Flowstate Coffee to Open Kansas City Shop in January

The roastery is expanding from online and pop-up sales to a permanent 700-square-foot storefront in the Crossroads neighborhood.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Coffee

Bold vector editorial illustration of a ceramic coffee dripper and roasted beans, evoking the craft of a new neighborhood café. — Flowstate Coffee is set to launch its first permanent roastery and café in Kansas City's Crossroads neighborhood this January, focusing on staff development. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Flowstate Coffee will open its first permanent location at 401 E 19th St. in Kansas City in early January 2027. Owner John Kingsley currently roasts beans for the business inside the Apparition coffee storefront.

Why it matters

The new shop aims to establish a fresh standard for work culture and hospitality in the service industry. Kingsley also plans to prioritize the professional development of his staff by providing education and mentoring for baristas.

The new 700-square-foot shop will serve espresso drinks, pour-overs, teas, and mocktails alongside pastries from The Baker's Table. The business currently carries nine varieties of coffee beans.

The players

John Kingsley

He is the founder and owner of Flowstate Coffee who has been operating the business through online sales and pop-up events since 2024.

The Baker's Table

This local bakery will supply the pastry selection for the new Flowstate Coffee storefront.

The details

The upcoming space features an L-shaped dark quartz bar designed to serve the Crossroads neighborhood community. Weekday operations are set for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., with weekend hours running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

John Kingsley started Flowstate Coffee in 2024.
Roasting operations inside the Apparition coffee storefront began in September 2024.
The new coffee shop is expected to open in early January 2027.

Culture Shift

This move reflects the ongoing transition of independent roasters from temporary pop-up models to established permanent retail spaces. This shift capitalizes on the growing consumer demand for specialized, small-batch coffee experiences within local neighborhoods.

Residents in the Crossroads neighborhood will gain a new source for espresso drinks and pastries starting in early 2027. The daily schedule offers early morning service starting at 7 a.m. on weekdays for commuters and weekend hours until 3 p.m.

The takeaway

Supporting local roasteries often involves a multi-year transition from online sales to brick-and-mortar storefronts. Customers interested in early access can monitor the progress of equipment fundraising efforts through the brand website.