Wow! What a special place tucked away just a little further south than I usually frequent. So lucky…read moremy friends agreed to meet me to catch up yesterday! I ordered a seasonal iced peach latte - that had just a hint of peach sweetness to it and an otherwise caramel-y flavor - and got a spot right by the counter. The morning was temperate, so one of the garage doors at the front was open. As we reached noon, they closed the garage door to let the A/C do its thing. The main door otherwise opens into the sink room of the bathroom area, which is admittedly quirky-cute. My barista, Quinn, was super knowledgable and told us about the specials coming up this week to entice us back. She took some time to chat with me about why she loves working there, and both she and the other barista seemed to fit perfectly into the space. Thriving plants, lots of space to mingle or work - though, be prepared for someone to sit right next to you anyway - I wish I lived a little closer because this would absolutely be my new regular. As it is, I will be back often. Fun perk: convenient, big parking lot just north of the shop.

Can't speak to the food so I'm only reviewing out of 4 stars…read more Came here for a weekend pick me up in the AM. I came specifically because I love the mission of this nonprofit coffee shop & wanted to support. Parking is a little difficult as it's street parking. I love the vibe of this place, it's geared towards family and relaxation with accommodations for kids. The space is very mellow with a lot of cute knickknacks to browse. You order at the counter and can wait for your coffee to go or take a seat and they'll bring your items to you. I really enjoyed their cold brew! Overall a small, cute coffee shop to enjoy your morning coffee.

I love the new Monarch Books space. It is bigger and they have even more books and gift items. I…read morereally enjoyed browsing the new layout and the reading room on the side was very cozy and fun. I already plan to return for future birthdays and Christmas shopping! Highly recommend for book lovers in the area!

I had the joy of going to the new location for Monarch shortly after they opened it! I LOVED the…read moreatmosphere, book selection, and the fact that they also had plants and gift items as well. My one lament is selfish, and that's the fact that the antique books were, from what I understand, for display only (I collect antique books, so I always have an eye out for places to browse for them). I believe the person I met there when I went was the owner, who was extremely friendly! Plus I love that it's a locally owned store. Overall I really loved visiting and browsing. Monarch is definitely one of my go-to bookstores now!

I love this Bath and a body Works location. I stop in often when there are sales or I have member…read morerewards to use. The store is well organized and I can always find what I'm looking for. The staff here are always great about checking in with me and are never pushy. I will definitely continue to shop at this location!

Super cute shop. They have actual open hours on the interwebs, but when I walked in, that seemed…read morelike it wasn't true. So, maybe make an appointment first. But look at the cute packaging my solid perfume oils came in. And prices are incredibly reasonable. I don't know how long my oils will last, but I bought two for the amount of money I normally spend on a single bottle of the manufactured stuff. New to the natural perfume oil thing but hoping for good results and planning to go get a custom blend made soon!

Gorgeous little shop with wonderful scents. I purchased two scents: Lemon and Vetiver and London…read moreFog, and they were both great. I read on the packaging that they are not excessively loud fragrances but it appears that they last most of the day on me and other people can smell them, as I've gotten compliments on both fragrances. I would say the price is higher than other fragrance boutiques but it is appropriate when you think about it, as a little goes a long way. There are also beautiful scents available in lockets if you prefer to get a little fancy with your fragrances, as well as soap, lip gloss, and other jewelry items. Definitely check it out if you enjoy fragrances and perfumes as it's worth taking a good sniff.

Best selection of organically sourced essential oils in town. Funniest birthday cards I have ever…read morecome across and a welcoming well educated staff. :)

I've received a much warmer, friendlier service at an automated burger joint. That crusty owner…read moregave me a frigid glance as if I robbed her crappy place when all I wanted was to buy a couple of Lovepop Christmas cards. After shopping at that mediocre excuse for a fragrance shop for some years... that was the final straw! They will not get a scintilla of a penny from me no more! I'm done with those South Plaza snobs for good!

