What can be better than one location to grab goodies from Blackhole Bakery? A SECOND location to…read moregrab goodies from Blackhole Bakery! The newest location in the West Plaza neighborhood is such a great addition to the neighborhood and is a great place to relax and eat or work while enjoying goodies and drinks! I took my parents to the Bodega (and they're already HUGE fans of Blackhole), and we were not disappointed. So many pastries, which we love! But also, they have a selection of shelf-stable and refrigerated goods that you can peruse as you walk up to the counter. AND as you get up to the counter, you also notice the selection of coffee beverages and other beverages (I had a blueberry lemonade! Yum!), and some great looking breakfast sandwiches! My parents and I couldn't get past the pastries, so I'm looking forward to grabbing one of those breakfast crunch wraps next time I'm over there! As always, the staff were so helpful in letting us know the special elements of the menus and the recommendations! After we ordered, we plopped down at one of the tables and enjoyed our delicious choices. The interior is inviting and includes one of those giant garage doors that they open on nice days! So glad to finally check out this new addition--can't wait to go back!!

A second location to get Blackhole Bakery baked goods?? Sign me up…read more Tucked away on 45th St in the row of antique shops, West Plaza Bodega is a walkable neighborhood gem. There is typically plenty of parking along 45th St or on the side streets in the neighborhood. They sell a small collection of niche food items like condiments, sauces, locally milled flour, and snacks. For a large space with bodega in the name, I was expecting more shelves stocked with goods, but they make up for it with the pastries and coffee sold behind the counter. We now have a second location to enjoy Blackhole Bakery pastries, and I can definitely see the selection getting picked over on the weekends later in the day. They have a good amount of seating inside to chat and drink coffee and enjoy your treats. They had Kit's Diner popping up with breakfast sandwiches, and I am desperately sad that it wasn't a permanent fixture because that sausage egg and cheese sandwich was one of the best of my life. Hopefully they will add a permanent breakfast food option soon because that would really make West Plaza Bodega perfect.

If you're looking for a mid-century modern place to relax with a refreshing beverage, this is the…read moreplace. Dad's specialty for coffee is cold brew. Now done knock it till you try it. I believe these are brewed for hours in advance. The Wildberry & Spiced Brown Sugar flavors are incredible and the flavor depth will surprise you Banana bread was moist and a delight. I want to come back and try the Peach Cucumber lemonade! This place opened in May 2026, come give it a try!

This tasty new bakeshop is an incredible. A simple shop with a retro vibe, this place will be in my…read morenew weekend rotation as they're only open Friday-Sunday. The raspberry cucumber lemonade is absolutely delicious. The pastries are wonderful without being overly sweet. There is enough indoor and outdoor seating to come visit with friends and enjoy the funky music. They sell some store merch as well as cards, dice, and some books. Overall, incredibly fun atmosphere and delicious food.

This place is a personal favorite of mine after a long night out. The service is quick despite the…read moreearly morning rush and the place is always clean. The egg sandwich is my go-to and highly recommend! The desserts are also fresh and i've never had experienced a dessert that was stale which is nice. The cold brew is also great! Definitely one of my favorite spots for breakfast.

Housed in a repurposed old garage, McLain's runs like a well-oiled machine…read more It's always busy, but somehow never feels chaotic. Food moves fast. Coffee moves faster. Staff stays calm. Everything flows. It's organized chaos done right. The seasonal drinks are consistently creative and actually good. Not just pretty for Instagram. Balanced, thoughtful, and well executed. And the bakery? Dangerous. The display case is pure temptation. Cinnamon rolls, pecan twists, danishes, cookies, scones. Everything looks like the right choice, which makes choosing impossible. They also have solid brunch plates and sandwiches if you're trying to pretend you're here for something other than sugar and caffeine. Now for the one miss. I ordered the pepper jack breakfast burrito, and unfortunately, it didn't live up to the rest of the experience. Flat flavors, mushy texture, no real identity. The hot sauce was doing most of the work. It felt out of place in a spot that clearly cares about quality. Thankfully, the bakery and coffee saved the day. The pecan twist was flaky, buttery, and just sweet enough. The seasonal latte with cold foam was smooth, balanced, and dialed in. Overall, McLain's is a Kansas City staple for a reason. Efficient, welcoming, and consistently good at what they do. One menu tweak away from being near-perfect. Solid 4-star spot. Would happily come back.

