{"id":1881,"date":"2019-03-13T04:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecurbkaimuki.com\/2019\/03\/13\/a-coffee-drinkers-guide-to-kansas-city\/"},"modified":"2019-03-13T04:00:46","modified_gmt":"2019-03-13T14:00:46","slug":"a-coffee-drinkers-guide-to-kansas-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecurbkaimuki.com\/2019\/03\/13\/a-coffee-drinkers-guide-to-kansas-city\/","title":{"rendered":"A Coffee Drinker\u2019s Guide To Kansas City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kansas City is an established Midwestern coffee landmark, home to a wide range of coffee experiences for drinkers of every level of expertise. This coming weekend, the city will welcome coffee lovers and professionals from across the United States for the\u00a0U.S. Coffee Championships<\/a>\u00a0at KC Expo Center. Whether you’re a competing barista or just visiting town and looking for caffeine, the Kansas City metro contains dozens of quality choices for coffee connoisseurs and newbies alike.<\/p>\n

The metro area\u2019s coffee scene is as diverse as the numerous suburbs and unique neighborhoods that it encompasses. It even crosses state borders, reaching into both Missouri and Kansas. The city has cafes that embody the quirkiest of Midwestern culture as well as outlets featuring just a good \u2018ole cup of coffee, and in this way,\u00a0Kansas City is a representation of how the Midwest is making its mark on the specialty coffee industry.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we lay out the featured shops, recommended spots, and don’t-miss destinations from the city’s thriving coffee culture.\u00a0You\u2019ll find that Kansas City embodies both Midwestern charm and big city dreams, with a passionate community of coffee hospitality professionals and an experience for every taste. Let’s get drinking!<\/p>\n

Quay Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo by Cory Stipp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Quay Coffee<\/a>\u00a0(pronounced “key”) is a cozy, comfortable space tucked in Kansas City\u2019s River Market district, located just north of downtown.\u00a0The shop,\u00a0the only multi-roaster on this list, features a rotating hand-selection of some of the nation\u2019s best coffee. On any given day, the black letterboard announcing the brews available could list roasters like Hammerhand Coffee<\/a>, based just a stone\u2019s throw away in Liberty, Missouri, or Upper Left Roasters<\/a> based in Portland, Oregon. Coffee offerings rotate every four to six weeks.<\/p>\n

A stop at Quay pairs best with a walk through the Saturday Farmers\u2019 Market or a visit to any of the City Market\u2019s destination food offerings.<\/p>\n

Quay Coffee is located at 412 Delaware Street, Kansas City<\/a>. You can also catch the Quay crew pulling shots and making manual brews at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum. Visit their official website<\/a> and follow them on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/div>\n

Messenger Coffee Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo by Ryan Carr.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Since opening in fall 2017, Messenger Coffee Company<\/a> has become a Kansas City coffee destination. Located inside a stately brick building, the vibe here is art museum meets coffee shop. A modern floating staircase invites you to the second-floor roasting space, coffee lab, and classroom alongside additional seating; keep going, and the third floor offers a quiet area with access to the rooftop. Come here to catch expansive views of the KC skyline from the heart of the Crossroads district while sitting next to the outdoor fireplace.<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out the pastry case while you wait to order drinks. It’s filled with creative Ibis Bakery<\/a> creations like fresh takes on classic croissants and mouthwatering desserts like the red wine brownie.<\/p>\n

Messenger Coffee Company is located at 1624 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City<\/a>. Visit their official website<\/a> and follow them on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/div>\n

Broadway Cafe<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Broadway Cafe and Roasting Company<\/a> is widely regarded as a pioneer of third wave coffee in Kansas City. Located in the city\u2019s lively and historic Westport neighborhood, Broadway Cafe is just a stone\u2019s throw from some of KC\u2019s favorite eateries and late-night hangouts. You can\u2019t miss the cafe, with its striped awning and classic sign, right off of Broadway.<\/p>\n

Inside the cafe, Broadway presents a no-frills espresso menu showcasing its coffee. Baristas sling espresso ristretto-style from a La Marzocco Linea machine set behind a high-top counter. Snack on a light item from the pastry case, like a sandwich or slice of cake, while sipping your drink. Settle in for an afternoon of Westport people watching from the cafe\u2019s sidewalk seating, or sit inside and admire the eclectic art hanging from the warm tan walls.<\/p>\n

