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Crows Coffee Waldo

4.3 (92 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Open • 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Dogs allowed

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Christina B.

We stopped into this Crows location and liked this location a lot. The baristas were friendly and the service was quick. The lattes were good and a good variety of seating. The cafe is casual and relaxing with an excellent playlist! The bathroom needed a bit of a cleaning but overall it was great.

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Campbell L.

Food was YUM! We both got bacon breakfast burritos and they were great. Both salsas were the perfect addition too. I got an iced cinnamon honey latte - it was also very good! Would come back here!

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Adam S.

I always enjoy Crow's well enough, and found myself in the area to change it up from the south Plaza location. The design + vibe + staff here are all great. I just got a black coffee and have to say, it was...lacking? I noticed they had signs for Post Coffee and used to be Messenger so maybe there was a change. Either way, it sort of tasted like hot water. A bit bummed because coffee has gotten so damn expensive that I hope it hits it out of the park when I do venture out. Ordered my wife a chai latte with oatmilk and she said it was really good. That's always a staple at Crow's IMO. Good spot and good atmosphere, and usually good coffee to tie it all together.

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Laura M.

An easy coffee spot to get to with ample parking across the street! Ordered their cold brew with homemade orange creamsicle syrup and a lemon poppyseed scone (yum!). Cold brew was the right kind of strong and pastries are baked in house every morning- quiche and burritos are also available! Service was very friendly, amble seating for working and meeting friends.

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Natalie H.

Popped into Crows Coffee in Waldo for an afternoon iced latte - it did not disappoint! Since the weather was nice, the windows were open leading out onto the patio area. This is a great spot to work remote, catch up on your current book of choice, or meet up with friends. The service was friendly and quick. I took my coffee to-go, but I'll be back for an afternoon on the patio!

Kalana M.

the chorizo burrito was a great start to my day, i always enjoy a nice warm white chocolate mocha! service was good, but i wish they would put your coffee in a mug if they knew you were staying...im sure i could've asked but just something i wish coffee places would ask! very nice inside and love the sliding doors they have!

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Jordan B.

Its Gilmore Girls season which means I need an equivalent to a "Luke's" for my morning coffee walks. Thankfully, the neighborhood of Waldo gives Stars Hallow vibes already. I took a brisk little fall walk, watched the sunrise, and ventured into the open doors of Crows Coffee. The aesthetic was everything you hope for in a local coffee shop. They had the windows lifted, plaza lights overhead shining, and the sweet smell of espresso stirring to complete the ambiance. What I ordered: while there was a plethora of pastries and coffee flavorings. I went with my tried and true...the sugar-free latte with almond milk. Believe it or not, this simple order will immediately tell me if I'm going to be a repeat visitor or not. Crows coffee passed the test! You could taste the warm, chocolatey notes of their coffee with the steamed milk giving it the perfect touch of froth. I will be back soon and will hopefully get a chance to try their seasonal flavors and one of the yummy looking muffins! I think this would be a great place to post up with a laptop and quietly get work done!

Madison M.

I love this spot! Coffee is amazing, pastries are fresh and the food is great for a quick bite!

Chai with oat milk
Taylor T.

Caffeine Queen Palace Crows Coffee I used to be a Waldo native before a recent move to the mid-plaza area and Crows brought back nostalgic memories of visiting the Crows located on UMKC campus as well as, The Coffee Girls which used to occupy this Crows location. I am in love with the open air concept that Crows has here in Waldo as opposed to its original UMKC outpost, on a warm day you can't beat the natural sunlight the airy design Crows provides but, the size of the establishment makes it cozy and a quiet workspace. I used to frequent this space, now Crows, before when it was Coffee Girls and have always found the quiet spot warm, inviting, and convenient- with ample parking able to be found during the daytime. I also used to be a regular at the first outpost of Crows Coffee pretty much on UMKC campus and found myself really enjoying the later addition of beer and wine being served, sorry no alcohol at the Waldo Crows however, it doesn't need it. This Crows Coffee benefits instead from an open air concept that allows you natural breeze and sunlight on a balmy day as well as modern decor that renders a quiet serene workspace. I appreciate when a coffee spot includes a variety of dairy milk substitutes that are not just soy and Crows does just this. I am partial to to the neutral as opposed to nutty flavor oat milk brings to my go-to summer staple a spicy iced chai. There is also a london fog tea latte on the menu something I highly appreciate being advertised, though most java joints can and should be able to execute on for you, Crows version is up there with my all time favorite fog from Kaldis. Stop by this airy outpost of a KC original coffee shop if you are trying to avoid the hustle and bustle of city campus life and instead seek solace in the newer suburban location of Crows where the staff is friendly, not pushy or rushed, and the drinks are handcrafted with care and gusto.

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The best coffee shop!! Great food, amazing staff, service and ambiance. I go all the time

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A solid place for expensive, bitter coffee and dry muffins. Just sayin'. Service was great, I'll say that.

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The staff here is superb, and are what makes this place my favorite. Also, Westen pours the best dirty chai I've had in the city. Legit.

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