Highlighting the people, culture, food and pride that make KC the best place to be.
Oddly is the kind of place that you go for inspiration. Its full of coffee lovers, of course, but Tyler, Greg and the rest of the crew are brewing something else too. Beneath the surface, Oddly is a place for creatives, big thinkers and everything else that's urban.
Read MoreSure, the Filling Station is a coffee shop but that title doesn't quite tell the whole story. You can also think of it as a bakery, a juice bar, a sandwich stop or a hipster oasis.There are two Filling Station locations in KC and both of them are packed with personality. We decided to visit both to get the full experience.
On our last visit we struck up a conversation with the owners, Corey and Tanner last time we were in. Since opening last June, they and two other guys, Ray and Andrew, work around the clock as owners, managers, baristas, etc. They do a great job of avoiding the snobbery of the “coffee snob elites,” they’re just down to earth guys who love coffee, love the city and run a great shop.
Read MoreThe Union Station café is fairly new, added to Union Station in early spring of 2011 but they have already become a top destination for coffee lovers all over the city. They stay true to their blends by always brewing them, “by the cup” which means their beans are never sent through an automatic brewer. When you visit the café, you will receive your coffee through French press or pour-over, which preserves the freshness and taste of every cup. We think that is pretty cool.
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