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.

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

On our way out of Independence, we had just enough room left for a quick treat and decided to check…read moreout this cool-looking coffee shop. The vibe was awesome from the second we walked in. The dude behind the counter was super chill--he let us roam around and even noticed me eyeing the chocolate-covered espresso bean gumball machine, proceeding to point out the stash of "secret quarters" so I could grab some! ​I ordered a chilled chai latte for the road, which came out super fast in a really neat, crafty cup. The drink was just as sweet and cozy as the shop itself. I love local mom-and-pop places like this, and I'd take a double shot at this spot any day!

This is one of my favorite places. Not only for the mission of the agency. The Commumity Services…read moreLeague. The food is delightful. Mr G's favorite sandwich is the Truman. This is my go-to place when meeting people for coffee. Comfortable tables and chairs. Quiet enough to carry on a conversation and work.

Fast service and fantastic, fresh breakfast sandwich! They have drive thru or lots of parking…read moreoutside and plenty of chairs to sit with clean restrooms.

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.

Thank goodness this place exists! Im from out of town and all I wanted was a good cup of coffee…read more Luckily, I happened upon this place by accident and I was so excited. They absolutely did not disappoint. The food was great, but even more importantly, the staff was amazing! And if you want your life changed, order the pesto grilled cheese! It was a religious experience.

The outside is in a little dowtown area and cutie. When you walk in you feel a nice coffee shop…read morevibe. The pricing is a bit high. I got an large iced pumpkin spice oatmilk latte and it was $8.25.. Definitly a bit pricey and the pumpkin loaf was $5. We also got a bagel that was $4.75 and the bottom was unfortunately burnt. The coffee itself was decent. The staff that assisted us was pretty friendly but the other gal didn't give any friendly vibes. I don't know if I'd go back with all the other coffee options.

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.

A coworker took me here while I was visiting. I had a coffee and a biscuit, both were great. They…read morehave indoor and outdoor seating. I would go back.

My husband and I visited this coffee shop and when we first walked in, it was completely packed and…read moreonly had small high top counters available, so we turned around to leave and then found out that our starter went out in our car! I ended up going back inside and found a table by that time while he was calling triple AAA. We had about an hour and 20 minutes left before they closed and my husband came in and told one of the barista about our car situation. We were worried that it wouldn't be picked up on time because there is a large metal gate that they lock off the parking lot, they also have accordion gates to lock in the front of the coffee shop. Thankfully, the tow truck came in time! But when I first was in the coffee shop and I stood in line, I was standing behind four people that were in their later 60s. I didn't realize that I was at the end of the line because they were the only people in line and they had no signage stating where to begin your order. So then when I figured it out because two other women walked to the correct side I got behind them and they graciously let me go in front of them. I was watching the interaction between the male barista with the older people, and I felt like he was short with them and frustrated because they had questions about their menu. Their menu is limited and even with myself going to many many coffee shops. It was somewhat of a challenge to find out actually what they had. I was looking at the tea selection and their coffee and they have a limited syrups and have no syrups for their teas. I believe that was probably the hold up with the older people trying to navigate what they have. When I got up to the counter, it was a different barista. It was a young woman, and the service was fine with her. They gave me a little stand with a number and another barista who did not have a good attitude brought out my latte and my husband's canned latte that is made from their business. I asked the barista if they had any Stevia and she said no they only had a simple sugar syrup. So she brought out a small restaurant style syrup carafe with a simple syrup and a tiny spoon. I asked if they had any to go cups because we were waiting for AAA and the original barista had said they only have to go jars with a lid and you had to leave $1.75 deposit. So I told her just to give me the latte in a regular cup because I didn't want to have to deal with getting a refund for that. That is one thing that I don't care for when it comes to coffee shops is not having a to go cup. There are many recyclable cups that can be purchased or degradable cups if their concern is the environment. My husband did not care for his canned latte. It was a bourbon vanilla flavor and it was I think $6.75 or $6.25 for a smaller can. I did like their latte, but for some reason, I kept getting lightheaded after adding their simple sugar syrup, which I thought was very odd. I do not have diabetes or any blood sugar problems. The coffee shop is pretty much an L shape with a variety of seating from tables and chairs to counter high tops and a couch. They also have some picnic tables outside that are under a covered patio. They have a variety of art on their walls and they also have bagged coffee for sale, but I found it to be exceedingly high priced. While the coffee was good for my latte, I would not go back because of the limited seating and the lack of barista friendliness. Even with people who I could tell were definitely regulars, when the regulars would give them a parting goodbye, they barely acknowledged them. I definitely prefer Anchor Island down the street.

My husband and I tried out this lovely coffee shop in the Pendleton Heights district. We parked on…read morethe street and were greeted by the nice barista that was working. I had a brown sugar iced latte with oat milk and an excellent gluten-free cinnamon roll. My husband had a hot white mocha. The service was good and the environment was very calm and inviting. I really loved all the plants and that it had a lot of natural lighting. It was peaceful to read our books and enjoy our purchases. I also enjoyed all the photography. We will definitely come back!

This cafe gets a 5 for ambiance and service. Didn't order anything other than a vanilla latte so…read morewill have to go back to try their food items. This cafe is inviting, with lots of comfortable chairs in the main sitting area, then several tables and chairs in a raised platform on the back wall , sort of like a mezzanine. Bright and cheery atmosphere, they have a bulletin board above their side table with condiments and utensils. Met the owner Deana who is extremely friendly, she's the one who was mentioned in other reviews as remembering people's names. We chatted a bit, she and her husband also own the realty company two doors down. They seem to take pride in being a part of and serving their community.

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!