When Covid-19 entered our lives in a traumatic way, employers searched for ways to keep their income flowing while keeping their employees safe from the virus. Working from home has been great for thousands of people. Some employees feel the sense of independence, experience more productivity working remote, and they get to spend more time at home with family (including pups & cats) and keeping the house tidy!
For some of us, working from home actually adds to our everyday stress and anxiety. Speaking from the view of an extrovert, I have found myself feeling less connected to my work because I'm no longer talking to my clients or associates in person. I find myself working from home during the day Monday - Friday for my full-time job, completing homework for an MBA program Monday - Sunday at home, eating and cooking dinner at home, keeping my houses clean (at home), doing yoga and working out (at home)...the list could go on!
Needless to say: working from home means I am at home literally all of the time.
Question: How could I switch this up???
Location: 1624 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Arguably one of the most popular coffee shops in Kansas City is the Messenger located in the Crossroads District. The Messenger is very clean and sparkly! The pastries are baked right in front of you which leaves your mouth watering to try just about everything.
The menu goes past just your typical breakfast items. You can even get salads or a sandwich if you stay working remote at the Messenger past the typical morning/breakfast hours. I have found myself starting with coffee & a pastry and working until about 1-2PM before going home to finish up working. I always enjoy getting lunch at the Messenger because of how fresh the food is.
There are a few different spots you can choose to work from within the Messenger. The bottom floor is a great spot to work, but if you have calls to take, the first floor might be a little too loud. You can go upstairs to work with a little bit more peace OR you can sit outside on the rooftop patio to drink your coffee with a view. I love working outside on their rooftop patio because of the beautiful KC views.
What to Order: I order the Ham and Cheese Croissant and a Mocha Latte (below)
Blip Roasters
Location: 1301 Woodswether Rd, Kansas City, MO 64105
Community. Coffee. Motorcycles.
Blip Roasters is a modern & spacious coffee shop in the historic West Bottoms of Kansas City. I ordered a cinnamon roll, latte, and a rounded up a tip for a total of $10! The cinnamon roll was massive, sweet, & mouthwatering.
This is a great spot to work remote because of how open the environment is. Blip Roasters has plenty of tables and seating areas. When I visited, there were even some group meetings going on! While you are there, purchase some take home coffee beans or coffee merchandise from their small shop!
Haven't checked out this coffee shop in KC yet? Add to your KC bucket list!
Mildred's
Location: 1901 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Mildred's is a phenomenal spot work work remote, have a quick business sync, sip on coffee with friends, or to simply eat one of their amazing lunch/breakfast options! The breakfast burrito is a fan favorite.
The space is very clean & has a modern look. Service is always friendly and quick (even if the line looks busy).
Did you know you could even order a spiked coffee along with other adult brunch beverages?? Might be my favorite coffee shop in KC!
The Roasterie
Location: Multiple locations in KC
There are a few different Roasterie locations that you can visit while in Kansas City. The Factory for the Roasterie is located at 1204 W 27th Street, Kansas City MO 64108. The Factory location has a large decommissioned airplane in the air...you can't miss it! Inside of the Factory, other than buying coffee or a pastry, you can also explore their merchandise, take tour or explore how the coffee is made!
If you know me well, you would know that I will order black coffee 9/10 times that I go to a coffee shop. It is a rare occasion when I actually buy a drink besides black coffee. Sometimes I will even buy a pastry! At the Roasterie, they serve very similar dishes/pastries that you will find at the Messenger. I would recommend trying a croissant!
The wifi is strong! If you are working from home and your wifi starts acting up, come to the Roasterie!
Broadway Café
Located: 4106 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
This coffee shop is located in the Westport area of Kansas City and is within walking distance of several local shops, tasty restaurants, and fun bars. The Broadway Café is another spacious spot in Kansas City to work remote because there is plenty of seating. There are even a few tables outside of the coffeeshop to sit at on a warm, sunny day. Although they don't offer a full breakfast menu, there are some pastry items and yogurt parfaits.
