KC Coffee House » coffee house http://www.kccoffeehouse.com Exploring Coffee Houses in Kansas City and Beyond! Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:18:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Hard Bean Cafe http://www.kccoffeehouse.com/2009/09/28/hard-bean-cafe/ http://www.kccoffeehouse.com/2009/09/28/hard-bean-cafe/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:23:48 +0000 Dee http://www.kccoffeehouse.com/2009/09/28/hard-bean-cafe/ I first found “Hard Bean Cafe” through a twitter comment. Before going any further, I always check out the website.

Here I found pictures, stories and lots of information on the people and the place itself. Great poetry and quotes from famous people with welcoming pictures encourage me to check out this place.

Located at 801 Main Street in Grandview, it is a pleasant drive (especially now with the leaves turning beautiful shades of red and yellows and orange)

Walking in I immediately felt warmed and welcome. For 3:00 in the afternoon, the place was surprising filled. Tables of 2 and 3 patrons were scattered in the main area and others were sitting peaceably in the loft, reading quietly. Outside is a patio where you may relax on cool autumn days. Music playing at a background level (not blaring as in some places) enhanced the mood. Becca’s big smile drew us to the counter.

We placed our order for steamer and latte, topped off with a delicious cookie. Attractively presented and wonderfully made, our taste buds were pleased and satisfied.

Main Street Movie Club meets there to view and discuss movies. This takes place in the loft where you can sit comfortably at bistro tables or in overstuffed sofa and chair. The projector and screen are hooked up and ready to go. (for more details on this event, click here) The loft is available for use, check the website for details.

Both Nate and I took along our laptops, attached to the free wi-fi and set out completing some projects that we could not seem to focus on and complete working from home.

The visit was successful, my steamer was luscious, and I will be returning.

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I always feel welcome with the deep red wall color. There is just something elegant about that I enjoy.  The counter was attractively made of wood (oak?) doors.

Drinks for our group included (1) steamer (2) decaf and (3) verona.  All were very good. One friend ordered a “humus and cucumber sandwich”. He raved that was the best humus he ever had. (no, I didn’t try it, never had it, but I might be tempted after his recommendation)

I didn’t have my laptop with me, but my friends commented they have taken theirs in and had very good service. Free live entertainment Friday and Saturday night 7-9pm. Open mic on Tuesdays 6-9pm. Check the website for details and video tour of the coffee house.

Coffee blends offered are air roasted by the The Roasterie.

I am sure I will be taking my laptop and stopping by again after a walk around historic Independence Square in Independence, Missouri.

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