Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile

Disclaimer: while I’m writing this my daughter gave me a 1⭐️for the pancakes I just made so this is not to make anyone look bad, it’s just an observation! I said before, it’s cute and nostalgic. I’ve only ever had a salad from here which is great. I decided to get biscuits and gravy on my way to work and it was just not, it. Extremely runny and minimal seasoning. The biscuit couldve been baked a smidge longer. As far as atmosphere- I would not bring a toddler in here. It’s cluttered. Tables are oddly placed as you walk in, and there’s a small alleyway to place your order. I also mentioned on another post, there are at least 6 students in the barista area, why? The drink I ordered didn’t get made any faster. is this supposed to resemble a train station? They’re all kind, it’s just too much happening in here.

Look, I really wanted to like this place. The decor, the environment, everything about it is so cute and cozy. They have done an amazing job creating a beautiful space. I've gone about 7 or 8 times now and I refuse to go back again. Every single time ive gone the coffee has been terrible. Whether it's a latte or just regular drip coffee. The drip coffee is either really burnt or sometimes just cold. On top of that I have never had good service. The baristas always seem to be in a terrible mood and always make it feel wrong to be there. Like your existence is a problem. I try and be pleasant, ask how they're doing, and just be kind but it has never been reciprocated. I work in customer service myself and I feel like even the bare minimum is not met. I understand it can be a very intense fast paced environment for them, and I know the store can be really busy but that is no excuse to not be a human being back. Finally they're cups just suck. The lids never actually do their job for hot or iced drinks. I thought it was a fluke but now that it's happened everytime ive gone I can not ignore it anymore. Everytime I get to my destination this is what my cup looks like. My friends cups look the same too which really sucks. This last time I got hot coffee all over my leg. I really more than anything wanted to like this place but I can't. By far and away the worst coffee shop in lees summit. As much as I want to support small local businesses, id rather go to pretty much anywhere else than here.

Cute and cozy very nostalgic right. I’ve only ever had a salad from here but I stopped by to grab biscuits and gravy one morning. Maybe in a rush maybe just their recipe but extremely runny gravy. Like water consistency. It wasn’t prepackaged but it def needs some work. 6 students in the barista area at one time, it’s a lot going on in there.

First visit. Jammy Tomato avocado toast was delicious. I loved the flavors, it has a LOT of avocado! Not a complaint, just fair warning if you don't happen to like things🤔sauce-y? Not sure how else to describe that. LOVED the German chocolate Mocha latte. Good service, very busy so seating is probably limited at peak times.

What a gem! Great local coffee and breakfast, pastries, or a snack. Staff is awesome. Shopping in the area is great as well so you can grab a cup and stroll the independent shops downtown or catch the Amtrak across the street!

Visiting downtown Lee’s Summit from out of state and found this cute little coffee shop. Very good coffee, nice selection of teas and herbal infusions. The Spinach Artichoke Panini and Club Salad were both excellent. Had a little snafu with our order and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Truly excellent customer service. We may be back in the morning!

Nice place to warm up during a winter walk through the holiday-lit downtown area. I thought the prices were a little high, but hey, it's a nice place in downtown Lee's summit, andb I'm sure their rent is high cost too. Happy to support a local shop! I tried their Maple pecan latte with half and half. A limited time seasonal flavor. It was like having a piece of pecan pie and coffee at the same time, delicious. I'll go back.

I’m visiting from Florida with my mom and we were looking for colada and found this donut place by the tracks. Let me tell you by far the best workers there and they are genuinely amazing even with having a little side talk. Best experience and also the atmosphere when you first open the door is welcoming like your going to a family friends house but you don’t anyone just warm vibes.

Whistle stop is a Lee's Summit staple! There are several Mom and Pop coffee shops in Lee Summit and Whistle Stop is at the top of my list! They also have food options. They have booth, bar, and outdoor seating. This is a great place to meet up with friends or study groups. The staff is very friendly and helpful! I recently arranged for a large group of people to meet me there, and the manager helped me rearrange and set up tables in the back outdoor seating area. He was also wonderful at making sure that all of our food and drinks found us, even if we didn't hear our names called!

