Monday, August 31, 2026

The Top 30 Coffee Shops in Springfield

The best coffee shops in Springfield, by the professional record: 417 Magazine has weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Empire Coffee comes out on top.

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  1. Rank 1. Empire Coffee

    French Coffee




  2. The chalkboard by the counter poses a daily trivia question, and a correct answer earns you a quarter off your drink. This easygoing coffee shop on Commercial Street has been around forever, and the staff will probably greet you by name whether you've been coming for years or it's your second visit. The caramel mocha with two shots of espresso is the drink regulars tend to order without looking at the menu.
























  3. The building is hard to miss, which helps, since The Potter's House is the kind of coffee shop that earns its following on more than convenience. Close to the Missouri State campus, it runs on a community-minded mission and a menu that goes beyond the standard order. The King, an iced latte with chocolate, peanut butter, and banana, reads like a smoothie that decided to grow up.





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