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    The Coffee Ethic

    4.3 (165 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Maddy R.

    This place is super pretty and aesthetic so if you stop in, you should find a seat and enjoy the warm and inviting environment. There are plants and comfy seating which adds to the atmosphere and makes it a place you wanna stay for a few hours. The staff was pretty nice, especially the person doing drinks! The menu is diverse and seems like it has something for everyone.

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    Kevin L.

    I always make a point of visiting The Coffee Ethic when in Springfield. I love the space and location and their drinks are top notch. Add in great staff and you can't go wrong with a visit here.

    Cortado and sparkling water
    Mindy P.

    Housekeeping: their menu has some great light options, but the kitchen closes at 1. The signs do request that you purchase something before using the bathroom and that you only stay 2 hours. Now that's out of the way. Unfortunately when I arrived, I REALLY had to go to the bathroom. I found it very clean. As disappointed as I was to not get the chance to try their avocado toast, I did very much enjoy my peanut butter cookie and cortado. My favorite part was sparkling water coming out with my cortado, I'm not sure who's idea this was, but this is what they do in Tucuman, Argentina.

    Peppermint Brownie Cookie

    To go order while passing through. Mocha was superb. Helpful staff. Though I think I hurt the barista's soul when I asked what to get so I could drink it in five hours when I was still driving through a good coffee desert. (Cold brew. And it got me through the last leg of a 3000 mile, 3 week drive.) Child was very pleased with food and smoothie. Lucked out with a parking space. Interior looked like a wonderful place to sit and enjoy your coffee.

    Banana foster latte

    Traveling through springfield, we found this gem of a coffee/breakfast place. The shop has a modern vibe, the staff were informative and friendly, and the food/coffee was wonderful! We got the avocado toast (perfection), seasonal salad (so good), cortado and the banana foster latte (amazing)! We got the banana chocolate chip espresso muffin, a strawberry banana smoothie w/plant protein and an americano to go. Everything was delicious! Worth the stop, even if you are just driving through on I44!

    Melanie B.

    I ran in to get coffee and something to eat for breakfast before we left Springfield to head back home. The vibe was nice and chill - very neat, clean, and cool. Three guys weee behind the counter and they were all friendly and pleasant. The lattes were really good! And the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich was great. It was not just open some cellophane and pop it in a microwave! We'll definitely be back next time we're in town!

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    Juliana L.

    Came into town for a motorcycle ride. When I'm in a new place I'm always on the hunt for a gooood coffee shop. I typically judge by their americanos. I'm happy to say that The Coffee Ethic has an excellent iced americano. I was also in the mood for food Luckily they have a chocolate banana Espresso muffin. Absolutely delightful. Lots of seating. Nothing too comfy like a couch, but the chairs we sat in were great. Really modern and clean vibe. Great music and not too loud. I feel like the music matters a lot for the vibe of a coffee shop. Overall a great coffee shop to visit while you're in Springfield. Get your booty down to The Coffee Ethic.

    Cami M.

    This coffee shop sits on the Historic Town Square, Springfield, MO. It is at site where Wild Bill Hickock was in a gunfight, and killed a beautiful young man. The coffee shop has a quiet, studious atmosphere. My latte was mild and soothing - just the way I like it.

    Ginger beer and chocolate scone (to die for)
    Elaine M.

    Definitely one of the best coffee shops in the area. We don't come by that often but we are always on the lookout for coffee shops wherever we go. This space is amazing, open, airy and has interesting interior design. The counter has an interesting shape to it and there is a coffee roaster (?) on display. Of course I got chai latte, this is my favorite, and the blend of spices that they use.. really tasted different and strong! I leaned over to tell my husband that this might be one of the best chai lattes that I've ever tasted?! There's non caffinated drinks here as well for the kiddos. One got an italian soda and the other hot chocolate. Both were very happy with their selection of treats as well, a scone (to die for). The espresso muffin was also very delicious. I appreciated the care that the staff took to wipe down the tables and the door and handles. A++ for cleanliness!

    Roaster on site
    Chris L.

    The Coffee Ethic is one of the top choices in Springfield MO. Why did I say that? This is what happened. We saw tons of good reviews on Yelps so we decided to give it a try. They are under major construction, so we got a lavender latte to go. The latte is so delicious that we finished it in less than five minutes. So we go back immediately to grab another one, and order a bag of their Ethiopian beans so we can brew some at home as well. And they gave me a drip coffee to go for FREE because I bought a bag of bean. That's pretty cool! They have a few outdoor seatings, I guess if I had more time, I would slow down and chill for a bit, probably bring my dog with me as well. We have been doing pour over with their Ethiopian beans for a couple of days now, it's been great. The coffee is light roasted so you know it has to be in good quality.

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    Natalie M.

    They were out of kombucha :/ This lavender latte was good af though.... Gets 10/10 lemons in my book

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    The iced coffee is really good. The service was really good and quick. And the atmosphere was amazing.

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    Best Coffee in Springfield! I love the ambience of the cafe. The staff is also very friendly.

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    Great coffee great energy! Friendly staff, convenient location. Got an americano both times I stopped by, shots were great. Thanks guys!

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