I really wanted to like this place. I've lived in LS since 2008 and hadn't gotten around to this place. And I'd heard good things. So I'll start with the good: - charm. It's a pretty downtown location. The decor is cozy and nicely decked out for Christmas. - chairs. They spent a little extra on padded leather to save our butts. - service. They're quick and polite. - cleanliness. Now for the less good: - layout. Everything feels tight. It's prettier than it is practical. - drink quality. My daughter found her spiced chai (pictured) overly sweet. And if you look at the pic, you'll notice that they gave her basically 2/3 of a cup. That pic was taken before she took a single sip (yes, I know the straw I used to show the amount looks used; I did use it to search for a tea bag in my tea fog. See below!). My cinnamon/butterscotch tea fog was, to put it politely, unimpressive. I left it steeping at least 15 minutes because it was way too hot to drink. And then I had to get a straw to search for tea bags, because it tasted like hot foamy water and I was convinced they'd forgotten to put the tea bags in. Well, they hadn't. There was one tea bag. My standard of comparison is Gusto over by Longview, which makes the best tea fogs in town. They use two tea bags and it tastes like heaven. Whatever they served me at Whistle Stop tasted like perfumed water. So overall, I give it a 3/5. Points for location and decor and nice chairs. But the main attraction should be the drinks, and they were both kinda terrible. And there's just no excuse for serving someone 2/3 of a cup when we're paying $6 for a small drink.

This is a little gem located downtown Lee's Summit and a very popular place to visit at that. Every time I walk through those doors, they are busy but in the best way possible. Their food is great and they have a lot of menu items and their coffee is usually pretty tasty. This trip I got the blackberry vanilla latte with almond milk and the Monte sandwich. While I've had better lattes here, the sandwich was really good and I will definitely be ordering it again. This was the first time my latte was not up to par so they get a pass because all the other times have been great. Highly recommend stopping in and giving them a try.

We absolutely loved their coffee selection and oh my was the pumpkin foam delish. As for food we enjoyed everything we had. Everything was fresh and tasty. The ambiance was adorable and cozy. They have so much to pick from so anyone can find something on the menu. And the employees were very sweet and attentive. My only complaint was the quiche. If you are a quiche lover like me. Theirs might not be the one. It's not fluffy and really just feels and taste like an egg bake. ( still had nice flavor ) but I'm telling you if you haven't been here please do yourself the favor!

They are open at 8am on Sundays. Had breakfast and coffee before going to Chiefs game. Good coffe. Had a Monte-very good base for the game. Takes awhile to get food so come early. Had GF options for friend. will come again.

What have I been missing?? This is the Cutest coffee shop located downtown lees summit. We grabbed a watermelon strawberry lime spritzer and it was delicious. The shop had tons of seating was clean and had friendly staff. We will definitely go back from some other beverages soon.

Just came in for a decent place to have breakfast and coffee. Although I forget how the latter is typically weak. They still change their flavor brews and have flavored and decaf as well. I ordered the staple on foccasia, which it comes in normally. A tasty breakfast sandwich to have early in the morning.

I'm rarely in this part of town, other than to see my accountant, two or three times a year. Usually, my accountant is in a dreary part of town so I usually hit the highway right after and head home. But today, I was craving coffee, so I did a quick Google Maps search and saw this was the closest one, and I didn't want to go to a Starbucks. I'm not too familiar with Lee's Summit but the area where the coffee house is in looks like Old Overland Park's downtown area. It comes with railroad tracks across the street and I did get to witness a train coming through! But while this place is a bit louder than the average coffee joint, it isn't the train, it is the sheer number of people that seem to love this place. I sat down (got the last seat) to get a coffee (black) and a scone (blueberry). The 12 oz coffee, while a bit bland, is a bit above average for the city. The scone is a weird piece, most scones I've had (including in England), are often leavened to a certain degree. The scone here was flat, with the thickness of a thin, double stacked cookie. However, it did not take away from the taste, which was very good. I paid $8.00 (after taxes and tip) for them, which is a bit less than the trendy places like Messenger/Roasterie, but on average to the one store independents. The one thing I did like was the people watching. I don't know too much of Lee's Summit, but there was a nice diversity of people coming in and out of this place. I think if you are looking for coffee and a pastry, you would be well served here. Trust me, the day after I went here, I went to the Roasterie and was treated very shabbily, so compared to them, this place is a big improvement.

