Monarch Coffee - Kansas City

Monarch has a great variety of both coffee and non coffee drinks. As a tea drinker, I was so excited to see I had several options. The baristas are also very helpful and knowledgeable. The inside is clean and bright, with just the right amount of vintage character. There is plenty of seating both tables and several cozy booths. The only downside is they only offer one size drink. And, the cups are so short that they get stuck in my car cup holder. I would suggest taking your own cup to pour your drink into if you don’t want to drive around with a coffee in hand. Or, better yet, plan to sit for a bit, enjoy the ambiance and finish your drink inside. And, if you need a decent amount of caffeine, you’ll have to order two drinks.

I absolutely adored visiting this space! It’s beautifully open, bright, and covered in plants. We tried the seasonal/signature drinks this time. One was wonderfully light and delightful. The other was a bit adventure for my taste, but completely gorgeous. Love the vibes here. We’ll be back soon for some quality coffee and people watching!

I dropped in February 23rd around noon while waiting for a nearby pharmacy to open for the afternoon. I really enjoyed the experience. The space was clean, inviting, and aesthetically appealing, and the service was nice. The shop was nice and quiet, not too noisy. I ordered the Pink Daisy Tea Latte, and my boyfriend ordered the Hot Chocolate. The Pink Daisy Tea Latte was delicious, the flavors were delicate but distinct, and it was good and warm for a cold day. The Hot Chocolate was good and rich and flavorful, and the presentation looked really cute. The amount of drink was pretty reasonable as well. The prices were on the higher side but I'm willing to pay them to support a local business. I'll definitely return if I'm in the area again, it's very good. As a side note, I enjoy the shop's Instagram presence as well.

What a beautiful coffee shop. The baristas are located behind a circular counter underneath a fancy ceiling. The rest of the ceiling looks like 1800's with the old ceiling tiles. The shop was hopping when we arrived on a mid Saturday morning. That's always a good sign. My mocha was quite delicious at the perfect temperature. It was hot, but not so hot that I couldn't start drinking it right away and not cool enough to be cold quickly. My husband said his Americano was one of the best he's had. They make their own pastries, except for the donuts. Those are provided by Hanna's Donuts in Kansas City, KS. I didn't try any pastries on this visit, but will return to try those and maybe a different coffee drink. The restroom is large and elegant. The walls are all painted black and there is a large, fancy mirror, old time looking pedestal sink, and fancy door hardware. After we were seated for a while they brought a carafe of water and 2 glasses and served us water. I have NEVER seen this in a coffe house before. That extra service stepped up the experience. It is an overall great environment with great coffee and friendly staff. We will definitely visit again.

My go to for any first visit to a Coffee shop/house is a standard hot Latte with whole milk as it reveals the truth. Monarch’s Latte was everything I wanted it to be. The pastries were good. The ambiance was lovely and the sound level was good- can easily talk to others or concentrate while working on your laptop.