Located: 523 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Cafe Ollama is a cute and quaint coffee shop is located in the Crossroads area of downtown Kansas City.
I ordered the Cafe de Olla Cold Brew and this was THE best cold brew I've ever had...I'm not being dramatic! I typically never order cold brews because I like to drink simple black coffee. The whipped topping was dense and creamy!
If you need to grab coffee on the go, on a date, a quick 1-1 work meeting, or to work on your laptop for a bit, this is a great spot to go in the crossroads!
Hitides Coffee
Located: 519 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Aloha & Mahalo! Welcome to Hitides Coffee in the crossroads district of Kansas City. This Hawaii themed coffee shop in Kansas City is the perfect place to sip on some coffee, work remote, enjoy a date, or have a relaxing business sync/meeting. The entire building is covered in plants and offers a fun yet relaxing beach vibe.
I tried the Sea Salt & Caramel Frappe (served hot) and a brownie. Their signature pastry is an upside down pineapple cake...don't miss out on this!
Location: 7440 Washington St, Kansas City, MO 64114 - Multiple locations
I work at Crows Coffee AT LEAST 2-3 days out of the week because I love the vibe there. I work specifically at the Waldo Crows Coffee location.
The breakfast burritos are phenomenal and the coffee is always delicious. I would recommend trying the breakfast burrito with the Verde salsa (yummy). Their Wi-Fi is always spot on and you will never lose connection. My favorite part about this coffee shop is that their walls are actually garage doors (of sorts) and they will completely open up the shop to let in the fresh air when it feels warm enough outside for it!
The owner is always in the store and even will work the cash register. The staff is great and always make me feel like I can stay however long I would like to.
Link to Crows Coffee Website
Location: 328 W 85th St, Kansas City, MO 64114
Second Best Coffee in the Waldo Neighborhood is tucked away in a strip of other businesses (be sure to check out Miami Ice for delicious ice cream).
This coffee shop is one of my top favorites because of how quiet and quaint it is. There are several other remote workers that will work in this shop because the Wi-Fi is fast and there are plenty of outlets for you to plug in your chargers.
Their iced-coffee is very refreshing and they always have a nice presentation for your order.
Location: 305 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - River Market area
I use to live right next to the River Market and would come down to City Market Coffee almost everyday to get coffee and a breakfast item. Their breakfast burritos are STUFFED full of delicious eggs, cheese, and bacon.
There is a glass case of pastry items that can be warmed up by request. You can pick between fresh cookies, homemade versions of Pop-tarts, large muffins, and more. If you aren't feeling a pastry item, their shakes and smoothies will keep you full until lunch!
This coffee shop is very popular because of its prime location inside of the River Market. The line may look long on the weekends, but you will get your coffee in no time at all and the happiness of enjoying your breakfast is definitely worth it! (P.S. I always get their chocolate chip muffin because it is just so tasty!!!)
Location: 200 NE Chipman Rd Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Post Coffee Co is an adorable coffee shop that offers tasty brews and the best protein balls I have ever tasted! They serve hot coffee beverages, cold brews, and teas. They even offer a selection of food options such as donuts, pastries, scones, cookies, breakfast burritos and lunch wraps. I highly recommend ordering their chocolate chip protein balls!
Plenty of seating inside as well as a patio section. The coffee shop is incredibly clean and the staff is very friendly. This is a perfect place to get some work done on your phone or laptop!
Front Range Coffeehouse & Provisions
Located: 400 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131 - Brookside Area
Front Range is a park, adventure, and nature themed coffee shop & café in the Brookside area of KC. Not only can you order coffee, but you can also enjoy pastries, breakfast biscuits, waffles, breakfast croissants and more. There is also a mini KC gift shop where you can buy the cutest KC themed items as gifts/presents or simply decorations for your own home. There is even a little bar area in the back where you can purchase adult beverages.