I tried Whistle Stop today for the first time and I can't wait to come back! It was so cute and warm inside, and the baristas were genuinely so sweet. I would have loved to stay longer and do some work. The coffee is also so delicious, as well as the pastries (I got the chocolate chip banana bread loaf thing). Love!

A small quaint coffee shop in downtown Lees Summit. Outdoor seating available in the back of the store. Bags of coffee available for purchase. Just a relaxing place to sit and have coffee with you friends.

When it was suggested to take a business meeting at Whistle Stop Coffee I jumped at the chance. Since I live in Overland Park, it's not every day that I make it to this part of town, and this place looked like a fun coffee shop to sample. It's located in a really cute part of downtown Lee's Summit, and I'm pretty sure a train goes by just across the street (hence the name). There isn't a ton of parking, but I was lucky and found a spot right outside. Be prepared to walk a bit if you come here during peak hours as I bet those prime spots fill up fast. When I walked in it was so cute, warm, and welcoming. I spoke a bit with the barista as I wanted something unique to their menu and I ended up with one of their speciality drinks. The name of it is escaping me at the moment, but I remember really enjoying it and thinking to myself how pleasantly surprised I was by this morning treat. We took our meeting in a little booth, and honestly it was all in all a great spot for a meeting. The wi-fi was good, the coffee good, and the ambiance really enjoyable. If I'm back in Lee's Summit anytime soon you can bet I'd return.

The ambiance gives cute coffee shop in small town (think Gilmore girls type of town) and I love it! The drinks are delicious and the saucy cj sandwich never disappoints!

Stopped in on the way to another appointment, I wanted to try a new place. The Terminator has soft foccacia was soft not super flavorful but the sauce and sausage really brought the flavor to the meal. The banana loaf was smaller than expected and cold( they offered to warm it up but forgot too. The loaf tasted good just wish it was larger for the cost The grinder is a vegetarian version of the Terminator. I would get the sandwich again and try another pastry as they had plenty.

I honestly have been coming to whistle stop for years. I've always enjoyed getting a coffee from them, and their food/drinks are good, but their service is absolutely terrible. No matter how busy they are they always seem to take way too long to make my drink. Even today I came in, they were hardly busy, there wasn't anyone in front of me, and they just kinda stood around, wiping random things but not making my drink? When someone else came in and ordered, they got their drink, and then I finally got mine? I honestly have never left a yelp review but I felt this was my time to do so. They don't know how to handle the costumers they get. Last time I was here my mom and I sat for about 45mins and as we were leaving they finally came out with our food, just to give it to a guy who was already served. Thankfully he came up to us and asked if it was ours, the costumer, not the worker. I'm absolutely disappointed with the service I get here, it seems the past two years I've come here there's always an issue with my order, or it takes an unreasonable time just to get one coffee(and I understand a business being busy, I've worked as a barista before and this is unacceptable). They need to change something, cause I really do enjoy whistle stop, but they always give me some sort of issue. I cannot take their service being this bad anymore. Please do something!

I'm a regular customer of Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile that is located in the heart of downtown Lee's Summit. Their coffee and food are absolutely delightful, and the warm, inviting atmosphere creates the perfect setting to kick-start a busy day. Whether I'm grabbing a coffee on my way to work or catching up with friends and family before exploring the wonderful nearby shops, Whistle Stop never disappoints. I wholeheartedly recommend this gem to anyone seeking great coffee and a charming experience!

Great local spot. They are busy expanding and it can't come soon enough, my only reason for withholding that 5th star is because it's a risky business to make plans to meet up here because there's not much seating! Roll the dice and hope you get lucky! Wonderful tea selection and I love how a cup of tea is still reasonably priced here (it's a teabag and hot water after all!). The shelves are always full of great items and displayed beautifully. Baristas are friendly and I love all the cool seasonal drinks they dream up. Today's special spiced maple chai....yum!

Such a great spot to grab a coffee and treat, lunch, or study! The coffee is great and they do an amazing job with different flavors. My go to is the chocolate cold brew! Lunch is also super good! I tried the chicken artichoke spinach sandwich & Parmesan pine salad. It was SO delicious!! It can definitely get very busy quickly, but this back room and patio are great spots to hangout!

