Thou Mayest - River Quay

My latte fix was all shaken up with the Strawberry Rose which is strawberry milk and rose syrup .. iced with regular milk ( only option for strawberry milk) with their espresso. Nice change of pace didn't disappoint as the mix of strawberry and rose blended harmoniously. The drink was refreshingly smooth.

Worth the hype! Beautiful environment and fabulous coffee. Catch up with friends or bring your work laptop. Full bar and full coffee bar what else do you need? Only negative thing was a "homeless" couple kept asking me and my friends for money. They were in and out of the shop. It was very odd but the staff didn't intervene. Even though they were not customers.

I've seen enough. I'm ready to call it for Jackson County and the KC Metro as a whole, that the Thou Mayest brand is my favorite coffee brand and group of coffee shops in the entire city.Yes, that starts with the iconic River Quay location, spans to the Nelson Atkins, and Café Equinox inside Family Tree Nursery. -This River Quay has cozy, woodsy vibes. A streetcar clanging by outside, natural light pouring in, and ENERGY.-The Nelson location has a calming, modern museum vibe with some beautiful views of the museum, and a super friendly staff.-Cafe Equinox has a freaking greenhouse with birds flying in it to warm you up in the middle of winter, it's a dream for any warm weather lovers like myself.But back to this specific spot. When I think of this spot, I think of the natural light on the east side, the cozy comfy couches in the middle and the back, clean restrooms, the pups that are apparently allowed inside here (dogs make everything better!) the beautiful and gigantic coffee bar tying it all together, and boiled down to a few words: laid back.Beyond the cozy and inviting atmosphere, the coffee is my contender for the best cup of coffee in Kansas City. I'd put it up there with some of the upper echelon coffee cities in the U.S. It's that good. When you buy their beans and make them at home, they taste almost as good as at the shop.The only small issue is one I had at their old Crossroads location: spotty Wi-Fi. I didn't have the best luck in the short time I worked here, as it cut in and out often.The whole area around this is fun too. Also, props to them for taking over Quay which was one of the highest rated spots and keeping it rolling in a new way.Nothing but love for this great coffee shop and all their locations!

Their flavors are subtle and well thought out. This is not like the popular coffee chains. It is so much better. The harvest moon latte is like autumn in a cup and I love the pollinated honey lavender latte. They also have cocktails (with happy hour) and a great ambience.

I was a little thrown off by the quirkiness of this cafe during my first visit from out of town. Cigar bar meets coffeeshop? Ok!We ended up trying the signature latte featuring bee pollen, and we enjoyed it so much we've come back 3x (again...from out of town here)! The service has been prompt each time, and they've got an array of other unique and fun beverages, chocolates, and gear to keep you busy browsing while you wait.

I visited Thou Mayest on busy Saturday morning after the farmers market. The line was long but it went very quick. I ordered a honey lavender latte. I had a special request of a smaller ratio of espresso to milk and the baristas were very accommodating. I enjoyed the background music and chatting at the bar. If in the River market area, this is a great option.

If ambiance is what you are searching for when choosing a local coffee shop (with history to boot), then look no further than the artfully decorated and curated Thou Mayest. It is for a sure hipster atmosphere. However, this coffee aficionados dream is also cozy and home-like, and that is a good thing. The menu is pretty vast, but there is something for everyone, even someone like me who chooses to verge on the side of decaf. And if you're feeling to be more frisky and desire an alcoholic beverage there is a wide variety of those as well, it rivals the coffee side of the menu and multiple happy hours are offered per day. When I dropped in on Saturday morning with my mother, while waiting for Tribe kitchen to open, we were very impressed by both of our drinks. She went with a seasonal and festive peppermint mocha, which was written on the specials board (and isn't served with whipped cream if you're wondering), and I decided upon one of their many caffeine free tea offerings. This one was spicy and very warm in flavor profile, I enjoyed it very much. Also, back to the vast range of offerings on the menu, I was so impressed since for some reason I had branded this place as one of those "black coffee only" places. So,so, so not the case, Thou Mayest is a staple in the river market coffee scene and provides a warm and welcoming environment to locals and tourists of the like. I would definitely recommend stopping by

The best little gem in Kansas City! I found this beauty as I was searching for coffee shops during my business trip. I can only speak on the cold brew. It was either super strong or I may have had too much coffee already before getting there. I'm obsessed with the overall layout and ambiance of the coffee shop. So much space and comfy seating throughout the place. It's totally a place where you would find me camping out and studying for my exams. Definitely recommend checking it out!

This coffee spot is great! The inside is gorgeous with lots of space to study or just catch up with a friend. I loved their new lavender latte!

Relaxing and inviting ambiance. Perfect for a rainy day pick me up, getting some work done, or just enjoying a delicious drink. Great tea, coffee, and cocktail/NA options. Tons of cozy seating.