Quaint and quirky coffee shop Service was friendly, drinks…read morewere tasty and the overall vibe was relaxing and inviting Definitely stop in if you are in the area

After securing tix to tour the Truman home, I had 2 hours to kill in downtown Independence, so I…read moreheaded straight for Coffee Elsewhere to check them out for the first time. The place is quite small but charming and eclectic. I wanted to sit down and stay awhile but 4 people were hogging a space that could have sat 10, which was half the available area. Why do people do this?? Anyhow... I stood at the counter and chatted up the owner about the local coffee industry while he was busy making all the drinks ahead of mine - great guy and I'm sorry I didn't get his name. By the time I got my drink, the one and only 2 seat sidewalk table had opened up, which was a good thing since he made my cortado in a ceramic cup. I sat outside and waved at strangers passing while sipping a perfectly crafted beverage with beans roasted by Rochester Coffee. Hopefully next time I visit, I can find an interior seat and continue our conversation and enjoy the art and the vibe.

The owner Kristen, is amazing. My mother had surgery on her lung and I was sleeping in my car with…read moremy dogs and she was very nice and considerate. I asked her to hold my stuff I went to the bathroom and when I came back out I got my stuff and wouldn't sit down was messing with incon20 in there so me and my dogs wouldn't be hungry. Later she brought me a bag of food and then after me sleeping in my vehicle for 2 days she gathered up the money so me and my dogs didn't have to sleep in the cold on the coldest days of the year this year in January of 2024 when he's going to be in the minus zero minus 60 degrees I came back to the hospital and there was money left there for me to get a room so I can stay warm and stay down here with my mom. That is the best of a coffee shop they make great coffee the owner is amazing and she was very good to me very polite very courteous I recommend this coffee shop to anyone

I was there last Tuesday and tried to purchase a coffee and was the only customer there . The lady…read morebehind the counter was very quick and short with me she acted as if I was bothering her because she had to stop watching her phone . She actually said : do u need something? I said I would like to have a coffee and she said for me to come back later ... because it wasn't ready she was very unfriendly, no smile , no Good morning can I help you .. just said , do I need something..,.. not going back Paul

This review is for the experience I had yesterday during my quick trip to the mall…read more This little, new coffee place was in the old business spot where Teavana used to be for years at the Independence Center. Though it's been a good handful of years since then I still miss Teavana dearly. Giraffe Coffee was a fun experience and Angel, the lovely person working the shop was such a delight. Very sweet and engaging. ^__^ She prepared my small frozen blended coffee, which I had with almond milk & hazelnut syrup. Honestly, the coffee was WAY too sweet for my personal preference, but of course I still had a nice time there. The boost of energy was why I did it! It certainly provided that and a mild tummy ache afterward lol.. Next time I'll have to try one of their teas! My only reason for swinging by the mall as soon as I got off work was to do some product exchanges at another business there, which was successful. Never hurts trying someth'n new and all! Again, next time I'm trying one of their teas. It's still really weird for me knowing Teavana isn't there anymore, and honestly I don't think I'll ever be "used" to it. But I'll forever associate that business spot with them as time passes.

Came here for some bubble tea. The location is great with easy parking. It was not busy at the time…read morewe went. There was many options of teas to pick from. The staff was very friendly. The place did have a weird smell the day we went.

I LOVE this place!! The drink tastes legit with an adequate amount of tea and sweetness, boba is…read morechewy yet soft. Hits the spot everytime

Really good coffee and good service. The ambiance is always nice but sometimes it's kind of slow…read more The best drink there is the strawberry brewchata.

I had never been to this 7brew before surprisingly, but it was amazing. The staff were friendly and…read morequick and the drinks were made exactly as I asked. 10/10 experience.

I was thinking about going here. I read the reviews. Some were not so good but mostly they were…read morevery favorable. I didn't end up going, but there is a nice park next door with a pretty lake and native wildflowers.

By far the worst coffee I've ever had. Honestly, something had to be wrong with it. I ordered an…read moreiced vanilla latte with oat milk, and it tasted unlike any latte I've ever had, in the worst possible way. I couldn't taste either the vanilla or the coffee, and there were some strange white bits floating throughout the drink that made it even more off-putting. To be fair, the service was friendly, the drink was made quickly, and the shop itself seemed like a nice place to sit down and get some work done. The atmosphere was pleasant and I could see why people enjoy spending time there. Unfortunately, none of that could make up for the coffee. The drink was genuinely unpleasant, and since that's the main reason I came, I can't overlook how bad it tasted.

I can't say enough great things about this place. They are wonderful people, and just have the best…read morevibe. It's my go to place for coffee. The cold brew is my favorite but they have so many great speciality drinks + their cold foam Friday launches. Check them out! I have so many different combos but I posted my favs so far!

