Thou Mayest - Nelson-Atkins

Kansas City, MO · Cafe

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Kansas City
#138
of 1208 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
Thou Mayest - Nelson-Atkins, 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone
(816) 897-0505
Website
thoumayest.com/pages/thou-mayest-nelson-atkins
Status
Open · Closes 5 PM

Thou Mayest - Nelson-Atkins is a restaurant located in Kansas City, MO. It is one of 1,208 restaurants listed in Kansas City. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Kansas City city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Thou Mayest - Nelson-Atkins

Thou Mayest Coffee within the Nelson Atkins Bloch Building

Hours

Saturday10 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Bryan Whitehead · Aug 2023

I don’t know that I’d come all the way here just for the coffee. But if you’re in the Nelson anyway, this is definitely worth a stop. I showed up early to beat the crowds and get some caffeine before strolling some of my favorite spots in the museum. The chai tasted great and was served at just the right temperature. The barista was polite and efficient. Seating was comfortable and quiet (though I’m guessing it might get noisy later in the day). I’ll definitely do this again on future visits.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Sam Pattnaik · May 2023

What a cute coffee shop right inside the Nelson-Atkins Museum, hits the right note for coffee and chill. It’s inside a museum and boy the decor and vibe is on point, it has the best view of the museum and the shuttlecock. I highly recommend it for the view and the amazing people running the shop. Coffee was a little on the dark dark roast side which I’m usually not a fan of so wouldn’t recommend the latte or at least a concentrated 8oz, the other options might suit you better. They have some pastries and cold brew as well.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tribal Chief · Oct 2025

Loved walking around and seeing artistry that matters and builds an unique culture of Kansas City. Very relaxing in this weather

★★★★☆ 4.0 Aaron Shelby · Dec 2023

I stopped in after visiting a few galleries at The Nelson Atkins and had a quick, enjoyable latte. The cafe area has a nice view of the north side of the museum and plaza park space. The coffee is good. If you are in need of a quick cup while visiting the museum, stop in!

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris P. · Jun 2023

Great service, the barista was very enthusiastic and friendly. He had great recommendations for the folks ahead of me and very open to making customizations. My macchiato was very smooth with a nice touch of bitterness and packed a good caffeine punch. The menu was very elaborate with several house made cold and hot beverages including a assortment of high quality snacks and chocolates.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

CafeCoffee roasteryCoffee shop

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