In the northland you'll find this homing little coffee shop, literally! A house turned into a…read morecoffee shop. You can order your drink and one of their baked goods available and pick your spot in the front room or choose from the other two reading/studying/meeting on the first floor. There's also books to read and buy off the shelves - history, fiction and more. Rooms are really setup with table/chairs and sofa chairs for studying or working. There's basement space with more table and lounge seating along with another bar. If you don't fancy staying indoors head to their wooden patio and kids playground, with bench seating or rock out on front porch. Either way you can find the perfect resting place! This is shop is rare in a since as the milk alternatives are only 50 cents. My matcha drink ( oat with White Mocha & Irish Cream) was quite reasonable. Ben & Gabby who made our drinks carefully crafted and delivered them making sure we sipped before departing. The combo I had was very tasty! If you're in the area, definitely worth a visit!

Went here to do some studying and had an amazing experience. It's like a cozy house turned coffee…read moreshop. It was clean and the coffee was good. I told the barista to surprise me with something fall like & she did not fail. I can't wait to return. The shop is petite but they offer outdoor seating and are located next door to a public library with extra seating.

Such a fun hidden gem inside the library! There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. The space…read moreis large and bright, with fun artwork of coffee cups hanging from the ceiling. I wanted to try the s'mores cold brew and one of Chingu's famous breakfast burritos. And today happened to be the day! The employees are friendly and make things fresh to order. My cold brew was delicious and full of flavor, and the marshmallow cold foam took it to the next level for me. My Chingu sausage burrito was served hot and had a great flavor too. The red go sauce has an asian flair to it. I loved it! And it is a great complement to the sausage, egg, cheese and potato in the fresh tortilla. It was probably the best breakfast burrito that I have had! Wow! Such a fun local coffee shop that you have to visit!

We had taken our grandson to the Green Hills library, which Novella is located inside right side…read morewhen you walk in. The coffee shop is bright and airy. It surrounded by windows, which is nice and they have a cool overhead display of tons of white coffee mugs at varying he suspended above. The coffee was good, my husband had a hot honey badger latte with oat milk, and I had an iced honey badger latte with oat milk. We both enjoyed them. The service was not very good. I originally went to the counter to pick up a menu and look at it before we walked over since my grandson was playing in the children's area. I wasn't even standing by the cash register, but standing to the side and the young girl that worked there was rude and asking if I needed anything. I just told her that I was looking at the menu prior to coming back to order and then asked about any syrup for a tea. So then eventually, we did go back and she was rude that time, but not only to me but pretty much everyone that walked up there. She was the only worker so I don't know if she felt overwhelmed, even though there wasn't a ton of people coming up there or if that was her regular attitude. But barista's make up a good portion of whether people enjoy a space. The table and chairs were contemporary basic and for some reason in that particular coffee shop I felt like everyone was on view and really didn't seem like you had privacy. So we chose to take our coffee into the Knies library area against a large window that overlooked prairie, grasses, and wildflowers and enjoyed it there. So I would say a five star for the coffee, but it's getting a three star for the barista, the two times that I interacted with her and the seating.

This is such a cute boba shop! Shen is friendly and sociable! She takes the time to get to know…read moreeach of the customers. I highly recommend this boba spot for quality drinks! I tried the Jasmine milk tea special with zero added sugar. The drinks seem to be on the sweeter side , so being able to adjust the sweetness level was key. The boba tea had a really nice aroma and was delicious!

Probably my favorite place for Boba - I really should frequent more often! It's a great place to…read moresit and chat with a friend. The staff is so kind and helpful. The brown sugar milk tea is delicious !! Will definitely be back soon :) I really appreciate that they're on TooGoodToGo as well - love to see people cutting down on waste :)

Such a fun and cute coffee shop in the area! I really love the inclusivity of the business and what…read morethey support. I came in for the first time and was greeted by the most lovely barista. I enjoyed a pumpkin cream and a cold brew, and got one of the gluten-free protein bars for not only myself, but also my daughter who has celiac. They have a wide variety of coffee and pastry options. I love that they have some fall favorites as well that change out with the season.

It was my first time in KC and before I left, I NEEEEEDED a cute and loving coffee shop to vibe in…read more This spot was IT! Everyone was incredibly nice, the shop was absolutely adorable, and the drinks I ordered were so super yummy!! I got a sticky bun latte (warm) and a wildberry matcha latte (iced). Everything was a 10/10 and if ever in KC again, I will go back!

I've spent more time at Headrush, and after each visit, I've felt compelled to update my review and…read moreshare my experiences. Headrush is a true local gem. I love supporting small businesses that put so much heart into what they do and give back to their community. Nancy is one of my favorite parts of each visit. Her passion shines through when she talks about sourcing their matcha, freshly roasted coffee, and homemade syrups and cold foams. You can really feel the care and attention in every drink, and my daughters say they have the best matcha in Kansas City! Theo is a wonderful barista and artist who makes every visit enjoyable. The whole team deserves recognition for creating such a welcoming atmosphere. They're all warm, friendly, and inviting. I also appreciate how Headrush partners with other local favorites, offering breakfast burritos from Hawg Jaw, fresh-baked treats from their in-house baker, and donuts from Mr. D's. It's a thoughtful way to bring the community together and support other small businesses. What makes Headrush even more special is its support for local artists, student artwork, vendors, and neighboring businesses. From the quality of the drinks to their involvement in the community, it's clear how much they care. Great coffee, wonderful people, and a small business that deserves our support.