Aside from the quintessential cafe space in Westport, you can grab a cup of Broadway Roasting Company coffee at the cafe located inside the roaster or at many of the Kansas City-area shops brewing Broadway.<\/p>\n

Broadway Cafe is located at 4106 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City<\/a>. Visit their official website<\/a> and follow them on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/div>\n

Second Best Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tucked unsuspectingly in a strip mall off in south Kansas City\u2019s Waldo neighborhood, you\u2019ll recognize Second Best by its giant eagle logo stenciled on the window. This open and minimalistic space presents a charming mix of modern clean design and homy nostalgia, with sleek black tabletops and white subway tiles paired with wood fixtures and vintage books. The name is meant to be cheeky: “Second Best” refers to the cafe\u2019s continual focus on innovation and application.<\/p>\n

The menu features manual brews, made exclusively using a Clever dripper, as well as classic espresso options. A seasonal menu offers more inventive drinks, like the winter favorite 511, a shot of prototype espresso over ice and AE Dairy eggnog<\/a> topped with shaved Askinosie<\/a> white chocolate. For a chilled option, try signature Red Ribbon Nitro plain, with milk and vanilla\u2014called a Fred\u2014or with milk and cinnamon, a Zip Zap.<\/p>\n

Second Best Coffee is located at 328 West 85th Street, Kansas City<\/a>. Visit their official website<\/a> and follow them on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/div>\n

Black Dog Coffeehouse<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo by Ryan Carr.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Black Dog Coffeehouse<\/a> is the only shop on this list located in the state of Kansas. The coffeehouse encompasses a large footprint in Lenexa, Kansas, a prominent suburb on the western side of the metro. Both coffee nerds and newbies can find something to suit their liking at Black Dog.<\/p>\n

Black Dog serves Messenger Coffee, roasted just 13 miles north in the Crossroads district. An espresso-forward menu can be intimidating for those new to coffee; not so at Black Dog. A specialty latte menu provides options for those who don\u2019t take their coffee black or need something a little sweeter. Coffee options find a home alongside a smoothie selection and Rishi Teas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At Black Dog, you won\u2019t have to worry about finding a place to sit. The space features three distinct seating areas as well as a large patio. It\u2019s the perfect place to spend the day working, reading or socializing with a continuous flow of provisions.<\/p>\n

Black Dog Coffeehouse is located at 12815 West 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa<\/a>. Visit their official website<\/a> and follow them on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/div>\n

Post Coffee Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo by Liz Stevens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Post Coffee Company<\/a> is one of my favorite spaces in KC. Located in Kansas City suburb Lee\u2019s Summit, it feels far away from the city\u2019s hustle and bustle. This bright and luminous shop with white-finished wood accents and polished concrete floors provides a subtle slate for creative coffee and work. The result feels almost retreat-like.<\/p>\n

Post offers a straightforward menu\u2014including batch brew, pour-over, iced and espresso options\u2014that highlights the flavors and characters of Post’s own coffee, roasted on-site. Come for a coffee but don’t miss the donuts!<\/p>\n

Post Coffee Company is located at 200 Northeast Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit<\/a>. Visit their official website<\/a> and follow them on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/div>\n

Also Worth Visiting<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s impossible to highlight all of the outstanding coffee shops in KC\u2019s varied and burgeoning coffee scene. I\u2019d also recommend checking out Monarch Coffee<\/a>, Oddly Correct<\/a>, Eleos<\/a>,\u00a0the Roasterie<\/a>, PT’s Coffee<\/a>, and Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters<\/a>,\u00a0which currently doesn\u2019t have a location but just opened an inventive greenhouse space in partnership with Family Tree Nursery called Cafe Equinox<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SprudgeLive Lead Photographer and KC resident Charlie Burt also suggests checking out Blip Roasters<\/a>, Splitlog<\/a>, Kaldi’s<\/a>, Sister Anne’s<\/a>, Filling Station<\/a>, and Nomads<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lauren Miers is a food writer based in Columbia, Missouri. This is Lauren Miers’ first feature for Sprudge.<\/em><\/p>\n

The post A Coffee Drinker\u2019s Guide To Kansas City<\/a> appeared first on Sprudge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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