Top Coffee Shops
& Bakeries

James Beard-nominated bread and pastries. If you don't get a croissant here, did you even visit Lawrence?

A downtown sanctuary. Incredible coffee, fantastic breakfast sandwiches, and a vibe that makes you want to write a novel.

The downtown outpost of the legendary bakery. Perfect for grabbing an espresso before hitting Mass Street.

Fast, loud, and incredibly caffeinated. When you need a sugar rush and a caffeine hit without leaving your car.

Authentic Mexican pastries that will ruin you for standard donuts forever. Grab a tray, grab some tongs, and go wild.

When coffee isn't cutting it and you need chewy tapioca pearls to get you through the day. The taro milk tea is elite.

Same great boba, different location. Perfect for when you're on the west side of town.

A tiny spot punching way above its weight class in the boba game. Highly addictive.

A hidden gem serving up indigenous-inspired dishes and fantastic coffee. The fry bread is a non-negotiable.

A charming neighborhood spot in North Lawrence. It feels like having coffee in your coolest friend's living room.

Tucked inside The Oread hotel. Perfect for fueling up before tackling the hill up to campus.

The name says it all. Massive, soft, frosting-heavy cookies that pair perfectly with a black coffee.