Alchemy House may just be the most obscure coffee shop in the metro. They are only open until noon…read moreon weekends and they are in a ruralish area of northeast Independence inside of a planned housing addition with no visibility from Truman Rd. I set my alarm for early on Sunday (10am is early for me) and made the 35 minute trek across town and ventured onto roads that I didn't know existed. I arrived at New Town at Harmony subdivision - a new planned community that I immediately fell in love with. Alchemy House shares a small building with the management company for the property and has limited seating inside but a nice courtyard where you could sit and watch the residents in their golf carts heading to the fitness center, postal building or walking their dogs to the nearby canal, lake or Blue Creek trails. A truly idyllic small town feeling amongst beautiful small homes. As soon as I stepped foot inside I was greeted by the owner Jonathan, and given the lowdown on the business, community, and coffee industry- a great host that told me he is an engineer by profession, but I'm pretty sure that he has a PhD in customer service! I ordered one of their signature drinks - The Philosopher's Stone; an espresso latte beverage with vanilla, cinnamon and honey. Perfect. The residents of this small community are blessed to have such a hidden gem in their neighborhood and if it wasn't so far away, Id certainly be a weekend regular.

Awesome bourbon brown sugar latte…read more Super cool vibes - seems low key. Nice people, would definitely come back

Well, count me a fan! Popped into Lily's next door and the girls said - go see our neighbor; the…read morecookies will change your life. They were right! I got a delicious fluffy buttercream cookie and am a new woman. Light, airy, and the perfect sweetness. I'll be back for the miso peanut butter marshmallow!

Solidly good cookies that are super cute. I've had the cut out cookies at events around town, but…read morepopped in her storefront recently which is just east of the river market. Decor inside is bright and very cute. Owner is nice and friendly. Lots of flavors available and the cut outs are great for special events or occasions since they are kind of spendy. I had the lemon and it is soft and very lemony. Yum. Snickerdoodle is also good. Also have gluten free. If I'm in the area would def stop back in to try the rest of the flavors.

Every Thursday the CoffeeCake truck comes to my office, making Thursday my favorite day of the work…read moreweek. You could say I'm a regular. It is so awesome to be able to get a custom beverage and snack right in front of your office first thing in the morning. The convenience factor alone gives it 5 stars. That being said, even if it wasn't convenient I'd seek out this local gem. When I see the CoffeeCake truck around town I feel excitement build within me. Maybe it's the caffeine addiction talking but they serve up some of the best drinks to come out of a truck. I usually stick to a non-fat latte or a freshly brewed tea (hot or iced depending on the season) and my favorite coconut muffins! (For all you coconut haters, I'm glad you hate coconut because then there's still a muffin left for me by the time I get to the truck!) My coworkers favorites are the flat white, pablo, dirty chai, mocha, hot chocolate, and, of course, the infamous coffee cake. Service with a smile is an understatement. By your second or third visit the ladies on the truck will know you're face and order by heart and love you for it!

I remember the first time I saw a coffee truck in New York City's Union Square (Mud Truck) and I…read morethought, what an fantastic concept, considering at that time finding a non-corporate cup of coffee in Manhattan was pretty difficult unless you were willing to walk to the EV or WV. So, I am 100% behind this idea coming to fruition now in Kansas City, where it is admittedly a lot easier to find a non corporate cup of coffee, but try to do so in the evening, especially weekends after 3pm, and you're SOL. Or, perhaps you're having a busy workday and can't get in your car to locate some caffeine. Not to mention, when there are events around town like First Weekends in the Bottoms and you find yourself needing some little boost to get you in for the long haul or art walkin' and antique pickin' (yes, this was me on Saturday). Enter CoffeeCakeKC offering up some of the best roasted bean juice in town! What was it, 95 degrees on Saturday? Nothing like an iced Americano (with soy milk, yay!!) to brighten these languid, humid days and CCKC's is perfect in flavor (nutty, strong, not bitter). I was too hot for a baked good, but I look forward to this option in the future. They look/smell divine! Not to mention the fact the people behind this operation are extremely nice, so ordering up is a pleasure. Be sure to subscribe to their Twitter feed so you can stalk them for that which keeps your motor runnin'.

Glad I was able to stop by and grab a quick coffee and pinup cup for my buddy Jack. Drive through…read morewas fast and smooth. Service was excellent, very friendly and helpful when asking questions. Staff was friendly and made sure to even give Jack a pup cup and treat. Holiday is Al's around the corner and I was surprised to also receive a miniature cup ornament that they were giving out! Always a great time at dutchbros.

Went and got myself a Large golden eagle with white chocolate syrup added in. The lady at the…read morecounter was super nice and I didn't wait too long but when I got my drink there was an excessive amount of coffee grounds at the bottom. I can understand a small amount, but this much?!? Not very happy about having to very carefully drink my coffee so I don't get a side of coffee ground with it... (Edit to add) tried to go online to the website the replied back to me with just to get nowhere, don't go to this location, save your money for a different one.

This is a fairly new Dutch Bros location, and quality wise it is at par with all the other Dutch…read moreBros in the area. I love that they offer a good number of sugar free options (5-6 syrups) to add to their drinks, and when I first went to a Dutch Bros, I was very happy to see that they stay open late until 10 pm on weekdays and 11 pm on weekends. I have tried their cappuccinos and lattes with sugar free mocha and raspberry syrup, and I have loved the taste every time!!! Apart from the drinks, I felt this location had somewhat slow service when I went in on a Friday evening, even though there were not many cars in line. Other than that, the service was very cheerful and friendly, and the coffee they made was good. This place is a drive thru location and seemed clean from the inside. One less star is only for the wait time, but definitely give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

I had such a great experience at the Dutch Bros in Overland Park! The staff was incredibly friendly…read moreand welcoming, truly some of the nicest people I've met at a coffee shop. I tried the Jingle Chai Nog and it was absolutely amazing... festive, cozy, and perfectly balanced. I only wish I lived closer or that we had a Dutch Bros in New Jersey because I'd be there all the time. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

I enjoyed Fika Coffee at the Overland Park farmers market. I love their vanilla flavor - opted for…read morean iced vanilla latte. The service was friendly and quick, but the latte was still high quality and tasted delish! Can't wait to have Fika Coffee in the future

Had this at the OP Farmer's Market and it was delicious. I tried a seasonal iced latte and my…read morefiance got a classic hot latte. We were both very pleased with our drink. Be warned, the line is long! It worked in our favor that it started raining and most people left. It's worth the wait though.

My favorite coffee shop, love the Mocha, it's a great place.... Old town Lenexa is an amazing arearead more

Hadn't been in over a year, but went in to meet a friend and admin. The coffee counter bar area has…read morebeen remodeled and has a seriously cool pour-over system. You pick the beans, make your own coffee combo if you prefer. They grind it and it runs through an auto-pour system. You can also get your beans roasted in store! Definitely put this in your list. Vincent is so nice and knowledgeable.

Good coffee, reasonably friendly staff, and lots of seating. Overall a pretty nice place to stop…read moreand grab a coffee

This is a great location of the Roasterie! It's located conveniently on Brookside Blvd, close…read moreenough to the shops to stop before Saturday errands, but far enough away to find parking. I love that they are open before 7 AM and that their pastry selection is often well stocked and their service is very quick.