Cafe Ca Phe is a cafe in River Market, Kansas City.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: The Hella Good with ube is the signature; the cafe operates as a community hub on weekends.
Address: 916 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
PT's Coffee on Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City's Crossroads pours the Topeka-based direct-trade roaster's beans, with a steady espresso programme.
Signature drink: Direct-trade espresso, filter
Tip: Sister Power and Light location at 1310 Baltimore covers the downtown blocks.
Black Dog Coffeehouse in Lenexa has poured Messenger Coffee beans and Ibis Bakery toast since 2003, with a family-friendly counter and the suburb's farmers.
Signature drink: Messenger filter coffee, Ibis toast
Tip: Live music nights and game nights are regulars on the calendar; free dog biscuits at the counter.
You Say Tomato in Kansas City's Brookside-Longfellow corner is a quirky neighbourhood cafe with daily specials and a strong veg-friendly menu.
Signature drink: Drip coffee, daily quiche
Tip: Wed to Sat 8:00-14:00, Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. The shop is small; arrive early on weekends.
Amanda Lopez's The Russell on Main Street in Kansas City's Midtown is the all-day cafe and lunch counter, with house-baked biscuits and strong gluten-free.
Signature drink: Drip coffee, biscuit sandwich
Tip: Tue to Sat 7:00-14:00, Sun 8:00-14:00. Egg-and-biscuit sandwich is the move at 8:00.
Mildred's Coffeehouse on Wyandotte in Kansas City's Crossroads has run breakfast, brunch and lunch since 1994. At 1901 Wyandotte. Booking recommended.
Signature drink: Espresso, Standard breakfast sandwich
Tip: South Plaza outpost at 5060 Main and the 9th Street downtown shop carry the same menu.
Succotash on Holmes Street near Kansas City's Longfellow runs a long-standing breakfast and brunch counter with local and organic ingredients.
Signature drink: Drip coffee, breakfast hash
Tip: Mon 8:00-14:00, closed Tue, Wed. Open Thu to Sun 8:00-15:00; brunch packs the room.
