My husband and I tried out this lovely coffee shop in the Pendleton Heights district. We parked on the street and were greeted by the nice barista that was working. I had a brown sugar iced latte with oat milk and an excellent gluten-free cinnamon roll. My husband had a hot white mocha. The service was good and the environment was very calm and inviting. I really loved all the plants and that it had a lot of natural lighting. It was peaceful to read our books and enjoy our purchases. I also enjoyed all the photography. We will definitely come back! read more

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This cafe gets a 5 for ambiance and service. Didn't order anything other than a vanilla latte so will have to go back to try their food items. This cafe is inviting, with lots of comfortable chairs in the main sitting area, then several tables and chairs in a raised platform on the back wall , sort of like a mezzanine. Bright and cheery atmosphere, they have a bulletin board above their side table with condiments and utensils. Met the owner Deana who is extremely friendly, she's the one who was mentioned in other reviews as remembering people's names. We chatted a bit, she and her husband also own the realty company two doors down. They seem to take pride in being a part of and serving their community. read more

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An extremely welcoming coffee shop. I really like the diversity of people visiting from the neighborhood. The owners talk to each customer and after a few times visiting you will feel like you're visiting friends. I visit every weekend. read more

Food is great. They offer gluten free options. They even offer pumpkin spice lattes all year round!

Very racist coffee shop. Refused to serve African Americans bluntly. Did not recognize 2 Educated Black-men at all. Talking to another white couple for 15 minutes, not recognizing us at the counter at all. Lord help us. read more

Stopped in to get a coffee to go. It's a little hard to get to because Google has not updated that a few of the roads are one ways. Cute little coffee shop with plenty of tables and work areas. They are teamed up with Kanbe's Markets and have fresh fruits and vegetables for sale at the counter area, which I thought was really cool. My drink had a good flavor to it and was a good price. read more

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Super cute coffee shop! It's a walkable distance from the university and we stopped on our way out of town. I ordered a latte with avocado toast. When I placed my order, they said they were out of avocado but they checked to make sure. It was around 11:30 am on a Sunday and I think they close at around 2 pm. My only complaint would be to make sure there's enough ingredients so you don't inconvenience customers. I ended up getting the last avocado toast before they ran out. Clean bathrooms however one of them has no paper towels. There's plenty of seating inside and some outside as well. read more

Core Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Friendly staff, quick service. They have most coffee selections and a small breakfast menu. They can make any soda water with syrups so that was a nice addition being able to make a creme soda of my choice. It can get loud so bring headphones if working. It's street parking but usually find something within half the block away. read more

Go where everybody knows your name! Quaint modern cafe in Pendleton Heights neighborhood has a warm inviting feel. Above the doorway confirms it, " Enter as Strangers. Leave as friends. Tried a 16 oz caramel latte and Avocado Toast added grilled salmon and scrambled eggs!! Cafe drink needed more caramel for me but the coffee taste was good. Loved! Loved the avocado toast. And it was toast! The salmon and eggs just the right add ons. You have choices! read more

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Hadn't been here since they were Post..Core is definitely a great addition! Love the atmosphere of quiet, plants, art..it's clean and well furnished for single, pairs, groups..for work or a chat it's a very inviting space..27 syrup flavors?!? Dream! And the two people who work there, so nice and friendly and detailed. Love that it's just a few minutes from my place read more

I had this coffee shop on my radar since I had seen it listed any time I conducted a search for coffee shops I hadn't been to in the K.C area. It appeared pretty large from the pictures; however, as we all know pictures can be deceiving. What I can say is when I first entered the place, my impression was "too close for comfort," plus it has those metal soda shop type chairs (shown in images). Maybe a total of ten tables and the one upper section shown as main image on Yelp, is a small narrow section with five tables there. So, when busy (as it was when we showed up) not the best and most quiet place for study or work, or to have a private conversation. There was this one man who kept walking around to each table trying to give a sales pitch. Who knows? The people at the counter were friendly, and for such a small place I was surprised to see the counter staffed with more the two people. I've been to bigger coffee shops with less staff behind the counter. The drip coffee was good, and that is a good thing for anyone who lives in the neighborhood because this is an ideal neighborhood coffee shop. There was only side street parking, so it's most convenient to walk down here, and with that this place can be cozy once the crowd leaves. The breakfast sandwich was very satisfying. Husband and I both had the egg, cheddar with chipotle mayo on wheat breakfast sandwich. I added bacon to mine, and it was tasty that way. The only thing was that the menu stated it was supposed to have was arugula, and our sandwiches didn't have it. read more

