Tomlinson Cafe

5050 Midwestern Dr, Kansas City - 64118
18 reviews
Coffee Shops Coffee
(816) 414-3808

Coffee shop not open in the morning. Must be for students only, but all doors are locked for public.

Coffee shop not open in the morning. Must be for students only, but all doors are locked for public.

I always love trying new coffee shops. I was in the area and discovered this one and was so excited. I have never been made to feel more uncomfortable. The girl working the register acted like she didn’t even want to greet me and the other employee asked me what I wanted in a very bland unwelcoming tone. I do not recommend.

I love the Tomlinson Cafe! Their coffee is consistent, their staff is friendly and always willing to help, and the environment of the shop is great! Given that this is on a college/seminary campus, the shop strikes a great balance of both being open during standard "coffee shop" hours, while also matching the rhythms of the campus (closing for chapel, holidays, etc.). The Northland needed a great coffee shop with quality coffee and atmosphere, and Tomlinson delivers on that every day!

The Tomlinson Cafe is arguably the best coffee shop in the Northland.- Top quality Messenger coffee,- Knowledgeable and friendly baristas, and- plentiful seating is bookstore/student center for studying and hangs!

Tomlinson Cafe is a great place to stop by for some great coffee and pastries. What makes this cafe exceptional, though, is the incredibly kind and intentional service given by the baristas. They are careful to not only get your order correct, but to ask about your day and get to know you as a customer - something you definitely don't find in every coffee shop!

Solid shop with high quality coffee and pastries. Haven’t been able to find a good coffee shop in the Northland since moving here, but TC definitely has provided that. Great people working there, and solid coffee/food/ice cream!

I love my visits to Tomlinson! The staff are always kind and helpful, and always willing to have a conversation. Their seasonal specials are always fun, and the atmosphere is open and airy with cozy seating and lots of windows. Plus, they serve Messenger Coffee which is one of the best in KC!

I love the Tomlinson Cafe! Their coffee is consistent, their staff is friendly and always willing to help, and the environment of the shop is great! Given that this is on a college/seminary campus, the shop strikes a great balance of both being open during standard "coffee shop" hours, while also matching the rhythms of the campus (closing for chapel, holidays, etc.). The Northland needed a great coffee shop with quality coffee and atmosphere, and Tomlinson delivers on that every day!

If fantastic coffee (and having good books in close proximity) give you joy, then you definitely want to check out Tomlinson Cafe! The coffee and food are amazing, the atmosphere in the Mathena Student Center is perfect as a place to study or to hang out, plus the Sword and Trowel bookstore next door has all sorts of great books to go along with the great coffee.