Nice little family owned and operated spot. Small selection of baked items and breakfast/brunch type goodies. I did try the chicken salad sandwich and I enjoyed it. I got the iced chai latte and it was really watery, I've had better at other places. I will still return to try some other things in the future since I do like supporting local places. Shout out to Fern who is very sweet. read more

Food: I did not order anything to eat but oh my my their options looked absolutely delicious! I am trying to avoid sugar so the pastries are extremely tempting. Coffee is always hot especially their pour over which is my favorite thing to order. Service with a smile plus a greeting is what you will receive here. For those who do not adventure deep into this area this hidden gem is a must to visit. Ambiance is always laid back, every once in a while you might get some extra loud people, they usually do not stay very long. read more

Great coffee! Quiche and breakfast sandwich were delish. Ambiance cozy~ friendly staff~Would definitely recommend!!

Cozy coffee shop that also offers tasty food. Menus are posted on happy chalkboards and include seasonal beverages. The bacon quiche was much better than anything my hotel tried to serve me, and the vanilla lavender "spring fling" latte was refreshing on a dreary day. I'm adding this to my Topeka favorites list, and will be back next time I'm in town! read more

The Steam Engine - Yummy lattes! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

Service was good, small seating area, but still nice. Ordered a dirty chai latte and it was very watery and no cream taste to it. Just tasted like a cup of coffee. But the quiche was good, sandwich was probably better than the quiche. The blueberry muffin was very moist! read more

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What a cozy, cute place to get in from the heat, read, and journal. Loved the monster cookie bar and drink. They recommended it and I loved it. It had a calm vibe which I enjoyed. I'll definitely stop here again. read more

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A nice coffee place that serves PT's Coffee beans, a local roaster (Kansas). I tried the Bourbon Pecan flavor and it was yummy! Other coffee flavors with hints of citrus or fruit also available. l also got their cherry and apricot scone - a unique pairing I haven't come across yet in my travels. It was also tasty. Friendly staff offered to heat up the blueberry muffins we ordered (came out nice and hot). A locals meet up and a place to plug in laptops. Not too crowded on. Friday morning - I really like the vibe here! read more

Awesome coffee shop in Topeka. My kid and I each had a strawberry and banana smoothie. Too hard-working employees were making our smoothies and they did a great job. If I still lived in Topeka, this would be a great place to go on a regular basis to get some work done with my laptop and a cup of coffee. read more

Stopped in for coffee and a bite to eat. What a darling little coffee shop. The atmosphere is relaxing, aesthetically pleasing and inviting. I ordered a dirty chia latte with coconut milk. I was thrilled when they said they use Oregon Chai - which in my opinion is the best chai. The spice is not overpowering nor watered down. Many places don't offer coconut milk so seeing that on the menu was pleasing. I ordered a breakfast sandwich which consisted of turkey, egg, cheddar cheese and spinach. They offered many options to build your own. It was fresh, warm and hit the spot. My daughter ordered a wildberry smoothie. She described it as creamy but not milky at all. She said it was good, not to sweet and blended to perfection. She also ordered a banana nut muffin. It was what you would expect from Costco or Sams club. Nothing special but they warmed it will - not to hot not to cold. The muffin was moist and fresh. read more

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One of the few coffee shops in the area. Serves PTs (local roaster) and offers large selection of flavored syrups/sauces (torani) and alternative milks. Friendly staff and great prices but my latte had obvious coffee grounds in it and tasted slightly over extracted. Would probably just go down the street to PTs if I had the choice. read more

Recommend their London Fog and homemade quiches. Wonderful service. Warm and cozy place to sit and relax.

Stopped at the Steam Engine for the first time this morning. Coffee was great and the "build it yourself" Breakfast Sandwich was delish. I'll be back! Looks like they have some nice lunch items as well , FYI. read more

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Just another place with with such a good reviews, but it's not that good , coffee with weird milk options that at the end what you get it's a coffee that taste just like the milk they put on it except the taste of real coffee. Food it's just too greasy , maybe they just don't know how to cook . Anyway last time for me . read more

Really great coffee and the quiche is homemade. Best quiche I've had. I still think about this quiche. Need to go back for more.

The atmosphere of steam engine is very nice and homey. The mocha latte I get is pretty ok. Not my favorite mostly because the coffee blend is far to bitter and stark for my taste. They have a pretty good selection of food and it's a good place to step into when it's cold. The chocolate muffin is great for a good breakfast. The seating could use some work, if all the tables are taken there's a very high chair and table you can sit on which isn't the most comfortable. I wish they would expand they're space for more seating. read more

Stopped by on my way to work. This is a hidden gem for a coffee shop. The latte was very good and they have the most selection of syrup flavors I have ever seen at a coffee shop. I didn't get any of the food but the pastries looked really good. I will definitely will be making stop by again. read more

Both Coffee and Breakfast Sandwich we wonderful. Nice service. A very casual, unpretentious atmosphere.

