LOVE this place! I work from home and my friend and I meet here when we need a break from our home offices. I am not a coffee drinker but it's hard to go wrong with hot chocolate or tea. We grab our drinks and sit in the greenhouse for a couple of hours while we work/chat. I especially appreciate it during the winter when I want to feel like I'm outside but want stay warm! read more

Coffee shop inside a nursery?!?! Yes please! The coffee shop is up front and the Iced Caramel Latte I ordered was pretty good! You do have to walk through the entire store (SO much goodness is inside) to get back to the lounge/seating area. I wish the coffee was closer, but it is a beautiful space to walk through. My plant wish list is long and this made it even longer. The coffee did take awhile to come out, but it was super enjoyable when it did. read more

The seating area is definitely the draw factor of this cafe; Tranquil, beautiful & spacious. My seasonal beverage, Harvest Moon was lacking in pumpkin & walnut flavor. I chose not to get any alternative milk due to the 1.50 extra charge, which is a rather steep cost. read more

Cafe Equinox is located in the Family Tree Nursery. The location rocks, with comfortable tables tucked away among the tropical plants in the greenhouse. The serene location filled with my favorite plants may grab me, but the coffee and friendly staff keep me coming back a few times a month. This is a great place to join a friend in a less hectic environment for a good conversation. Be fair warned: you probably won't be able to leave empty handed if you're like me and love plants and pots! read more

Ambiance is wonderful. Cafe is part of Family Tree Nursery. Greeneries inside and out, outside patio seating. Merchandise consist of interesting items like unique red herbal and tonic teas. Barista was pleasant, went straight to making the drink within minutes. They have loyalty program which you can sign up for. The 8 oz hot dirty chai I ordered was $7, little pricey and too strong of espresso taste thus the 4 stars! read more

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I love Cafe Equinox and the nursery. I enjoy the coffee and I love the atmosphere. I find it super relaxing to work, talk, or just hang out. read more

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This is a very interesting coffee shop, because it is in a nursery. There is a little bar to sit at and a little outdoor patio in the front on the building by the coffee shop. Upon arriving there was one couple in front of me, the one staff member looked a little overwhelmed and it took her a bit to get the orders and get them out. There was a good size line by the time I got my drink. I didn't know anything about the two sitting areas in the nursery that you can sit and hangout while drinking your coffee or just walk around and look at plants. I had even mentioned it was my first time there. read more

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I wanted to update my review after going to Café equinox many times, usually at least once a week. The coffee is wonderful and so are there other items, I love their garden seating. So no complaints with the product or space itself. The one thing that needs to be improved upon is the friendliness or the lack thereof with welcoming business attitude towards the customers. Quite a few of them are generally unfriendly and barely speak up upon coming up to take your order. Barista service is a major point with people returning to a business and the only reason I'm keeping it a four stars is because of the lovely seating area and the quality product. read more

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I've known about Cafe Equinox for an embarrassing amount of time without venturing here. First of all, it's not too far from my house, and secondly, it's such a unique and damn near perfect concept for a coffee shop that I wish I'd come here sooner. When you walk into Family Tree Nursery you'll find a small cafe to the right with bar service. I ordered my drink, and sat down to get some work done. I did see a sign for additional seating but wasn't sure where it was so just took an open spot in front of me. It should be noted that the coffee I had was incredible. The space was calming (being within the walls of a nursery) and the barista friendly. After I finished my work I decided to explore a bit, as I was I found the additional seating and boy did I make a mistake not sitting there. The bulk of the seating is within the greenhouse and it's scattered amongst big beautiful tropical plants. On a winter day, this is a dream. The only thing I didn't care for at this location was the very loud religious undertones that the nursery displays. It's something I can overlook for a good cup of coffee and beautiful atmosphere though. read more

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I love this place. It's inside the Family Tree Nursery and you could ask for a more idyllic spot to grab a coffee! They have plenty of seating outside in the greenhouse to work from or catch up with friends. There are also bar seats up at the coffee bar, if you want to chat with the friendly baristas. Their seasonal offerings are always so unique and taste surprisingly great (I usually hate lavender in drinks, but their lattes are so good!) the food selection is very limited, but they have loads of none coffee drinks in the fridges for kiddos or naturally caffeinated people (I can't even image what that must be like...) WARNING: you will probably buy a plant... it's not an affordable experience, but what a wonderful outcome! read more

Flowers & Coffee - yes please! Located inside the Shawnee Family Tree Nursery. Serving up Thou Mayest coffee that is rich, bold and full of flavor. They have unique lattes that are fitting for its aesthetic. Love this garden oasis. read more

