The Sunflower Cafe

Nicole Dickinson

Our book club came here to meet for the month of October. We got coffee & breakfast! Everything was delicious😋! We spent probably 2 hours there just eating, talking & enjoying the atmosphere. Huge space upstairs, they were so busy but it's so big & spread out you don't feel crammed in like sardines. Can't wait to go back!

Jessica Webb

One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. I was expecting mediocre food from a cafe inside a bike shop but everything we had was absolutely delicious. We ordered the curry chicken salad, a burger, and the soft pretzel. The sandwiches came with fries that were perfect. Pricey but worth it.

Bruno Mruckovski

Hip local coffee shop with a bike shop attached. Interesting and unique concept with a lot of space for both bikes and the coffee shop. We were there in the morning and had a breakfast burrito, egg sandwich and a BLT with egg. All were delicious and well prepared. We also had an Americano, a Cappuccino and a latte and all passed with flying colors. Interesting tidbit is that Valteri Bottas, a Formula One driver, visited this place while competing in a bike race held in Lawrence. He will probably continue to visit for as long as he competes in the race which happened to be held the weekend before the Formula One Austin race.

Richard Crane

Ok so to start, my wife wanted me to let everyone know that she received compliments on both her hair and her dress while here sooo…testament to the atmosphere I suppose? Everything is great from coffee to cocktails, make sure this place is a priority while you’re on Mass street.

Arati AK

Lovely cafe/bar inside the bike store. It's a good place to chill out after exploring downtown, the nearby trails or KU.

D LC

Coffee was great and loving the remodel. The upstairs seating area is perfect for an early morning coffee date

Heidi Benham

Delicious breakfast and lunch in a great space. Grab a coffee or beer and write in your journal, get your bike fixed or shop for a quality flannel shirt or a new inflatable raft. Soak up the vibe and relax on a leather couch while you listen to the creaky old floor. Upstairs or down, you are in for a treat.

Samantha Young

Every time we drive through Lawrence, we stop at Sunflower! Whethere you're looking for gear, a coffee, or a bite to eat, they have a little something for everyone! Love that the same party can indulge in alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks at the same time! Highly recommend for your next stroll down the street!

I cannot recommend this place enough. We passed this pub and cafe many times in lieu of other Mass st favorites but finally come in for a post dinner cocktail and man, was that a good choice! Their cocktail menu is well balanced including top tier products across the spectrum - gin, vodka, tequila, bourbon, etc. French 1972 is on point. Pineapple jalapeno margarita is excellent. The staff members we've encountered were kind and engaging....made us feel like we were regulars right away. We tried the burger on our last visit and holy cow, it was perfection....juicy, crispy edges and well seasoned, all the veggies fresh....so good! Can't wait to come again soon!

We have lived in Lawrence for three years and ate here for the first time. Dang! We were missing out. If you want great coffee options with the best breakfast burritos in town, THIS is the place. We had the breakfast burrito and biscuits & gravy. Both are outstanding. The salsa that came with the burrito is easily the best salsa in Lawrence (sorry El Porto we still love you too). Great staff, our waitress was excellent, friendly and attentive.

Love the friendly staff, the great upstairs atmosphere (top tier chill with a drink and book spot), and menu options! 🌻 One recommendation: It took a chain of four staff members to find out if the gluten free chocolate chip cookies were made with any almond products. For those of us allergic to tree nuts (and peanuts), it would be amazing to have a little sign of ingredients with the baked goods. I think the Merc has little ingredient lists on their baked goods— something like that would be much appreciated! 🚫🥜

My go-to coffee shop for most things! Usually one of the first places I take a friend who's in town visiting, meeting a client for work, working remote or just want a nice environment to read and hang out. Their service is absolutely fantastic and I love that I can grab either type of brew I'm wanting - cup of coffee or pint of beer! In many ways feels like you could be at a bike shop in the middle of Boulder! Also, the amount of seating options and electrical outlets can't be praised enough! You'll enjoy some good holiday movies on TV during season as well :-)

Sunflower Cafe is such a boon to the downtown Lawrence community. It’s often where we stop for a coffee on our way to the farmers market on Saturday mornings. The upstairs lounge is perfect for a coffee meet-up with a friend or an evening glass of wine with a good book. The service is always prompt and friendly. The food is simple, but good. And the coffee is top notch.

Cheyenne

Great space to get together, with fantastic food and drink options.

Carolyn Sobczyk

Sunflower Cafe is such a boon to the downtown Lawrence community. It’s often where we stop for a coffee on our way to the farmers market on Saturday mornings. The upstairs lounge is perfect for a coffee meet-up with a friend or an evening glass of wine with a good book. The service is always prompt and friendly. The food is simple, but good. And the coffee is top notch.

David DeKnight

Great bike shop and very attentive staff! Great selection of bikes and pants.

W Michael Plattner

We have lived in Lawrence for three years and ate here for the first time. Dang! We were missing out. If you want great coffee options with the best breakfast burritos in town, THIS is the place. We had the breakfast burrito and biscuits & gravy. Both are outstanding. The salsa that came with the burrito is easily the best salsa in Lawrence (sorry El Porto we still love you too). Great staff, our waitress was excellent, friendly and attentive.

