I may be traveling and technically "on vacation," but work doesn't stop -- and the first half of today was happily spent at Zinc Coffee. The space itself is a clever reuse of a former gas station, fitting since we're just off the Mother Road, Route 66. That history adds a nice layer of character to the industrial‑but‑comfortable setting, with plenty of seating for both solo workers and small groups. I was the first customer through the door this morning and ordered a cortado. It was perfectly prepared: served in the proper short glass, accompanied by a small glass of seltzer as tradition dictates. I set up my laptop at a two‑top table right by a power outlet and settled in for two very pleasant hours. Between the thoughtful service, the quality of the coffee, and the inviting atmosphere, Zinc Coffee made working on the road feel easy. Five stars, without hesitation. [Review 1480 of 2025 - 465 in Missouri - 25033 overall] read more

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Don't go looking for a smoothie. They never have the purple drink in stock. Also, watch out they will charge different amounts for the same drink. read more

Friendly service and tasty treats! Zinc's coffee is excellent. The food menu is short but everything we tried was tasty. A roomy, laid-back space that's welcoming and pleasant. Go! read more

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Been here many times over the years, most recently just this week, and it has been consistently good. In a time of marginal customer service generally, this place stands out for attention to detail and good staff. However, if you're on a schedule and just looking for a quick cup, they can take care of that as well. read more

I am unhappy about the service I received yesterday here. The only reason I order cappuccinos at "fancy" sit down coffee shops and not Starbucks is because they serve the cappuccino in a mug and not a carcinogenic, pfas lined paper cup. I spend an atrocious amount of money to avoid paper cups. I'm pissed off by the audacity of the barista that I pretipped 22% that I asked for cappuccino in a mug when she brought it out in paper. I told her I was drinking it inside. She told me " we are closing in 30 mins". I'm too polite to argue and don't like to create scenes but it made my blood boil that I paid 5$ plus a tip for shitty partially filled tiny paper cup of coffee barely 5 oz AND was spoken to very rudely/dismissively by the barista. So be warned, don't come here if you want bad service for a lot of money. I could have had the same latte for that price but like triple the quantity. read more

Zinc Coffee - Tiny coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

don't get the croissants,they're disgusting. Went in to zinc craving a croissant. Their options:ham&cheese ,sounds yummy right. Save yourself the trouble. Got my croissant , I bite into it,it's a cold clump of cream cheese with a small slab of ham. Unfortunately ruined my love for croissants. Mid coffee read more

Was fortunate enough to find myself in this beautiful coffee shop today. The service was excellent and the young lady we spoke to was very kind. I let her know it was our first time and we were in town for a loss in the family. I lost my mother just a week ago and was left these beautiful message by the barista. It's the little things that let you know life is going to be okay amidst such a loss. Thank you zinc and we love you too. P.S the jalapeño cream cheese croissant was a 10/10 read more

Zinc Coffee - Two iced cofffees with a beautiful message - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

We tried the Campfire Cappuccino from the specialty drinks menu and a vanilla cappuccino. The Campfire Cappuccino was excellent! It was subtly sweet with marshmallow and white chocolate flavors that balanced perfectly with the espresso. It was clearly well-crafted and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the vanilla cappuccino was a letdown. It arrived lukewarm, even though I ordered it in a glass cup for here, so I feel like I can't give it a fair review. On top of that, it took quite a while for someone to take my order, which was frustrating. The biggest issue, though, was the seating (or lack of it). For such a large coffee shop, the layout felt poorly designed. We couldn't find a place to sit, so we ended up standing to drink our "for here" coffees, which made the experience pretty unpleasant. While I'd be open to giving this place another chance, they let us down on almost everything except the Campfire Cappuccino. The potential for this coffee shop is high. read more

This was our last stop as we left Joplin and it did not disappoint. We arrived right as they were opening and a few people were already waiting to go in. We got an iced lavender oat milk latte and a hot caramel latte. Both were made quickly and tasted fantastic. I'm a lavender lover and this was one of the best I've had! I'll definitely stop by the next time I'm in town. read more

Zinc Coffee - Iced lavender oat milk latte next to the "drive-thru", which is really just pull up next to the door and someone comes to get your order. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

I don't know why everyone loves Zinc to be honest. It's expensive, coffee mediocre, and the staff aren't the most friendly. It's also not immediately obvious where you're supposed to order since they have a weird layout when you walk in. Coffee tasted like it was from McDonalds. Not horrible, but everywhere else is better (except Starbucks) read more