It is rare that I visit this part of eastern Jackson County, but with a wedding reception just a…read morefew blocks away and being one of the shops participating in the Stamped Passport promo that I purchased, I found two good reasons to finally stop in at Scout Coffee. The passport offers a free latte with any menu purchase, so it seems a bit hypocritical to complain about pricing, but $7 for a pop-tart?? That was definitely sticker shock when I pulled out the debit card. For $3.99 it would have been the best apple pie pop-tart I've ever had, for $7...ehh... good, but I'm still trying to get over the price point 8 hours later. I ordered an iced mocha latte for my freebie, and it was delicious on a beautiful fall afternoon. So, balancing out the price for two items makes it seem like a bargain...right? The repurposed house near the old downtown area is quaint with multiple rooms and a front porch. A hodgepodge of art, plants and seating options make this a unique and independent coffee destination worthy of supporting. I would most definitely stop back if and when I'm in Blue Springs next. If you see me there in the future sipping on cup of drip, enjoying a chai, or slamming an espresso, just mind your own business if you see a 50-cent Kellogg's pop-tart that may or may not be sticking out of my shirt pocket.

This was a lovely afternoon treat to discover near Vivilore where we had lunch. It's in an older…read morebusiness plaza near a busy intersection and from the outside looks somewhat unassuming. However, what a nice opportunity for game players in the area or perhaps coworking. Lots of seating and the music was frank sinatra, very lovely! They also seem to host a lot of larger game nights and such and have rental space available. Service: the folks working here were so kind and friendly, the iced lattes were made well Games and coffee drinks: My friend and I got some iced lattes and enjoyed the well appointed game selections and couch seating. Super comfy. Environment: I will say there was a musty smell that triggered mine and my friends allergies after being there under an hour and I started to get a headache as we left. It could be because of the older building it's in.

What a great space! I came here on a date because I love coffee and they indulged my whims. I'm…read moreso glad I did as this place is great. One of the few places in Independence opened on a Sunday afternoon. I had the Salted Caramel Almond and they had a blended Carmel Apple Brown Butter with Oat milk. The owners were great and showed us so much care and attention. I will definitely be back.

This spot is inside a medical building in Lees Summit by Frontier Justice. Happenstance placed me…read moreclose by and I'm so glad. I received quite more than just the Ahadu special. Teddy the owner, was kind enough to educate me on his business journey along with the birth of coffee in Africa.. Ethiopia be exact. The Ahadu special 20oz consists of 4 shots of espresso which his technique of grounds is not overbearing, but it wasn't bitter as he gave me a cup of straight Java. The additional ingredients are caramel, vanilla and two nuts of which he'd only reveal one... almond. It was such a delicious and delightful mixture.

My friend told me about this place and it's completely changed my standards on an energy drink. I…read moregot a pineapple raspberry energizer from here and not only was it beautiful but it was delicious! Natural caffeine? You can't beat it! The lady was nice and helpful and this place is the CUTEST. Yes, it's in a hospital, but don't sleep on this place.

It's a nice spot to grab breakfast & a cafe drink. The menu is not extensive but the option offer a…read more enough variety for a family powwow. We ordered ours to go. Sunrise breakfast sandwich- great tasting bacon with egg, cheese and herb aioli on a brioche bun.. so good! A Grand Breakfast Burrito which is very generous in size full of eggs, potatoes, beans, tomatoes and chipotle aioli.. so many blended flavors that were complements to one another. We definitely were quiet while we ate.. lol! Check total was overall mid to high priced.

While in search of a nearby coffee shop that wasn't in the lobby of my hotel, I stumbled upon…read moreMessenger and found an absolute gem of a coffee shop! Situated in the base of a beautiful brick building, Messenger Coffee is a wide open, airy, bright and industrial space featuring all the classic coffees, a great assortment of house curated drinks, along with a solid selection of homemade pastries and other foods plus a good variety of novelties, bulk coffees and a few other items. The space is laid out well with the ordering counter and retail on one side and seating on the other, but it doesn't stop there...their open air industrial kitchen where all the goods are house made takes up over half the space, and is surrounded by barstools that give you a front row seat! While I loved the space, the coffee I got is easily one of the best coffees I have had anywhere...like, no joke! I went with the seasonal Iced KC Sweet Smoked Honeybear and it was absolutely delightful! Balanced, sweet, a tad smoky and tasted like the nostalgia of a honey graham cracker! Perfection. Service was great as well. The barista helped me out with selection, shared details of the drinks and made it a good interaction. Once I tasted the coffee, I knew it was a special spot, so I got back in line and grabbed a koozie so I'd remember far beyond the coffee! Overall, top tier coffee shop that I highly recommend!