Whistle Stop Coffee Shop is a fantastic coffee shop on Main Street in Lee's Summit. I met a friend there this morning for coffee, but I was able to order a French Vanilla pour over. The beans were ground fresh for me. I love French Vanilla coffee, but it's not my wife's favorite. So it was nice to be able to get a cup and enjoy it. I also ordered biscuits and gravy and a glass of milk, which were very tasty. I brought my wife home a cinnamon roll which she enjoyed. She said it was good. The front of the house is pretty bustling and lively. At the back of the restaurant, there's a quieter room and outdoor dining on the patio. I will definitely be returning to this location. Special shout out to the staff, who were magnificent. read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - Biscuits and Gravy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

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I really wanted to like this place. I've lived in LS since 2008 and hadn't gotten around to this place. And I'd heard good things. So I'll start with the good: - charm. It's a pretty downtown location. The decor is cozy and nicely decked out for Christmas. - chairs. They spent a little extra on padded leather to save our butts. - service. They're quick and polite. - cleanliness. Now for the less good: - layout. Everything feels tight. It's prettier than it is practical. - drink quality. My daughter found her spiced chai (pictured) overly sweet. And if you look at the pic, you'll notice that they gave her basically 2/3 of a cup. That pic was taken before she took a single sip (yes, I know the straw I used to show the amount looks used; I did use it to search for a tea bag in my tea fog. See below!). My cinnamon/butterscotch tea fog was, to put it politely, unimpressive. I left it steeping at least 15 minutes because it was way too hot to drink. And then I had to get a straw to search for tea bags, because it tasted like hot foamy water and I was convinced they'd forgotten to put the tea bags in. Well, they hadn't. There was one tea bag. My standard of comparison is Gusto over by Longview, which makes the best tea fogs in town. They use two tea bags and it tastes like heaven. Whatever they served me at Whistle Stop tasted like perfumed water. So overall, I give it a 3/5. Points for location and decor and nice chairs. But the main attraction should be the drinks, and they were both kinda terrible. And there's just no excuse for serving someone 2/3 of a cup when we're paying $6 for a small drink. read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - This is the amount they served (the straw from our other drink is there to show how much room there is at the top). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

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I love this place so much! Cold brew is delish as is every latte we've tried. Daily quiche is always great too. Cute location, love that it's locally owned. Service is always friendly. read more

Strawberry Kiss Mocha latte with strawberry cold foam, so good! Another review for one of the best coffee shops in Lee's Summit! read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - Starwberry Kiss Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

The veggie quiche was sorta like a soggy bead dish. The ice decaf vanilla latte was ok. For the price , I wasn't impressed

This is a little gem located downtown Lee's Summit and a very popular place to visit at that. Every time I walk through those doors, they are busy but in the best way possible. Their food is great and they have a lot of menu items and their coffee is usually pretty tasty. This trip I got the blackberry vanilla latte with almond milk and the Monte sandwich. While I've had better lattes here, the sandwich was really good and I will definitely be ordering it again. This was the first time my latte was not up to par so they get a pass because all the other times have been great. Highly recommend stopping in and giving them a try. read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - The Monte sandwich and blackberry vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

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We absolutely loved their coffee selection and oh my was the pumpkin foam delish. As for food we enjoyed everything we had. Everything was fresh and tasty. The ambiance was adorable and cozy. They have so much to pick from so anyone can find something on the menu. And the employees were very sweet and attentive. My only complaint was the quiche. If you are a quiche lover like me. Theirs might not be the one. It's not fluffy and really just feels and taste like an egg bake. ( still had nice flavor ) but I'm telling you if you haven't been here please do yourself the favor! read more

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What have I been missing?? This is the Cutest coffee shop located downtown lees summit. We grabbed a watermelon strawberry lime spritzer and it was delicious. The shop had tons of seating was clean and had friendly staff. We will definitely go back from some other beverages soon. read more

