For some, coffee is simply a quick way to perk up and start the work day. But for others, a lovingly roasted coffee with steamed milk and all the accoutrements is the source of near-religious worship.
On this week's Food Critics, Charles Ferruzza, Emily Farris, Jenny Vergera and some callers helped narrow down which coffee houses and shops have the best cup of Joe in the Kansas City metro.
Here are their picks:
- Cascone's Grill — 17 E. 5th St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Revocup — 11030 Quivira Road, Overland Park, Kan.
- Thou Mayest — 419 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Black Dog Coffeehouse — 12815 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa, Kan.
- Crow’s Coffee — 304 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Bourgeois pig — 6 E. 9th St., Lawrence, Kan.
- Parisi Coffee — union station and 117th and Nall, Leawood, Kan.
- City Market Coffee House — 305 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Bella Napoli — 6229 Brookside Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
- Hi Hat Coffee — 5012 State Line Road, Westwood Hills, Kan.
- Oddly Correct — 3940 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Homer’s Coffee House — 7126 W. 80th St., Overland Park, Kan.
- Eleo’s Coffee — 3401 E. Independence Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
- Broadway Cafe — 4012 Washington St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Second Best Coffee — 328 W. 85th St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Quay Coffee — 412 Delaware St., Kansas City, Mo.
- Friendly Bean — 420 NE. Barry Road, Kansas City, Mo.
