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Looking for a cup of coffee? Try one of these new cafes in Johnson County

Stories by Kansas City Star journalists, with AI summarization

Johnson County's coffee scene is expanding significantly, offering a diverse range of options from local startups to national chains. Cause Coffee supports different charities, while Hermetheus Coffee plans to bring a tech-forward, customizable experience to its customers.

Odyssey in Overland Park aims to create a warm, inviting space that emphasizes quality coffee and personal connection. Meanwhile, national chains like Starbucks and Dutch Bros continue to grow in JoCo, with multiple new locations under development.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

Caden Stucky, center, talks with customers as he checks the tables at Cause Coffee while working on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in De Soto, Kansas. Caden is the son of owner, Tara Stucky, who opened the coffee shop in 2018 in a house built in 1910. After meeting operating expenses and payroll for about a dozen employees, Tara Stucky, who does not take a salary, donates her profits, including tips, to a variety local and global causes.

NO. 1: FANS SAY IT’S ‘ONE OF THE BEST COFFEE SHOPS’ IN KC AREA. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY

This coffee shop “has taken off way more than any of us have dreamed.” | Published March 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Grand Coffee Co. will open a location in Shawnee this year.

NO. 2: NEW JOHNSON COUNTY COFFEE SHOP TO OPEN THIS SUMMER: LATTES, PANINIS, AVOCADO TOAST

“We know Kansas needs more specialty coffee, so we’re excited to get to know the Kansas side,” the owner said. | Published May 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Catherine Maucher takes an order at the Starbucks in City Center on Monday, April 22, 2019. The location, which Maucher manages, opened Monday morning, making it the first business to officially open in the building. By Ryan C. Hermens

NO. 3: STARBUCKS IS BUILDING NEW LOCATION IN JOHNSON COUNTY. ANOTHER ONE IS A HALF-MILE AWAY

For now, this plot of land is little more than a hole in the ground. That’s about to change. | Published May 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Odyssey is slated to open in Overland Park in mid-July.

NO. 4: THIS COUPLE OPENING A JOHNSON COUNTY COFFEE SHOP PROMISE A ‘MODERN AND COZY’ FEEL

“A lot of people say, ‘I just want to go somewhere and get a good cup of coffee,’” the owner said. “We want to offer good basic coffee that people can enjoy.” | Published June 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

A “broista” takes an order at a Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru, where passionate fans line up for coffee.

NO. 5: NATIONAL COFFEE CHAINS ARE POURING INTO JOHNSON COUNTY. THIS ONE PLANS 2 MORE LOCATIONS

Look for even more blended coffees, breves, cold brews, energy drinks and more. | Published July 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Catherine Maucher takes an order at the Starbucks in City Center on Monday, April 22, 2019. The location, which Maucher manages, opened Monday morning, making it the first business to officially open in the building. By Ryan C. Hermens

NO. 6: QUICK-SERVICE COFFEE SHOPS ARE POPPING UP ALL OVER JOHNSON COUNTY. HERE COMES ANOTHER

The national coffee chain appears to be a big fan of Johnson County. | Published September 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Jason and Faith Scott started roasting as a hobby four years ago. Soon, they’ll open their first coffee shop.

NO. 7: ‘UNIQUE FROM BEAN TO CUP’: INSIDE A TECH-FORWARD COFFEE SHOP COMING TO JOHNSON COUNTY

Once it opens, customers will be able to roast their own beans. | Published November 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by jthompson@kcstar.comJenna Thompson

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.