There are booths, tables, and comfy couches/seats to sip on your coffee or work remote.
The coffee is tasty, the environment is fun & different, and the service is great. Highly recommend Front Range if you are looking for your next coffee shop to visit in KC!
Located: 3504 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 (multiple Mother Earth locations)
Mother Earth Coffee Co features tasty drip coffee and serves a delicious iced vanilla latte. This coffee shop is spacious and very clean. If you work remote in the KC area, this would be a great spot to get some items accomplished in a quiet area!
Main Street Coffee House
Location: 107 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050
Main Street Coffee House is a locally owned and can be found in the historic Independence town square. At this coffeehouse, we enjoyed a cup of their seasonal Witches Brew - orange spiced tea cider. This cider is so delicious it will have you questioning how there are NO apples in the drink!
Planning a trip to this area? There are plenty of museums and tours that you can take in this historic downtown square.
Third Space Coffee
Located: 226 Oak St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
I visited Third Space Coffee after hours during a KC Influencer Meet-Up and I was overly enjoyed with how cute this coffee shop is in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
Although every single food item that I tried tasted amazing, my favorite was the Ham & Cheddar Croissant. My favorite desserts that I tried at Third Space Coffee were the Chocolate Croissant and the S'mores Bar. The buttery and flakey croissant is loaded with the perfect amount chocolate chip. The S'mores Bar was chewy but soft and packed with marshmallow fluff and chocolate.
You can't go wrong ordering any of the coffee options either. If you are craving a smoothie on a hot day, Third Space Coffee is the place to stop by!
This spot is perfect for working remote, having coffee with friends, and for having larger groups.
Don't miss out on this coffee shop!
Black Dog Coffeehouse
Location: 12815 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66215
Fun yet relaxing coffee shop in Lenexa that offers more than just coffee! This coffee shop also serves Ibis Bakery goods: mouthwatering croissants, pastries, cookies, and more. I ordered the drip coffee while working. The staff is friendly when you ask for your coffee to be filled up a bit/warmed! I also ordered the Ruben Sandwich & the Soup of the Day for lunch...amazing! Black Dog Coffeehouse is a fantastic spot to work remote because there is plenty of seating and coffee/food options to keep you full & happy!
Hattie's Fine Coffee
Located: 4195 Somerset Dr, Prairie Village, KS 66208
The hot mocha drink I ordered was absolutely delicious! I would come back to Hattie's for the mocha coffee, but I would also come back just to spend time in this cool and cute space! This is a good spot to work remote at or get some tasks done on your laptop at. There were a lot of people working on their laptops with plenty of additional room on the table and accessibility to outlets. Along with a full coffee and tea menu, there are also little pastries and food items such as the Double Sausage Sandwich that you can order.
Looking for a nice coffee shop date spot? Check out Hattie's!
Brew Haha
Located: 10332 Mastin St Overland Park, KS 6612
I was looking for a coffee shop in the Overland Park area one weekend morning and ended up stopping by Brew Haha. This cafe had a ton of people sipping on coffee and enjoying friends/family company in each room and on the patio. Brew Haha serves coffees, pastries, and mouthwatering crepes! This coffee shop is a great place to work remote as well! The decorations are modern and the environment feels happy! If you are looking for a local coffee shop in Overland Park, make sure to see Brew Haha to your list of "Must See's in KC"!
As I'm sure you know, there are plenty of amazing coffee shops to work from that are not on this list. I listed some of my top locations to work from, but if you have a top favorite, please feel free to send me an email and let me know! I love taking suggestions on where to visit/try. Below is a list of coffee houses on my coffee shop bucket list:
I enjoy working from coffee shops because I am able to leave my house, try new delicious drinks and pastries, & even meet new friends!
I hope this article encourages anyone who is struggling with working from home to be creative and to find a new "Office Away From Home".
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