Filling Station Coffee - Midtown

Gone here for pretty much as long as it has existed.

The past year or two though.... prices have just gotten out of hand.

First, something basic like a 16oz latte is going to run you $5-6 (Before tip). Then they have other food items, like juice which is going to run about twice as much as the hand made fresh juices from a popular breakfast spot 2 blocks away. A small breakfast burrito (with nothing else) is around $7+.... a latte and burrito with 15% gratuity cost about $13.50.

I wonder if they rent the location and rent has gone up, or what? I’m not a real estate expert, but with seemingly widespread growth in KC, I can imagine real estate values going up, and rent going up. I have known several businesses to close up because they sold they locations recently, and even seen an empty parking lot being sold for $1 Million.

I worry that they are going to price themselves out of the market place. I know I am much more likely to go elsewhere ... considering I can get a hardy full breakfast with drink at a trendy local a stones throw away for like $10.

With that said, I’ve always liked the beautiful location with patio and lawn and being able enjoy that in the spring and summer. The staff has always been 👌🏼 in my book too.

I fell in love with their coffee and breakfast food! it is more pricey than your average coffee shop, but the mcgee and breakfast burrito are gourmet af and very tasty. However something always happens with my mobile order :(. twice their kitchen had closed early, but still allowed me to place a order online. Today, they didn't know I had a mobile order, so I had to wait again while three other people got served before me. I will say they do try and make up for their mistakes, which is greatly appreciated. the times that the kitchen closed early they offered to give me other baked goods in exchange, just wish maybe it was a little more organize.

Filling Station has one of my favorite patios, and with all the big windows, the shop always has plenty of natural light. I'm certainly not the only one who loves the place, It's almost always busy. Coffee is good. I love their juices and breakfast menu.

Good coffee, I had a latte and my son had a steamed milk with vanilla. We also had a muffin, all very good

Great cappuccino and lovely place. A converted garage with sculpture on the corner. Make me think about moving to the neighborhood so it could be my regular stop. Would love to come back when the doors roll up and the outdoor seating is available to enjoy.

I sat outside bc there was no room, and the baristas did not bring my toast and chai to me, so they both got cold. The toast was ruined, but the chai was amazing, even cold! So, I have mixed feelings, but will be coming back.

My favorite Coffee in the whole city!

I always use a flat white as my meter. I have never had a bad cup of coffee. It is perfectly smooth and never burnt! I have only ever had one bad barista ... the only thing that was bad though was her attitude. The coffee again.. was great!

They serve Messenger coffee, that's a plus, and the barista made a very good drink. What I really like about it though is the shop setup, style, and space. It's in an old gas station, has lots of exposed brick, and has quite a large patio area. Plenty of seating inside and out. They also have a juice bar, which you don't see in every cafe.

I love love love The Filling Station! I always get a ginger Smith juice and add a beet. The people are always very friendly, and I am never disappointed with food that I get here. Parking could be a little bit better, but overall, I love this little cafe nestled in the heart of Kansas City. There is outdoor seating, as well as indoor seating. It's a very industrial looking building inside, and you can see them make the juices right in front of you. Whenever I go to Crown Center, I will always shoot right up Gilham and go to The Filling Station every time.

I think I've tried the chi at almost every coffee shop I've ever been to and I'd rank the one I had here in the top three. Not to spicy, not thick or creamy, a very easy drinkable chi. Equally good on a hot or cold morning!