Now called Joplin Greenhouse. One of the best mochas I've ever had. The inside is clean and cozy.read more

Nice little modern coffee stop in Joplin. Prob the best cold brew I had during my stay there…read more Pastries were good, not amazing, but tasty. Ambiance was clean, modern, "coffee shop" A good find.

I may be traveling and technically "on vacation," but work doesn't stop -- and the first half of…read moretoday was happily spent at Zinc Coffee. The space itself is a clever reuse of a former gas station, fitting since we're just off the Mother Road, Route 66. That history adds a nice layer of character to the industrial‑but‑comfortable setting, with plenty of seating for both solo workers and small groups. I was the first customer through the door this morning and ordered a cortado. It was perfectly prepared: served in the proper short glass, accompanied by a small glass of seltzer as tradition dictates. I set up my laptop at a two‑top table right by a power outlet and settled in for two very pleasant hours. Between the thoughtful service, the quality of the coffee, and the inviting atmosphere, Zinc Coffee made working on the road feel easy. Five stars, without hesitation. [Review 1480 of 2025 - 465 in Missouri - 25033 overall]

Don't go looking for a smoothie. They never have the purple drink in stock. Also, watch out they…read morewill charge different amounts for the same drink.

Second coffee of the day, Mrs. K. and I stopped here on our way out of Joplin. We enjoyed a perfect…read morelatte that was light and creamy and perfectly foamed. With it, a piece of avocado toast. the avocado was great, the crumbled cotija on top was great but the odd thing is that this avocado toast was not toasted. A nice slice of fresh bread but just that. No toasting. Odd. It's a nice space with seating where you can sit with a laptop, a koi pond and of course, the full greenhouse and nursery where you can seek out the things you need for your green thumb. [Review 2317 of 2024 - 388 in Missouri - 23332 overall]

What a lovely place to start your day with delicious coffee and tasty treats. Loved being out on…read morethe covered patio with all the flowers just off to the side.

My fabulous second "office" of the morning, I arrived here at 9:30am and stayed for about an hour…read moreand a half, moving smoothly through two Zoom calls and several meetings. The atmosphere feels a little less industrial than Zinc and leans more toward the inviting "coffee shop" style, yet it remains an excellent choice for remote workers who want a reliable and pleasant setting. I once again ordered a cortado, and it was once again excellent. Served in the proper short glass, it provided exactly the kind of boost I needed to dig through my mailbox and get everything prepared for the weekend. The consistency here is impressive, and the attention to detail in presentation makes the experience even better. This is a comfortable and quiet place for laptop workers, with seating that encourages focus and a background hum that never becomes distracting. There is street parking right outside, along with a free lot and deck across the street, which makes access easy and stress free. Five stars from me, and I would be glad to spend another full work day here, enjoying both the coffee and the calm environment that makes productivity feel natural. [Review 1484 of 2025 - 469 in Missouri - 25037 overall]

On a long drive and needing extra pep, what's not to love about a locally owned spot named after…read moreone of my favorite rock 'n rollers in the Joplin Arts District? "Not your average Joe," their beans are fresh for take-home and the community space is large for hosting events and parties too, going strong since 2012. I wish I had come hungry because MAC's Cinnamon Rolls looked incredible, as did the ongoing Earl Gray specials. The Van Gogh latte was light on honey, missing some almond, but creamy and caffeinated nonetheless. A very cool spot with many reasons to return - looking forward to tasting the Milky Way on my return!

A go-to for me when I'm visiting family in the area - lots of tables and wifi to get some work…read moredone, usually pop fun music, and the lattes / mochas are all super good.

Crazy price, for crazy, no good, drinks. Muffin taste like sams club not homemade. Slow ... cold…read more service. Picture below where I should have gone.

The BEST bakery in Joplin and well worth waiting in line on Saturday mornings. Every month she has…read morenew menu items, always incredible. The staff are kind and welcoming. The environment is clean and well decorated. I have eaten in as well as taken baked goods home many times. Each time has been a wonderful experience, unlike any I've had anywhere else in Joplin. You will feel transported to a European cafe. Add this spot to your "must go to" list.

awesome place , very friendly!!!! love everything i've had so far, i'm not willing to get up early…read moreand wait in line but i've gone about 11 with no wait and still plenty of great items left !!

