Counter folks we kind and in good spirits. They recommended a rainbow crossiant for pride month…read more Whoop! Companion got a bagel wuth cream cheese. They were impressed with cool temp of the cheese melding with the toasty texture of the bagel. Will be back to try out some items on the drink menu when I have a more caffienated craving. Easy stop by snack and stay to hang or head out to keep on foot all along mass street. Well lit space and pop music usually play. Curious if they will transition to more local stations in the future.

Really great coffee and food! Service is always kind and attentive as well, no matter how busy they…read moreare! I really enjoy the atmosphere as well

I was recently in Lawrence to visit my son who attends KU. I've been craving bakery quality dishes…read moreand live in a very small town that just doesn't have any good options. This place BLEW ME AWAY. I tried the lemon custard croissants, cherry danishes, and salted chocolate chip cookies. Everything was so buttery, flaky, salty, sweet!! The perfect mix. Their delicate laminated pastries are as good as anything I've ever tried and even as good as the little shop in Paris that has been the object of my affections since I visited many, many years ago. There's really no seating, it's a tiny space with some chair rails so don't go expecting a sit down experience. But do go expecting to taste the best pastries you've ever had! (Oh small side note, bathroom was pristine and so nice!) Apple Maps doesn't take you to the right location but google maps does.

Ordered items for Easter dinner. The carrot cake was amazing, very moist cake with a light and…read moredelicious frosting. Loved it didn't contain nuts since I was serving to guests and wasn't aware of any allergies. Was a little disappointed with the hot cross buns. They tasted amazing and were a hit, but the traditional cross on top wasn't present. Also was baked in a round container instead of the advertised and traditional rectangle. Staff was so nice from the ordering, payment and pick up. Pick up was at the sisters store Taylor's donuts which tempted me with the apple fritters and amazing smells.

Recently gave Grounded a try and I think I will definitely be back. I tried a speciality…read moreValentine's Day menu item which was delicious. The barista we had was so incredibly sweet and knowledgeable about their menu. It was close to closing time so we didn't get to soak it all in, but it seemed like a cool spot to have a coffee, sit back, and take everything in.

The Iced chai is very flavorful, so much so that we considered going back for another round! The…read morebaristas were friendly and quick.

Full disclosure I came here with a lot of uncertainty. There's a TON of coffee shops in Lawrence…read moreand they all aren't created equal. I took a meeting here and the person I was meeting with gave me a few local options. This was the place I hadn't been yet so I thought I'd go a bit out of my comfort zone and try a new spot. Something I was nervous about from the photos on Yelp was if there would be enough inside seating when I arrived for a meeting. When I pulled up, I was still a bit anxious about this as the front lot was full and I had to pull to the back to park. Once I got out of my car and walked through the cafe to the front to order my anxieties about seating had diminished. It's much larger inside than the outside appears and the photos here on Yelp don't really do the indoors justice. Yes, the outdoor seating is really cute and well shaded so I get why folks focus on it, but if you're like me and wanting to get some work done you'll find a comfortable spot here. Now onto the coffee. As I made my way into the shop I noticed one of my art school professors (we both sort of looked at each other like "do I know you?") and I moved on, but that's a good sign. The art teachers usually know where to snag a decent cup of coffee. When I ordered I tried one of their special drinks and chatted with the baristas about it before I made my choice. Extra points here because not only was the drink really, really good, but the girls working were beyond friendly and answered all of my questions. I'm not lying when I say this was one of the best cups of coffee I've had in Lawrence in some time. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

This is a cute coffee shop, stopped to get coffee be getting on the road. The staff was nice and…read morehelped us with a recommendation since it was our first time there. My husband and ai both got a honey, lavender, and cinnamon latte. We both enjoyed it. I noticed after we ordered that they had some seasonal coffees but wasn't obviously displayed initially. My kid also got a chocolate muffin, she said it was dry so that was a little disappointing. They also have merch and plenty of seating area. They also have plenty of parking. If we are back in the area we would try it again but might not get another pastry.

This place has become a meeting-place standard in my monthly routine. The earlier in the day you…read morevisit, the busier they are- but if you wait, you won't get a curry croquette! The staff are friendly, efficient, and well versed in their products. Some of the furniture could use a refresh (some of the upholstered chairs are looking worn) but overall the decor is pleasant and the entire facility is clean, clean, clean! I often order a hot tea with a savory pastry, but if you're looking for something special, the Mont Blanc pastry and the pistachio matcha latte are very popular. On one recent visit, my friend ordered the apricot pastry, and I got an ube donut and a mushroom tart. So good! The cream under the apricot was so light and fluffy. The combination of long open hours, friendly staff, and very fresh pastries makes this shop an essential spot in west Lawrence.

Not sure if this is a fair review because I didn't actually go to the restaurant. I can't tell you…read moreif it was clean if their selection was great or their prices because my niece bought me a couple of donuts after hearing me say I would like a cookie or a doughnut and the Hotbox in Lawrence was no longer open. I gave the twist a three average because that's how they tasted. They weren't glazed twist, they were baked and sprinkled with sugar and maybe some cinnamon. They weren't "the donut" I was used to. They weren't too sweet, which was good, but they really didn't taste like a doughnut it was more like sweet bread.