Cortney Grubbs

Love the friendly staff, the great upstairs atmosphere (top tier chill with a drink and book spot), and menu options! 🌻 One recommendation: It took a chain of four staff members to find out if the gluten free chocolate chip cookies were made with any almond products. For those of us allergic to tree nuts (and peanuts), it would be amazing to have a little sign of ingredients with the baked goods. I think the Merc has little ingredient lists on their baked goods— something like that would be much appreciated! 🚫🥜

Kayla Higginbotham

My go-to coffee shop for most things! Usually one of the first places I take a friend who's in town visiting, meeting a client for work, working remote or just want a nice environment to read and hang out. Their service is absolutely fantastic and I love that I can grab either type of brew I'm wanting - cup of coffee or pint of beer! In many ways feels like you could be at a bike shop in the middle of Boulder! Also, the amount of seating options and electrical outlets can't be praised enough! You'll enjoy some good holiday movies on TV during season as well :-)

Carie Knox

I cannot recommend this place enough. We passed this pub and cafe many times in lieu of other Mass st favorites but finally come in for a post dinner cocktail and man, was that a good choice! Their cocktail menu is well balanced including top tier products across the spectrum - gin, vodka, tequila, bourbon, etc. French 1972 is on point. Pineapple jalapeno margarita is excellent. The staff members we've encountered were kind and engaging....made us feel like we were regulars right away. We tried the burger on our last visit and holy cow, it was perfection....juicy, crispy edges and well seasoned, all the veggies fresh....so good! Can't wait to come again soon!

We went there for breakfast. We ordered the egg sandwich with bacon, classic breakfast, black tea (Earl Grey), and coffee. The food was tasty. Coffee refills should be included in the price. It is awkward to go back for a coffee refill only to be told you have to pay extra. I don't mind paying extra for coffee refills, but that option should be offered when the original order is placed.

Another outdoor shop, mainly bikes with a cafe inside. I came here for coffee. The place was bustling but the coffee came out quick. Did not try the food but the menu looked good.

G Sousa

We went there for breakfast. We ordered the egg sandwich with bacon, classic breakfast, black tea (Earl Grey), and coffee. The food was tasty. Coffee refills should be included in the price. It is awkward to go back for a coffee refill only to be told you have to pay extra. I don't mind paying extra for coffee refills, but that option should be offered when the original order is placed.

Michelle Kooi

Another outdoor shop, mainly bikes with a cafe inside. I came here for coffee. The place was bustling but the coffee came out quick. Did not try the food but the menu looked good.

I sat at a table on the ground floor and my table was super wobbly so I moved to upstairs where 2 more tables were so wobbly that I witnessed a man lose his coffee to the table teetering to the side as he placed his coffee on the table. My food was brought to me but not my drink and when I asked about it, she just said I'm supposed to get it myself at the bar (i was not told this at the register). What's the point of you bringing my food if you can't also bring the drink? So then I had to walk back downstairs to grab my drink and then back upstairs. One bagel with lox, one latte, and one drip coffee cost me 19 bucks. The toasted bagel was somehow wet on its own (before I put the cream cheese and lox on it). The atmosphere is too eclectic. I should give 2 stars but the actual taste of my latte and food portion sizes was really good. I would only go back if they fix the tables and let people know they have to get their own drinks at the bar.

Kyrie L

I sat at a table on the ground floor and my table was super wobbly so I moved to upstairs where 2 more tables were so wobbly that I witnessed a man lose his coffee to the table teetering to the side as he placed his coffee on the table. My food was brought to me but not my drink and when I asked about it, she just said I'm supposed to get it myself at the bar (i was not told this at the register). What's the point of you bringing my food if you can't also bring the drink? So then I had to walk back downstairs to grab my drink and then back upstairs. One bagel with lox, one latte, and one drip coffee cost me 19 bucks. The toasted bagel was somehow wet on its own (before I put the cream cheese and lox on it). The atmosphere is too eclectic. I should give 2 stars but the actual taste of my latte and food portion sizes was really good. I would only go back if they fix the tables and let people know they have to get their own drinks at the bar.

I live out of town and popped by for a to-go order. The lady at the register was not professional in her engagement with the two gentlemen in front of me. They asked basic questions about food and the employee seemed short with them. I ordered a breakfast burrito to go, nothing else. I figured it would be a 15 min wait based on the reviews. It was 29 min before I received my single burrito. No staff checked in with me during that time to update me on the wait time. Or, to see if I needed anything while I waited. Hospitality, service, and generosity are crucial. The lack of awareness and acknowledgement of my wait time on their end surprised me. In a town that sees numerous vistors and residents my hope is that this place is able to create a more positive first-time experience for others. However, I wont be back.

The service and atmosphere was great, but unfortunately my drink (iced café mocha latte) did not meet expectations. The drink tasted watered down from the start, and the coffee itself tasted more sour than it should have been, alongside little chocolate flavor. I imagine the grind was too coarse and the water used was too cold, and perhaps not enough sauce. A lot of non-chain coffee shops in Lawrence suffer from similar under-extraction issues, which is unfortunate. Doesn't make sense to charge Starbucks/Dutch/Scooters prices if the taste isn't comparable or better.

Ash Bargalló

The service and atmosphere was great, but unfortunately my drink (iced café mocha latte) did not meet expectations. The drink tasted watered down from the start, and the coffee itself tasted more sour than it should have been, alongside little chocolate flavor. I imagine the grind was too coarse and the water used was too cold, and perhaps not enough sauce. A lot of non-chain coffee shops in Lawrence suffer from similar under-extraction issues, which is unfortunate. Doesn't make sense to charge Starbucks/Dutch/Scooters prices if the taste isn't comparable or better.

Jeremiah Ortiz

I live out of town and popped by for a to-go order. The lady at the register was not professional in her engagement with the two gentlemen in front of me. They asked basic questions about food and the employee seemed short with them. I ordered a breakfast burrito to go, nothing else. I figured it would be a 15 min wait based on the reviews. It was 29 min before I received my single burrito. No staff checked in with me during that time to update me on the wait time. Or, to see if I needed anything while I waited. Hospitality, service, and generosity are crucial. The lack of awareness and acknowledgement of my wait time on their end surprised me. In a town that sees numerous vistors and residents my hope is that this place is able to create a more positive first-time experience for others. However, I wont be back.