The best cafes in Independence
6 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Campus Grounds
CafesCareer center coffee shop training students with a menu of comfort food, plus rooftop seating.
Campus Grounds
CafesBreakfast, lunch and dinner spot offering sandwiches, burgers, fries and espresso.
Casual cafe featuring an espresso menu, baked goods and a patio.
Relaxed cafe brewing custom coffees and serving burritos, sandwiches, and pastries.
Whiskers Cat Cafe & Coffeehouse pairs good coffee with quality cat time in a relaxed lounge where adoptable floofs roam, nap, and…
Café Corazón
CafesLatin-themed coffee shop serving espressos and smoothies, along with pastries and burritos.
Café Corazón
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