WOW. I had lunch at a pizza shop next door and a friend suggested we pop over for a pastry. I was…read morenot prepared for what awaited me. Tours was bright, cheery, and had soooo many pastries. It was difficult to decide which I wanted. It was like an assembly line of perfect little treats. The staff was very nice and helpful. The selection seemed endless and they had drinks in cans that were delicious. I had a very difficult time choosing which I was going to try. There is a seating area in the rear of the restaurant. It was full of happy people eating pastries and chatting. It was a perfect setting. I had heard about this place for years but never ventured inside. I regret not going to this lovely place sooner. I will definitely go back and recommend. I guess this is a franchise business with locations all over the US. I am just glad we have one in Lawrence. Still... WOW!

Stopped in near closing time on a cold December night and were pleasantly surprised by the numerous…read morechoices of beautiful pastries and breads that were still available. Couldn't believe it when I a friend told me this place has been in operation for years. Guess I need to venture over to Lawrence from Topeka more often! While not the case across the board, we found a number of the items we selected to be on par with the quality of treats we enjoy while visiting France. Needless to say I will be wearing out the Turnpike making return visits to this real gem.

Wonderful customer service, chipper attitudes, welcoming environment…read more Recommend the White Chocolate Annihilator hot drink!

I went today to try a new flavor and I got the cookie butter…read more This time it was definitely not as sweet and I'm really enjoying the fact it taste like it eating a cookie. Amazing flavor!! The young man that helped us was very genuine and kind. It was a good start to the day. I'll definitely be back to try more.

This place was so good I got the grilled cheese with fry's and the fry's were a perfect crisp and…read moredelicious. The grilled cheese was so cheesy and the bread was the right amount of crunchy. Their sauces were also great. Their fry sauce was so good there are no words.

Nice store and restaurant in the back but the Italian soda was mostly milk and not mixed well…read more Staff seemed to be more concerned with their friends at the bar over their customers present. Food was overpriced and tasted bland. Loved shopping there, but not for food.

Stopped by chance and was glad I did. Was in town for work and needed an early morning pick me up…read more I had a double espresso and it was spot on! Great flavor and perfect crema.

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.

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.

Usually I absolutely love Uplift. Lately I've been obsessed with their vanilla orange iced matcha…read morelatte. So of course today I went to the drive thru on 6th to order one. When I got to the window it took a min or two for the girl to notice me. She was on her phone.. which is okay but she didn't wash her hands before starting to make my drink. Then I saw her pull down some cup out of the matcha bin and warm up with whisk with water (totally normal matcha stuff) but then she used the water to put into my matcha and I don't know why that kinda grossed me out. Maybe because it was from the matcha bin cup that's in that bin. Then the worst part was the oat milk I wanted had been sitting out and it wasn't warm but it wasn't frosty cold you know? Maybe I shouldn't watch how the sausage is made you know? But idk it just kinda gave me the yuckies and I didn't wanna drink it. Also just overall tip for Uplift, I think the matcha needs a littttke bit more matcha to milk ratio. It's a bit milk heavy. Also maybe a touch more syrup would be perfect! I'm still gonna go back because I believe in you guys. Beautiful drive thru (to get those ambiance points). But yeah I just would like a little more refined.

Favorite coffee shop! Hits the spot every time and always have amazing conversations with the works…read more:) quick service & great drinks (coffee, smoothies, & refreshers are amazing!)

Taste of americano lacking, served lukewarm, ended up going someplace else. Maybe good for other…read moredrinks but wouldn't order americano. Friendly service.

The ok: My breakfast bagel was fine. The Wi-Fi seemed strong…read more The not good: This place is dark and dreary with little charm- black ceilings, black shades drawn, unsightly brown painted walls. At first they played music, then nothing at all. My pumpkin spice coffee tasted perfumey. The staff is nice but clueless- I asked them to use my own glass coffee cup to avoid microplastics (hot liquid + wax lined cup = not something I want to drink) and they forgot, and gave me a single use cup.

The coffee is epic and the names are divine!!! I loved the frozen tiny dancer and the frozen ring…read moreof fire!!! And the staff just totally serves!!! Everything- coffee, treats, vibes!!

Came for the patio seating and enjoyed it! Plenty of indoor and outdoor that is shaded. Drinks…read morethemselves were good! Not bad not great. What's really nice about this spot are the hours, 8a-8p daily. Would be nice to study or read in my downtown Vegan friendly

Stopped by this spot because the vibe looked super cool and it definitely delivered on atmosphere!…read moreThere is a lot of seating, which is a huge plus if you're looking to get some work done or just hang out for a while. Outlets are available in certain areas. We ordered an iced latte and were a little bummed that they didn't use espresso shots but rather dispensed from a container of cold brew? It didn't hit the mark for me unfortunately. The flavor was milder and was almost watered down. If you are craving a classic iced latte, I would not recommend this item. Overall, Java Break is an option on Mass St. to chill or study. But, I'll have to try a different drink next time.

It's a caffeine thing. No more, no less. Starbucks has tapped into a legal adult addiction and made…read moreit into candy. It's wrapped in pretty green and white colors, poured into a cup and they made a siren their mascot. I am a frequent flyer here. It's just about the buzz. They can take a bitter drink like coffee and make it look like cotton candy on a hot summer day at the county fair. As many times as I've been here, never once have I ordered plain coffee. Nope. I want tons of sugar added, more flavored syrup, please! Then I want fluffy whipped cream and a blessing of pretty sprinkles to seal the deal. Is it good? No- it's delicious. Divine! I love that you can use the app and order ahead. WOW! Now technology is helping me get my buzz! I love the different concoctions Starbucks can create so effortlessly.The customer service enablers have always been very nice and pleasant. They are more than willing to help me feed the monkey on my back. They do not bat an eye at my creative customized drinks although I am sure they snicker behind my back. Starbucks is always clean and sterile looking. They do a great job at promoting fake ambiance with their decor. It looks kinda movie set fake but it works on some level. I am certain people do not come here for the decor. The food at Starbucks is the weakest link. There are plenty of pastry and cake offerings which are difficult to screw up. Lately they have started adding sandwiches and breakfast items. Nothing I have tasted there has been amazing. I have been underwhelmed by their food items. The only time I even remotely found their food tasty was when I was in an airport and a Starbucks sandwich was my only option at dark-thirty. I do think they are pricey, too. For what you get for your food, it is expensive. I would love to try their cake pops but it is outrageous to pay what they are asking. Also, I think the drinks get pricey, too. They charge for every little minuscule add-in and that ruffles me up, at times. I suppose people, like myself, will pay for their addiction whatever the cost. This is not the best coffee in the world by any estimation. But once they put it through their magic fluff machines and make it come out all candyish you don't notice the quality of the coffee is lacking. I guess as long as I am getting my caffeine, Starbucks is my vehicle of choice.

Pretty good for a Starbucks. It's inside a Target so while there is some seating it's almost never…read moreused. Sitting next to the bakery and produce isn't exactly a destination coffee hang out. They seem to do a good job training baristas here though I still get a lumpy, half mixed green tea latte any time I order it iced. I come here almost every day before work even though I could stop at other locations on my way.

Delicious meal served quickly with excellent hand crafted coffee. The pastries were stunning and…read morethe ambiance calm and bright. The whole place was lovely, the staff incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and the service was steady and helpful. Can't wait to go again.

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.