On our way out of Independence, we had just enough room left for a quick treat and decided to check…read moreout this cool-looking coffee shop. The vibe was awesome from the second we walked in. The dude behind the counter was super chill--he let us roam around and even noticed me eyeing the chocolate-covered espresso bean gumball machine, proceeding to point out the stash of "secret quarters" so I could grab some! ​I ordered a chilled chai latte for the road, which came out super fast in a really neat, crafty cup. The drink was just as sweet and cozy as the shop itself. I love local mom-and-pop places like this, and I'd take a double shot at this spot any day!

Open at 7am, Coffee Elsewhere wasn't quite ready for me when I rolled into Independence, so I had…read moreto spend the earliest part of my morning with the Green Siren people before finally getting the independent coffee I actually wanted. The wait turned out to be worth it. I arrived just after they opened and stepped into a space that's eclectic, funky and a little random in the best way, complete with bookcases of games that gives the place its own personality. My cortado was the epitome of perfection, rich and balanced, and because it took a moment to prepare, I was handed a free chocolate chip cookie. That little surprise absolutely blew my ketosis but I didn't regret it for a second. I stayed for two hours, settling in and enjoying the atmosphere with their wifi before heading out to explore Independence. Coffee Elsewhere is one of those neat little spots that feels genuinely local, the kind of place that does coffee right and doesn't try to be anything other than itself. It was a great stop and exactly the kind of independent shop I look for when I'm on the road. [Review 822 of 2026 - 540 in Missouri - 26003 overall]

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

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.

I LOVE this place!! The drink tastes legit with an adequate amount of tea and sweetness, boba is…read morechewy yet soft. Hits the spot everytime

Really good coffee and good service. The ambiance is always nice but sometimes it's kind of slow…read more The best drink there is the strawberry brewchata.

I had never been to this 7brew before surprisingly, but it was amazing. The staff were friendly and…read morequick and the drinks were made exactly as I asked. 10/10 experience.

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

By far the worst coffee I've ever had. Honestly, something had to be wrong with it. I ordered an…read moreiced vanilla latte with oat milk, and it tasted unlike any latte I've ever had, in the worst possible way. I couldn't taste either the vanilla or the coffee, and there were some strange white bits floating throughout the drink that made it even more off-putting. To be fair, the service was friendly, the drink was made quickly, and the shop itself seemed like a nice place to sit down and get some work done. The atmosphere was pleasant and I could see why people enjoy spending time there. Unfortunately, none of that could make up for the coffee. The drink was genuinely unpleasant, and since that's the main reason I came, I can't overlook how bad it tasted.

I can't say enough great things about this place. They are wonderful people, and just have the best…read morevibe. It's my go to place for coffee. The cold brew is my favorite but they have so many great speciality drinks + their cold foam Friday launches. Check them out! I have so many different combos but I posted my favs so far!

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!

Yummy!! Decaf tastes just like non decaf! This drive thru is always so quickly, & the staff is very…read morefriendly

I've been to several and the drinks and food are pretty good. I've had the salmon and cream cheese…read morebagel that I liked . They share the wifi too. Nice

This was a lovely afternoon treat to discover near Vivilore where we had lunch. It's in an older…read morebusiness plaza near a busy intersection and from the outside looks somewhat unassuming. However, what a nice opportunity for game players in the area or perhaps coworking. Lots of seating and the music was frank sinatra, very lovely! They also seem to host a lot of larger game nights and such and have rental space available. Service: the folks working here were so kind and friendly, the iced lattes were made well Games and coffee drinks: My friend and I got some iced lattes and enjoyed the well appointed game selections and couch seating. Super comfy. Environment: I will say there was a musty smell that triggered mine and my friends allergies after being there under an hour and I started to get a headache as we left. It could be because of the older building it's in.

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.

My friend told me about this place and it's completely changed my standards on an energy drink. I…read moregot a pineapple raspberry energizer from here and not only was it beautiful but it was delicious! Natural caffeine? You can't beat it! The lady was nice and helpful and this place is the CUTEST. Yes, it's in a hospital, but don't sleep on this place.

This spot is inside a medical building in Lees Summit by Frontier Justice. Happenstance placed me…read moreclose by and I'm so glad. I received quite more than just the Ahadu special. Teddy the owner, was kind enough to educate me on his business journey along with the birth of coffee in Africa.. Ethiopia be exact. The Ahadu special 20oz consists of 4 shots of espresso which his technique of grounds is not overbearing, but it wasn't bitter as he gave me a cup of straight Java. The additional ingredients are caramel, vanilla and two nuts of which he'd only reveal one... almond. It was such a delicious and delightful mixture.

While in search of a nearby coffee shop that wasn't in the lobby of my hotel, I stumbled upon…read moreMessenger and found an absolute gem of a coffee shop! Situated in the base of a beautiful brick building, Messenger Coffee is a wide open, airy, bright and industrial space featuring all the classic coffees, a great assortment of house curated drinks, along with a solid selection of homemade pastries and other foods plus a good variety of novelties, bulk coffees and a few other items. The space is laid out well with the ordering counter and retail on one side and seating on the other, but it doesn't stop there...their open air industrial kitchen where all the goods are house made takes up over half the space, and is surrounded by barstools that give you a front row seat! While I loved the space, the coffee I got is easily one of the best coffees I have had anywhere...like, no joke! I went with the seasonal Iced KC Sweet Smoked Honeybear and it was absolutely delightful! Balanced, sweet, a tad smoky and tasted like the nostalgia of a honey graham cracker! Perfection. Service was great as well. The barista helped me out with selection, shared details of the drinks and made it a good interaction. Once I tasted the coffee, I knew it was a special spot, so I got back in line and grabbed a koozie so I'd remember far beyond the coffee! Overall, top tier coffee shop that I highly recommend!

Found a hack to getting my Matcha fix…read more. Just plain matcha, no milk or syrups, it's the economical way to I get my own. Sadly it takes awhile even with like 6 people on hand.