Sweet Tee's Coffee Shop

An amazing little coffee shop that is tucked away and always quiet. The pastries and desserts are all freshly made and taste simply divine. The staff will warm them up for you regardless if you are eating in or grabbing your items to go. The Lavender Lemon Scone has always been one of my favorites as it is just sweet enough to not be overpowering and the Lavender is a nice light touch of floral that goes well with a hot cup of coffee.

There are always some gluten-free/ vegan scone and dessert options which is nice for those who have the dietary choice as most coffee/pastry shops do not have this on a regular basis. I have tried a few of them over the years and honestly, you couldn't tell they were a gluten-free or vegan option if I had not already known. They are on par with the other dessert items which is a statement to their recipes as most other places that have those options lack the same flavor or texture that their standard items do.

A neat little unique feature is that their walls are lined with wild and crazy coffee cups and you have the choice to grab one off the hooks that you want to use or the staff will just use one they have available.

This is a perfect place to go to read or do items such as work or school work as they have comfy chairs and couches and outside of the items being made there is never any noise above a general talking level inside.

My girlfriend had described this shop as cozy and that's the perfect way to describe it. It's tucked away in the back of a strip mall but it's worth the hunt. Two (yes 2 next to each other) drive thru coffee providers are in the parking lot as you turn in...skip those! They weren't busy but Sweet Tee's was. Not busy uncomfortable, just a nice quiet crowd.
We went to visit and drink coffee. Although there are upholstered chairs and sofas, we chose to sit at a table for two. We visited for close to 2 hours. I see they have a new location also in Olathe. Judging from the on-line pictures, I don't think it has this cozy feel. I'm in Leawood, but I'd make a special trip out there again. Good fun coffees. Hers was hot, mine was iced. We didn't try the pastries but looked really good.

Call it what it is: most of you probably use the search option with 'coffee near me' to even stumble across *this* place. You also likely returned hits for drive-thru chains or Seattle representing yet again. Fine, go ahead and hit one of those, you'll be unsatisfied. OR...

You can drop in on one of the hidden gems of the Olathe coffee scene, if not the entire Johnson County and greater Kansas City area. Sweet Tee's doesn't benefit by being visible from the street, so you have to want it. Oh, and you should. This spot looks like Chandler, Monica, and Joey will stumble in and collapse on the sofa (how did they always get that seat, anyway?) with a huge mug of joy to accompany them. Your spot awaits.

Sweet Tee's is serving up DogWatch Coffee, a local small batch roaster (yay! local!) and their brew is on point. I opted for a dark roast variety and wowza, was that a great cup of coffee. Nutty and not too bitter, and when lightened with a touch of creamer, it was just south of perfect. I paired that up with a cinnamon roll that didn't last long enough for a photo op, so that's on me. Believe me, that pastry was special and combo'd smashingly with my coffee. They also serve up an array of other morning goodies ranging from muffins to individual quiches, all of which said 'try me, I'm wonderful'. But pastries are like puppies: I want them ALL but I don't have the space. So, one by one, I'll try them out.

The space and service are the real winners. Unlike so many other spots, there are a ton of places to park and enjoy yourself, from that sofa to plenty of tables, so find one and curl up. If you're staying in and want a mug, select any of them off the wall and have it filled, or maybe they'll surprise you with one they choose. Either way, you will get artisan coffee drinks served with a smile and an environment that you'll want to frequent. I know I will.

Sweet Tees is exactly what people picture when they think of a local well loved coffee shop. It reminds me of Central Perk in Friends!
Couches, comfy chairs, high top tables, simple small tables, large dining room tables for a big group, etc. Its frequently pretty busy, but that just speaks to its reputation and success!
And their creative menu and many mug choices create a different experience every time you visit! (Which I do as often as my schedule and friend dates allow!)

Great small local business!
I love the original location which is cozy and has loads of comfortable seating.
You can pick out a mug to use off the wall if you'd like to.
One of the best thing about this coffee shop besides the outstanding customer service is that they have a vast array of sugar free options!
They also have a location in the brand new Olathe Downtown Library which just happens to be 1.5 blocks from my house!

I visited this coffee shop a couple weeks ago with a friend. Here is what I thought:

A hidden gem: The shop is tucked away in an older strip mall off Santa Fe. (135th street) It is easy to miss and with neighboring shops, the parking is cantankerous.

Customer Service: The two ladies working were cordial. I do love that the coffee is served in actual coffee mugs and not flimsy plastic cups. One of the ladies was nice enough to remove a chair that was wet from a spill.

Atmosphere: Though the staff was friendly, but the patrons were a different story. It was not a very welcoming atmosphere and I have a feeling most of them were repeat customers. Everyone stopped and stared when I walked in with my friend. It was like they have not seen a Black woman before. It was rather uncomfortable! In general, Olathe has become better about diversity, but there is still a long way to go. I do love the local art and decor of the shop. It looks small from the outside but the inside is definitely a lot bigger.

Prices: For a hot tea and a cappuccino, it was 8 bucks and some change. Not bad! The cappuccino was really good and they even drew a design in the foam.

Overall: the three star rating was for the atmosphere. I honestly do not know if I will visit again, but I do recommend others try it to see for themselves.

A hidden gem in Olathe! Super fun and cute place to stop for a coffee, pastry, or drink. I'd recommend planning to stay in to enjoy your treats, you get to pick a mug off the wall for a hot drink or mason jars for cold, super cute right?! The homemade pastries are amazing as well. The baristas are always very accommodating and super sweet! Make this a regular for sure.

Good coffee, great atmosphere, wifi, and fun attentive staff make this place worth visiting. I dropped in around 8am, and after the experience, I don't know why they aren't packed. I wasn't expecting such a great place to be hidden in the back of a failing half empty strip mall, but there it is. The only thing missing is a drive through, but that shouldn't deter you from running in to grab your coffee and go.

The first thing that struck me was the atmosphere. Where the major chain coffee shops have gone to hard soulless seating that encourages you to move on, this place is filled with many variants of comfortable homey chairs and couches. The walls and tables are covered in fun and interesting collections of cards, coasters, and art. The coffee cup collection hanging a cross the top of the entire north side, over an art collection, is worth just taking a moment and browsing. I can't really say enough about the atmosphere here. It made me want to stick around, and/or come back and browse further.

When I got up to the counter, the staff greeted me, and helped me work through their list of sugar free flavors to add to a heavy cream latte (watermelon coffee?? Maaaaaybe...). The ordering experience was easy and fast. The food and treats were tempting perhaps when I hit a break in my keto plan... mmmmm

The order was made quickly, and I settled into a soft seat to gaze about and drink in both my coffee and the many atmosphere. I wish I had brought my laptop, because I would have spent the morning working there.

I'm going back for sure, and next time I'm bringing friends, because I see this place as excellent for meeting up and enjoying with company :-)

You know that feeling when you come home & feel comfortable? That's the feeling you get when you go to this coffee house. You can pick a mug from the wall & make it feel a bit more homey too.

The flavors are delicious. The staff is delightful. I love this lil space.

Great local spot for coffee. I Hidden Jim. I was looking for an eggnog latte and found it. I asked for extra hot and they delivered :-)