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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.
Whistle stop has long been a favorite in the LS area. Every day they have a quiche of the day, today was a broccoli or sausage option. I got the broccoli and as always it was delicious. I decided to try another one of their summer drinks. A week ago I had the Strawberry Matcha latte. It was a vanilla latte, strawberry puree and matcha cold foam and it was so yummy. Today I picked the Maple Blueberry Pancake and it too is delicious. It's a latte with blueberry on the bottom, milk, latte, cold foam and maple sprinkles. It does not have an overwhelming maple flavor and I almost wish it had more. The service here is always great and they have tons of seating options. Including inside, a glassed room toward the back and a patio. It's a great place to spend a morning for sure.
It's been a while since I've been here, and normally come here for free the "Terminator"breakfast sandwich (which I recommend, so long it hasn't changed) but today I chose the cowboy quiche, which was their special, but wished I had stuck with my regular choice since the quiche was hardly a quiche and it was bland. That wasn't the only bland thing. The coffee was very weak and tasteless. In fact, the regular flavor, which I normally drink, was so weak I hardly added cream and it had an off-white look. Typically, their coffee passes, but this was like tea, but even tea can be strong at times. It's disappointing, since we are supposed to be hosting the FIFA World Cup nearby, and I really don't believe we've had any foreign visitors here in L.S., but if any came here I'd be afraid they might judge L S. coffee as weak, when, trust me, you can get good coffee at other establishments. Maybe someone should bring in some Starbucks, since theirs is normally nuclear, growing cheat hairs, and mix it with the tea and coffee they have here.
Strawberry Kiss Mocha latte with strawberry cold foam, so good! Another review for one of the best coffee shops in Lee's Summit!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Great customer service. And a wide selection of drinks and food options makes the trip to Lees Summit worth it
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.
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.
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.
Whistle Stop is nestled on the west side of Lee's Summit square next to the train tracks that actually have trains passing through. They have a large menus for both drinks and food. For coffee you have 16 bean choices; if you're ordering a pour over you can choose your bean; it does take 15 minutes. The Whistle Stop has brick and pine walls plus ceiling. Merch and games to choose from, plenty of seating as the Stop extends into the back with a comfy seating area plus outdoor seating. The island in the middle when your first walk in is where you place your orders, staff is quick and friendly. The food was delivered swiftly. read more
I came to Whistle stop and ordered a banana bread matcha and a half order or biscuits and gravy. The only complaint I have is that my biscuits and gravy were cold. The matcha was delicious, the staff were very kind and willing to explain the menu, and the shop was very cozy and put together well! read more
One of the best coffee shops I've been to! Probably will be my top 3 and I'll be coming back for sure. Service was fast and the food was well prepared. Very welcoming environment and all sorts of ppl from around were here. Somewhere where you can work independent or catch up with friends and family. I recommend 10/10. read more
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
4 months ago
Whistle stop has long been a favorite in the LS area. Every day they have a quiche of the day, today was a broccoli or sausage option. I got the broccoli and as always it was delicious. I decided to try another one of their summer drinks. A week ago I had the Strawberry Matcha latte. It was a vanilla latte, strawberry puree and matcha cold foam and it was so yummy. Today I picked the Maple Blueberry Pancake and it too is delicious. It's a latte with blueberry on the bottom, milk, latte, cold foam and maple sprinkles. It does not have an overwhelming maple flavor and I almost wish it had more. The service here is always great and they have tons of seating options. Including inside, a glassed room toward the back and a patio. It's a great place to spend a morning for sure. read more
It's been a while since I've been here, and normally come here for free the "Terminator"breakfast sandwich (which I recommend, so long it hasn't changed) but today I chose the cowboy quiche, which was their special, but wished I had stuck with my regular choice since the quiche was hardly a quiche and it was bland. That wasn't the only bland thing. The coffee was very weak and tasteless. In fact, the regular flavor, which I normally drink, was so weak I hardly added cream and it had an off-white look. Typically, their coffee passes, but this was like tea, but even tea can be strong at times. It's disappointing, since we are supposed to be hosting the FIFA World Cup nearby, and I really don't believe we've had any foreign visitors here in L.S., but if any came here I'd be afraid they might judge L S. coffee as weak, when, trust me, you can get good coffee at other establishments. Maybe someone should bring in some Starbucks, since theirs is normally nuclear, growing cheat hairs, and mix it with the tea and coffee they have here. read more
8 months ago
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
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
6 months ago
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
10 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
Great customer service. And a wide selection of drinks and food options makes the trip to Lees Summit worth it read more
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1 year ago
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
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
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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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
8 months ago
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
3 years ago
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
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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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
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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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