The ok: My breakfast bagel was fine. The Wi-Fi seemed strong. The not good: This place is dark and dreary with little charm- black ceilings, black shades drawn, unsightly brown painted walls. At first they played music, then nothing at all. My pumpkin spice coffee tasted perfumey. The staff is nice but clueless- I asked them to use my own glass coffee cup to avoid microplastics (hot liquid + wax lined cup = not something I want to drink) and they forgot, and gave me a single use cup. read more

The coffee is epic and the names are divine!!! I loved the frozen tiny dancer and the frozen ring of fire!!! And the staff just totally serves!!! Everything- coffee, treats, vibes!! read more

Z's, Please pour hot black coffee ( no cream etc - just black )into one of your 12 OZ cups Put a lid on it Give it a second or two The lid melts off ... it doesn't stay on the cup. Ongoing issue for the longest time. Have mentioned numerous times to various staff. ITS HOT/ BURNS. read more

Ohmygawd. I need to have this place closer. As a coffee junkie, I enjoy trying non-chain local spots and comparing them with one or two of my go-to purist-style drinks. Z's Divine Espresso is now near the top of my "oh, heck yes" list of coffee places. Drat! that it's so far away I can only describe how incredible the coffee is from only one visit. If all of their offerings were like this one, then I couldn't go wrong stopping by on my next pass through the area. There was no over-brewed or bitter after taste. It was a smooth drink from start to finish and didn't start out with a burn-my-tongue temperature. I confess to being a little concerned in the drive-thru. I understand each place has its own way of describing the different size options, but there was so much on this menu, I couldn't easily read it and finally just ordered a medium. After apologizing to the person at the window about not being able to figure it out, she told me no problem because they also "speak normal" when it comes to drink sizes. That person gets major points for having a sense of humor that early in the morning. Maybe I need to be more awake, though. Z's Divine Espresso really is divine coffee read more

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July 1, 2025 6:15am Friend went thru drive-thru and ordered 2, 12 oz dark roasts. Coffee hot and got burned AGAIN ... lids came off BOTH cups of coffee AGAIN ... Coffee all over self, clothing and truck ... Back home to change clothes & clean up mess AGAIN..... Now late for work and yes, AGAIN .... on going issue.... for years .... that has been shared with staff numerous times. 12 oz coffee cups and lids are worthless / dangerous. read more

This croissant tastes like ChatGPT DONT GET THE CROISSANT it's like a hamburger bun in the shape of a croissant

We only tried their bagels. Bought a dozen; jalapeño cheese was our favorite. Went there a late morning, not busy. It smelled good with the coffee scent in the air. Maybe next time we will try their sandwiches and coffee. read more

Super yummy coffee - worth the stop! Also love how much space there is to spread out. Ideal for studying or getting together with a friend! The girl that took our order was very sweet and helpful, too. I tried the vanilla and caramel latte and I'd definitely get it again. read more

Sometimes it's nice to go to local coffee shops to get more variety and less Star polish. I love the quaint vibe and the eclectic people of the local stores and Z's fits the bill. Z's was the perfect place to meet some friends for a Friday afternoon wind-down. It is in a stand alone building that used to house Backyard Burgers. There is a drive through and you can't go wrong there. The interior has the usual coffee decor. There is a coffee bean self serve station. There is nothing particularly unique about the decor. There are tables, chairs and a couch or two scattered about. Everything was clean and nicely arranged. The main complaint I have about the interior is the access to the menu board. You order at the counter but there is a HUGE counter riser that blocks you from seeing anything but the menu board and the cash processing area. It is very cumbersome and it was difficult for me to see the menu board. I kept trying to look over, around the huge screen. I suppose I just like being able to see across the counter. I ordered iced tea and it was very tasty. I hate judging an entire restaurant on a glass of tea but it was delicious. They did not have lemon and this would have been a nice amenity. It was a small oversight and not critical. There is a self-serve station for your add-ons. My friends enjoyed their coffee and they both got different things. There is plenty of free parking. Space is plentiful and there is plenty of ease of access. The staff was pleasant and helpful. No complaints. My suggestions would be to take down the barrier across the main counter and add some lemons. Perfect. read more

The coffee wasn't bad by any means but it wasn't really stellar for the price. I got a 20oz regular coffee w/ some dairy free milk and half syrup and it was 7.60. For it being a brewed coffee it definitely wasn't outstanding but it was satisfactory! The service was great though it was suuuuper quick which I appreciate. Overall a very decent coffee spot and I would go back to try some different drinks and the bagels! read more

Z's Divine Espresso South - Gp coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

this is my favorite local coffee spot in town! everyone is so nice and helpful and the bagels are always made fresh!! the tiny dancer is my go to coffee but they r all amazing the inside also sells local art and has a bunch of cute couches to study on! overall the atmosphere is very welcoming and happy read more

Used to be a regular but they treat their employees terribly so I decided not to go back. There are other places that serve better coffee.