Delicious bakery in Crossroads! They open early at 5:30 am, so this is a great place to swing by if…read moreyou need treats before work or for a morning event. They have a lovely little space with a few tables which can get full on weekend mornings. Their almond croissants are delicious! They also make a pretty solid sausage egg and cheese on a cheddar chive biscuit, but the real reason to come here is for the pastries!

Morning Rounds Bakery is a bit hidden on 19th St. Ter, certainly not a thoroughfare. I awoke early…read moreon a Sunday and decided this was a perfect time to drive down to the Crossroads for a visit. After reading the reviews that noted the friendly employees, I was eager to find my new favorite place in a neighborhood with some stiff competition. Alas, but customer service seemed like a skill that the 3 ladies working had yet to master, so I was a bit disappointed when I received no greeting, no thank you upon exiting and certainly no small talk during the process. Sad. My large cappuccino using Post Coffee beans was perfunctory and my ham and gruyere croissant was warm, flaky and savory. No issues with the quality of the products and the small space was comfy enough, but I'm probably going to head to one of the other 3 cafes within a couple of blocks just because they always seem more welcoming when I spend $15 for a pastry and a beverage.

It had been YEARS since I'd been to Homers when I walked in for a meeting earlier this week and…read morewhile not much had changed, I was really impressed and surprised with my cold brew. Some back story: I used to live in this neighborhood and before I lived here my husband (then boyfriend) lived here so I've spent some solid time in Old Overland Park. Before the Parisi opened in 2020 Homers was the only coffee option in this area so I'd ended up here for meetings, or to grab a cup to go many times. I'd say before this week I had pegged Homers as more of a three star spot. It was very hit or miss, and the vibes weren't hitting it for me. Just my personal preference. Speed up to Wednesday when Parisi was packed and I had a meeting on the calendar. My colleague suggested we move over to Homers since there were no tables at Parisi and I had a wonderful time here this week. My cold brew was on par, if not better than local competitors, the barista super friendly, and the space felt homey in a good way. I'll need a few more great visits to move up into 5 star territory but they are on the right path and I love that this return visit totally changed my mind about this local spot.

Yesterday was my second time visiting Homer's. A solid drink menu, house made pastries and…read morecomfortable seating arrangements make this place a good option for taking a respite while visiting downtown Overland Park. I especially love their embrace of the local arts with not just art on the walls for sale, but they had an artist set up inside meeting and selling his craft and a four piece jazz band playing live. Thank you Homer's for support local artists!

This great little neighborhood coffee shop is locally owned and a gem. Yhe season flavors and yummy…read morebreakfast burritos and pastries are delicious, especially the homemade pop tarts. The road construction is making it difficult to reach right now but I promise it's worth the detour. Great outdoor space and plenty of parking. Support local and especially right now, support this small business hurt by the construction.

What a quaint coffee located right outside a house ranch! So unique and such a great space to read…read morea good book or as I did, have a personal meeting! They have seasonal fall drinks at the moment and I went ahead and gave the hot apple cider a go and it warms the soul!! The perfect drink for a chilly afternoon. They also had pumpkin and a couple other options that I thought were very unique! The pastries looked scrumptious and I'll have to bring my mom back just for the views alone!!! Perfect coffee shop! (Loved the sign inside!)

South KC doesn't have a ton of cafes so the borough really leads well in both food, drinks &…read morehospitality. This café is owned by Diane and Roger who make amazing homestyle meals from scratch!! Each week and month they add new menu additions. The options are truly endless. You can go in for wine, coffee or chai, my favorite is that they offer all day breakfast. The space itself is very clean and stylish with their raw brick walls, and garage door optional entrance. They do offer this space for events. I've hosted a girl dinner event here and I've known them to host events like open mics, and game nights as well. I would definitely say this is a pillar of the community!

Today I had a bacon cheeseburger. It was pretty good. The staff are very friendly and very…read moreaccommodating. And if things aren't right, they sure aim to please. With my burger I ordered a side sweet potato fries, which were really good...crispy and tasty. The ambience is really laid-back. And it being a garage at one time, it's cool to have the door open. I don't live around here, but I have visited the borough a few times since it's close to my sister's house where I'm staying while I recover from shoulder surgery from the VA. I think this place has potential. Let's see what else happens in this section of the Paseo.

Everything here is wonderful! And that includes the atmosphere especially…read more My friends from out of town "request" we go here when they visit!! What does that tell you?!

Stopped in for a small bite and a drink I got the cinnamon roll cheesecake which is the three out…read moreof five I'm not big on cheesecake but I am big on cinnamon rolls so I to took a leap of faith. It had good flavor but the cheesecake just is not my thing over all the staff was really welcoming interesting place.