If you like iced milk with barely any flavoring or coffee in ur drink for 5.85 this is your place to go in Joplin. Went back in asked for a refund and then they gave me another iced coffee that was just milk with foam and a hint of espresso. No flavoring. Really glad I paid almost 6 dollars for this. read more

Should have gave us a warning when we walked in that service takes 30 minutes to get your coffee. So much for "to go". Gal making coffee in the back was sooo slow. Coffee was good but very expensive. 8 dollars for a vanilla latte. Seems a good hangout for college students looking to spend some time relaxing but NOT for a person looking to go in and out for a coffee. read more

Fantastic coffee, good pastry, and kind people in an unexpected place. Very grateful!! Thank you!!

If you like super creamy mochas, you are gonna love Zinc. It's perhaps the creamiest espresso I've had locally. And very consistent too, as I get the same creamy goodness every time I come here. That gets bonus points as it shows the staff is trained to serve the same coffee recipe that you can depend on. Aside from that, the dining room is very large and pet friendly. Service is great. There is a selection of pastries and a tea menu as well. Very nice coffee shop! read more

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I am delightedly surprised to find this local coffee joint in Joplin. Let's talked about the building itself, it used to be an auto service garage I believe, you can tell from the industrial look and oversized garage. The building isn't too large so seating is a bit limited but it offers a pretty cool area for study. No wonder why most of their patrons are students. For Joplin, it's a pretty great cafe option. We had a drip coffee (Ethiopian) and it tasted great to my surprised. You can taste the fruitiness and citrus from the bean without too much acidity. We got a Cortado and it tasted alright, a little bitter to my taste if you asked me. It's all about the extraction skills of the coffee barista. All in all, it's a pretty decent experience, even we have to take ours to-go. read more

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Love that Joplin finally has a proper coffee shop serving great coffee. The hurdle with this spot is simply the speed and pace of the service. The employees are much "mellow" so if you're looking for a quick in and out, this probably isn't what you want. Really hope they can figure out the service issue, because the coffee is great. read more

Zinc Coffee - Inside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

The coffee is good and customer service is even better. Every employee I have encountered is personable and kind. The environment is great for a relaxing lunch break, study spot, or to meet with friends to catch up. Definitely recommend! read more

For a town in the middle of the Midwest, the feel and quality of this coffee shop was akin to some of the more trendy spots you might find in a major city. The coffee was excellent. The atmosphere was chill, and we went twice within a two day period of visiting Joplin! read more

Top notch! I had a cappuccino and a latte, both were absolutely delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was very relaxing. I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area. read more

I first discovered Zinc while staying in Joplin for a friend's wedding. Zinc got me through the wedding prep! Absolutely solid coffee shop. Zinc is located in an old car repair shop and has a clean, modern look that doesn't feel pretentious. There isn't much parking available out front, but there might be parking in the back as I've never had a problem finding a place to park and the shop is fairly busy. The ordering process can be a bit confusing if you walk in the door by the outside seating as there are two counters; one where you order and one where you pick up your drink. The coffee is delicious! Lavender is of course the hot new drink to offer, but the Lavender Latte here really is top notch, probably the best one I've ever had. It's not too sweet and you can still taste the herbiness of the lavender. The espresso is smooth and tasty. Customer service is great. The baristas are friendly and ready to strike up a conversation should you choose to start one. Really a five star experience overall. read more

The staff here is amazing and love that it is locally owned. The price points are reasonably set and the taste of the beverages never lets me down... no matter what I order. My top favorite is the Coffe Shake... read more

Pretty unassuming little place that is a pleasant surprise when you walk in. I really dig the decor of bare cement, stained wood and black accents. Had a cappuccino which was very solid. I like their espresso roast, it was pretty smooth and nutty. Overall, I enjoyed it, the environment is really well suited for hanging out and chatting without feeling like you are on top of each other. read more

Best coffee shop ambiance in town. The building space is a renovated garage; very unique. There are plenty of windows that allow a ton of natural light in and there are many smaller tables scattered through the area. Good place to study as there are plenty of outlets along the walls. I got the batch brew (smallest size 2.25, just the standard coffee), and it was not too acidic. Will definitely come back to get work done or relax with friends. Parking seems to be limited to 4 spots in front and ~4 spots in back; not sure if there's extended parking elsewhere. There is also a drive through if you just want to grab & go read more

