Café$lenexaWork-friendlyWifi
Black Dog Coffeehouse in Lenexa has poured Messenger Coffee beans and Ibis Bakery toast since 2003, with a family-friendly counter and the suburb's farmers.
Signature drink: Messenger filter coffee, Ibis toast
Tip: Live music nights and game nights are regulars on the calendar; free dog biscuits at the counter.
Café$brooksideWork-friendlyWifi
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.
Café$midtownWork-friendlyWifi
Amanda Lopez's The Russell on Main Street in Kansas City's Midtown is the all-day cafe and lunch counter, with house-baked biscuits and strong gluten-free.
Signature drink: Drip coffee, biscuit sandwich
Tip: Tue to Sat 7:00-14:00, Sun 8:00-14:00. Egg-and-biscuit sandwich is the move at 8:00.
Café$crossroadsWork-friendlyWifi
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.
Café$longfellowWork-friendlyWifi
Succotash on Holmes Street near Kansas City's Longfellow runs a long-standing breakfast and brunch counter with local and organic ingredients.
Signature drink: Drip coffee, breakfast hash
Tip: Mon 8:00-14:00, closed Tue, Wed. Open Thu to Sun 8:00-15:00; brunch packs the room.
Café$brooksideTue to Sun 7:00-14:00 or 15:00Work-friendlyWifi
Heirloom Bakery and Hearth in Kansas City's Brookside is Scott and Kate Meinke's destination bakery and breakfast counter, with cheddar-herb biscuits.
Signature drink: Drip coffee, biscuit sandwich
Tip: Tue to Fri 7:00-14:00, Sat 7:00-15:00, Sun 7:00-14:00. The line forms by mid-morning.