Mana is a quaint tea bar on the edge of the Massachusetts "strip" of shops and restaurants. Mana…read morehad a booth at the Midwest Tea Fest in September in KC, and Eric R. bought some tea from the booth that he liked. We just finished up at Allen Fieldhouse watching the Aggies lose to KU (poor Eric R.) and his work called with an emergency so he wanted to sit somewhere, get tea, and use his laptop. I suggested we go to Mana's location. There is free wifi and several places to sit. We decided to share a pot of tea. The tea expert let me try the tea of the day, Oriental Garden oolong, which was really good to me. However, Eric R. likes green tea so we had to agree. He suggested jasmine pearls, and I agreed. We sat down, had lots of cups of delicious jasmine green tea, and got work done. There was a tv playing Japanese anime quite loudly in the background, but we tuned it out. I would come back to try other teas.

Diverse options for tea, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. This is a nice comfy spot…read morewhere you can rest assured that someone will help you select the perfect tea. With a sample of the tea of the day, offerings of kombucha, as well as snacks and gifts, you can cover more bases than just being caffeinated. There are cozy seating areas, kind employees, and a vibe of being removed from the chaos of the outside world. Check out their menu online for their offerings (loose leaf options, tea service, by the cup, Kava, Kratom, etc) ; not the basic, traditional tea you might expect. The employees are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Gocha is an adorable novelty in trinkets that pairs so well with a quality, sweet sip. Their drinks…read moreare large, affordable and delicious. I got the brown sugar matcha madness, which had a blend of salted cheese cold foam and ice cream (I think she said?). It was AMAZING. The matcha was very earthy, which I liked. I don't think it's ceremonial grade, for those curious. Look how beautiful it was, too. I got 50% sweet but I definitely get 100% next time. The menu doesn't have all the ingredients, foams, drizzles, etc. listed, so definitely ask. The staff is kind and loves the questions. Every spot in here is photo worthy, and even on a rainy day like mine when I went, it was just as fun of an ambiance. I especially love the painted wall with the Gocha light up sign. True art decoration has not been lost! I do wish there were some cheaper gashapon varieties, as there are only 2 machines that cost $5. It would be cool to have some smaller, cheaper options and come out of this shop with a bunch of trinkets. This is such a fun spot, and I'd guarantee everyone could find something to enjoy. Family friendly, date friendly, all the above friendly. Super unique destination I'd totally recommend!

The egg and sausage bun with sesame seeds is really good. You can tell it's made from scratch and…read morethe flavor is perfect, not too strong nor too mild. It's definitely something for me to get again. I have been slowly going through all their unique premade drinks. I haven't yet found any other place in Kansas City area that sells the diversity of options here. It's really so much more than your typical boba place. The space is small and they have some cute little vending machine games.

Mass Street has no shortage of coffee options, ranging from small local biz to corporate Seattle,…read morebut La Prima Tazza brews up one of the *best* coffee drink menus in this town. Whether you like your coffee hot or iced, LPT has flavors and options galore and each drink is handcrafted and made to order. You can even get their housemade roasts to go with super-competitive prices. I love their house espresso roast and at $13.50/lb., that's a fabulous value. Their baristas are friendly and *know* coffee, and I got hooked on their signature Vienna blend after a barista recommendation. It's not as 'burnt' as many dark Vienna styles and it's still a fave for me. Parking is Mass Street, so either you pay or you find your way in. La Prima Tazza doesn't have a ton of seating due to the size of the space, but the intimacy lends to the charm of a local kaffehaus. They've been here for more than three decades and it remains one of those places that I always suggest when people ask about coffee in LFK.

Stopped by chance and was glad I did. Was in town for work and needed an early morning pick me up…read more I had a double espresso and it was spot on! Great flavor and perfect crema.

I've been to almost every boba place in the KC area and Ari Delights will always come out on top…read more It's a super cute place and everyone who works there is wonderful and kind. Their prices are also a lot more reasonable compared to most boba shops in the area. Their milk tea is delicious and their blended drinks are so refreshing. I've tried everything on the menu and my favorites are: 1. Mint To Be -- a super tasty matcha milk tea with refreshing mint flavor. It's great with brown sugar boba. 2. Ari Godness -- a classic brown sugar boba milk (it doesn't have tea, so no caffeine) with delicious flan and boba. I love the textures of both toppings. 3. Peach On Da Beach -- amazingly rich and flavorful peach tea with peach chunks. So good on a hot day. 4. Frozen Sunrise -- refreshing sweet and tangy smoothie that goes really well with fruity popping boba. 5. I'm Panda Frappe -- incredible drink blended with oreo that is great for a chocolate craving. Brown sugar boba is good in this too, but not necessary. Honorable mentions are the Oh My Taro, Hokkaido milk tea, and Deep Blue Sea!! Seriously the best boba place around. I feel at home there!