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Coffee: I got a iced latte with oat milk & strawberry with brown sugar cinnamon. I love mixing coffee flavors to see what I get. They have a lot flavors to choose from. My mixing tasted like the old strawberry and chocolate ice cream out of a tub I had at birthday parties as a kid so nostalgic. It was a hint of cinnamon and had a good balance of coffee and flavor not too sweet. Location is kind of hidden and it's on a one way street that was crowded and not many parking spots available at 8 am. I happen to look up coffee shops near me since my go to was closed and didn't realize this was down the street from my house. I'll have to come during the work week to get a different wfh scenery. The inside is really cute hanging plants and books will always be a nice vibe. There is a good amount of seating and they had music playing but not very loud volume. I had a little wait but each employee acknowledged me and was very polite. read more

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Such a cozy spot in Pendleton Heights, loved all of the greenery inside and seating options. The Berry Parfait was incredible, it's made with Greek yogurt and the perfect amount of honey/jam to give it just a little sweetness and homemade granola. I will be coming back for this again soon! Had a cold brew with blackberry and a splash of half and half- delightful. Staff was very friendly and gave great recommendations. read more

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love the matcha menu! the inside is cozy, and it's so nice to have multiple coffee options in the northeast. read more

Core Coffee - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

My friends and I came here on a Sunday morning around 9-10ish and it wasn't too busy yet, but the line was a bit slow-moving because there were only two workers behind the counter. The experience overall was great, the staff were friendly and the atmosphere of the place was warm and homey. Coffee and tea were phenomenal, pastries were mid--but you really do get a large amount of coffee for how much you pay! Definitely worth the wait!! Took these photos with my camera to capture the cozy vibes read more

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6/1/2025: amazing! CORE COFFEE - KC MO. Delicious coffee; the barista (Deana, co-owner with her husband, Eric) makes incredibly good espresso & matcha drinks. She can make anything! Food - cooked by Eric - is wonderful. Great hang-out spot. Lots of locals / regulars, but they welcome everyone. Support small business!!! read more

Core Coffee - Bagel & Eggs + wonderful Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We had our puppy with us on this trip, and trying to have lunch was challenging since we wanted to find a place with a patio, but the two places we stopped at were full. So we were tired at this point and ended up stopping here. The owner was personable. I ordered a café au lait, americano, and two sandwiches. She was on the phone with someone, and another staff was making the sandwiches; still, I waited a bit for my order even though mine was the only one they were working on. I like the packaging; very sturdy, same for the coffee cups. Anyway, we like the coffee. The sandwiches were tasty and reasonably priced, but the turkey was tough. Still, it was a decent lunch, and it was what we needed, something quick and easy for the road home. read more

Loved the space and the food was pretty good. Service was nice. Yes, would return to visit.

Don't let the area discourage you. Pendleton Heights has done a complete 180 and this place is perfect for the area. It's one of the coziest coffee spots in the city and I had no idea it existed until today. Coffee was amazing and will definitely be back. If you're in the PH or NE KC area and want to avoid the busy coffee spots downtown, this is your place! read more

Saw a sandwich board sign for this place driving down Independence Ave. I circled back north through the neighborhood and found a parking spot right across the street. A great peaceful space with great windows. I had the smash burger, it was freshly made and delicious. Great staff they made sure I had what I needed. I'll be back! read more

Core Coffee - A great space with great windows - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I came here because the pictures of the inside were beautiful. It's not an easy drive to get here. It's down a one-way street. You almost have to go around in circles to find it. When I got there, I saw that the pastries they had were from Costco not impressed. I ordered an iced mocha and asked the young man if he had Lavender he said yes. So I ordered lavender mocha with light ice. he later came to me and told me bad news we are out of Lavender, so he offered a substitute of rose. he brought me the drink full of ice when I told him light ice it wasn't very busy so I'm not sure why he got my order wrong. 2 disappointments. So if you wanna place with a nice environment, this place has a nice environment, but the pastries and coffee are so so they need to up their food selection. And pay closer attention to customers orders and what they are out of. read more