Come here for the coffee. Come here for the tea. Come here for the chill atmosphere. Come here because it's local. Especially, come here for the nice people who were working the day we were. BUT, do not come here for food. Breakfast sandwiches are made with pre-cooked egg patties - even McDonald's does better than that. The quiches we settled on were pre-made but looked good. And they were fairly good, but cold inside fresh out of the microwave. Get your food game together, Steam Engine. This could be an awesome place. read more

Woke up this morning with a hunger for not Starbucks coffee. With a simple Yelp search my family and I find ourselves heading to The Steam Engine. It is the perfect place for coffee or a spot of tea. The kids got cinnamon rolls that rivaled grandma's. I mean each bite was heaven! They had homemade pop tarts and an assortment of breakfast sandwiches. A superb local coffee spot with a chill vibe and great cafe food. read more

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I tried the cold brew & build your own breakfast sandwich. It was good! Good taste & well crafted & good value for the money. read more

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I never knew about the Steam Engine until a few weeks ago and have been looking forward to my next visit! It has a lovely rustic atmosphere which has a good noice level to work or chat in, and really friendly baristas. The sandwiches are also delicious as well as the drinks read more

SInce my favorite coffee place closed (Bunker @ NOTO), I had been struggling to find another. The former owner of Bunker told me his sister opened The Steam Engine on 29th. Thank goodness! Their coffee is excellent and the staff is on point. For those of you whining because you weren't "served" this place is not a table side restaurant. You have to have the energy to go to the counter like ANYONE else would at ANY coffee shop. I am here one or twice a week. The prices are reasonable and the coffee is ambrosia. The former coffee was always tasting as if it were burnt. The Steam Engine got it right. Support small businesses and you will be rewarded with great product and friendly service. read more

Hands down the best local coffee shop in town. I have been here twice since being in town. The young gentlemen working were very pleasant and sweet. I didn't try their treats but the no bake cookies, trail mix bars, and mini pies look amazing. They definitely made me drool a little. read more

The Steam Engine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

Most wonderful and caring staff that I've ever experienced. Kind, considerate and efficient plus a great cup of coffee!!

I was wowed by the level of service I received at this coffee shop. Both employees made sure to interact with me and send me off with a smile. I ordered a latte breve and it was excellent. I also ordered a spinach quiche that had great flavor in a nice homemade crust. I will be back again when I travel through Topeka. It's a nice convenient location off of 470 on the southwest side of town. read more

In town for business. Like to eat at local establishments. Walk in with an associate for breakfast. Made eye contact with I'm assuming the hostest/cashier and person who runs off business. Ask her if we seat ourselves. I guess I was bothering her. She tilts her head towards a table. So we sit. She goes to the back to talk about all the delicious food we're not going to get. Another customer walks in. She immediately goes to serve him. At this we had been sitting st the table just chilling. About 5-7 minutes. At this time we got up to leave. No response whatsoever from our lovely hostess. Not a peep. Worst customer service ever. And very good example on how to ruin your business. read more

Absolutely Amazing! There drinks and pastries are out of this world, And they gave me a different drink if I didn't like it, free of charge! 11/10 Would definitely recommend. read more

The breakfast sandwich and latte was amazing!! The staff was super helpful and kind! Definitely recommend!

I was in Topeka for an appointment and decided to find a place to stick around and study for the day. Got here around 8:45 and it was quiet and nice for studying. Coffee was great, staff was super friendly, and the whole environment was clean and welcoming. Definitely would recommend! read more

I love checking coffee/breakfast cafes. I will definitely revisit ,as I am just passing thru! Lots of good eats and treats! And great coffee! Friendly people! read more

Quaint. Hidden gem. Polite staff. Quick service. Multiple coffee flavors to choose from. Competitive prices. A good change from the standard coffee joints. read more

Probably the most polite coffee shop workers I've ever seen and the place is a nice break from the usual Starbucks drudge. Bonus tip, if a worker suggests the white chocolate version of he mocha freeze, listen to them. It's damn good. read more

We come here just about every other day and at least every weekend. The service is always quick and the staff are always friendly. We love this coffee shop. White Chocolate Mochas are the way to go here. Thank you for being awesome! read more