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Whistle stop is a Lee's Summit staple! There are several Mom and Pop coffee shops in Lee Summit and Whistle Stop is at the top of my list! They also have food options. They have booth, bar, and outdoor seating. This is a great place to meet up with friends or study groups. The staff is very friendly and helpful! I recently arranged for a large group of people to meet me there, and the manager helped me rearrange and set up tables in the back outdoor seating area. He was also wonderful at making sure that all of our food and drinks found us, even if we didn't hear our names called! read more

Just came in for a decent place to have breakfast and coffee. Although I forget how the latter is typically weak. They still change their flavor brews and have flavored and decaf as well. I ordered the staple on foccasia, which it comes in normally. A tasty breakfast sandwich to have early in the morning. read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - The staple - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

They are open at 8am on Sundays. Had breakfast and coffee before going to Chiefs game. Good coffe. Had a Monte-very good base for the game. Takes awhile to get food so come early. Had GF options for friend. will come again. read more

I'm rarely in this part of town, other than to see my accountant, two or three times a year. Usually, my accountant is in a dreary part of town so I usually hit the highway right after and head home. But today, I was craving coffee, so I did a quick Google Maps search and saw this was the closest one, and I didn't want to go to a Starbucks. I'm not too familiar with Lee's Summit but the area where the coffee house is in looks like Old Overland Park's downtown area. It comes with railroad tracks across the street and I did get to witness a train coming through! But while this place is a bit louder than the average coffee joint, it isn't the train, it is the sheer number of people that seem to love this place. I sat down (got the last seat) to get a coffee (black) and a scone (blueberry). The 12 oz coffee, while a bit bland, is a bit above average for the city. The scone is a weird piece, most scones I've had (including in England), are often leavened to a certain degree. The scone here was flat, with the thickness of a thin, double stacked cookie. However, it did not take away from the taste, which was very good. I paid $8.00 (after taxes and tip) for them, which is a bit less than the trendy places like Messenger/Roasterie, but on average to the one store independents. The one thing I did like was the people watching. I don't know too much of Lee's Summit, but there was a nice diversity of people coming in and out of this place. I think if you are looking for coffee and a pastry, you would be well served here. Trust me, the day after I went here, I went to the Roasterie and was treated very shabbily, so compared to them, this place is a big improvement. read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - Coffee and Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

Stopped on my way out of town and was surprised with how busy it was on a Friday morning. Great pastries and a LARGE selection of coffee concoctions. I ordered a latte and empanadas. I liked them, piping hot. great dipping sauce. I would have liked this more crisp but I ordered it to go. I do wish it was more quiet so that I could look at the other items for sale. I felt in the way after placing my order. Service was quick, I can't wait to return read more

A small quaint coffee shop in downtown Lees Summit. Outdoor seating available in the back of the store. Bags of coffee available for purchase. Just a relaxing place to sit and have coffee with you friends. read more

Great customer service. And a wide selection of drinks and food options makes the trip to Lees Summit worth it read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - The chocolate monkey frappe was very refreshing on a hot day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

When it was suggested to take a business meeting at Whistle Stop Coffee I jumped at the chance. Since I live in Overland Park, it's not every day that I make it to this part of town, and this place looked like a fun coffee shop to sample. It's located in a really cute part of downtown Lee's Summit, and I'm pretty sure a train goes by just across the street (hence the name). There isn't a ton of parking, but I was lucky and found a spot right outside. Be prepared to walk a bit if you come here during peak hours as I bet those prime spots fill up fast. When I walked in it was so cute, warm, and welcoming. I spoke a bit with the barista as I wanted something unique to their menu and I ended up with one of their speciality drinks. The name of it is escaping me at the moment, but I remember really enjoying it and thinking to myself how pleasantly surprised I was by this morning treat. We took our meeting in a little booth, and honestly it was all in all a great spot for a meeting. The wi-fi was good, the coffee good, and the ambiance really enjoyable. If I'm back in Lee's Summit anytime soon you can bet I'd return. read more