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Had a great time enjoying a beverage in the greenhouse before wandering around and nabbing plants on my mom's list! Absolutely recommend the brown sugar cinnamon latte. I got mine iced with bee pollen! The staff is kind at the coffee shop, and around the nursery! Always have a personable and sunshine-y experience here! read more

Café Equinox - Flowers in the greenhouse. - Home & Garden Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

Love love love! A plant nursery and a cafe all in one. Such a cute spot to grab a coffee, browse for plant gifts and meet up with a friend. The outdoor/indoor seating area is wonderful, we went on a cold rainy day and as soon as we stepped inside it felt like we were transported to a tropical oasis ;-). It was warm, bright and beautifully decorated with plants, modern chairs and decor. There was lots of space to sit and the way everything is laid out you still feel like you can have some privacy while chatting or if you wanted to feel like you weren't in a crowded place. I ordered a lavender bee pollen latte. Tasted really nice. Quality. Baked goods weren't available when we went but I'm sure those are delicious as well. Will definitely be coming back here again. read more

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this is the cutest coffee shop to stumble on in my hometown. i work remotely, so it might be helpful to note that it didn't work out for me to sit in the greenhouse to continue working after grabbing a matcha as it was an extremely hot day outside. There is a large fan, but it still wasn't cool enough for my liking. however i'm looking forward to visiting in the fall to enjoy a work day! read more

Very nice peaceful and love the decor. Hibiscus Tea was delicious Walked around the outside areas and tree landscape area. Very clean and everyone's so helpful. read more

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Cute cafe place inside this beautiful nursery place. Went here to enjoyed and check out the plants. It's pretty cold outside but they made it nice and warm for the plants and human beings. A good place to work, coffee date, group hangout, or just for yourself. Love all the poinsettia and Christmas cactus. Tis the season. Line was short at the cafe. Plenty of seatings. Lots of merch and plants to buy. read more

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Love the atmosphere, and the staff is so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! They've really thought through their setup and created an awesome space. read more

I visited cafe equinox to try their seasonal autum latte! I tried it both iced and hot and was impressed by the flavor profiles they each offered. The staff were kind and quick to get my drinks out. The best part about waiting is browsing the flowers and plants inside! read more

Is there a more relaxing and glorious place to drink coffee? Nope! This is the jackpot of coffee shops! The chai I ordered was delicious and my toddlers both loved their blueberry poptarts. The best part was that we enjoyed our snacks in a warm greenhouse, surrounded by plants, and where there were birds to gobble up the inevitable crumbs. Loved every second of our visit and we will be back many time this Winter! read more

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Happened to visit on the 60th anniversary weekend! Lucky me, it was perfect weather and there was so much excitement throughout the whole store. It was a little too noisy for me to study since of the event, so I didn't stay long. But I did walk out with a new pot for my plant--they also drill drainage holes for free through any pot which was so nice! I'd love to come back and visit for much longer next time. Beautiful store, seating, and so much to enjoy here! read more

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Café equinox and family tree nursery is where sadness goes to die during the winter. If you're experiencing any seasonal affective sadness or just need to pick me up in this cold weather, this is your heaven. I grabbed myself a Harvest Moon latte and indulged in the free potting weekend family tree (ends Dec 18). And all my woes melted away. The transformation of this nursery and Cafe over the last year is mine blowing. They've opened the seating up so much and added this new bar, which is so great. During the winter, you can see how big the seating is in the greenhouse as well. I will be spending so much more time here!! read more

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My wife and I came here for ideas for our garden and I was blown away! So many beautiful plants, items to shop for inside, a lovely cafe, and outdoor seating among some of the plants. It's a great feeling and a very enjoyable place to be. The staff was extremely helpful in providing us with information on different plants. I got a coffee to go from the cafe and it was the best lavender latte I've ever had. Can't wait to return here. read more

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Super unique place with great coffee, atmosphere, and ~ vegetation ~. You should go and drink in the garden!!! read more

Café Equinox - Coffee - Home & Garden Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

HOT LATTE TASTES LIKE MOTOR OIL. Extremely acidic. I can't even finish it. I also wouldn't bother coming on weekend, it's just a zoo of yt ladies. 1 star for the ICED latte - not as acidic. read more

Tried the harvest moon iced latte and it'll was flavorful. Perfect place to bring your work laptop! read more

Café Equinox - Home & Garden Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

