5 Best Cafes in Downtown, Wichita KS
Updated 11 October 2026 · 32 cafes in Downtown, Wichita KS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five cafes in Downtown Wichita, Kansas, ranging from coffee houses to dessert and tea spots. It is meant for locals and visitors looking for a place to sit, work or grab a drink. The businesses were ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left reviews, from 32 qualifying businesses. Each entry summarizes the address, hours, price range where listed, accessibility details and what reviewers mention about drinks and food. The order reflects that ranking and nothing else.
#1
Cocoa Dolce Chocolates
★ 4.9 (639 Google reviews)Dessert shop
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Cocoa Dolce Chocolates is a dessert shop at 235 N St Francis Ave, rated 4.9 from 639 reviews on Google. Hours are 7 am to 8 pm Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 10 pm on Friday, 8 am to 10 pm on Saturday and noon to 8 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention salted caramel and red velvet gelato, chocolate samples, cocoa shots and a birthday cake cookie. One reviewer says the chocolates take three days to make.
Best for: Gelato, chocolate samples and cocoa shots
- Address
- 235 N St Francis Ave, Wichita, KS 67202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–10 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun 12–8 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#2
Adelitas Coffee Co
★ 4.9 (255 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Adelitas Coffee Co is a coffee shop at 120 E 1st St N, rated 4.9 from 255 reviews on Google, in the $1 to $10 price range. It is open weekdays from 6:30 am to 4 pm, Saturday from 7:30 am to 4 pm, and closed Sunday. The listing identifies it as Latino-owned and women-owned, and it offers breakfast, delivery, outdoor seating and dine-in.
Best for: Morning coffee and breakfast burritos
- Address
- 120 E 1st St N, Wichita, KS 67202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–4 pm; Mon 6:30 am–4 pm; Sat 7:30 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6:30 am–4 pm; Tue 6:30 am–4 pm; Wed 6:30 am–4 pm
#3
Local Roasters Co.
★ 5 (133 Google reviews)Coffee store
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Local Roasters Co. is a coffee store at 2828 E Douglas Ave, rated 5 from 133 reviews on Google. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention a wide range of roasts from light to dark, plus decaf and flavored coffees. Several say staff helped them choose a light roast or a medium Colombian coffee.
Best for: Whole-bean coffee from light to dark roasts
- Address
- 2828 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67214, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#4
GROW Plant Bar
★ 4.8 (308 Google reviews)Cocktail bar$10–30 per person
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GROW Plant Bar is a cocktail bar at 320 S Market St, Suite 120, rated 4.8 from 308 reviews on Google, in the $10 to $30 price range. It is open Friday and Saturday until 11 pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday until 9 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, with Tuesday closed. The listing notes women-owned, outdoor seating, cocktails, beer, wine and food, plus wheelchair access.
Best for: Plant building with cocktails and coffee drinks
- Address
- 320 S Market St Ste 120, Wichita, KS 67202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–11 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#5
Paranormal.Cafe
★ 4.9 (159 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Paranormal.Cafe is a coffee shop at 500 S Topeka St, Suite 300, rated 4.9 from 159 reviews on Google. It is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to noon, and closed Monday and Sunday. The shop sits in an old firehouse with themed decor and a patio. Reviewers mention homemade baked goods, a strawberry scone, a moist pumpkin cake, and reasonable prices.
Best for: Themed coffee and homemade baked goods
- Address
- 500 S Topeka St Ste 300, Wichita, KS 67202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–12 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–1 pm; Tue 8 am–1 pm; Wed 8 am–12 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 32 cafes in Downtown, Wichita KS with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- GROW Plant Bar takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Adelitas Coffee Co opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Cocoa Dolce Chocolates ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 639 reviews. Adelitas Coffee Co is second at 4.9 from 255 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Wichita KS are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is GROW Plant Bar, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Adelitas Coffee Co $1–10; GROW Plant Bar $10–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Adelitas Coffee Co and GROW Plant Bar.
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