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So disappointed, I ordered a hot specialty coffee and was given the iced version of it. They were pleasant and remade it (yes, they made the mistake). When I picked up the "hot" cup of coffee, it was lukewarm at best. Another customer in front of me also was given a warm cup of coffee "hot" coffee. They heated it up in the microwave for her, but she said it was still barely warm. I love coming here, I would recommend the manager evaluate why the specialty coffees are coming out lukewarm. Please.... read more

Stopped in on the way to another appointment, I wanted to try a new place. The Terminator has soft foccacia was soft not super flavorful but the sauce and sausage really brought the flavor to the meal. The banana loaf was smaller than expected and cold( they offered to warm it up but forgot too. The loaf tasted good just wish it was larger for the cost The grinder is a vegetarian version of the Terminator. I would get the sandwich again and try another pastry as they had plenty. read more

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I tried Whistle Stop today for the first time and I can't wait to come back! It was so cute and warm inside, and the baristas were genuinely so sweet. I would have loved to stay longer and do some work. The coffee is also so delicious, as well as the pastries (I got the chocolate chip banana bread loaf thing). Love! read more

The ambiance gives cute coffee shop in small town (think Gilmore girls type of town) and I love it! The drinks are delicious and the saucy cj sandwich never disappoints! read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - saucy cj - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

Great local spot. They are busy expanding and it can't come soon enough, my only reason for withholding that 5th star is because it's a risky business to make plans to meet up here because there's not much seating! Roll the dice and hope you get lucky! Wonderful tea selection and I love how a cup of tea is still reasonably priced here (it's a teabag and hot water after all!). The shelves are always full of great items and displayed beautifully. Baristas are friendly and I love all the cool seasonal drinks they dream up. Today's special spiced maple chai....yum! read more

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Such a great spot to grab a coffee and treat, lunch, or study! The coffee is great and they do an amazing job with different flavors. My go to is the chocolate cold brew! Lunch is also super good! I tried the chicken artichoke spinach sandwich & Parmesan pine salad. It was SO delicious!! It can definitely get very busy quickly, but this back room and patio are great spots to hangout! read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - Back room - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

I'm a regular customer of Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile that is located in the heart of downtown Lee's Summit. Their coffee and food are absolutely delightful, and the warm, inviting atmosphere creates the perfect setting to kick-start a busy day. Whether I'm grabbing a coffee on my way to work or catching up with friends and family before exploring the wonderful nearby shops, Whistle Stop never disappoints. I wholeheartedly recommend this gem to anyone seeking great coffee and a charming experience! read more

The service left much to be desired. They have many people working, yet they were all in deep discussions about some people and a break up they were going through. They seemed very annoyed when I tried to order the soup (they don't have soup in the summer). Not sure how I would have known that lol. I ended up just choosing a random thing off the menu, and it was fine. Wouldn't go back. read more

Ironically, our Amtrak train delay began in front of Whistle Stop Coffee and ended with the train whistle calling us back in a hurry. Trying to be optimistic about the burgeoning travel issues, we were excited to walk over and try this spot out. I'd already been through several black coffees that morning, so I tried an iced blueberry cold brew that was pretty tasty. It was a tiny bit sweeter than I prefer, but overall was well made and hit the spot on a warm July morning. The place was poppin' and had good energy from both the patrons and baristas. They also moved folks through the line efficiently, despite the mid-morning rush. I really enjoyed getting a bonus tour of Downtown Lee's Summit, with this being one of the highlights. read more

I honestly have been coming to whistle stop for years. I've always enjoyed getting a coffee from them, and their food/drinks are good, but their service is absolutely terrible. No matter how busy they are they always seem to take way too long to make my drink. Even today I came in, they were hardly busy, there wasn't anyone in front of me, and they just kinda stood around, wiping random things but not making my drink? When someone else came in and ordered, they got their drink, and then I finally got mine? I honestly have never left a yelp review but I felt this was my time to do so. They don't know how to handle the costumers they get. Last time I was here my mom and I sat for about 45mins and as we were leaving they finally came out with our food, just to give it to a guy who was already served. Thankfully he came up to us and asked if it was ours, the costumer, not the worker. I'm absolutely disappointed with the service I get here, it seems the past two years I've come here there's always an issue with my order, or it takes an unreasonable time just to get one coffee(and I understand a business being busy, I've worked as a barista before and this is unacceptable). They need to change something, cause I really do enjoy whistle stop, but they always give me some sort of issue. I cannot take their service being this bad anymore. Please do something! read more