I love this store so much! It's smaller than a bigger one that recently opened in Overland Park but…read morethey have a better selection and better quality items in my opinion. I went to the other one on opening weekend but was rather disappointed. Don't deal with those crowds and support this cute Korean gift store. On my most recent trip, I bought an awesome tea cup with a built in tea basket for loose leaf tea. I bought an assortment of cute stationary and office items as well. Some fashion hair barrettes which I do think were a bit overpriced but other items were very reasonable. I regret passing on some cute slipper shoes. I'll take pics on my next visit. The store is packed with cute, kitschy, Korean gifts. I was there with a group of people and could have spent more time looking around if my group were not in a hurry. I'll go back when I can meander around even longer!

I came in for the stationary and it completely met my expectations! Most of what was in the store…read morewas kpop related but it still had face masks, stickers, hair clips, and other fun things! They were playing kpop on a TV while shopping making it a fun experience. Everything stationary wise was priced pretty cheaply and I thought the kpop stuff was pricey but I don't know much about how much that stuff usually costs. Overall a nice selection and vibe would recommend for any pen lovers out there!

Fast friendly service. They've been here about two years. I decided to stop in and try since I was…read morein the area. They recommended the River Market Morning with cold foam and it did not disappoint! If you're in the area, check them out! The shop also has a nice space for you to work if needed.

Drove 20 minutes to get coffee here and despite online hours saying open until 6 we were told they…read morewere closed at 5 pm. They should update their hours - we drove an awfully far way to get there so it was a bummer to see 3 staff members walking out closing doors saying no more customers. I'm not sure if we will ever find reason to go back there since we were out of place visiting a family member in the area. Seems like a really cute shop - probably a great local spot and unfortunately just a weird fluke experience. The employees were really friendly about it but it was just a bummer. If they want NEW business I think updating hours online would be beneficial.

I can't say enough good things about this shop. Easily the best coffee shop in Kansas City without…read morequestion. They have the best espresso in Kansas City. The same is true of their cold brew. Plus they make their chai in house and that's crazy good too. Their syrups are made in house, and they have a fantastic selection. House made caramel cardamom? Obviously yes. Plus they make their chocolate, white chocolate and caramel syrups. I'm not sure how they pull all of that off because it's all so good. I found some of the seasonal drinks lean toward the sweeter side if that's what you're looking for. Then there's the food. Which in any other shop would have started off my review (their drinks really are good enough to start with). They managed to put a full bakery into their tiny kitchen and make fresh focaccia every day and then use that for a handful or unique panini sandwiches. They literally have an overnight baker baking bread so they're not in the way of the baristas. Paninis sound like basic coffee shop fare, but the bread is so good. I wish you could order just the focaccia bread. The fig & prosciutto panini is the star of the show. But they also make a turkey and pesto one that's so good. Oh also this spicy Italian panini that uses nduja sausage. I've never had a panini like that anywhere. They make a chicken salad on a house made croissant baked that morning. There isn't a better chicken salad in Kansas City, and the croissants are actually outstanding by themselves (which unlike the focaccia, they do make enough croissants every day for you to take one home by itself if you want to). The cinnamon rolls are a classic and they're often gone by the time I get there. Honestly it's crazy when you make the best cinnamon rolls and they're still not the best thing on the menu. They're consistently soft, rich, pull apart and delicious. You can taste real vanilla in the icing. The details really stand out. The breakfast burrito is so good but they're usually sold out when I get. They're clearly made from scratch in small batches, which is the only way anyone should do it. I didn't mind waiting ten minutes because it's quite clear they're putting care and attention into quality. Food at coffee shops usually feels like an after-thought. Baked goods that are brought in from somewhere else. Microwaved breakfast items. I wouldn't normally think much about it. But everything I've had at the book club is has tasted so intentional and delicious. It's nuts that this place is in downtown Mission and is putting out such consistently fantastic food and drinks. Last thing that stands out is the staff. Their baristas are top notch. They clearly took time to find good people even though they just opened. This is a hospitality-focused shop which is absolutely missing in a lot of shops. Good people, genuine kindness, and they're all so good at what they do. This will forever be my shop.

Obsessed!!! This place is great. It's cozy and comfortable while still being inviting. The staff is…read moresuper friendly and the drinks were delicious. The seasonal drinks were exceptional! I'm excited to come back and buy some books. They have some many titles I've had my eyes on. Plus a used book section is genius! And if you need a bookmark or page holder, their selection is impressive.