The best cafes in St. Joseph

“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 occasionally judge your life choices. Swing by for a caffeine boost, a few whisker boops, maybe yoga or painting with kittens, and leave suspiciously smitten.”

From the Independence newsletter, August 7, 2026

“KC’s first Latin and Indigenous coffee house and roastery, Café Corazón pours ethically sourced Latin American beans, Argentine yerba mate, and even cocktails in a space that doubles as a cultural hub. Swing by for the vibe, stay for community events like Cafecitón and First Fridays, then tell your group chat.”