One of the most adorable coffee shops, this place has a huge interior, and a great vibe. They have live 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. read more

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It's always a treat to find an independent coffee shop while traveling through small town America. 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. read more

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I'd have given this place 5 stars if not for the attitude of the employee, there was something in her tone that was unfriendly. It's just not hard to be friendly and she is the ambassador for the shop. With the location on the square she really is also an ambassador for the town. We had wanted a bite to eat, it was late afternoon, and learned they had stopped serving lunch earlier. My latte was as good as I've had and my husband's espresso was also good. The space is excellent and the boutique attached is nice. read more

Mother Road Coffee - the interior of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

Dropped by here to study while I was in town. There is ample seating and even a quiet conference room with books. Their internet was a little spotty and would disconnect from time to time while I was on my laptop, but it worked when it needed to. I ordered an Iced Chai Latte and my sister had their Raspberry Italian Cream Soda. I would recommend the soda if you're not into coffee. read more

Mother Road Coffee - Iced Chai Latte (left) and Raspberry Italian Soda (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

Great coffee and quaint little shop on the square in Carthage. There are also shops around so it's a great place to stop when you need a pick me up. It doesn't have a lot of seating and can fill up during peak hours. read more

Super cute and spacious coffee shop for this tiny town! I just srove by when passing thru four darn states and needed coffee haha. It was clean, they have home made goodies, the staff was very sweet and they had some yummy flavors!! I got the vanilla honey lacender latte made with almond milk cause lavender honey is so good but I wanted to see what itd be like with vanilla! They have some sugar free options and they can mix whatever flavors you'd like from their menu! I bought their peanut clusters and brownies and they were suuuupppeerr yummy!!! I wish I had pics but I just ordered and went back on the road! If I ever come through the town again, I will definitely stop by for a lil caffeine pick me up. (: Happy Yelping! read more

This is a quaint little place nestled in the downtown square across from the historic Jasper Courthouse. This family run business is a very pleasant alternative to the mega-Starbucks franchise that seem to be popping up on every other corner. Very friendly staff. read more

Kind stuff and peaceful atmosphere, what most would like from a cafe. The decor is fitting and seating is comfortable, as well as kept quite clean. As for drink selection, they have the usual coffee drinks that most would order, along with an extensive selection of unique flavors. One of my favorite aspects of the place is their unique pastries they have now and then, such as tiramisu cake and cinnamon twists. Mother Road is always my go to coffee shop here in Carthage, and I hope it stays that way! read more

Lovely little coffee shop on the Carthage Square. The ladies working here are really sweet! Since we were visiting from KC, they recommend things for us to do around the square. This place offers coffee, flavored Italian soda and various bakery treats. They also do a soup of the day. I got a coconut vanilla Italian soda; yum! read more

Mother Road Coffee - Coconut vanilla Italian soda - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

Very nice environment. Good coffee and super yummy brownies. I'm glad we stopped. If we are ever back in town we'll definitely come back. read more

Me and my family loved it here, very nice employees and the sodas were great!! 10 out of 10, would recommend.

Love the service, love the taste, and love the price! Really that's enough said.,, This place came highly recommended by my pastor, so I had to try it! It has a homie feel and an eclectic style! First time here so I'll have to try more, but thumbs up for the brownies, cookies, carmel macchiato, and mocha! Also any place that makes having a toddler easy is worth coming to! read more

Mother Road Coffee - Didn't last long! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

Grew up in Carthage and Mother Road was amazing under the previous owners. I don't think it'll last under the current owners, especially with all the other coffee shops Carthage has to offer now. When getting an iced coffee they don't even use fresh shots of espresso, seems like they are trying to save money or something because the taste doesn't compare. The employees are not cheerful at all, rather an unfriendly attitude towards customers. Went on a slow Saturday morning and only one customer in front of me, but I wanted more than 10 minutes for a coffee. It doesn't even feel as clean inside anymore. If you are looking for a good cup of coffee, this isn't the place anymore. I hope they figure it out because I'd hate to see it go under. read more

This spot is a local gem. Excellent service and delicious cheese scones!! Whenever I'm in town it's a place I'm delighted to stop at

Great cinnamon roll terrific latte!. Nice staff with quick friendly service. I enjoy it there.