This is a great neighborhood coffee place. Ambiance is nice and comfy, the place is bright and spacious, there are some art pieces for sell, some live plants and some books/games for kids. The staffs are polite and friendly. Coffee I got was ok, but not bad. The food though was amazing. I got the breakfast sandwich, it was freshly made, the thick eggs combined with overflowing cheese and toasted toast, the epic part of this sandwich was the mayonnaise! Everything in this sandwich was so perfectly done and not to overwhelming. I also got a pastry to go, it looks so yummy and unique to this coffee shop. I like that the coffee shop have their pastries homemade. Overall, it's a great place to get away from the busy downtown and to enjoy some quality time with great food. read more

Core Coffee - Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Core has taken over he space vacated by Splitlog Coffee. My Monday morning Cortado was a great way to get the day started. The vibe was pretty quiet with some background music barely audible and not a lot chatting from the barista or 2 other occupied tables; and with the large windows providing tons of natural lighting it seemed like a library - or at least a good place to get some work done. Not my reason for going to a coffee shop. No issues, just not the vibe or hospitality that I can get at another space a few blocks north or downtown. Navigating to the place is awkward since they are on a one-way street just off Independence Ave. read more

Core Coffee - the interior of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

i went here for my first time today and it was amazing!! i originally picked this place because of the atmosphere and pictures i saw online. it's super cozy and cute! i went around 10 Am on a friday so it was a bit slow and super chill. the staff was super awesome and pointed out their special matcha menu to me! i got an iced zina matcha and avocado toast and both were super delicious ! i will definitely be coming here again :) read more

Core Coffee - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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This is a good place to grab a drink and something tasty to eat. Excellent coffee, and nice interior. This is a must to visit. Every time i have been here the customer service was excellent. read more

Very comfortable place to work. Love that they serve food too! We got avocado toast and added the smoked salmon. read more

Core Coffee - Good food and decent coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Love seeing a new coffee shop that takes over a shop that closes but uses their beans still. Enjoy your Splitlog brew with a Core twist. Amazing ambiance with husband and wife duo. Everything is fantastic. Makes you feel like you are in a small town. Plenty of space and very quiet. Pasties are from Hana's and Blackhole. All sandwiches prepared in house. read more

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Great neighborhood spot. It's run by locals who love the area and the people in it. The barista has done a great job of not only getting me the drink I like, she's dialed in nuances for me, so that every time I go in my drink is tailored just the way I like it. read more

One those places that just feels like home. It's easy to feel that this neighborhood coffee shop is love by its residents and visitors alike. Our family has loved everything we have gotten from core and can truly appreciate the family run approach! Core coffee is core to PH! read more

One of the best lattes I have had in a while and they have a ton of different flavorings to choose from. It's a cozy and cute coffee shop in Pendleton Heights that I would highly recommend! read more

Not the place to go if you have somewhere to be any of the food items take forever to come out

Beautiful vibe, amazing workers The art work is beautiful and the coffee and food is the best! Beats start bucks by a million. - Julia gire read more

Great coffee and atmosphere. If you're looking for great drinks at a cozy, clean neighborhood coffee shop, this is the place.

Great food, Friendly Service, and a cute small neighborhood coffee shop vibe! The owner, she's so sweet, and the reason I keep coming back! I walsh get a yummy Hibiscus Berry Iced Tea with Lavender or Rose in it and always get me a burger with all the fix-ins- minus tomatoes lol- They never have issues with my drinks, and the organic food and magical chef always makes me feel good after eating! read more

The managers were so sweet and welcoming to me for my first visit. I got an iced match with lavender and i 100/10 recommend!! definitely coming back! read more

Core Coffee - front counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

the best coffee ever; anything from a latte to drip coffee , I love their breakfast and atmosphere as well.

Just tried Core coffee for the first time - the owners were so friendly and the atmosphere had a great vibe. The sweets were so yummy and coffee was great. Will be definitely going back! read more

Love everything about this place. Everyone is always so friendly and welcoming. The coffee and baked goods are delish. Always great vibes!

This is a great cozy place to gather your thoughts while sipping really good coffee and food. Everybody is very friendly and polite. I happened to get locked out of my car very early in the morning. The owner, noticed my distress and invited me to have free coffee and something to eat while I waited for AAA. If you are new to the neighborhood, or you want to meet with someone, this is the place that will make you feel at home. read more