This place is so unique! I just want to hang out in here all day. It's like a nice day outside with…read moreespresso

Part fly fishing shop, part espresso/coffee shop and other miscellaneous coffee drinks, most…read morecertainly an odd combination. Can't speak for the fly fishing part, and quite frankly, you'd need to get on an airplane and make probably more than one flight to get to a suitable location to engage in that as far as I'm aware. But this I can confirm: they make an exceptional cup of coffee here, particularly their house brew which uses Messenger Coffee out of Kansas City. Perfectly stout, no bitterness, exceptional finish, one of the best I've had in the city in awhile. But what really sets them apart is the friendly service from the owners, the kind that can't be faked. A few nice tables in the middle of the shop for hanging out and free wireless internet service is available. With Alchemy shuttering their doors across the street, Great Blue Heron fits the bill very nicely in this area of Mass Street. Very highly recommended.

I am visiting my brother in Lawrence, KS. Whenever I am visiting, I like to walk the family dog…read more Meet Yuki, a beautiful 11 year old husky. In an effort to be more active, I thought why not walk her to a nearby coffee shop by the house. J&S Coffee is one of coffee shops nearby. I am not sure if pets are allowed but I left Yuki outside. Inside, the shop looks friendly and the service was good. I didn't stay long. The latte was good with reasonable price, $5.35 for a 20 oz latte. Although my visit was short but I could not see a reason to not give this shop a 5 stars. I will return but will stay longer the next time.

I love to meet up with friends in the afternoons for a cortado at J&S; they don't serve it directly…read morewith a glass of water but there's some close by the register, so I guess it counts, The prices are very fair, the staff are consistently friendly and capable of making drinks correctly, and the vibe is very chill. The last time I got served my cortado in a to-go cup instead of a ceramic cup, but the service and vibe more than make up for some small misses. If you haven't tried them out; do! They're always busy but it's the kind of shop where all are welcome. They'll make room for you!

Mass Street has no shortage of coffee options, ranging from small local biz to corporate Seattle,…read morebut La Prima Tazza brews up one of the *best* coffee drink menus in this town. Whether you like your coffee hot or iced, LPT has flavors and options galore and each drink is handcrafted and made to order. You can even get their housemade roasts to go with super-competitive prices. I love their house espresso roast and at $13.50/lb., that's a fabulous value. Their baristas are friendly and *know* coffee, and I got hooked on their signature Vienna blend after a barista recommendation. It's not as 'burnt' as many dark Vienna styles and it's still a fave for me. Parking is Mass Street, so either you pay or you find your way in. La Prima Tazza doesn't have a ton of seating due to the size of the space, but the intimacy lends to the charm of a local kaffehaus. They've been here for more than three decades and it remains one of those places that I always suggest when people ask about coffee in LFK.

I came out of the brewery next door and smelt the coffee in the air. This man was on the bench and…read morelooked at me and read my mind. "This is a good place" is what he said, so i proceeded walked right in and got a real good cup of Joe. Maybe you're in the area or coming out of the bar like I did -- go in and grab a cup and get good vibes.

Cute little coffee and bar. Great service and they get really busy at night so be prepared to stand…read morein line but Specialty cocktails and coffee are totally worth it.

Cute little cocktail bar off of Mass St…read more I was recently in Lawrence and decided to finally stop by to try a cocktail. The interior is pretty small but they do have some seating outside-front and back. The service was good. I ordered the House Gimlet: cucumber infused gin, rosemary, orange blossom, and lime. This drink was so refreshing. It's a great drink for spring and summer. I highly recommend this drink! My boyfriend tried the Fugue State: Old overholt rye, bigallet China-china, tiki bitters, Lambrusco, and orange peel. He liked it and said it was like an old fashioned. It wasn't too strong and was really sweet. They had lots of other good sounding cocktails. I'll definitely stop by in the future.

Mana is a quaint tea bar on the edge of the Massachusetts "strip" of shops and restaurants. Mana…read morehad a booth at the Midwest Tea Fest in September in KC, and Eric R. bought some tea from the booth that he liked. We just finished up at Allen Fieldhouse watching the Aggies lose to KU (poor Eric R.) and his work called with an emergency so he wanted to sit somewhere, get tea, and use his laptop. I suggested we go to Mana's location. There is free wifi and several places to sit. We decided to share a pot of tea. The tea expert let me try the tea of the day, Oriental Garden oolong, which was really good to me. However, Eric R. likes green tea so we had to agree. He suggested jasmine pearls, and I agreed. We sat down, had lots of cups of delicious jasmine green tea, and got work done. There was a tv playing Japanese anime quite loudly in the background, but we tuned it out. I would come back to try other teas.

Diverse options for tea, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. This is a nice comfy spot…read morewhere you can rest assured that someone will help you select the perfect tea. With a sample of the tea of the day, offerings of kombucha, as well as snacks and gifts, you can cover more bases than just being caffeinated. There are cozy seating areas, kind employees, and a vibe of being removed from the chaos of the outside world. Check out their menu online for their offerings (loose leaf options, tea service, by the cup, Kava, Kratom, etc) ; not the basic, traditional tea you might expect. The employees are very knowledgeable and helpful.