The service left much to be desired. They have many people working, yet they were all in deep discussions about some people and a break up they were going through. They seemed very annoyed when I tried to order the soup (they don't have soup in the summer). Not sure how I would have known that lol. I ended up just choosing a random thing off the menu, and it was fine. Wouldn't go back.

I have had sandwiches here before and they were great, but today I was very disappointed. We often order in for lunch and I had my choice of several places and decided to order from Whistle Stop. I ordered a 1/2 Cuban and half a salad. I ordered a buffalo chicken panini for my husband and another gentleman got a whole Cuban panini. The menu stated that the Cuban had mushrooms, cheese, red peppers and some sauce. My sandwich had a slice of turkey, a slice of ham and some sauce-no cheese or vegetables. The bread was very tough. My colleagues sandwich had only one slice of ham on it and some sauce. When talking around the office I learned that this place was recently sold so maybe that is the issue. Nevertheless there are too many other great options in Lees Summit for me to try this place again. Hopefully the coffee and pastries are better or this place won't survive.

Some of the best coffee in lees summit, and their food is next level. The terminator sandwich is my go to, and this is also where I go when I need fun gifts for people as they have tons of unique off the wall items.

Love this little coffee shop! One of the best coffee places in Lees Summit. The service is fabulous, workers are very kind and attentive and pricing is great! They have a large variety on their menu and my go to meal is the Rich Girl Oatmeal as it tastes like something straight from my grandmother's table, which is a good thing! Totally recommend if you are a lover of coffee/tea/smoothies and/or love food!

Ironically, our Amtrak train delay began in front of Whistle Stop Coffee and ended with the train whistle calling us back in a hurry. Trying to be optimistic about the burgeoning travel issues, we were excited to walk over and try this spot out. I'd already been through several black coffees that morning, so I tried an iced blueberry cold brew that was pretty tasty. It was a tiny bit sweeter than I prefer, but overall was well made and hit the spot on a warm July morning. The place was poppin' and had good energy from both the patrons and baristas. They also moved folks through the line efficiently, despite the mid-morning rush. I really enjoyed getting a bonus tour of Downtown Lee's Summit, with this being one of the highlights.

Several of their beans are custom-made by the famous, local roasters- The Roasterie. I had a latte, brewed with their espresso. It was perfectly smooth, without a trace of bitterness.

Great place to come work, meet a friend or just enjoy some coffee! The peppermint latte was pretty darn good if I do say so!! The workers are always so friendly in here!

The food, drinks, and sweets are AMAZING! We had the lavender vanilla latte, Buffalo panini, Caramel chocolate cookie, and rice crispy treat. All of them couldn't be better. However, the employees at the barista stand were so overly busy chatting that the were inattentive and dismissive. Such a shame because this is such a great place!

This is a great local coffee shop! I really enjoy the iced vanilla latte as it is not too sweet. I love coffee but am not a huge sugary coffee fan. The shop is pretty big and has a a really cute garage/patio with a green vine wall. The staff is very kind and helpful. One thing I would be careful about it not getting things half sweet unless you like it that way!

My experience here was fantastic! Josh provided fantastic service, as well as tayla did in the kitchen. Everything was excellent!

Literally the best coffee place ever!! Incredible employees with amazing attitudes and good customer service. Such good coffee with really good pastry's to go along with it. GO HERE!!

The chicken salad croissant was yummy! The Buffalo panini was delicious! Their frappes and protein shakes are fantastic as well!

Loved the ambiance. Coffee was good but probably will not be ordering the same again next time. The banana bread loaf was delicious tho!

I have to admit I had some hesitation about this place. It is hard to pull off great food made in house and great coffee. When we walked in and I saw all of the flavored coffee bean choices I was even more hesitant. However I could not be more wrong. I am not sure where their beans are from or who roasts them but they know how to master drinks. My cafe au lait with almond milk was bold and smooth. My husband's cold brew was the same. The Run Forest Run sandwich was delicious. They have a variety of sandwiches and pastries. They also serve lunch. It is a very welcoming spot in beautiful downtown Lees Summit. If you are looking for a quiet atmosphere I would recommend a booth, it is busy and loud but the booths help block the noise. Service is friendly and everyone seemed happy and upbeat.

I love the DOTW almost every time I go I get it. Plus the menus are ever changing giving you the opportunity to try new things! Staff is friendly and the pastries are delicious! They also house local art and flowers! Really amazing people doing amazing things.