Came here through the drive-thru yesterday to try it and the iced vanilla latte with oat milk and…read moreiced vanilla rush were awesome. Drive thru staff was very kind. Everything was so great we decided to get it again today but paid a visit inside. Iced vanilla latte still amazing and my boyfriend got the honey rush which was also good. Today we also tried their burritos (The Gobbler and The Chief). Only suggestion I can think of would be to have a hot sauce bottle or 2 at the grab-n-go bar. Would've made the burritos that much better for the spicy lovers. Staff was kind. Vibe of the inside is cute and lots to look at on their walls. Can buy the artwork off the wall if you'd like! Was given a punch card (buy 10 drinks, get 1 free), which we will definitely be using. We've tried so many local places in the area as residents of North KC, and this place definitely has the best iced coffees! Thank you! We will definitely be back.

Saved by the Friendly Bean! This hidden gem is in Oak Barry Center near At Home and Price Chopper…read more Easy to spot once you know it's there, but it's not flashy -- just good coffee in a quiet corner. It's been a while since I've stopped by, and shame on me, but I was so glad it was open as I had errands to run and needed a coffee pick-me-up! This drive-thru offers great coffee, awesome flavors, and friendly service. I got the medium Butterbeer Latte made with Irish cream and butterscotch. So so tasty! Loved it! They offer a variety of coffees, chai, and matcha topped with great prices. They do have seating space to go in and enjoy your coffee break if you want, but LOVE the convenience of a good drive-thru! What I love about these small local coffee shops is they have their own unique flavors and seasonal menus. Putting this one in my coffee house rotation for sure!

It's in the name! I…read morelove my chai lattes and Friendly Bean Coffee did not disappoint. Staff were very friendly and nice. There was no wait for my latte. The place is pretty small with just a table and 2 chairs for waiting, they also have a drive thru which I believe is best because the inside is so small and can't really fit lots of people but I do however appreciate that they still have the inside open for those who are like me and still like stepping into places. I honestly wish this was closer to my house but now I have a go to spot when I'm visiting my grandma.

This place holds a special spot for me -- it was one of the first coffee shops I ever tried when I…read morewas looking to move to KC. It has stayed in my heart ever since! I love the atmosphere and that cozy "cabin" feel. The staff is always friendly and the place is quiet -- perfect for working or just slowing down. I did the drive-thru this time while running errands and had the Campfire Mocha with a Chocolate Croissant. The Campfire Mocha was a great summer flavor and I had a reward offer so that was a bonus! The croissant was good but between the mocha being already so rich and chocolatey, it was a bit much together. Next time I'll stick to just the coffee -- but my kids had no complaints finishing it! If you're looking for a sweet coffee treat that feels like dessert, this is your place. The drive-thru experience felt just like going inside. That's always a win!

This blue raspberry energy drink tastes like ginger ale basically. It has no flavor or any sugar,…read moredoesn't even taste like lemonade . I wasted money. I'm disappointed. The lady asking for my order was very kind though, but that's the bare minimum!

Came here for breakfast to try the new brisket scramble bowl promotion. I couldn't get the full…read morefeel of the bowl due to it only having mostly eggs and hash browns. 4/10 I'm definitely willing to go to another location to give it a try. The everything bagel bites are my favs and must every time I come here. 10/10

It seems like every time we go there and order they are always out of stuff. I went today and tried…read moreto order green apple drink and they were out. This is like the fourth time we have had an issue with them. I am not sure who is in charge of ordering supplies but something that definitely needs to be worked on.

My kids and I were in town last weekend from Phoenix and stumbled upon Fitti's! I love how this…read moreestablishment is Veteran owned and how they value first responders. Coffee was tasty, kids loved their breakfast sandwiches, the whole establishment was clean and the staff were lovely. My son had lost his spider man sunglasses and the staff did make an effort to assist us. Luckily, we did find them. I do wish their salsa was homemade but that is because I'm used to real salsa being in a border state!

We love supporting small businesses and veterans, but to insult customers with political…read moresigns/messages that openly state that if you aren't 100% aligned with those specific messages then you can leave is uninviting and disconcerting. I enjoyed my fried egg & bacon on toasted buttery bread sandwich and it looked like the burrito egg was filling for my husband. The bakery items looked good. We didn't get coffee. Our food from Fritti's was good and the decor and people we interacted with were all good experiences. However, as we care about all people here and around the world we prefer to spend our hard earned monies at an establishment that welcomes people from all walks of life.