The best cafes in Lenexa

7 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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The Roasterie Café I Leawood

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Long-running hangout serving air-roasted coffees, pastries & wraps in a bright, arty setting.

4511 W 119th St (Leawood)

“Long-running hangout serving air-roasted coffees, pastries & wraps in a bright, arty setting.”

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7 Brew Coffee

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Drive-thru coffee chain with a wide range of specialty drinks.

11001 Metcalf Ave (Overland Park)

“Drive-thru coffee chain with a wide range of specialty drinks.”

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Black Dog Coffeehouse

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Cozy cafe with a meeting area & free WiFi offering basic & specialty coffee drinks, plus light eats.

12815 W 87th St Pkwy

“Cozy cafe with a meeting area & free WiFi offering basic & specialty coffee drinks, plus light eats.”

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Pilgrim Coffee Company

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Friendly, clean, modern cafe offering gourmet coffee and a selection of pastries and other bites.

12643 Metcalf Ave (Overland Park)

“Friendly, clean, modern cafe offering gourmet coffee and a selection of pastries and other bites.”

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Outta the Blue Cafe

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Laid-back beach-themed cafe serving breakfast, sweets, and cold-pressed juices.

5291 W 116th Pl (Leawood)

“Laid-back beach-themed cafe serving breakfast, sweets, and cold-pressed juices.”

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Second Cup Cat Cafe

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Second Cup Cat Cafe is a nonprofit cat lounge where your drink comes with cuddles and your visit helps Melissa’s Second Chances save more…

7426 Nieman Rd (Shawnee)

“Second Cup Cat Cafe is a nonprofit cat lounge where your drink comes with cuddles and your visit helps Melissa’s Second Chances save more whiskered weirdos. Swing by for an hour of hangout with adoptable kitties, a complimentary drink, and Yoga with Cats or BINGO night, perfect this week if you need purr therapy.”

From the Johnson County newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Aurora Cafe & Bakery

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Pastries, sandwiches, breakfast fare and casual coffees in a cozy space with friendly service.

7101 College Blvd Ste 101 (Overland Park)

“Pastries, sandwiches, breakfast fare and casual coffees in a cozy space with friendly service.”

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