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Kansas City's specialty coffee scene is anchored by two powerhouse roasters and surrounded by a growing constellation of independents that give the city real depth. With 28 cafes spread from downtown to the suburbs, there's far more here than barbecue.
Downtown Kansas City has the highest concentration with four specialty spots, including Messenger Coffee Co.
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Café Corazón
Morningside
Kansas City's first Indigenous-owned Latin coffee house and roastery, spotlighting direct-sourced Latin American beans alongside traditional yerba mate service
Open until 6:00 PM
Blip Coffee Roasters
Downtown Kansas City
West Bottoms roastery and motorcycle-themed cafe pouring their own beans with pour-over service since 2014
Open until 7:00 PM
Café Corazón
West Plaza
Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous coffee house and roastery, crafting bold, heritage-driven espresso drinks with beans sourced from Latin America
Open until 6:00 PM
Filling Station Coffee
Downtown Kansas City
Multi-location coffee shop serving espresso with nutty chocolate notes alongside creative breakfast and lunch fare in a bright, trendy space
Open until 6:00 PM
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Crossroads
Kansas City roaster serving carefully sourced, beyond-fair-trade coffee in a tri-level space with in-house Ibis Bakery
Open until 5:00 PM
The Roasterie Café | Children's Mercy Adele Hall
Downtown Kansas City
The Roasterie's air-roasted coffees at Children's Mercy Hospital downtown, sourcing specialty beans with direct relationships since 1993
Open until 5:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 26Blip Coffee Roasters
Downtown Kansas City
West Bottoms roastery and motorcycle-themed cafe pouring their own beans with pour-over service since 2014
Open until 7:00 PMCafé Corazón
West Plaza
Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous coffee house and roastery, crafting bold, heritage-driven espresso drinks with beans sourced from Latin America
Open until 6:00 PMFilling Station Coffee
Downtown Kansas City
Multi-location coffee shop serving espresso with nutty chocolate notes alongside creative breakfast and lunch fare in a bright, trendy space
Open until 6:00 PMMessenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Crossroads
Kansas City roaster serving carefully sourced, beyond-fair-trade coffee in a tri-level space with in-house Ibis Bakery
Open until 5:00 PMThe Roasterie Café | Children's Mercy Adele Hall
Downtown Kansas City
The Roasterie's air-roasted coffees at Children's Mercy Hospital downtown, sourcing specialty beans with direct relationships since 1993
Open until 5:00 PM
The Roasterie Café | State Line
Country Lane Estates
Kansas City's heritage air-roaster since 1993, serving their own specialty beans at this bright 2023 State Line location
Open until 4:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 26Blip Coffee Roasters
Downtown Kansas City
West Bottoms roastery and motorcycle-themed cafe pouring their own beans with pour-over service since 2014
Open until 7:00 PMCafé Corazón
West Plaza
Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous coffee house and roastery, crafting bold, heritage-driven espresso drinks with beans sourced from Latin America
Open until 6:00 PMFilling Station Coffee
Downtown Kansas City
Multi-location coffee shop serving espresso with nutty chocolate notes alongside creative breakfast and lunch fare in a bright, trendy space
Open until 6:00 PMMessenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Crossroads
Kansas City roaster serving carefully sourced, beyond-fair-trade coffee in a tri-level space with in-house Ibis Bakery
Open until 5:00 PMThe Roasterie Café | Children's Mercy Adele Hall
Downtown Kansas City
The Roasterie's air-roasted coffees at Children's Mercy Hospital downtown, sourcing specialty beans with direct relationships since 1993
Open until 5:00 PMThe Roasterie Café | State Line
Country Lane Estates
Kansas City's heritage air-roaster since 1993, serving their own specialty beans at this bright 2023 State Line location
Open until 4:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 24Café Corazón
Morningside
Kansas City's first Indigenous-owned Latin coffee house and roastery, spotlighting direct-sourced Latin American beans alongside traditional yerba mate service
Open until 6:00 PMBlip Coffee Roasters
Downtown Kansas City
West Bottoms roastery and motorcycle-themed cafe pouring their own beans with pour-over service since 2014
Open until 7:00 PMCafé Corazón
West Plaza
Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous coffee house and roastery, crafting bold, heritage-driven espresso drinks with beans sourced from Latin America
Open until 6:00 PMFilling Station Coffee
Downtown Kansas City
Multi-location coffee shop serving espresso with nutty chocolate notes alongside creative breakfast and lunch fare in a bright, trendy space
Open until 6:00 PMMessenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Crossroads
Kansas City roaster serving carefully sourced, beyond-fair-trade coffee in a tri-level space with in-house Ibis Bakery
Open until 5:00 PMThe Roasterie Café | Children's Mercy Adele Hall
Downtown Kansas City
The Roasterie's air-roasted coffees at Children's Mercy Hospital downtown, sourcing specialty beans with direct relationships since 1993
Open until 5:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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