Highest-rated cafes in the Springfield area by diners

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed 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 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, 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 in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

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. 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 landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Springfield area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Springfield were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#27. Travellers House at Boomer Town

- Rating: 3.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 824 South National Ste A-100 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Scooter's Coffee

- Rating: 3.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2930 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Rise

- Rating: 3.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 Park Central Square Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. The Press Coffee & Juice Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2710 South Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Cherry Picker Package x Fare

- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 South Pickwick Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Big Momma's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 East Commercial St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. MudLounge

- Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 East Walnut St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mudhouse Coffee

- Rating: 4.2/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 323 South Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. The Coffee Ethic

- Rating: 4.3/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 Park Central Sq Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Classic Rock Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 West Sunset St. Ste A116 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Music Venues, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Echelon Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2407 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. St George's Donuts

- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3012 South National Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Tea Bar & Bites

- Rating: 4.4/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 621 South Pickwick Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Mediterranean, Coffee & Tea, Tea Rooms
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Dancing Mule Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1945 South Glenstone Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Roots Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1645 West Republic Road Ste G Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Eurasia Coffee Co

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 445 East Commercial St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. European Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 Park Central East Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Cafe Cubano

- Rating: 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3650 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Kingdom Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 211 South Market Ave. Unit 100 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Travellers House Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2151 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Potter's House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 South National Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Parlor Doughnuts

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1109 East Battlefield Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2462 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Latin American, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Wire Road Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4453 South Timbercreek Ave. Battlefield, Missouri
- Categories: Brewpubs, Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Dark Stone Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1826 East Turner St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Architect Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1604 East Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Chabom Teas & Spices

- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 209 East Commercial St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Herbs & Spices, Tea Rooms, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.