Several of their beans are custom-made by the famous, local roasters- The Roasterie. I had a latte, brewed with their espresso. It was perfectly smooth, without a trace of bitterness. read more

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The food, drinks, and sweets are AMAZING! We had the lavender vanilla latte, Buffalo panini, Caramel chocolate cookie, and rice crispy treat. All of them couldn't be better. However, the employees at the barista stand were so overly busy chatting that the were inattentive and dismissive. Such a shame because this is such a great place! read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - Buffalo panini with the market salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

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Love this little coffee shop! One of the best coffee places in Lees Summit. The service is fabulous, workers are very kind and attentive and pricing is great! They have a large variety on their menu and my go to meal is the Rich Girl Oatmeal as it tastes like something straight from my grandmother's table, which is a good thing! Totally recommend if you are a lover of coffee/tea/smoothies and/or love food! read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - Rich Girl Oatmeal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

Great place to come work, meet a friend or just enjoy some coffee! The peppermint latte was pretty darn good if I do say so!! The workers are always so friendly in here! read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

I have had sandwiches here before and they were great, but today I was very disappointed. We often order in for lunch and I had my choice of several places and decided to order from Whistle Stop. I ordered a 1/2 Cuban and half a salad. I ordered a buffalo chicken panini for my husband and another gentleman got a whole Cuban panini. The menu stated that the Cuban had mushrooms, cheese, red peppers and some sauce. My sandwich had a slice of turkey, a slice of ham and some sauce-no cheese or vegetables. The bread was very tough. My colleagues sandwich had only one slice of ham on it and some sauce. When talking around the office I learned that this place was recently sold so maybe that is the issue. Nevertheless there are too many other great options in Lees Summit for me to try this place again. Hopefully the coffee and pastries are better or this place won't survive. read more

Some of the best coffee in lees summit, and their food is next level. The terminator sandwich is my go to, and this is also where I go when I need fun gifts for people as they have tons of unique off the wall items. read more

The chicken salad croissant was yummy! The Buffalo panini was delicious! Their frappes and protein shakes are fantastic as well!

Loved the ambiance. Coffee was good but probably will not be ordering the same again next time. The banana bread loaf was delicious tho! read more

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This is a great local coffee shop! I really enjoy the iced vanilla latte as it is not too sweet. I love coffee but am not a huge sugary coffee fan. The shop is pretty big and has a a really cute garage/patio with a green vine wall. The staff is very kind and helpful. One thing I would be careful about it not getting things half sweet unless you like it that way! read more

I love the DOTW almost every time I go I get it. Plus the menus are ever changing giving you the opportunity to try new things! Staff is friendly and the pastries are delicious! They also house local art and flowers! Really amazing people doing amazing things. read more

My experience here was fantastic! Josh provided fantastic service, as well as tayla did in the kitchen. Everything was excellent!

Literally the best coffee place ever!! Incredible employees with amazing attitudes and good customer service. Such good coffee with really good pastry's to go along with it. GO HERE!! read more

Terrible experience, I had such high hopes. I was so disappointed at Whistle Stop after all the good things I've heard. I got there at 8AM on a Saturday, after getting my coffee ( which was too cold to be a hot latte), they made me wait 25 MINUTES for the most gas-station sandwich I've ever had in my life, which also cost about $8. I'm inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt and try again but the wait was ridiculous considering there was no rush and like 12 people working. The latte was really good, but cold. So disappointed and I was late for work! read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - Saucy cj - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri

Super charming and just across the train tracks. Wonderful staff that did not hesitate to make a slight adjustment on my older. read more

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile - My hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lees Summit, Missouri