Welcome to Urban Prairie Coffee

“ This fall I decided to kick off a new adventure I’m calling Camaro & Coffee—a tour of unique Kansas City coffee shops with my 1968 Camaro as the trusty sidekick. This morning’s stop was Urban Prairie Coffee, and right at 7:00 AM the place was buzzing with energy as people lined up for specialty drinks and an impressive spread of pastries—including their own spin on Pop-Tarts. I stuck with my go-to dark roast (with a splash of half & half) and wasn’t disappointed. One of the best surprises? Urban Prairie is connected to a board game shop, which instantly earned it a spot on my “return visit” list—next time I’ll be bringing the family to dive into both the coffee and the games. All in all, it’s a unique and cozy spot that blends great coffee, fun treats, and a welcoming vibe—exactly the kind of place this Camaro & Coffee journey is all about. ”

“ UPC is a great little coffee shop with what looked to be amazing pastries. The coffee was the perfect temperature. They have plenty of tables inside with two adjoining rooms for larger gatherings and outdoor seating for people watching as they shop the strip. Definitely would come back. The only drawback was with the employees working, They seemed like zombies. We were not greeted with a hello when we walked in, no smiles, no eye contact, nothing. When the barista took our order that was it. I can understand one, but all of them....weird. ”

“ To be upfront... My mom said I should never use the word "hate." So, I "severely dislike" coffee. But I love this cafe! I never would have thought to stop in if not for being next door at Mission: Board Game and wanting a snack. The door is open between the two, and they make for a great combination. Even though board games drew me in the first time, I will certainly be back for the grinds (aka food). The "farm-to-table" ingredients are every bit as tasty as you'd hope. The sandwiches and breakfast items we ate were masterfully prepared, and the ones in the case that we haven't yet tried look just as delicious. Finally, the prices were perfectly reasonable. ”

“ Coffee is great, staff is better, vibes are great in the main room and outside. If you sit in one of the side rooms the vibes are bad. On one side, you're in a board game store. On the other side, you're in a stuffy room with echoey acoustics and everyone can hear your conversation. ”

“ So good! It's a little quieter than the popular brand name coffee shops, which I prefer. Both of our coffees were delicious, and our lunch was amazing. I inhaled it before I thought to take a picture, apologies. We'll be back for future date afternoons! ”

“ The perfect coffee shop to spend a laid back weekend morning. Delicious selection of coffees (hot and iced) and a nice variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well. Counter service was excellent. We'll be back! ”