Messenger Coffee Co. To Open Two Cafés On The Plaza
Kansas City: Messenger Coffee Co. announces the company is opening two cafés on the Country Club Plaza in late April—bringing one of the city's most beloved local coffee brands to one of Kansas City's most iconic locations. In addition to farm-direct, locally roasted coffee, Messenger Coffee Co. Cafés will feature fresh-baked breads and pastries from IBIS Bakery that are made with local ingredients, whenever possible, and freshly milled in Kansas City. The new locations on the Plaza were acquired from Kaldi's Coffee.
"We're thrilled to acquire the Plaza stores from our friends at Kaldi's Coffee," said Dan Trott, CEO of FairWave™ Coffee Collective. The Collective brings together leading local brands to provide world-class coffee, bakery, and culinary experiences for consumers in local markets.
"Messenger Coffee looks forward to continuing the local artisan coffee experience residents, businesses and visitors to Kansas City have come to embrace," Trott said. "In combination with IBIS Bakery, the cafés will bring an exceptional neighborhood experience to the Plaza. These will be the first Messenger coffee locations beyond our acclaimed Messenger flagship café, on Grand Avenue in the Crossroads District."
There will be a short transition period as the Plaza stores are rebranded. Trott anticipates dual grand openings later that month. Both locations will undergo renovations before opening as Messenger Coffee Cafés. FairWave Coffee Collective will work closely with Kaldi's to find employment opportunities for current employees.