Zinc Coffee - batch brew and table top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

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Was it my mood after the struggle to find parking? Was it the unfriendly gal at the order counter? Was it the impossible to access beverage menu? Or was it the lukewarm, overly sweet and certainly overpriced latte that drives me to leave a two star review? Good point, Yelper! A one star review might be more in line with my experience. The extra star is for the friendly barista who offered "have a good day" as I departed. read more

I love to come to Zinc with my friends. Even though I am not much of a coffee-drinker, I can always find something I like here. They have some of the best Hot Chocolate in town, and it is ready to drink as soon as they bring it out (It won't burn you to ashes). The staff are always really nice and great at keeping a friendly conversation while you place your order. Everything is very clean and I'm excited to see that business is really starting to take off. Even though they keep getting more customers, they add seating and rearrange to meet the needs of the community. read more

I was very anxious to try this new coffee shop and I was not let down! My vanilla latte was made just right and was in a pretty good sized cup! All of the natural lighting and the modern decor makes this place it's very own. I'm super excited to see this place grow! read more

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Zinc Coffee is so cute and their coffee is great. I love having a beautiful coffee space in JOMO!

Super cute coffee shop with lots of space to study/work. The coffees and teas were super good and the ambience of the place was nice.

One of the go-to spots in Joplin! The coffee is great, the atmosphere is an industrial chill, the bakery items are delicious (they have kolaches!!!), and it's an all around A+ experience. There is a drive thru for convenience as well. 12/10 recommend, and try an oat latte when you go. read more

Zinc Coffee - 2 caramel oat milk lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

This place is phenomenal! My family and I stopped here on our across country road trip. Best coffee we came across our entire trip. We got iced coffees, their summer special drink and a Rishi glass tea brewer. Amazing customer service and vibes. Perfect stop! read more

Adorable place with delicious coffee. My favorite thing to order here are the forest + field pastries and iced vanilla lattes. The employees are always super friendly!! read more

Great to have a local specialty coffee house serving Onyx coffee. I had a Cortado because I like my espresso shot with a little steamed milk and added vanilla, just right! Latte art on top was a nice touch. Rewards too?! Sign me up read more

I live in the neighborhood near Zinc and I couldn't be happier to have a place like this in the community! I frequent the shop all the time. The staff is full of baristas that are well-trained, highly-skilled, and pay attention to detail while still being friendly, greeting everyone who comes in. They'll make sure you're taken care of! Best cafe in Joplin! Couldn't recommend enough. read more

Did the coffee shakes (added some lavender to one) - really excellent, rich and creamy - Really neat place

Great coffee locally owned. Nice change of pace with personalized touch. Great service and coffee

Love my vanilla latte! The flavor was so good. Loved the roasted coffee taste. The old garage building was so retro. Will definitely be back. The prices were little more small was $5.50 but was really good. read more

I was visiting for business and I think I found the one hip place in an otherwise bleak town. Hip vibe. Young people actually exist in Joplin!? They do and they seem to congregate at Zinc! Excellent coffee selection. Helpful staff when describing flavor and tone of pour-over coffee. Lemon cake was light and tart. 10/10 -- would go back in a heart beat. read more

This is one cool coffee house!!! Great service, great service & great products. We stopped here after visiting Joplin. I got a mocha which was excellent and a red eye for the road. Well done folk!!! I look forward to coming back & enjoying their cool patio area. read more

Driving across the country and stopped at many coffee shops along the way. Zinc is a great coffee shop. Lots of light and room. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood. I got a good feel for Joplin because of Zinc. The coffee was strong and got me vibrating in a good way. Go here for the positive experience! read more

Great new local coffee shop with quality specialty coffee and friendly staff. Nice to see a shop in Joplin focusing on the quality of the coffee instead of just trying to get another location open. Pour over is nice without being too acidic like some can be, milk based drinks are correctly proportioned instead of the coffee flavored steamed milk others make in the area. Nice west coast styled white-washed renovated building. Staff is very welcoming and you shouldn't feel intimidated if you are not use to specialty coffee shops. Very limited parking and drive thru is a little confusing. Espresso is a little too acidic to pair well with steamed milk, at last my opinion. Plenty of seating but would like to see a few more couch/chair options instead of hard metal/wood chairs and tables. Will go occasionally if in the area or close enough to walk, but probably won't go too far out of the way considering there might not be parking and would have to continue on to somewhere else. read more