALLY had to go to the bathroom. I found it very clean. As disappointed as I was to not get the chance to try their avocado toast, I did very much enjoy my peanut butter cookie and cortado. My favorite part was sparkling water coming out with my cortado, I'm not sure who's idea this was, but this is what they do in Tucuman, Argentina. read more

The Coffee Ethic - Cortado and sparkling water - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Traveling through springfield, we found this gem of a coffee/breakfast place. The shop has a modern vibe, the staff were informative and friendly, and the food/coffee was wonderful! We got the avocado toast (perfection), seasonal salad (so good), cortado and the banana foster latte (amazing)! We got the banana chocolate chip espresso muffin, a strawberry banana smoothie w/plant protein and an americano to go. Everything was delicious! Worth the stop, even if you are just driving through on I44! read more

The Coffee Ethic - Banana foster latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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To go order while passing through. Mocha was superb. Helpful staff. Though I think I hurt the barista's soul when I asked what to get so I could drink it in five hours when I was still driving through a good coffee desert. (Cold brew. And it got me through the last leg of a 3000 mile, 3 week drive.) Child was very pleased with food and smoothie. Lucked out with a parking space. Interior looked like a wonderful place to sit and enjoy your coffee. read more

The Coffee Ethic - Peppermint Brownie Cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I ran in to get coffee and something to eat for breakfast before we left Springfield to head back home. The vibe was nice and chill - very neat, clean, and cool. Three guys weee behind the counter and they were all friendly and pleasant. The lattes were really good! And the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich was great. It was not just open some cellophane and pop it in a microwave! We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

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Came into town for a motorcycle ride. When I'm in a new place I'm always on the hunt for a gooood coffee shop. I typically judge by their americanos. I'm happy to say that The Coffee Ethic has an excellent iced americano. I was also in the mood for food Luckily they have a chocolate banana Espresso muffin. Absolutely delightful. Lots of seating. Nothing too comfy like a couch, but the chairs we sat in were great. Really modern and clean vibe. Great music and not too loud. I feel like the music matters a lot for the vibe of a coffee shop. Overall a great coffee shop to visit while you're in Springfield. Get your booty down to The Coffee Ethic. read more

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The iced coffee is really good. The service was really good and quick. And the atmosphere was amazing.

Absolutely charming coffee shop located right in downtown Springfield. We were traveling through and i always look up local coffee shops to grab a drink and go. The girls working the counter were very welcoming and attentive! Their coffee is absolutely phenomenal i already looked up their website and realize you can order their coffee! I got pumpkin spice muffins for my kids to go and the girls bagged them separately for me. If i was local i would be a regular here easily. They also had no bake cookies, fresh scones and made to order avocado toast etc available. read more

This coffee shop sits on the Historic Town Square, Springfield, MO. It is at site where Wild Bill Hickock was in a gunfight, and killed a beautiful young man. The coffee shop has a quiet, studious atmosphere. My latte was mild and soothing - just the way I like it. read more

The Coffee Ethic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

One of my favorite coffee shops in Springfield. I love this place. Their coffee, baked goods, and breakfast items are delicious. I hope to someday come for a cocktail. read more

Definitely one of the best coffee shops in the area. We don't come by that often but we are always on the lookout for coffee shops wherever we go. This space is amazing, open, airy and has interesting interior design. The counter has an interesting shape to it and there is a coffee roaster (?) on display. Of course I got chai latte, this is my favorite, and the blend of spices that they use.. really tasted different and strong! I leaned over to tell my husband that this might be one of the best chai lattes that I've ever tasted?! There's non caffinated drinks here as well for the kiddos. One got an italian soda and the other hot chocolate. Both were very happy with their selection of treats as well, a scone (to die for). The espresso muffin was also very delicious. I appreciated the care that the staff took to wipe down the tables and the door and handles. A++ for cleanliness! read more

The Coffee Ethic - Ginger beer and chocolate scone (to die for) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I *love* this place. The atmosphere is bright and airy and the employees exude positive energy. I only started coming a couple weeks ago to do work and one of the baristas already knows my name. The seasonal drinks are SO good. Even the combos you think will be weird are somehow spectacular. My only wish is that they were open later than 5pm on weekdays. I would've loved to enjoy this place for working during the winter after 5pm. read more

