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Messenger Coffee

3.7 (24 reviews)
Open 4:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Peter S.

Messenger Coffee at Gate B47 has quickly become one of my favorite airport rituals before boarding. Kansas City travelers already know Messenger as one of the standout local roasters -- born from a group of passionate coffee folks who wanted to elevate Midwestern coffee culture with direct-trade beans and an emphasis on craft roasting. It's a treat to find them holding down a spot inside MCI's new terminal, offering something far better than the standard airport chain brew. My go-to order here is a cortado alongside a drip. A cortado, for those who haven't fallen into the espresso rabbit hole, is a Spanish-born drink that literally means "cut" -- espresso cut with an equal measure of warm milk. It's the middle ground between a macchiato and a cappuccino, giving you the punch of espresso with just enough silkiness to soften the edges. Messenger nails it: the espresso pulls smoky and caramel-tinged, and when paired with the milk it smooths into this balanced, nutty sweetness that lingers without being heavy. On drip, I had the Silhouette "75th Street Blend." It leaned darker -- rich undertones with a backbone of roast -- but I also caught hints of cherry brightness and a toffee finish. It's a cup that wakes you up without being one-note, and it paired perfectly with the cortado for a little pre-flight ritual of depth and balance. The service is great. Fast to complete orders, friendly and knowledgeable about the coffee without being snobby about it all. In a terminal filled with BBQ and quick-grabs, Messenger is my reset button -- a little oasis of well-crafted coffee that tastes like Kansas City's best, not just airport adequate. Highly recommend stopping here, especially if you're a traveler who values coffee with character. Next time I just need to remember to bring my own mug to use rather than the disposable Dixie's. Coffee doesn't taste the same in them and coffee of this quality deserves a good container.

Iced caramel latte with almond milk (16oz) and breakfast burrito
Kassie L.

Really quality coffee for an airport coffee shop. Also had their breakfast burrito- it was vegetarian and really good, also decently sized. Only down side is it's a little expensive, but that's expected for anywhere in an airport. They have a little bar on the other side where you can sit and do work/kill time before a flight. The staff was mostly friendly and patient with the long line of people just trying to get their morning caffeine. All in all, for an airport coffee spot, it's one of the better ones I've been too!

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Jessica S.

The coffee is exceptional, boasting rich flavors and a perfect aroma that delights the senses, while the service is truly outstanding, with attentive and friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure a wonderful experience.

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Shae P.

Open for my early morning flight and decent coffee! I ordered a Hippie (cold brew, honey, and soy milk) and subbed the soy for oat milk. No additional charge to change my alt. milk! Service was speedy and decent ambiance (given with what is expected from an airport coffee shop)!

Chocolate Chocolate chip muffin
Susan F.

Super fast and friendly airport service. Clear pastry display with ample options. Great self service area available to add cream to beverages or grab silverware and napkins.

Veggie burrito - black beans, potatoes and cheese with salsa
Kathryn E.

Good service, friendly hard working staff Fast service Good coffee Tasty veggie burrito with salsa (I got mild and hot salsa - hot wasn't very hot and had a good flavor Seating around the counter

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Jessie G.

Had another opportunity to patronize Messenger and it was great, per usual. I ordered drip coffee and veggie breakfast burrito. I think I've said this before, but the veggie burrito here is awesome. I enjoy it every time. Deliciously warm with egg, potato, black bean, and cheese. Highly recommend getting their sauce/salsa to go with for a tangy flavor to accompany savoriness of it all. The single opportunity for improvement that has always existed, even if I've never mentioned it before is their cream/sugar station at the end of the coffee bar. 1) While I'm glad they offer half and half, I don't love when it's offered in those little containers where no refrigeration is required. Providing half and half in an insulated carafe would be ideal. 2) Also, the "trash can" they offer is on the table with everything else and is one of those smaller stainless steel buffet line containers. It is not difficult for that container to get full enough that the trash overflows or is simply missed and you end up with trash on the table, which is not great. I don't know the airport's rules, but putting an actual trash can on the floor at the end of the bar next to the sugar & cream would be a huge improvement. Note to the team if they take up this suggestion - it'd be nice if it didn't have a cover that people have to touch.

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Quick & accurate service, casual atmosphere, friendly staff. Stopped for the required Java before flying home & glad I did.

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Used to be good but it's gone downhill. Mediocre coffee, and it no longer feels welcoming. Will not go again. Not sure what happened.

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10 months ago

B*tchy barista and a 11$ oatmilk latte the size of my big toe. Hopefully I'm never in kansas again, but if I am I won't be coming here.

