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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 cafés 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 5:00 PM
Blip Coffee Roasters
Downtown Kansas City
West Bottoms roastery and motorcycle-themed café pouring their own beans with pour-over service since 2014
Open until 7:00 PM
ASE Coffee
Grandview
Peregrine Roasters served in a striking 3,500 sq ft space with house-made syrups, high ceilings, and a community-focused approach
Open until 9:00 PM
Rebel Coffee
Midtown-Westport
Counter Culture espresso and single-origin pour overs with house-made vegan syrups, locally roasted beans, and seasonal specialty drinks
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
Café Corazón
Crossroads
Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous-owned coffee house and roastery, sourcing bold beans from Latin America alongside traditional yerba mate service
Open until 6:00 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 5:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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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 5:00 PMBlip Coffee Roasters
Downtown Kansas City
West Bottoms roastery and motorcycle-themed café pouring their own beans with pour-over service since 2014
Open until 7:00 PMASE Coffee
Grandview
Peregrine Roasters served in a striking 3,500 sq ft space with house-made syrups, high ceilings, and a community-focused approach
Open until 9:00 PMRebel Coffee
Midtown-Westport
Counter Culture espresso and single-origin pour overs with house-made vegan syrups, locally roasted beans, and seasonal specialty drinks
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowCafé Corazón
Crossroads
Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous-owned coffee house and roastery, sourcing bold beans from Latin America alongside traditional yerba mate service
Open until 6:00 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 5:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 26Café 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 5:00 PMBlip Coffee Roasters
Downtown Kansas City
West Bottoms roastery and motorcycle-themed café pouring their own beans with pour-over service since 2014
Open until 7:00 PMASE Coffee
Grandview
Peregrine Roasters served in a striking 3,500 sq ft space with house-made syrups, high ceilings, and a community-focused approach
Open until 9:00 PMRebel Coffee
Midtown-Westport
Counter Culture espresso and single-origin pour overs with house-made vegan syrups, locally roasted beans, and seasonal specialty drinks
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowCafé Corazón
Crossroads
Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous-owned coffee house and roastery, sourcing bold beans from Latin America alongside traditional yerba mate service
Open until 6:00 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 5:00 PMCafés with Food
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Messenger Coffee - KCI Airport
KCI Airport
Kansas City's acclaimed direct-trade roaster brings their locally-roasted beans to KCI's Concourse B with espresso and drip
Open until 10:00 PMCafé 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 5:00 PMBlip Coffee Roasters
Downtown Kansas City
West Bottoms roastery and motorcycle-themed café pouring their own beans with pour-over service since 2014
Open until 7:00 PMASE Coffee
Grandview
Peregrine Roasters served in a striking 3,500 sq ft space with house-made syrups, high ceilings, and a community-focused approach
Open until 9:00 PMRebel Coffee
Midtown-Westport
Counter Culture espresso and single-origin pour overs with house-made vegan syrups, locally roasted beans, and seasonal specialty drinks
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowCafé Corazón
Crossroads
Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous-owned coffee house and roastery, sourcing bold beans from Latin America alongside traditional yerba mate service
Open until 6:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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