There are many different places to get a great cup of coffee besides Starbucks. There are several great places here in KC that I didn't even know existed! Here are some places that I found that look and sound pretty good! P.S. I will probably be trying some of these places out.
Broadway Cafe:
http://www.broadwaycafeandroastery.com/
Quay Coffee:
http://quaycoffee.com/contact/
Benetti's Coffee Experience:
http://benettiscoffee.com/?page_id=14
The Roasterie Cafe:
https://www.theroasterie.com/cafes/leawood