They are friendly from the first moment you walk in. It is a cozy little place to have a snack and a coffee. I highly recommend the hazelnut oatmeal latte. read more

Was not expecting this little jewel to sweep me off my feet! I wish I lived closer because I would visit EVERY day!!!!! Coffee and much more that makes your soul smile read more

If you want the best coffee you have ever had look no further the coffee here is fresh and tasty!

I've only been here 3 times; however, it is a wonderful place to go and have coffee and chill. The staff is nice and friendly.

Great bacon cheese chowder with rolls. Wonderful service. The chai and coffee were both good. We enjoyed the view of the Jasper County Courthouse. read more

Mother Road Coffee - Bacon corn chowder - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

We stopped here on a day trip and loved our experience. The barista was pleasant and personable. My husband doesn't drink coffee so he ordered a tea. When she brought it out she made sure to tell him exactly how long he should leave the tea bag to steep. He always wonders this when ordering tea from places and we both appreciated her attention to detail to mention this unprompted. read more

Excellent coffee, right on a quaint little town square. There's a few outdoor where dogs are allowed, which was nice. I recommend the cinnamon muffin, and you should probably just let them bring the special. It's probably worth it. read more

Cute coffee shop in the town square surrounded by antique stores. Friendly baristas, best Americano I have ever had!

Best coffee, best Italian sodas, & best pastries around!!! You CAN NOT go wrong at this lovely place! Mother Road Coffee has friendly staff & cozy seating, the people there become your friends! read more

Mother Road Coffee - a muffin and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

A little pricey for a small town. More of a local hangout/tourist attraction. It's out of the way to get a coffee in the go and a hassle with it not having a drive thru. Not the place for a coffee on the way to taking the kids to school. Fun place to sit though read more

I go to Mother Road every Monday and Friday, It sits on the west side of the square, I can't say enough about this place, great service, Great prices, and has the best coffee around, And the food is delicious, The owners are absolutely the best, If you're coming by or through town you need to drop in, You won't be disappointed!! read more

If you need coffee in the morning to start your day then this is the place for you. I got the dark roast drip coffee and it brought me to life. I will definitely be back read more

SUPER cute place and super good coffee! Service was fast and friendly! Nice surprise to find SUCH a cute place in such a small town!

Great nostalgic atmosphere. The aroma when you walk in is amazing!!! And the Mother Road Mocha was wonderful! I added a shot of Raspberry to mine for a little extra layer of flavor. Looking forward to trying one of their Italian sodas or the Cortado. read more

Very pleasant hole in the wall coffee shop. I stopped in to kill a few hours between depositions, and they let me use the room in the back so that I can have some privacy. They even checked on me to make sure everything was OK. All for the cost of one cup of coffee. The Midwest is full of some of the kindest people around, and this place is a great example of that hospitality. read more

Excellent, personalized service! The only true barista service in Carthage serving a variety of lattes, smoothies and house blends. I recommend the Mother Road Mocha. The cocoa blend has a unique richness with a subtle hint of cinnamon. With free WiFi, it is an excellent way to escape the office but still get work done. read more

Great drinks and desserts--get the homemade brownies. Also our favorite place for lunch in town because of their from scratch soup.

Great coffee and service! I had a tradition cappuccino with a shot of vanilla, and it was amazing! I also love that they give away free used grinds for gardeners to use in compost bins! read more

Unique little place on the square. Good coffee, with reasonable prices and a friendly staff!

I loved this place!!! I was in town on business. The coffee was delicious. The atmosphere produced a nice vibe. The decorated storefront was so welcoming and homey feeling. Both owners on site and friendly as could be. This is a real winner for the square. Will gladly seek it out when nearby again. read more

My whole family loves this place. They have a variety of drinks and all are delicious. My daughter loves their brownies. Friendly atmosphere and staff. Great coffee! read more

This place looks very nice; it is clean and inviting. The staff was very friendly. I had the mother road frappe and it was great!

Probably my favorite coffee shop in the area. Always friendly, great drinks, and their lunches are great as well. I do wish they were open more in the evenings, though I realize there isn't much happening on the square at night. read more

Pretty cafe where we waited out a rainstorm. Has great old pictures, a map where visitors from all over the world mark where they're from, a few outdoor seats with a nice view of the courthouse, and COFFEE. If you're traveling Route 66, be sure to stop at Red Oak II a short drive from here to stretch your legs and be transported back in time! Carthage is enchanting. read more