I've been here a few times, it has been ok. Today however, was horrible. The people working act as if they are doing you a favor . No, I'm not a Karen, I, I'm not mean. What I am is a woman whom ordered oatmeal. The oatmeal came with a mound of butter in the middle which was not mentioned on the menu description. When it was served to me, I told them I could not have butter. The server rolled his eyes, and responded "what if it's vegan butter?" I apologized, said if you could spoon it out and he quipped we have to HAVE TO remake it." When he came out with the replacement I apologized again, he ignored me and walked away. WHILE I was APOLOGETICALLY speaking. This place is cool to sit at, the energy is inconsistent at best however I could put up with it bc if the ambiance. But today, no. Whomever owns this- you should be ashamed for your employee, maybe consider training g them to be kind. To the server whom I inconvenienced: I'm sorry I'm going through chemo and you had to add boiled water to oats and abstain from adding butter. I wanted the oats to stay down and the texture does not work for my tummy. You have no right to treat people like crap. People pay to receive their food and drink. We should not have to pay to be treated like crap. And for Pete's sake, add jam to your menu. read more

The Coffee Ethic is one of the top choices in Springfield MO. Why did I say that? This is what happened. We saw tons of good reviews on Yelps so we decided to give it a try. They are under major construction, so we got a lavender latte to go. The latte is so delicious that we finished it in less than five minutes. So we go back immediately to grab another one, and order a bag of their Ethiopian beans so we can brew some at home as well. And they gave me a drip coffee to go for FREE because I bought a bag of bean. That's pretty cool! They have a few outdoor seatings, I guess if I had more time, I would slow down and chill for a bit, probably bring my dog with me as well. We have been doing pour over with their Ethiopian beans for a couple of days now, it's been great. The coffee is light roasted so you know it has to be in good quality. read more

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They were out of kombucha :/ This lavender latte was good af though.... Gets 10/10 lemons in my book read more

The Coffee Ethic - Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This place is hip, modern, and super fabulous. We stopped in for a quick brew on a friends recommendation and WOW we were blown away by the experience. The staff was cute and helpful, the mood was all over the walls and brewed right into the coffee. If you like what you drink, buy a bag of coffee beans to go! You can even ask staff to make the beans to grounds for you... they will accommodate!! Will visit again read more

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When I'm in town for work I like to stop by here for some downtime. The staff is always helpful and the coffee is strong. It's a pretty quiet place to put in the ear buds and send out a few emails. It's also a good place for a small business meeting. read more

I own three coffee shops in Orange County when I visit Springfield, Missouri this is the spot exceptional Coffee, exceptional service, Michelle, the owner could not be nicer and welcoming! And they actually know how to make a flat white in the appropriate sized cup! read more

My favorite coffee spot in Springfield! Located in Park Central Square, The Coffee Ethic is in the heart of downtown. The Coffee Ethic roasts high quality, single-origin beans on site and offers beers and seasonal wine as well as pastries! I went here every morning during my trip to Springfield and ordered their simple 12 oz drip house blend coffee. The atmosphere is great for catching up with a friend, reading a book, or studying/working. It was never too busy or loud any time I went (which was usually between 9 am and noon). P.S. The Coffee Ethic is a business that has implemented processes/products to be environmentally-friendly! I admire this because I make an effort to purchase from environmentally-conscious businesses before anything else :) read more

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The ambiance was nice. Friendly and helpful baristas. I got the cold brew on nitro and my wife got their summer solstice (cold brew coffee with ginger beer). The cold brew nitro wasn't the best tasting cold brew I've had, but it was still very satisfying. The nitro was well done, very smooth and frothy. Many places really mess this up, but Coffee Ethic did it right! The summer solstice on the other hand, we were not a fan. I can see how some people might enjoy it, but in our opinion it was a mixing of two good things that shouldn't be mixed. It tasted mostly like ginger beer with a hint of coffee aftertaste. Not our favorite. I would come back for the cold brew on nitro though! read more

Hipsters brew fantastic coffee, and I found them in Springfield at the Coffee Ethic. Also, it also serves as a popular study spot for Missouri State students. They roast their own beans and serve no BS-coffee. In other words, don't expect cream, syrups, or other sugary additives on your drinks there. I had an Americano, two shots of espresso and hot water, and I loved it. It was wake-my-tired-ass-up bold, not too bitter, and gave off a fantastic aroma. Did I grow chest hair? Possibly... For food, they offer, pastries oats, trail mix, and yogurt. With the exception of the pastries, if you love to eat clean, this is your spot. My coffee arrived pipping hot, and I didn't receive any eye rolls. Other things to note: -Lots of natural light here, so your Instagram photos will be on point. -Love the large wooden tables. -Their space sits in the middle of Downtown by a popular square. -Fair prices. Check out The Coffee Ethic, for yourself. read more