The cutest coffee shop and nursery in the city. Whenever I'm sitting outside, I feel like i'm in a Rainforest due to the numerous plants and beautiful scenery. I love doing homework here because it's so peaceful and you can buy a plant on your way out! read more

Café Equinox - outside cafe - Home & Garden Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

Popped in for a coffee and a change of work scenery. The coffee menu was impressive and had some unique and fun flavor options. The barista was really friendly and helped explain some of the different drink options while I mulled over the options. I went with the Pollinator Lavender Latte and loved the light lavender flavor with a hint of sweet honey and bee pollen. I'll definitely be back for another soon. There are a ton of different seating options within the greenhouse which makes it an ideal setting if you're catching up with friends, needing a fresh work space, or just wanting to get your daily dose of caffeine and chlorophyll. read more

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Best coffee on this side of KC. And it's inside a beautiful plant nursery and landscaping shop. Espresso was dialed in. Foam was perfect for my Cappuccino. The barista ground and taste/tested the espresso twice while I was here. I'll be back every time I get. Next time I'll bring my laptop and get some work done. read more

Oh my word. I will be returning 10,000x more. This place is so dangerous if you love to get a coffee & browse! I have tons of plant loving friends, and with a little caffeine in my body I was adventuring through every greenhouse with excitement. This is such an amazingly cool concept & I spent so much money happily! I look forward to bringing all of my plant loving friends here to share the excitement! read more

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The staff are friendly. The coffee was good, with the basic options. Its in a cute garden shop.

I'm glad I was able to stop in to grab a coffee and explore the nursery. The staff is very kind and helpful, and the space is beautiful inside and out. read more

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My husband and I are coffee fanatics. He found this after doing some research about some shops in the area. This place was SO cute! I loved it. The coffee itself tastes great. The shots they pulled didn't taste burnt at all like they can get from chain places and the flavor in my latte was amazing! Pricing wise, the coffees are also cheaper than most chain places! AND--to top it all off, you can enjoy your coffee with some greenery? It's definitely a place to visit if you're in the area! We'll be back. read more

Café Equinox - I got a brown sugar vanilla latte with oat milk and my husband (right) got a plain 16oz latte! - Home & Garden Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

yES YES YES YES! 5 freaking stars. I needed a day off so bad one week. I was just feeling overwhelmed and lost and my friend recommended we meet here for coffee. It is located inside of Family Tree Nursery, and there are tables to sit at in the green house. My matcha with lavender syrup and oat milk was incredible, as was the energy. Sitting out in the greenhouse was warm and so peaceful. People were sitting at every table having quiet conversations and there were plants EVERYWHERE. I am forever converted and will be going here whenever I need a good cup of coffee and a break. read more

Grab coffee (or an Iced Chai in my case) and have a pastry. Their version of a Pop Tart will make you regret ever having tried the in-store brand. On a nice day, the greenhouse (inside of Family Tree Nursery) is the perfect place to post up for an hour or two. They have a massive collection of flowers and plants. read more

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. It is so beautiful and a great environment to look for plants that have been well taken care of.

Always count on a relaxing visit to Cafe Equinox. I didn't care for the Sparkling Matcha Limeade, as the taste of Matcha was too strong for my liking (more Limeade please!). But the Christmas decorations throughout the store and the abundance of plants throughout the greenhouse make for a beautiful and rejuvenating visit. There are cute tables and seating areas to relax and/or study as well. Must visit! read more

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I can't think of anything better than great coffee and plant shopping! I ordered the Pollinated Lavender Latte which I thought was tasty. Definitely not my everyday drink but I enjoyed it. read more

Café Equinox - Pollinated Lavender Latte - Home & Garden Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

Love the environment, fun experience, plus the coffee menu and the coffee itself is delicious!

Every year, Cafe Equinox saves me from seasonal depression. This is the only greenhouse cafe I've ever heard of, and it's deservedly well-loved by locals. There are rotating seasonal coffee offerings as well as an established menu of chai, lattes, teas, kombucha, filter coffee, and flavor add-ins. They also have pastries, although they frequently run out by noon-ish. The line can get long, but there's plenty to take in while you're waiting. If nothing else, you can breathe in the fresh air and soak up the warmth of the building. The seating is more limited in the warmer months, but there's still usually plenty to go around. There are also some available charging strips hidden under tables or against walls, making this an excellent study spot. read more

I'm tiring this place for the first time and I love it. Love the vibe. The coffee is great. Try the Barrel Conditioned Cold Brew, it's excellent. Grace was great helping me navigate the menu. I will be back. read more