Penrose

Penrose

1927 McGee St, Kansas City, MO

★★★★★4.9(72 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Penrose is a walk-up window operation with seriously excellent espresso and creative cold drinks that hit different in Kansas City summers, backed by a owner who genuinely knows his craft. The real sleeper hit here is the pastry game—Novel supplies an uncommonly thoughtful selection that includes savory options like tomato and garlic pretzel buns alongside their Japanese milk buns. The outdoor seating area has this carefully considered aesthetic that makes lingering over your cappuccino feel intentional, not incidental.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. Pastries on the menu.

Signature drinksSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksPastries

Google Reviews

Josh Albarelli
★★★★★2 months ago

Walk up window giving Wes Anderson vibes with great outdoor seating. Pastries one of the better kept secrets in KC. Hidden gem, this one.

Andrew Levenson
★★★★★11 months ago

We adored our visit to Penrose, and the service + coffee was perfect. It was a chilly morning and the outside seating was comfortable. Unique pastry selection with their tomato and garlic pretzel bun (totally making up the name for that) and a warm flat white. They are…

Madelyn Parmentier
★★★★★a year ago

I was working right around the corner, and needed a quick pick me up in between photo shoots, so I popped over to Penrose with my friend. We got this delicious Japanese milk buns… and let me tell you this was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. We got other sweet…

Justin Graves
★★★★★a year ago

Love the space, beautiful outdoor area. Owner is a great guy, friendly, and knows his coffee! Spectacular cappuccinos, pastries by Novel, absolutely incredible!

Christy E
★★★★★a year ago

Kyle had a dream to open his own Coffee Window. Today is his day!! Congratulations! Sweet little expresso bar or coffee window with sweet treats. Great outdoor standing or sitting area. The marble cake was delicious! My daughter had the preach muffin Yum! He roasts his…

Crema Reviews

★★★★★Jun 2026

Great little spot. Just a walk up window, but the espresso was excellent. Very friendly baristas also and some unique cold drinks, which in the Kansas City heat is a big plus. Would highly recommend.