Monarch Coffee - Kansas City

Monarch offers a fantastic selection of both coffee and non-coffee beverages. As a tea enthusiast, I was thrilled to find several options available. The baristas are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about their menu. The interior is clean and bright, boasting just the right amount of vintage charm. There’s ample seating, including tables and plenty of cozy booths. The only drawback is that they only serve drinks in one size, and the cups are somewhat short, which means they can get stuck in my car's cup holder. I recommend bringing your own cup if you prefer not to drive with a drink in hand. Alternatively, it’s best to plan to stay a while, enjoy the ambiance, and savor your drink inside. If you’re craving a good caffeine boost, you'll likely need to order two drinks.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this restaurant! The space is beautifully open, bright, and filled with plants. We sampled the seasonal and signature drinks during our visit. One was wonderfully light and refreshing, while the other was a bit more adventurous for my taste, but absolutely stunning. I really love the atmosphere here. We'll definitely be returning soon for some great coffee and to enjoy watching the people!

I visited on February 23rd around noon while waiting for a nearby pharmacy to open in the afternoon, and I had a wonderful experience. The space was clean, welcoming, and visually appealing, and the service was friendly. It was pleasantly quiet, which I appreciated. I ordered the Pink Daisy Tea Latte, while my boyfriend chose the Hot Chocolate. The Pink Daisy Tea Latte was delightful—its flavors were subtle yet distinct, and it was perfectly warm for a chilly day. The Hot Chocolate was rich, flavorful, and had a really cute presentation. The portion sizes were quite reasonable too. Although the prices are a bit on the higher side, I’m happy to pay them to support a local business. I’ll definitely come back if I’m in the area again; it’s really good. By the way, I also enjoy the shop’s presence on Instagram!

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.