Is it just me or is no one going to mention the giant excavator play area with sand and hand trucks…read morefor the kids? It takes up most of the store and is easily bigger than the back counter area. Seemed a little out of place, but who am I to judge, i'm more mentioning it as it almost gave me pause. Wanting an after dinner treat I walked the few miles here and sitting in a strip mall I was expecting more cafe vibes rather than chuck e cheese. Granted there weren't any kids here, the rest of the decor was pretty appropriate to a boba cafe. Menu was large, clear. Prices were affordable (aside from the disproportionately high tax rate). Service was friendly and quick. Serving sizes were large, weren't overloaded with ice and foams. I was hoping to get offerings on sweetness levels as Boba places are notoriously sweet or even caffeine offering levels. I was hoping for the hokaido sugar milk tea, but went with the milk tea with the flan and boba which was a nice change of getting just boba added. I'll definitely be returning as it's the only boba place in walking distance.

I am visiting my brother in Lawrence, KS. Whenever I am visiting, I like to walk the family dog…read more Meet Yuki, a beautiful 11 year old husky. In an effort to be more active, I thought why not walk her to a nearby coffee shop by the house. J&S Coffee is one of coffee shops nearby. I am not sure if pets are allowed but I left Yuki outside. Inside, the shop looks friendly and the service was good. I didn't stay long. The latte was good with reasonable price, $5.35 for a 20 oz latte. Although my visit was short but I could not see a reason to not give this shop a 5 stars. I will return but will stay longer the next time.

I love to meet up with friends in the afternoons for a cortado at J&S; they don't serve it directly…read morewith a glass of water but there's some close by the register, so I guess it counts, The prices are very fair, the staff are consistently friendly and capable of making drinks correctly, and the vibe is very chill. The last time I got served my cortado in a to-go cup instead of a ceramic cup, but the service and vibe more than make up for some small misses. If you haven't tried them out; do! They're always busy but it's the kind of shop where all are welcome. They'll make room for you!

Dinh Tea is a great coffee tea and coffee shop!…read more Conveniently located in a strip mall off of a main highway, Dinh Tea is a great spot to get your morning coffee fix and satisfy your sweet tooth. My friends and I got the Vietnamese Coffee and a Banana Coffee Latte. The Vietnamese Coffee was delicious and packed a punch (as Vietnamese Coffee is known for). My friend got the Banana Coffee Latte and said it was "absolutely delicious and deserves 5/5 stars." Services was friendly and the ambiance of the coffee shop was spacious, relaxing, and aesthetically pleasing. Definitely recommend for all my bubble tea/ coffee lovers!

Every time I visit I always get the same thing. Wintermelon milk tea with regular boba, no ice, 50%…read moresweetness! They get it right every time. The service is quick too! Ambiance.. there's a lot going on inside. Your eyes will never get bored looking at all the decor in there haha.

Came for the patio seating and enjoyed it! Plenty of indoor and outdoor that is shaded. Drinks…read morethemselves were good! Not bad not great. What's really nice about this spot are the hours, 8a-8p daily. Would be nice to study or read in my downtown Vegan friendly

Stopped by this spot because the vibe looked super cool and it definitely delivered on atmosphere!…read moreThere is a lot of seating, which is a huge plus if you're looking to get some work done or just hang out for a while. Outlets are available in certain areas. We ordered an iced latte and were a little bummed that they didn't use espresso shots but rather dispensed from a container of cold brew? It didn't hit the mark for me unfortunately. The flavor was milder and was almost watered down. If you are craving a classic iced latte, I would not recommend this item. Overall, Java Break is an option on Mass St. to chill or study. But, I'll have to try a different drink next time.

One of my must-go spots whenever we're in town!! It's such a cute little tea shop, the interior is…read morecozy and clean and the service has always been consistently pleasant. I always order the White Peach Oolong Cream Tea, it's sooo good. The sweetness is perfectly balanced and I love the fresh cream they add on top. They also have a cute little hanfu costume section in the back. I haven't tried anything on yet, but it would be fun for a photoshoot! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in town!

Totally in love with this tea shop in Kansas City. Normal sweet, less ice as recommended in the…read moresign for not too sweet Duck Pecan tea latte is topped with real pecan bits. Refreshing and tea forward. You can tell they use high quality tea and understand how to brew each variety. Cake milk tea with boba. Delicious. subtly sweet with additional vanilla and richness from the creamy topping. Boba was 100. Perfect texture and flavor. Real dairy milk. We're still dreaming about Flower Tea Only downside was that the employee was not friendly or helpful on any questions and the two drinks took 25 minutes as the only customers... the tea was so amazing that it doesn't affect my opinion