The Coffee Ethic

The Coffee Ethic

124 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO

★★★★★4.6(703 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The Coffee Ethic earns its spot as a Springfield Coffee Trail landmark by balancing technical excellence with genuine hospitality, from carefully executed Ethiopian pour overs to inventive seasonal drinks like their Citrus & Fig Aerocano that linger in customers' memories. Beyond the espresso-focused menu, the downtown gem shines for its fresh, thoughtfully-made breakfast offerings—customers rave about everything from banana coffee drinks to breakfast sandwiches that taste intentional rather than mass-produced. The modern space attracts everyone from solo coffee enthusiasts to groups meeting over conversation, staffed by friendly folks who actually know their craft and make you feel welcomed the moment you walk in.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.

Pour overMeetingsPastriesCraft espressoSpecialty drinksLight foodSignature drinksFull breakfastSlow sitTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Phil R
★★★★4 months ago

At The Coffee Ethic, we arrived with purpose, having come specifically because it stands as one of the markers along the Springfield Coffee Trail—a designation that invites both expectation and charity in equal measure. We ordered two traditional cappuccinos, made with 2% milk,…

jymer1102
★★★★★4 months ago

I loved this coffee shop. The breakfast sandwich was seriously good and tasted fresh, not rushed or generic. The banana coffee drink was amazing and honestly one of the best specialty drinks I’ve had in a while. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, and the staff clearly…

Neury Freitas
★★★★★7 months ago

This downtown coffee shop is a real gem! It offers a fantastic selection of coffee and tea, and the atmosphere is incredibly pleasant. Everyone there was incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Brandon Chrabasz
★★★★★7 months ago

This is going to be my go-to coffee shop when I am in Springfield. I ordered the Ethiopian pour over which was really good and the Citrus & Fig Aerocano from the fall menu which was one of the best specialty drinks I've had in a long time. It was super velvety and such a great…

Lori Wenger
★★★★★10 months ago

Traveling through springfield, we found this gem of a coffee/breakfast place. The shop has a modern vibe, the staff were informative and friendly, and the food/coffee was wonderful! We got the avocado toast (perfection), seasonal salad (so good), cortado and the banana foster…

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