Highest-rated cafes in Kansas City, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Kansas City using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#25. Succotash
- Rating: 4.0/5 (927 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2601 Holmes St Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Gluten-Free
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#24. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2800 West 53rd St Fairway, KS 66205
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#23. PT's Coffee at the Crossroads
- Rating: 4.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 310 Southwest Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#22. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1022 Westport Rd Westport, MO 64111
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#21. Dagwood's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1117 Southwest Blvd Kansas City, KS 66103
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#20. Extra Virgin
- Rating: 4.0/5 (520 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1900 Main St Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Mediterranean, Cafes
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#19. Cafe Trio
- Rating: 4.0/5 (481 reviews)
- Price: $$$
- Address: 4558 Main St Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: American (New), Lounges, Cafes
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#18. Sankofa Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4240 Indiana Ave Kansas City, MO 64130
- Categories: Caribbean, Cafes
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#17. First Watch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (270 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 409 Armour Rd North Kansas City, MO 64116
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Cafes
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#16. Westport Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (434 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 419 Westport Rd Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: French, Bars, Cafes
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#15. Fat Bee Cafe - Kansas City
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1111 Main St Ste 165 Kansas City, MO 64106
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Cafes
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#14. Made In Kansas City Marketplace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 306 W 47th St Kansas City, MO 64112
- Categories: Cafes, Public Markets, Bars
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#13. André's Confiserie Suisse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (251 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5018 Main St Kansas City, MO 64112
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Chocolatiers & Shops
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#12. PT's Coffee Power & Light
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1310 Baltimore Ave Kansas City, MO 64105
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#11. Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout
- Rating: 4.5/5 (543 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 549 Gillis St Kansas City, MO 64106
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#10. XR Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2101 Central St Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional), Cocktail Bars
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#9. Foodlove Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2101 Broadway Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Cafes
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#8. Daily Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 305 Main St Kansas City, MO 64106
- Categories: Cafes
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#7. Made In KC Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1114 Baltimore Ave Kansas City, MO 64105
- Categories: Cafes
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#6. Made in KC Cafe - Midtown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 325 E31st St Ste 101 Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Cafes, Wine Bars, Bubble Tea
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#5. Made in KC Trolley Cafe - River Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 426 Delaware St Kansas City, MO 64105
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bars
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#4. Gigi's Vegan + Wellness Café
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1103 Westport Rd Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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#3. Equal Minded Cafe & Event Center
- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 4327 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64110
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes
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#2. Whiskers Cat Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 3705 SW Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Themed Cafes
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#1. Café Corazón
- Rating: 5.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1721 Westport Rd Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Cafes
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