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1 year ago

Bought a margarita for $16 did not taste like any alcohol at all. Had a good flavor but that not what I went to go buy.

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Best coffee I've ever had. Mean staff. They can be that way and still get business, coffee is incredible

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Fantastic service and great coffee. Best airport service at a restaurant. Best place to go.

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2.1(20 reviews)
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One of the few sit down dining options in Terminal C…read more Service is nice, spacious and clean, food comes out promptly. It gets the job done if you want a sit down meal. Best best is sandwich with BBQ meat. The flatbreads are okay.

Trying to find a quick, non-fast food options around KC's airport is difficult. I don't understand…read morewhy there isn't just a strip center nearby of restaurants since choices are extremely limited inside the airport. It started raining last week as I was driving to the airport, and I just didn't feel like getting fast food. I resigned myself to getting something in the airport, as limited as the options may be. I saw a sign near the United check-in counter for this place, so I decided to give it a try. They don't serve root beer, so I just had water to drink. I ordered the chicken noodle soup and pepperoni and mushroom flatbread. I was pleasantly surprised at the chicken noodle soup, the soup of the day. Usually airport restaurants make this soup too salty, but the amount of sodium was just right. It wasn't too salty, and it wasn't too bland. In fact, it was actually delicious. The broth was the right consistency (not too gloopy and not too watery), and the noodles and chicken were pretty solid. I would've give this place four stars alone based on that soup. Unfortunately, the flatbread fell short. Frankly, I feel like restaurants call this "flatbread" just so they can charge more. This is really pizza. The dough was mediocre, the pepperoni was store-bought, and the mushrooms were okay. This pizza was a bit bland and fell into the category of your typical airport food. My soup was ready about 5 minutes after ordering, and the pizza was ready about 10 minutes after ordering (was still finishing the soup). These items cost $20.94, including tax, but pre-tip. I would probably eat here again just because of the convenience!

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Located on the lobby level of the Kansas City Airport Marriott, these guys don't know how good they…read moreare, nor how much better they could be. While the hotel leaves much to be desired, KC Tap & Table their captive kitchen actually has something going on. They have a legit mixologist on duty at the right time, and a curated menu that hits most of the right notes. With a glass rear wall overlooking Berlin Reservoir, outdoor seating and room for breakfast, the space is comfortable and spare enough for private conversation. Service is also light, so there is a wait between seating, ordering and delivery. Despite that, what you see on the interesting menu is worth the time invested. I had their Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries. It may have been the best grilled cheese I had ever eaten in a restaurant (my homemade version is still my favorite). This baby is actually an inverted griller. The cheese is melted on the outside of the multigrain, with delicious sautéed onion bits and spices within. Each bite was a crisp cleave with lovely crunch from first to last. The fries were also crisp and tasty. Looking around the bar where I was stationed, the other folks also had good looking plates to consume. Everyone seemed relaxed and satisfied. Conversation was likewise friendly and interesting. Tap & Table does it right.

I ended up getting to the hotel around 10 pm so i really wasn't in the mood to search for anything…read moreand just went to the restaurant to grab some food to take to my room. I ended up ordering the pork chop with Brussell sprouts which also included some mashed potatoes. With tax and tip it came out to about $30. I found the portion size of the lion chop to be pretty good, it was about 1 inch thick. I found the cook on the chop to be decent but probably a little overdone as i wasnt able to cut through it with the plastic utensils so i just went cave man style and ate it with my hands. The sides were fine as well and overall i found to be the overall entree size to be decent and filling.

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Plan ahead before you go. The comedians are top notch. They seat 4 people to a table. When you…read morepurchase tickets, that is very clear. The easiest parking is 1.5 blocks to the West of the Club next to the Indian Restaurant. The club has a full dinner menu with wide range of options. There is also a full bar and specialty cocktail menu. We arrived about an hour before the show and over half the audience was already seated. They charge for water ( Bottled Only ), they charge gratuity on the food and drink. It's very obvious. Our server Michela was awesome. She was attentive and coursed out our appetizer and entrees. I ordered iced tea ( tasted fresh brewed! ) and my friend has 2 Strawberry Drops, no sugar. Fried Pickles were great, my Reuben was delicious and my friend couldn't finish his Fried sweet chili chicken sandwich. I regret not ordering dessert, but i was just so full. The tables are close, but it's a venue, so space is money. We booked VIP so we would have a better view. The GA tickets aren't bad, they will just be off to the side or up on the second or third tier. For our show it was straight through without an intermission. After the show we skipped the bathroom line.

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