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Passing through town and mapped to Dunkin and this as listed as Dunkin Doughnuts (vs Donuts.) even though it was punked, I was very delighted by the outcome. Great coffee, cute place, decent price. read more

Looked for a local shop with a good rating and this place was hundreds above the next one in line so we stopped in. Great selection of cold and hot drinks. I ordered a hot SF Vanilla Latte and my wife ordered an Iced SF Vanilla latte. Both drinks were very good. If your in the general area Coffee Ethic is worth the stop. read more

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My cortado was well done, smooth. However, my wife's mocha was not warm enough and the chocolate chip walnut cookie that I ordered was not baked through. read more

The Coffee Ethic - A good, smooth cortado and a not so good chocolate walnut cookie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Having tried all the coffee shops that Kansas City had to offer, this coffee fanatic decided to was time to try out a new city's espresso. I chose 3 coffee shops to visit in Springfield and The Coffee Ethic was my first stop and also my favorite stop. The song "Runaway Train" was playing as I walked in, a soothing classic. I ordered a small latte for here. The guy behind me asked a lot of basic questions, and the barista answered them all patiently and correctly. I loved all the wooden tables and exposed brick throughout the shop. A sign read that they serve PT's coffee that was the 2009 roaster of the year. My latte had a rosetta in the foam and tasted perfectly smooth. Not bitter in the least, it was a perfect latte. What impressed me the most was that the barista checked up on all her tables like a waitress, asking her patrons if they needed another glass of water or she would clear their dishes away for them. The Coffee Ethic: You were my favorite coffee shop in Springfield. read more

The Coffee Ethic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

The biggest thing I need from a coffee shop is a good cup of cold brew, and The Coffee Ethic provided just what I needed to kickstart my Monday morning. The remedy cold brew blend was smooth with hints of chocolate. The space was very open and bright. A few tables outside looking out to Park Central Square. Grab a cup of coffee and a baked good here and then go explore the cute little shops around the downtown area! read more

Was riding the bike and decided to pop in. I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, but just never found myself on foot around the square. The ambiance is very modern, and casual. Not lots of places to sit, but I'm sure if the weather was nice I'd be outside anyway. Ordered a cold coffee from a polite barista, and took my coffee to the prep table... Man why doesn't everyone have stevia yet?!!! I was pleasantly surprised by the robust flavor, not as strong as Starbucks, but not as light as Eurasia. The coffee had a nice rich blend of the two. By no means am I an expert; I just know Starbucks tastes burnt to me. An okay price not the cheapest or most expensive. Would definitely go again to set outside and enjoy a brew, also had no idea they sold beer! read more

Only coffee shop downtown with outdoor seating, delicious coffee, hip vibe and delicious treats. Plus they have booze! Can't beat The Coffee Ethic for a coffee date or study session. I personally love sitting outside listening to the fountain and people watching while I'm knocking work out. Downsides: It can be busy but that's because it's awesome here. Also, they only have vanilla sugar free syrup if that's what you're into like me. read more

We were in town visiting and decided to Yelp a few coffee shops. We tried The Coffee Ethic and liked it so much we didn't try any others! We came several times during our visit. The interior is lovely. The location is great. The coffee and snacks are delicious. The service was very, very good each time. The lattes were perfect. My brother thought the nitro coffee was "not just the best nitro coffee, but the best coffee period" that he'd ever had. On our last visit, they had FRESH chocolate chip muffins. They were amazing. We highly recommend this café. read more

It was a reasonably nice, aesthetically oriented establishment with a good tasting cappuccino. I barely interacted with the wait staff so I can't make much of a statement on that. read more

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Mediocre coffee at best. The shop aspires to reflect the ambiance of the greats like Onyx Coffee Labs, but leaves out a critical point. A good cup of joe. A classic case of lean on the aesthetic & experience so no one will notice our lack of product quality. read more

Best Coffee in Springfield! I love the ambience of the cafe. The staff is also very friendly.