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    4.6 (28 reviews)
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    Sarah G.

    Java Garage kept popping up for me when I was in the West Bottoms and I kept passing it over for Blip mostly due to me not being sure where to find it. Well those days are now over! I recently decided to take a meeting here as I wanted to check it out, and I have to say it's a great little local shop, perfectly nestled into the antique shop district of the West Bottoms. The folks working were so kind, the drink great, and the dog hanging out super sweet. I also enjoyed how much space there is here to work or catch up with a friend or colleague. My only quip, which likely is not their fault, is that maps has a hard time locating it. My GPS kept telling me I was there when I wasn't and it took some cross referencing on my phone to get the right spot. It was worth the extra effort, but just a tip to the biz that maps are a lil funky!

    Lily S.

    Shop dog... won me over there! This coffee shop is the perfect place for my next book club meeting! It's a big space with plenty of seating! They even have hammocks, couches, a library area and game area, how fun! They are on point here. Drinks were just what I was expecting and more! My latte was perfect, then I decided to try the new seasonal tropical sunset Italian soda( I had not had one in a while) and it was not disappointing. Cannot wait to do some antique shopping nearby and stop in for a drink (and maybe snack:))

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    Christina B.

    While down at the West Bottoms area we went in to this coffee shop and really loved it! Very large and a wide variety of seating of all types. Friendly dog who hangs out and greets customers is a definite plus too. The coffee was very good and so was the service. We would definitely go back.

    Rachel C.

    I never knew how much I would love an Italian Soda on a hot August day. Perfection! Or maybe it's the way they mixed it up here. Blackberry, Coconut Yum! I tried the Hubs iced coffee and it was pretty solid too. What a sweet place to visit! And being that I adore all dogs and this place has its own mascot, even bigger win! Stout cannot be any better. If I was to ever own my own coffee shop, this is exactly how I'd decorate it. Eclectic, warm and inviting. Tons of sitting spaces, makes you want to stay awhile and swing away any worries. I look forward to visiting this place again soon.

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    Joe K.

    I was going to west bottoms plant Co and it was really cold outside so I decided to look for some coffee around the area. I was thinking I was in a different part of West bottom so I was looking for a blip roasters but pleasantly found Java garage. It was really quiet in there but the space was huge. There was a couple people working on their laptops so it looks like it would be a good study area. The vibe was simple casual but had a cool industrial work feel to it. My favorite part of the experience was obviously enjoying the coffee but meeting the pupper that also works there. He was extremely friendly and approachable and he decided to hang out with us. They didn't have drip coffee when I went but I just ordered an Americano and the quality was good. I will definitely be back for more coffees and more pets/ hang outs with a dog!!!

    Thomas A.

    Great little rustic spot. My first day living in west bottoms and can already tell I'll be a regular. Owner was incredibly friendly and helpful, the americano I ordered was delicious.

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    Ralphie S.

    A small intimate and rustic coffee shop inside the old Central Bag building in the West Bottoms, they share the space with Stuffology, and easily accessible via the front door. A friendly owner that uses Java Brothers Beans of Martin City. I ordered one of their signature drinks - The Mud Pit - basically a triple shot mocha for $4. Probably not a destination shop, but definitely a must do if antique shopping in The Historic West Bottoms.

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    Kayla C.

    Good coffee AND it's dog friendly. The customer service was great and a very cute shop in the West Bottoms.

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    Great ambience, it's very cool inside. Lots of unique sections. Great for needing private work space.

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    I try to stop here every time I'm in the west bottoms. Wonderful coffee and even better customer service. Highly recommend

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    Great coffee with great survive & a great atmosphere! Will defiantly be going back if I'm around that area again.

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    Such a comfortable & cool coffee shop with antique vibes in the West Bottoms, KC. Great Java & soup/sandwich offerings! Would recommend

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    Was shocked to see that the employees weren't wearing masks or gloves in the middle of a pandemic in a busy flea market.

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    I was thinking I was in a different part of West bottom so I was looking for a blip roasters but pleasantly found Java garage.

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