Filling Station Coffee - Midtown

I really love coming here - the staff is always friendly and the latte I usually order is top-notch. They have breakfast burritos that, while small, are absolutely amazing. Seating can be a bit of a challenge, but usually a place opens up pretty quickly even when they're busy.

This place has great coffee. It used to be one of my staple locations. I'm disappointed that Kansas City's "barista" culture is becoming one of normality where you treat your customers with borderline disdain. Where did valuing customer service go? When you hire people its a reflection of the ownership's attitude towards standards. Apathy has infected the service industry. Have your people take some courses in hospitality. If your employees don't love working with people why did you hire them in a service based business.

Really cool little coffee shop! There is a patio if it is nice out and you feel like drinking your coffee outside, but there are a few tables inside as well! Parking is easy in this area so that shouldn't be an issue. The coffee is good and so are the pastries! This place gets a good amount of foot traffic and rightly so since it is a cool locations with good service!

Good spot to get a juice, or quick bite on the go.

One of my favorite cafés in Kansas City. Came here for the first time in 2011. I'm now in town on business and went out of my way just to stop and get coffee and food. This place remains as great as ever. Friendly and helpful baristas. Coffee is fantastic.

It's also a nice study/work spot, but it does get loud during peak hours.

Wow, the Filling Station is a gem!! Wanted top-notch coffee and a yummy breakfast and was blown away by all of it. Had the Everyday Bowl, and the combination of textures and flavors was masterful - nuttiness from the peanut butter, sweetness from the banana, and tartness of the kefir - I savored every bite. Their cold brew is outstanding too. Strong flavor but very smooth. Over the moon I stumbled upon this place during my trip to Kansas City. Highly recommend.

Messenger coffee is always delightful. What makes this place absolutely amazing is the crew. Jamie and the manager with the gauged earing are awesome and they always make delightful drinks

Latest Visit: Quite displeased with my latest trip to this place. Took the staff about 5 minutes to even acknowledge me and take my order but then three of the staff took my order and caused confusion over my coffee. And when they finished, no one bothered to call it out or let me know. The pourover I got wasn't even all that impressive. About a two star visit, but I'm averaging to three since my first visit was fine. Hopefully this was just an off morning for the crew.

First visit: Great coffee shop. The staff is great, coffee flavorful, and acoustics noticeably conducive to conversation or study. At the time of writing, the men's restroom could use some but of TLC.

Best juice for real. Great coffee. Nice atmosphere. Great staff.

Packed at lunch. Great atmosphere. Sit outside if its nice out. Great views. [Edit 16.11.04] Recent remodel with wood replacing a lot of the stainless. Feels like they were able to add more seating. Much better flow at register. Give it a try if you haven’t been in a while.