As a business traveler I had the most ridiculous experience yesterday. I ordered a venti coffee and…read morebreakfast. I paid with the petty cash my company gave $100 bills is all they gave me (not my fault) and Starbucks gave me $88 I'm basically all &1's. I asked if they could give me some $20's or 10's because of the stack of bills $88 is. To have to carry that around is outrageous. I asked the girl if when someone else's drawer was open she could get me some different change or ask a manager. The manager seemed on some power trip and told me no they couldn't. When In all honesty you know you have other bills. You do a lot of business. Instead as a Traveller you make my experience terrible. Starbucks. Do better.

We were in person and had to wait while they made at least 8 drinks to go for people who weren't…read morehere. When I asked when our one drink was, they said there was still one online order before it. Ridiculous. You should be able to serve people waiting in store before others. Then they messed up the drink and had to start over. We were on a road trip and drove off the interstate 3 miles to get here. Worst Starbucks experience ever.

Absolutely amazing! My coffee was perfect (medium iced cookie with chocolate drizzle) and the…read moreemployees were so nice!! Will definitely be coming back!

Incredible experience! The music, friendly employees and fast service was a 10! So excited for…read moreJoplin, best spot to make new friends and find new fave drinks!

This is such a previous gem in downtown Joplin. The have a great selection of ice cream flavors-32…read morevarieties. The atmosphere is a blend of sweet shop meets coffee shop. Tonight was my hubby's first visit and he tried the road trip a chocolate, fudge and peanut butter ribbon delight. He will now be a regular! The scoops are VERY large so keep that in mind when ordering. The coffee's are great. They also have a nice selection of chocolates and candies.

We stumbled across this place when looking for dessert options in Joplin. We did see one review…read moreprior to stopping by that made us wonder if the other reviews were up to date. Unfortunately, we found that the latest review was accurate, the others are not. It appears they renamed this place "Caroline's", possibly. There were not 30+ flavors of ice cream, and the few they did have sadly appeared freezer burned. The coffee set up looked nothing like earlier photos with tons of flavor options. Half the place is a small boutique? The employee was kind.

Joplin happens to be a good midway point for my wife and I to meet up with our daughter and her…read morefamily. Looking for a new and fun place to meet up for this latest trip, we stumbled across The Bruncheonette in Yelp. Sooooo thankful we did. It's located at the northern edge of downtown Joplin on main street. It's a small quaint place with both on and off-street parking. We could tell immediately that we'd made a popular choice based upon the large number of cars and folks waiting to get a seat. The hostess welcomed us just outside the front door and us we'd be seated shortly. She was great and very nice to chat with. We had to wait outside a short bit before we were escorted inside. The space and seating is limited for sure. There are tables as well as some bar-style seating along the edges of the restaurant. The environment was busy, fun and lively. Our granddaughter loved all the action. The person who escorted us in then actually took the extra time to explain their menu and options, which are posted on boards above the checkout counter. The menu is limited and made up of a combo of traditional lunch/brunch items. But they are all done with a unique and delicious flair. Sort of a twist on the traditional bunch options. All of us enjoyed our meals. We had breakfast street tacos, a salmon cake eggs Benedict special, French toast, the fruit plate and a pancake. All of the portions were good sized, ingredients fresh and tasted great. They even went the extra step to bring our granddaughter some fried cheese to munch on. Very kind. I also got a laugh out of the fun pictures in the bathroom as well. Hilarious. The restaurants location allowed us to enjoy a stroll around the downtown area afterward brunch. Great place, great staff. We now have a new "meet-up" spot in Joplin!

My husband and I love discovering local spots when we travel, and The Bruncheonette was an absolute…read moregem. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly welcomed and asked if we had visited before. When we said no, the chef walked us through the menu, highlighting their locally sourced ingredients. I ordered the pancakes because I was eager to try the house-made syrup--and it absolutely lived up to the hype. My husband went with the pulled pork pancakes and loved them. We also tried the carrot fries, which were delicious. Overall, it was a fantastic experience with great food and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone in the area!