The outside is in a little dowtown area and cutie. When you walk in you feel a nice coffee shop…read morevibe. The pricing is a bit high. I got an large iced pumpkin spice oatmilk latte and it was $8.25.. Definitly a bit pricey and the pumpkin loaf was $5. We also got a bagel that was $4.75 and the bottom was unfortunately burnt. The coffee itself was decent. The staff that assisted us was pretty friendly but the other gal didn't give any friendly vibes. I don't know if I'd go back with all the other coffee options.

Excellent coffee house. Would recommend…read more Atmosphere is calm with plenty of seating including a old leather couch and a couple of old leather seat booths. Very clean. Service is great. Very patient and helpful. Coffee is outstanding. Made exactly as ordered. Didn't order food but they have pastries

What a great space! I came here on a date because I love coffee and they indulged my whims. I'm…read moreso glad I did as this place is great. One of the few places in Independence opened on a Sunday afternoon. I had the Salted Caramel Almond and they had a blended Carmel Apple Brown Butter with Oat milk. The owners were great and showed us so much care and attention. I will definitely be back.

I've been here a couple of times now but I'm reviewing based on this experience. I contacted their…read morepage via Facebook about making a reservation for a part of the space. Paige answered me almost right away was very helpful to not only help me reserve the space where the couches are, but add chairs as needed and be accommodating. My visit was on a Saturday morning. At that time they were not busy, which made our coffee quite peaceful to hold conversation. They were able to work with me on food modifications, and I ended up having a lettuce wrapped burger, as well as some delicious coffee drinks. I ordered some seasonal specialties they had and was not disappointed. The service was very nice, and they brought your food and drinks out to you. The space itself is very fun. It's a lively open colorful atmosphere with cute signs and is well decorated. It would be a very nice place for conversation, reading a book, or working. They also have a game room with a pool table and board games to choose from for some game time. They have an events calendar too! I would highly recommend this place as I feel like it's friendly for individuals and families alike. It will be in rotation of places I visit going forward.

This review is for the experience I had yesterday during my quick trip to the mall…read more This little, new coffee place was in the old business spot where Teavana used to be for years at the Independence Center. Though it's been a good handful of years since then I still miss Teavana dearly. Giraffe Coffee was a fun experience and Angel, the lovely person working the shop was such a delight. Very sweet and engaging. ^__^ She prepared my small frozen blended coffee, which I had with almond milk & hazelnut syrup. Honestly, the coffee was WAY too sweet for my personal preference, but of course I still had a nice time there. The boost of energy was why I did it! It certainly provided that and a mild tummy ache afterward lol.. Next time I'll have to try one of their teas! My only reason for swinging by the mall as soon as I got off work was to do some product exchanges at another business there, which was successful. Never hurts trying someth'n new and all! Again, next time I'm trying one of their teas. It's still really weird for me knowing Teavana isn't there anymore, and honestly I don't think I'll ever be "used" to it. But I'll forever associate that business spot with them as time passes.

We stopped here, in the paradise of Grain Valley, for a couple of lattes on a cold February day and…read morewere happy we did. The lattes were quite good, the space itself an oasis of calm, the service friendly, speedy and professional. We like our lattes, like our daily lives, without ice. Scout Coffee is highly recommend from us!

**I have been to Scout Coffee so many times, I can't believe I have never reviewed it!! Weird**…read more I am a bit of a (self-prescribed) coffee snob. I don't want to drink any other coffee but really, really good craft coffee. If I drink anything else (from a fast food place, or Starbucks, or a Keurig), I will only do so if it's the only option and only if there is heavy whipping cream available. Scout Coffee is my saving grace while I am in Blue Springs. Their coffee is excellent, as good as some big dogs (like Onyx Coffee, Black and White, Intelligentsia, or Counter Culture). Great flavors. Great pour over options. Wonderful seasonal drinks that are not too sweet (although I wish they used better syrup, like Pink House Alchemy). They also serve some bakery items (limited) that are very good! I love their cinnamon sugar posh tart. The atmosphere of the shop is eclectic but comfy. Weird decorations, but it works. In the warmer days, the front porch is a great place to sit and visit with friends, or read a good book. They have good merch options and sell their coffee by both the bag and the bucket. All in all: excellent coffee. Worth the drive if you are 20-30mins nearby in KC. Oh, and the service is excellent! So friendly. So helpful.

I spend a lot of time at Centerpoint Medical Center. Although a hospital is not a place you may…read morechoose to visit, there is a nice little coffee shop right inside the doors of the main entrance. After sitting in a hospital room with a patient for days on end it is extremely refreshing to have some good coffee. I've been getting the Shot in the Dark every morning, and different iced and blended drinks in the afternoons. They are serving KC Royal Drummer gourmet coffee. Shot in the Dark 5/5 Drip Coffee 3/5 Caramel Delight 4/5 Chai Latte 4/5 Fruit Smoothie 4/5 Protein Smoothie 4/5

The owner Kristen, is amazing. My mother had surgery on her lung and I was sleeping in my car with…read moremy dogs and she was very nice and considerate. I asked her to hold my stuff I went to the bathroom and when I came back out I got my stuff and wouldn't sit down was messing with incon20 in there so me and my dogs wouldn't be hungry. Later she brought me a bag of food and then after me sleeping in my vehicle for 2 days she gathered up the money so me and my dogs didn't have to sleep in the cold on the coldest days of the year this year in January of 2024 when he's going to be in the minus zero minus 60 degrees I came back to the hospital and there was money left there for me to get a room so I can stay warm and stay down here with my mom. That is the best of a coffee shop they make great coffee the owner is amazing and she was very good to me very polite very courteous I recommend this coffee shop to anyone

First time to Dutch & I'm sold!…read more Hubs had the passion fruit tea & I had the strawberry smoothie (2oz almond milk) parfait & real strawberry fruits. Absolutely the most delicious smoothie I've had in quite a while! The Dutch Bros team were informative, helpful & not only did the drinks come quick, but they were done correctly and absolutely tasteful!

