A legacy of warmth, class, and simplicity — carried forward through every drink we craft and every space we create.
Josie's is built on a legacy. Our great grandmother Josie carried herself with an effortless elegance — the kind that made everyone around her feel welcome and at ease. She didn't need a storefront or a business plan. She just opened her door, and people felt at home.
That energy lives in everything we do. From the drinks we craft to the spaces we create, every detail is designed to carry forward what Josie embodied naturally: warmth without pretense, class without arrogance, simplicity without cutting corners.
Every drink is balanced and comforting. Never overly sweet, never overly bitter. Just right — the way she would have wanted it.
Josie's is a community-centered beverage brand in Kansas City that starts as a mobile pop-up and grows into something bigger — a cafe-by-day, lounge-by-night experience.
Specialty matcha and espresso drinks crafted with intention, served in spaces designed for the Black community to gather, create, and belong. But open to everyone who wants to feel that same warmth.
We believe the best coffee shops don't just serve good drinks. They create the conditions for good things to happen — first dates, business ideas sketched on napkins, old friends reconnecting, new communities forming.
The feeling of being genuinely welcomed. Not the corporate smile, not the scripted greeting. The real thing — the kind Josie gave to everyone who walked through her door.
Elevated without being exclusive. Every detail matters — from the quality of our ingredients to the presentation of every cup. Premium is a standard, not a price tag.
No gimmicks, no overcomplicated menus. Just expertly crafted drinks made with quality ingredients. Doing a few things exceptionally well instead of many things halfway.
Iced specialty drinks at farmers markets, First Fridays, art events, and parks across Kansas City. Building the brand one cup at a time.
A bright, warm third space with lo-fi and neo-soul. A place to relax, work, and connect. Modern soft luxury designed to feel like home.
Same space, new energy. Dim lights, candles, R&B. Signature cocktails and themed nights like Brown Suga Wednesday. Cafe by day, lounge by night.
Josie's becomes the name people think of when they want more than coffee. Multiple cities. Multiple concepts. One legacy. A brand that carries Josie's warmth, class, and simplicity to every community that needs it.