Amanda P.
1/8/2026
Stopped by the KC downtown library to work for the day and it was so cute in here. The Library partners with The Prospect KC to operate The Nook. It's a coffee bar and learning lab for students....
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14 W 10th St
Kansas City, MO 64105
The Prospect KC is a nonprofit social enterprise founded in 2019 by Chef Shanita McAfee Bryant, dedicated to transforming lives through food by addressing food insecurity and creating economic opportunities in Kansas City. Through hands-on culinary training, food redistribution, and supportive services, they empower individuals facing barriers to economic mobility, ensuring access to resources and opportunities for personal growth.
One of their key initiatives, Nourish KC Community Kitchen, rescues surplus food to provide nutritious meals for vulnerable residents while offering a 16-week culinary training program that equips participants with essential skills for sustainable careers in food service. The Prospect KC also operates The Nook, a training coffee shop that provides workforce development opportunities and barista training for program participants.
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Maddy R.
3/1/2025
We stopped by this coffee shop when we visited the kansas city central library. It is tucked into the right side when you walk in the main entrance. There is a 2000s bank/library vibe that matches...
Olivia S.
8/9/2024
A cafe is open in the Central Library!!!!!! From the incredible mind of Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant who brought us The Spot at The Prospect, the Nook is now open for business! Designed as a...
Megan M.
12/19/2025
I was impressed by the speed and quality of my drink! The baristas were polite and friendly, and my drink (brown sugar oat latte) came out in less than five minutes. I was also happy with the...
Kara W.
9/18/2024
Tried this spot out today - I have mixed reviews. It's a cute concept but not impressed with the location. We stopped in at 11 am today - and I tried ordering a decaf coffee which they do not...
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