Delicious biscuits and friendly service, though not super fast. It's worth it for the small town…read morelocally owned experience.

Recently, the Northland got a new gem of a coffee spot. With a front row spot on the east side of…read moreNorth Oak and NE 77th Street, Origin Coi Nguon Coffeehouse. This shop specializes in Vietnamese caffeinated beverages, but is a great spot to gather, study, work, and discover a really beautiful pocket of the community. I am a huge fan of the Strawberry Matcha Latte, which is made with a delicious, natural strawberry compote. The Salt Coffee is my favorite espresso beverage. It is a traditional iced Vietnamese Latte, topped with a salty sweet foam. Watching the foam melt down into the coffee was a near-psychedelic experience, and the drink is just as thick and delicious as it sounds.

Wonderful coffee / matcha. Beautiful atmosphere. Definitely hidden gem in the northland.read more

I absolutely LOVED the vibe of this place. The decor was so pretty, funky, unique, charming, and…read moreawesome, 10/10. The teenagers working were super friendly and professional, with great customer service skills. They seemed to truly enjoy their jobs. Ice cream was delicious! I will def go back and try the real food and stay a bit longer; I could sit in there forever!

Leavenworth finally has a local ice cream shop, and it's better than I could have ever dreamed!…read more First City Soda fills a void we've been missing, and it's absolutely darling. Step through the door and you step back in time. Order a classic soda - or make it a float, and sit at the counter to watch the 'soda jerks' fill your order. The interior is lovely, and the staff is super friendly. The menu includes classic soda fountain flavors, some fun and unique twists, scooped ice cream, and coffees. They also have a small menu of food items. Can't wait to watch this place grow!

I grew up in Missouri, and pork tenderloins were just part of life. Then I moved to California…read more.. where nobody seemed to know what a real pork tenderloin was. After that, Arizona gave me amazing Southwest food, but still never scratched that Missouri tenderloin itch. So every time I come back home, the first thing I want is a proper pork tenderloin sandwich. And without question, the best one I've ever had in my life was at 169 Cafe. If you're headed to the airport or passing through Smithville, do yourself a favor and stop here. Get the pork tenderloin, add the onion rings, and thank me later. Absolute perfection and exactly what hometown comfort food is supposed to taste like.

Our Server could not get it. There was a meat and cheese omelet meal on the menu. I asked for this…read morebut hold the meat and add a side of patty sausage. She kept directing us to the basic cheese omelet without the sides. After 3 attempts explaining how I simply wanted to just hold the meat, we ordered ala carte. Which of course made it more expensive. After a 45 minute wait she came by and apologized that the cook gave our meal to another table and was remaking it. She went on to say it was only the second day for the cook and she didn't really know the table numbers yet. It seems from a customer's standpoint the Server should have been keeping track of how long we had waited and should have checked with the kitchen. She was very distracted from taking care of customers as she was taking care of small children who were playing behind the counter. Apparently no child care was available so the kids came to work with their mom. When we finally got our food delivered from the kitchen, that person said the English Muffin would be out soon. We were about finished with our meal when the Server came by to finally offer a coffee refill. We told her we were behind schedule due to the long wait and just needed to payout. And that BTW the English Muffin never arrived. She again blamed it on it being only the second day on the job for the cook. I found this very unprofessional and believe a good Server would have been observing we were not getting our food and would have gone to the kitchen to check. She then came back with the ticket and the cold English muffin. We paid and hit the road. We were staying in the area for two nights and would have gone back the next morning except for the ineptness of the server who was quick to blame a coworker when she couldn't even figure out how to take our order to hold the meat on the omelet. Our dissatisfaction was reflected in our tip. Note also that the acoustics were loud and we could hear conversations from two tables away.

10/10 on service and speed. the walk in location is so cute and cozy! really enjoy sitting back and…read moresippin on some good coffee here!

Hands down, by far, best Scooters in the Northland…read more Every single person there is an absolute GEM! I've never had such exemplary service and as much as I love my fast service and short lines, it would be a shame if this location doesn't get more love. They have a lounge for crying out loud! Please give this location a try and you won't be disappointed!

Come on into town if you want a small, friendly place for breakfast, lunch or dinner…read more Some of the best Biscuits/Gravy and huge portions Lunch/Dinner specials And you can usually order the dinner special for lunch Good burgers FF Onion Rings Chef Salads and more Pies, cakes and pastries are a hit w us All homemade and delicious Donna and Stacey are great girls who will make you feel at home!

A friendly restaurant in a small town. Worth the 20 minute drive from Leavenworth…read more The breakfast burrito is huge and delicious! They have daily specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Great friendly customer service. I stopped by after they closed and they opened the doors for me. I…read morewill be back soon.

Over priced. Quality is so so. Limited selection. Best part of the cafe is the staff. They do their…read morebest each day no complaints there

Messenger Coffee at Gate B47 has quickly become one of my favorite airport rituals before boarding…read more Kansas City travelers already know Messenger as one of the standout local roasters -- born from a group of passionate coffee folks who wanted to elevate Midwestern coffee culture with direct-trade beans and an emphasis on craft roasting. It's a treat to find them holding down a spot inside MCI's new terminal, offering something far better than the standard airport chain brew. My go-to order here is a cortado alongside a drip. A cortado, for those who haven't fallen into the espresso rabbit hole, is a Spanish-born drink that literally means "cut" -- espresso cut with an equal measure of warm milk. It's the middle ground between a macchiato and a cappuccino, giving you the punch of espresso with just enough silkiness to soften the edges. Messenger nails it: the espresso pulls smoky and caramel-tinged, and when paired with the milk it smooths into this balanced, nutty sweetness that lingers without being heavy. On drip, I had the Silhouette "75th Street Blend." It leaned darker -- rich undertones with a backbone of roast -- but I also caught hints of cherry brightness and a toffee finish. It's a cup that wakes you up without being one-note, and it paired perfectly with the cortado for a little pre-flight ritual of depth and balance. The service is great. Fast to complete orders, friendly and knowledgeable about the coffee without being snobby about it all. In a terminal filled with BBQ and quick-grabs, Messenger is my reset button -- a little oasis of well-crafted coffee that tastes like Kansas City's best, not just airport adequate. Highly recommend stopping here, especially if you're a traveler who values coffee with character. Next time I just need to remember to bring my own mug to use rather than the disposable Dixie's. Coffee doesn't taste the same in them and coffee of this quality deserves a good container.

I got a small matcha here with oat milk and a flavor... $11 WHAT. That is robbery, mind you if you…read morelook behind the counter they don't make their own syrups. Matcha itself was okay not the best I've had and with that price I'd expect something unbelievable and bright green!! The toasted marshmallow syrup is good however. I'm assuming this is expensive because it is at the airport.