Prefix Coffee opens another shop in downtown KC, pulling closer to drive-thru service
January 29, 2025 | Startland News Staff
Owners of the family-run Prefix Coffee hope its newest location in downtown Kansas City will make the shop — known for its in-house roasted specialty coffee and fresh pastries — the go-to spot for the nearby Power & Light District and government buildings surrounding City Hall.
Prefix Coffee at 1125 Grand Blvd. in downtown Kansas City; photo by Taylor Wilmore, Startland News
The Prefix Coffee space at 1125 Grand Blvd opened inside The Grand luxury apartment building in mid January.
“We’re super grateful to all individuals involved who have passionately supported us at each step of the way to finally get our doors opened at The Grand,” said Colin Dwyer, co-owner of Prefix. “Our new location will offer the same high-quality coffee and welcoming atmosphere that loyal customers of Prefix know and expect. Our hope is to meet new faces in this neighborhood downtown, and especially get the opportunity to serve the tenants in The Grand apartment building and be a new coffee catering option for any corporate offices around the area.”
This expansion marks a significant milestone for Prefix, bringing its signature drinks and personable service to another corner of the vibrant downtown area, said Dwyer. The coffee brand operates another location in the nearby lightwell building, on the other side of Main Street, which largely bisects downtown.
Prefix Coffee at 1125 Grand Blvd. in downtown Kansas City; photo by Taylor Wilmore, Startland News
“Additionally, we’re excited to announce that a drive-thru option will be coming soon, making it even easier for customers to grab their favorite drinks on the go,” he said.
Click here to check out Prefix Coffee locations, including its Midtown shop on E. 31st Street.
The new downtown coffee shop is expected to feature a consistent menu of espresso drinks and specialty coffee locally roasted by Prefix; a rotating selection of creative seasonal specials; and a variety of freshly-baked artisanal pastries and bread from Fox & Bull Baking Co.
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