One of the most adorable coffee shops, this place has a huge interior, and a great vibe. They have…read morelive music, which is love to hear, and very inclusive feeling. Blondie and I were looking for a break midway through our cross country road trip, and Carthage was a great place to stop. The coffee was excellent (Blondie got hot chocolate), and the pastries as well. There's an adorable play area with a little coffee bar, games and books available as well.

It's always a treat to find an independent coffee shop while traveling through small town America…read more Just a mile off I-49 and a couple of blocks from "the mother road" or the old route 66; Mother Road Coffee is a perfect alternative to c-store offerings. A quaint old store front building on the town square that offers a perfect view of what I consider the most beautiful courthouse in Missouri and one of the best in America - worthy of a side trip in-itself. My cortado was smooth and my wife's cup of drip was robust. plenty of seating options and things to look at while you enjoy a traveling break. Get off the highway and support the locals keeping Americana alive and well for the future.

We stopped in Carthage on our way back to St Louis from Tulsa. We were looking for a coffee house…read moreand the nearest one didn't open until 8:30 am. WHAT? So we tried Maple Leaf. Really enjoyed it. The young woman who took our order suggested the Maple Leaf latte (normally I get vanilla). It was SO delish. I ordered a sausage egg breakfast sandwich (she suggested a side of maple syrup for dipping). YUM. My boyfriend had hot chocolate and a cinnamon roll. Everything was tasty. Highly recommend.

The oatmeal cookie latte was DELICIOUS! The employee favorites list has yet to disappoint. The…read moreowner was very friendly and took time to talk at our table. Seems like a great family owned local business. There are plenty of food and drink options. Definitely give them a try!

Now called Joplin Greenhouse. One of the best mochas I've ever had. The inside is clean and cozy.read more

Nice little modern coffee stop in Joplin. Prob the best cold brew I had during my stay there…read more Pastries were good, not amazing, but tasty. Ambiance was clean, modern, "coffee shop" A good find.

SC knocked it out--we were in town visiting family at a birthday party and needed a little…read morepre-party pick me up after a 2 hour drive thru the beautiful MO countryside. Their strawberry and peach smoothies each hit the spot for my wife and daughter and the peanut butter blended thing was on point! First time at Scooter's led to a return trip in Nixa the next day and they did not disappoint. We have an SC coming to our hometown in AZ and we can't wait to scoot on over, you dig?? Great drinks, reasonable pricing, prompt service--win win win!!

Went to the Carthage one today I go at least once or twice a day I went today the new girl in the…read moreDrive-Thru I guess she is new the rudest person I have seen there I was so disappointed

Second coffee of the day, Mrs. K. and I stopped here on our way out of Joplin. We enjoyed a perfect…read morelatte that was light and creamy and perfectly foamed. With it, a piece of avocado toast. the avocado was great, the crumbled cotija on top was great but the odd thing is that this avocado toast was not toasted. A nice slice of fresh bread but just that. No toasting. Odd. It's a nice space with seating where you can sit with a laptop, a koi pond and of course, the full greenhouse and nursery where you can seek out the things you need for your green thumb. [Review 2317 of 2024 - 388 in Missouri - 23332 overall]

What a lovely place to start your day with delicious coffee and tasty treats. Loved being out on…read morethe covered patio with all the flowers just off to the side.

A go-to for me when I'm visiting family in the area - lots of tables and wifi to get some work…read moredone, usually pop fun music, and the lattes / mochas are all super good.

Crazy price, for crazy, no good, drinks. Muffin taste like sams club not homemade. Slow ... cold…read more service. Picture below where I should have gone.

I may be traveling and technically "on vacation," but work doesn't stop -- and the first half of…read moretoday was happily spent at Zinc Coffee. The space itself is a clever reuse of a former gas station, fitting since we're just off the Mother Road, Route 66. That history adds a nice layer of character to the industrial‑but‑comfortable setting, with plenty of seating for both solo workers and small groups. I was the first customer through the door this morning and ordered a cortado. It was perfectly prepared: served in the proper short glass, accompanied by a small glass of seltzer as tradition dictates. I set up my laptop at a two‑top table right by a power outlet and settled in for two very pleasant hours. Between the thoughtful service, the quality of the coffee, and the inviting atmosphere, Zinc Coffee made working on the road feel easy. Five stars, without hesitation. [Review 1480 of 2025 - 465 in Missouri - 25033 overall]

Don't go looking for a smoothie. They never have the purple drink in stock. Also, watch out they…read morewill charge different amounts for the same drink.

My fabulous second "office" of the morning, I arrived here at 9:30am and stayed for about an hour…read moreand a half, moving smoothly through two Zoom calls and several meetings. The atmosphere feels a little less industrial than Zinc and leans more toward the inviting "coffee shop" style, yet it remains an excellent choice for remote workers who want a reliable and pleasant setting. I once again ordered a cortado, and it was once again excellent. Served in the proper short glass, it provided exactly the kind of boost I needed to dig through my mailbox and get everything prepared for the weekend. The consistency here is impressive, and the attention to detail in presentation makes the experience even better. This is a comfortable and quiet place for laptop workers, with seating that encourages focus and a background hum that never becomes distracting. There is street parking right outside, along with a free lot and deck across the street, which makes access easy and stress free. Five stars from me, and I would be glad to spend another full work day here, enjoying both the coffee and the calm environment that makes productivity feel natural. [Review 1484 of 2025 - 469 in Missouri - 25037 overall]

On a long drive and needing extra pep, what's not to love about a locally owned spot named after…read moreone of my favorite rock 'n rollers in the Joplin Arts District? "Not your average Joe," their beans are fresh for take-home and the community space is large for hosting events and parties too, going strong since 2012. I wish I had come hungry because MAC's Cinnamon Rolls looked incredible, as did the ongoing Earl Gray specials. The Van Gogh latte was light on honey, missing some almond, but creamy and caffeinated nonetheless. A very cool spot with many reasons to return - looking forward to tasting the Milky Way on my return!

Great Latte, good service and nice decor. The overall coffee shop experience was nice.read more

Terrible service, waited in line for 30 minutes with only 4 people ahead of us. Constantly got…read moreorders wrong. Limited donuts to choose from. Ambiance and mood was people were rude and staff didn't care about customers needs to anyone around.

Got up later than usual and was craving a donut. Unfortunately most donut stores are out of donuts…read moreafter 930 so we figured we would drive over to Dunkin. They had donuts but they were in no hurry. Stood at the register for several minutes before anyone acknowledged us and then continued to talk among themselves before they took orders. 2 families walked out bc the workers were more interested in their conversation than working. Finally got my donuts and green tea refresher and was on my way. Donuts were good and the refresher was tasty but the service was lacking.