Great coffee The guy at the register skimps on the change to…read moremake extra though. I watched him read the exact amount to return on the screen then it looked like he hesitated to keep a dollar in it shorting me. I'll be going back. Just not to that location

I had heard good things about this place and I was expecting more. I was in Sugar Creek and needed…read morecoffee, so I went in and ordered a Latte (nothing special). I got it how it is. I also got a Blueberry muffin, that also came how it is. The Barista had this almost deadpan way of asking about flavor and asking about heating the muffin. It was endearing. The pastry case was pretty bare. They use beans from The Roastaire. No public restroom. Probably because it was next door to the DMV office. The music was good. Lots of people sitting around. Not a very inviting place. Parking in the lot behind the building was good.

The food was tasty. Service was great. They serve The Roasterie Coffee. Haven't had that in years…read more It was worth the wait. There is tables outside as well. Next to the Sugar Creek License Office. Convenient for sure. A little pricey on the food but it beats waiting in the license office and eating something like McDonald's. Open garage door let's fresh air in when the weather is nice and lots of lighting and ceiling fans. Definitely visit if your waiting in line for the license office.

Came here for some bubble tea. The location is great with easy parking. It was not busy at the time…read morewe went. There was many options of teas to pick from. The staff was very friendly. The place did have a weird smell the day we went.

It is so good the people there are nice and respectful i'll say give it a try. My favorite tea is…read morethe purple with extra bubble pearls and extra sweetener.

Great service, nice people. I come here regularly and always a good experience. I highly…read morerecommend it.

I met a friend here for coffee on a cold Friday morning. It about 15 degrees outside, but warm…read moreinside. There were lots of people having coffee at 10 am. I ordered a decaf Americano and a chocolate chip cookie. My friend had some coffee and a breakfast burrito. She is a huge fan of their burritos and it looked good. I enjoyed the cookie a great deal. They also have Hannah's Donuts available. The coffee was a bit thin and weak. Not much flavor. They also don't have Sweet N Low, so I will bring my own next time.

There are so many amazing coffee shops in the kansas city area, and every time I try a new one it…read morebecomes my favorite. This one was no exception, but I do believe it might remain the reigning champion. First of all it is a coffee shop in the basement of a church, and its name implies that it is religious. So the reviews that act surprised or give lower ratings for that reason are silly gooses. The ambiance is outstanding! It is a whole vibe. You are surrounded by books, some of the tables have pew seating, there is a kids area, they sell T shirts cheap ($7) and used books at an amazing deal. New books are priced as marked with regular retail pricing. I was shocked at the number if new hooks they had. The crowning jewel for me was they have natural house made (or local bought) syrups so you are not getting a run of the mill commercially based anything. I expected that to limit their menu but it didn't! I had the caramel crunch chai, hands down best chai I have ever tasted. I wanted to chug it. My friend loved her drink that had winter mint! I also splurged on a winter pomegranate spritz and cake pops to go. This is a coffee shop where you come in, slow down and enjoy the experience. I do not recommend this place if you want a quick coffee to go. The Barista was exceptional and she put time and effort into each drink. She did get backed up because she was all alone when a coworker called in and got slammed! She was clearly overwhelmed but never once rushed a conversation or made any of the customers feel like she didn't have time for them. Rare beauty in this rushed world we live in. She encouraged checking out the gorgeous sanctuary and stained glass windows upstairs in the sanctuary and shared stories about them. I never once felt like I was in a church basement- if that makes sense. It was warm, cozy and inviting. This is my new weekly spot! PS the kids area has a full tote of scrapbooking stuff, and the tables all have cards where you can write up a handwritten note and they send them of somewhere to spread joy and kindness. It does not get better than this.

I had assumed that Holy Grounds Coffee had taken the former St. James Catholic Church and created a…read morecool coffee shop in the building. The last I knew that the space had been an events / wedding hall, a B and B and vacant. Little did I know was that it had been reformed as an Anglican church and the coffee shop was being ran by the church in the basement. The vibe was just kinda weird...it's basically a cluttered Christian book store and gift shop serving coffee and sandwiches. The staff were polite but not very welcoming; I felt like I was intruding on a private function that didn't want me there. I took my Mocha Cream Breve' and went out on the patio for some views of the beautiful historic structure. When asked about their source for coffee beans, I was told "we get em from someplace in Arkansas". OK!?? I'm sure that some demographic here in the bible belt will find this basement quaint and charming, but it just gave me a desire to go spend my money at a more secular venue.