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Macaroni KID SE Kansas City's Ultimate Guide to Great Coffee!

A guide to local roasters, coffee shops, and play cafes in our area!

By Brittany Marsh March 20, 2024

Caring for others can be a demanding role, and we're here to support you! That's why we've curated a comprehensive guide to the best coffee shops in our area to give you the energy boost you need.

Local coffee shops and roasters are often a staple of many neighborhoods, providing a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for coffee lovers to enjoy a great cup of coffee. These businesses are often independent and locally owned, which can give customers a sense of community and connection to their area. In addition, supporting local coffee shops and roasters can help to boost the local economy and create jobs.

One of the benefits of local coffee shops and roasters is the quality of the coffee. Many local shops and roasters take great pride in sourcing high-quality beans and creating unique blends that are not found in larger chain coffee shops. This can provide customers with a unique and flavorful coffee experience that they may not find elsewhere. Many of them also offer a variety of brewing methods, such as pour-over or French press, which can enhance the flavor of the coffee.

Additionally, local coffee shops and roasters often have a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. Many shops prioritize fair trade and organic beans, and some even have their own farms or partnerships with coffee growers. This can give customers peace of mind knowing that they are supporting a business that values environmental and social responsibility. Overall, local coffee shops and roasters offer more than just a great cup of coffee - they provide a sense of community, unique flavors, and a commitment to sustainability.

This guide provides a list of coffee shops that are family-friendly and have play areas for children. It includes an overview of play cafes and kid-friendly coffee shops, followed by a list of local coffee shops that cater to families.


MY Play Café
659 SW 2nd St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063

This space is ideal for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. It's a place where parents and caregivers can have a cup of coffee, take a break, get some work done, and interact with other adults, or get down and play with their kids in a new and different environment. Admission is sold by the session, and punch cards are available if you plan to visit regularly.




Love, Coffee
813 SW Lemans Lane, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64082

Tucked away on the south side of Lee’s Summit sits a quaint, charming coffee shop. Love, Coffee was an idea that came to life at a business meeting. Love, Coffee is passionate about providing customers quality products, but just as important, giving them an experience beyond their expectations.


OverBoard Coffee
825 NE Lakewood Blvd., Lee's Summit, MO 64064

We have fresh baked pastries and more! Stop by for the classic cinnamon roll, muffins, danish, turnover, bagel, or a breakfast sandwich. And while you’re here, try a cup of freshly roasted coffee. We’re proud to serve only the best coffees from a local KC favorite, Messenger. We’re all about the good vibes at OverBoard and true to our name, we’ll always deliver a little extra.


Summer Moon Coffee
699 NW Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64086


Gusto Coffee Shop
3390 SW Fascination Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64081 


Whistle Stop
227 SE Main Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063


Ahadu Coffee
1531 NE Douglas St, Lee's Summit, MO 64086


Baxter's Coffee and Donuts
1729 NE Langsford Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64063


Fat Bee Cafe
880 NW Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64086


Hand in Glove
6 SW Third Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64063


Poppy's Ice Cream & Coffee House
 307 SE Douglas Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64063


The Fillmore Café
700 Unity Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64086


Frost Coffee and Tea
 300 SW Main Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64063


Post Coffee Co.
200 NE Chipman Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64063

1000 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64064

Post Coffee Company exists to be a space for the local community. At Post Coffee Company we strive to be a consistent presence for our neighborhood. Our cafe's and roasting space are built in ways that engage people with the staff and with other customers. We strive to be a socially and ecologically responsible company from the ways that we source our coffee to the way we control our waste. We want to be a "Post", a place of stability, a point of attachment that gives support to the local and greater communities surrounding it.




Scout Coffee
1400 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015


Bean Counter Cafe
1101 W. Main Street, Apt. A, Blue Springs, MO 64015


Cultivate Cafe at Colonial Gardens
27610A E Wyatt Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014


Bing Coffee
404 N Foxridge Dr, Raymore, MO 64083


Missouri Mud Co.
1294 W Foxwood Dr, Raymore, MO 64083


The Healthy Hub
319 Main St, Belton, MO 64012


Random's Coffee
823 414 Main St, Belton, MO 64012


BlendWell Community Café
10725 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64054

BlendWell Community Cafe was launched in 2018 by Community Services League as a catalyst for change in an underserved neighborhood in Northwest Independence. From community input, BlendWell was designed to be a place to gather, have conversations and build connections to make good things happen in life.


Main Street Coffee House
107 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050


Nirvana Coffee Bar and Game Lounge
10707 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052


Pleasant Street Coffee
423 N Pleasant St, Independence, MO 64050


Coffee Club
7301 NW 87th St, Kansas City, MO 64153

Gather your friends and head out for a fun-filled day at Zona Rosa's Central Park. Join Melissa from Macaroni KID Kansas City from 9am-11am every Thursday for Coffee Club. Enjoy the splash fountain, playground and other activities.