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A latte featuring the Messenger Coffee logo on the cup.

Review: Coffee for students

Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer
April 27, 2025

  Nestled in the heart of the Country Club Plaza, Messenger Coffee Company may be small in size, but it brews up a big impression.    Located just a short drive from campus, Messenger Coffee is a convenient spot for students looking to grab a quick latte or settle in...

The Starbucks in the Student Union.

Opinion: UMKC’s coffee havens for midterm survival

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024

 Midterms are in full swing, and students have a variety of local and on-campus coffee shops to fulfill their caffeine cravings during long hours of studying.   Each spot has a unique vibe, catering to the diverse preferences of the student body.   Whether nestled...

Two guests enjoying coffee at the front of Cafe Corazon.

Local Latinx Coffee Shop Makes a Home in KC

Luis Marin, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023

  Cafe Corazon, established in 2019, is a local Latino and Indigenous owned coffee shop that brings an unparalleled perspective to the Kansas City coffee scene.       Coffee and small businesses are loved in KC, but Latino-owned coffee shops are rare in the area. The...

Owner Salvatore Silvio. Photo by Julia Kapros/RooNews

Grand Coffee Company Brings Italian Values to the KC Coffee Scene

Belle Yennie, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023

  The owner of Grand Coffee Company, Salvatore Silvio, crafts a cannoli as I take a seat at the coffee bar.    The large windows and contemporary decor remind me I’m in the city, but looking more closely, I spotted an old black and white photo of a family hanging next...

Photo of wreck courtesy of Anchor Island Coffee's Instagram page

Anchor Island Coffee Looks to Re-Open Soon After Car Hits Store

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022

UPDATE: The truck was stolen prior to the collision, according to the vehicle owner's Facebook post. As he sat in his house with his pets, Armando Vasquez received a phone call from one of his employees. They needed him urgently to come to the shop. He was shocked at...

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