Craft and Artisanal Coffee in Springfield and the Ozarks

Architect Coffee
Two Springfield locations
If Architect Coffee is open, you can bet that it’s bustling. The original location on Republic Road is a prime spot to catch up with a friend or meet with a client, while the newly opened drive-thru on Battlefield is your best bet if you’re in a hurry. You can also order ahead and beat the line by downloading their app. They source their beans from high-quality roasters, including Verve Coffee Roasters and Prodigal Coffee, and their artisan pastry offerings are obviously not an afterthought.
Must-order pairing: The Architect + a homemade Pop Tart.

Brick & Mortar Coffee
1666 E. St Louis St., Springfield, MO
417-812-6539
Brick & Mortar Coffee re-opened under new ownership in 2022 with a focus on wholesale roasting and coffee consulting to make local craft coffee accessible to as many people as possible. You can purchase their beans at MaMa Jean’s Natural Market, Hy-Vee and Walmart. However, the shop still serves coffee directly to customers and always debuts an extra-creative seasonal drink menu.
Must-order drink: A cappuccino.

The Coffee Ethic
124 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO
417-866-6645
The Coffee Ethic opened in downtown Springfield in December 2007 and successfully pioneered the local third-wave coffee movement. They’ve got a strong circle of regulars that keep the shop bustling, and the most loyal among them sign up for the shop’s home delivery coffee bean subscription program. The team regularly gets together for cupping sessions, where they evaluate the flavor and aroma of the beans to ensure every cup meets quality standards.
Must-order pairing: Single-origin pour-over + The Layered Toast.

Echelon Coffee
2407 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO
417-374-2739
Echelon Coffee sits at the recently revitalized and bustling intersection of Glenstone and Kearney, which perfectly positions them to greet commuters and travelers right off the highway. Before opening Echelon, owners Joe and Megan West created a roasting company in 2016, No Coast Coffee Co. The shop makes its brews with the locally roasted beans from this sister business. If you fall in love with your cup (which we have a feeling you will), you can pick up a bag to take home.
Must-order pairing: Drip coffee + The Sprinter.

Kingdom Coffee
Multiple Locations
We’ve been Kingdom Coffee fans since day one. We’re not the only ones, and the shop’s regular clientele has now grown enough to support two locations, with a third opening in North Springfield later this year. They roast their beans in-house, and you can even get a first-row seat and see the process when you visit the downtown location. Kingdom Coffee also offers a monthly coffee bean subscription.
Must-order pairing: Cortado + Peanut Butter Oatmeal.

Zinc Coffee
1825 S. Main St., Joplin, MO
719-271-6925
Since its opening in 2018, Zinc Coffee has been a beloved staple in the Joplin craft coffee scene. When the shop announced plans to close back in March 2024, two loyal customers intervened and purchased Zinc to keep the bright and airy coffee shop open and thriving. The Zinc crew roasts its own sustainably sourced beans, which ensures each cup that makes its way to you is a quality one.
Must-order pairing: Americano + a pistachio macaron.