The food is really good! The coffee wasn't the taste I was expecting (I got a chocolate thing that tasted like chocolate milk) but it was still tasty. I recommend if you like coffee shop vibes! Also, the staff is so kind, and knew my relative's name by heart. read more

My local yet world class coffee joint. Great people. Great beans. Great prices. A couple of locations to make it easy to drive through or grab a comfy seat inside. They even have the local paper to read and sip! Triple espresso for the win read more

Genuinely one of the best coffee drinks I've had in a long time, reasonable prices, and fast/friendly service! Also I love a drive-thru option at a place that isn't a big chain. read more

I will always be a fan of Z's because they were first coffee shop in Lawrence that made drive through coffees available. Life is better with drive-through coffee. And now they've opened this satellite location in a former fast food joint on busy 31st Street--and darned but they did a great job fixing up the place to give it a proper coffee house--internet users like myself that like to suck joe and wireless rejoice. Open about a month, I literally drove by on my way somewhere else and promptly did a u-turn to stop in. Good coffees, they roast their own, but don't come expecting high latte art--mine came in a to go cup even though I specified having it in. Sadly, the coffee culture in Lawrence has been a work in progress for ages and continues to be hit or miss. With a built-in kitchen from the previous tenants they're said to offer more baked goods and like fare, although I didn't explore that. With the terribly disappointing closure of Dunn Bros. for yet another run-of-the-mill, average kind of sandwich chain in an area already rife with too many (23rd Street), the opening of another Z's is a welcome development. read more

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Last month I asked for a pour-over and the employee gave me a regular brewed coffee without telling me it was not a pour-over. She gave me attitude and said she was too busy. Today the same employee gave me attitude and said she was too busy to do a pour-over. In my business we never deny a customer a product they ask for. We say we'd be happy but it may take a little longer. When I confronted her her attitude was 'how dare you question me'. I went to another coffee shop and have found my new home for my favorite coffee. Too bad one employee can bring down a whole business. :( read more

Delicious coffee and the menu has lots of options for breakfast. Service was fast and the lady who took our order was nice.

Good coffee, nice lady at the register. Could be a little more homey feeling for a coffee shop

Two stars for the worst decaf espresso I've ever tasted. I've had lovely regular caffeinated espresso drinks and lattes here for months but recently went through the drive-thru on a Sunday afternoon and decided to get decaf. It tasted like an ashtray. Was it even from a coffee bean? I would've gone back for a refund but I had already spent over 20 minutes in line at the drive-thru. read more

This is my favorite coffee place in town! I always get the muffin man. It's unique and delicious! I love supporting this local business over other larger coffee shops. The location on 31st is great, has lots of places to sit, but I often use the drive thru! read more

Don't know how they think an iced coffee that tastes like brown water is acceptable. Filling the cup with ice also saves them coffee I guess. read more

in a very odd location way out in eastern Lawrence, but quite accessible from the highway, and actually not a bad cup of coffee. I've only been here twice, but I was impressed with it both times. It's probably going to be hard for most people to get way out here to try it, especially with all the options that are in this town. I did not try any of their food items. read more

Really enjoyed my cappuccino! Service was great (don't remember her name but my barista had dark hair, medium skin tone and was very sweet), and the vibe is on point. I really like getting off of Mass St on occasion and getting to enjoy a quieter place. read more

The coffee is good and the staff are usually very pleasant, but the owner needs to be more attentive to details like cleanliness. The men's room was not updated at all from when this was a Mexican restaurant, so it looks shabby and is usually dirty. The old 9th street location suffered from similarly dirty facilities, so this seems to be a trend -- or a trademark. I'm posting this review because the urinal on 31st street has been broken for more than a month and is pretty disgusting. One gets the impression of a cheap or simply unconcerned owner. For better coffee and nicer -- and cleaner -- environments, go to J&S on 6th and Wakarusa or Alchemy on Mass. For the best coffee in town, but in a cramped space, try La Prima Tazza. read more

Z's Divine Espresso South - This has been this way for weeks -- classy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Great coffee and fast internet. Friendly staff is very good at what they do. I'd recommend the Classic Cappuccino.

I just moved to the area and was on the hunt for a new coffee shop. I love their selection of fresh organic coffee beans!