Terrible experience, I had such high hopes. I was so disappointed at Whistle Stop after all the good things I've heard. I got there at 8AM on a Saturday, after getting my coffee ( which was too cold to be a hot latte), they made me wait 25 MINUTES for the most gas-station sandwich I've ever had in my life, which also cost about $8. I'm inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt and try again but the wait was ridiculous considering there was no rush and like 12 people working. The latte was really good, but cold. So disappointed and I was late for work!

Waited 25 minutes for a breakfast sandwich and both lattes we ordered were barely luke warm. Will have to try this place again.

The Whistle Stop is a downtown LS staple...can't visit town without a stop here. From early morning beverage, to lunchtime bite, and snacks and drinks in between. Friendly staff that works hard to please and a great selection of snacks and knickknacks for sale...oh, don't forget to check out the new area in the back of the building!

Food was great! Coffee yummy. I strongly recommend the sugared rosemary latte. And the scone was perfectly baked. Crisp edges, soft center. You're awesome, Candace! Todd

Super charming and just across the train tracks. Wonderful staff that did not hesitate to make a slight adjustment on my older.

We loved this place. The staff was so friendly. The first time I went, I got the Pistachio Blackberry Latte and it was delicious. The second time I tired the cookie butter mocha, and it was amazing also!

The Whistle Stop is a grand slam success as a downtown coffee shop. The service is quick and on point. Wait time is very short depending on the crowd size. Today, very busy! I only waited 5 minutes for my drink. If you are out on your own or on an outing with a friend the atmosphere is a friendly place. I didn't try any of the food items, mostly because I'm not much of a sweet tooth, but they have a nice looking spread.

The cutest little stop for an amazing coffee and sandwich (or delightful salad). Then, just try not to be tempted by the wonderful baked goods!

Josh is a good guy who will do what he can for you and love his job and is a fantastic boss

A Lee's Summit gem of a place w/delicious breakfast/brunch options. I love their toasts, and any breakfast sandwich on their homemade focaccia is a win. The bread is so flavorful and fluffy. I love their endless coffee options that all taste amazing--seriously, I never get the same thing & am never disappointed. Don't forget to get a mini banana chocolate chip loaf from their bakery case. *Drools*

Who doesn't love a cute little coffee shop that also serves a wonderful selection of food choices for breakfast AND lunch?! Well, I certainly do so I was extremely happy to visit here a few weeks ago. My co-workers and I decided to get together for lunch even though a few of us traveled from KC. There were so many great options to choose from so I felt a little pressure, but this didn't hinder my ability to keep going. The employee was so warm and inviting that it helped during my time of struggle. Considering this was my first time, there were secrets/tips that I was not aware of until later. I ordered the Main St. Rancher Panini which comes with chips as a side. However, my friend shared with me to order the Boom Boom Sauce which is great to dip your chips into for a little extra fun. As for the panini, I was fairly pleased with it. What really sold me was the fact that they were playing Hanson's 1997 Christmas album...and yes, I will allow the judgment, but that is one of my all-time favorite holiday albums. They also have a large variety of flavored coffee beans that can be purchased by the bag, but they have a fun way of showcasing all of the flavors located near the back of the shop. Thank you and keep up the good work!

Good affordable prices coffee and comfortable if you get a table. Quiet and relaxing for the most part. I'd recommend a try if you're in downtown Lees Summit.

By far our favorite coffee shop in town! It has such a cozy atmosphere and the employees are so kind and welcoming. My seven year old daughter begs to go so she can talk to the baristas and learn to be one herself! Their espresso is by far the best and I love that they have gluten-free options for breakfast/lunch.

This is a really cute coffee shop. Sits right by the train stop and the atmosphere is awesome.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops to go to. Staff is always friendly, coffee is always good and their food is really good too! The Apple Cinnamon Crunch sandwich was amazing!! You also can't go wrong with The Staple. They also have very tasty baked goods like muffins and scone as well as a lunch menu as well. Totally worth checking out if you haven't.

If you are looking for a coffee shop that that employees are more concerned about having full conversations about their weekends while you stare at them doing nothing while you wait to be ring up this is the place! The store is disorganized. It had lazy employees

Nice little place. Friendly staff, I accidentally messed up my order and they were very understanding. Pretty good food as well.