Red Banner Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Cape Girardeau

Very glad I've found this gem while visiting! My husband calls me a coffee snob. I like to think I prefer to enjoy the finer things in life. So I'll do a review that will be helpful to most types of coffee drinkers. If you're looking for a drinkable double, they've got you covered! If you like your coffee black, single origin, slow bar, single cup, traditional capp or macchiato, cold brew, etc, this is the place. You're getting quality, intentionally made coffees here. However, they do have a couple sweeter options, including syrups, allowing them to please most anyone. Currently no decaf offered. No food available. I visited both days we were in town and I had an ice lavender latte with almond milk twice, a double, and also a lightly sweetened shaken double which was a delicious...

I must say that if my review were based on my own experiences here, I would give this establishment five-stars. It is not, however, as I and some family members stopped by during a trip downtown. I love coffee. My family members like it a lot. Thus, we have a different perspective on what constitutes the taste of fine coffee. I was impressed with the coffee and the owners of the store. They were not. This problem originated with the fact that they only wanted coffee, and not a cup of fair trade, owner-owned, artisan coffee. That is what you will get here, but paying what I did for them was a waste of time. They were not impressed. So, I give four stars to warn away the casual...

Owned and operated by a very friendly husband (who is an award winning barista) and wife duo. In my opinion, the best espresso to be found in Cape. Cute little venue with about 4 tables. Limited space and no wifi. Don't expect to set up shop and study on your laptop here but, it's a great place to meet a few talkative locals or take a break with friends. They also roast their own coffee locally. Personally I love this place!

P.S. Recommendation: in the summer grab a drink here on a Saturday morning and shop the local farmer's market less than...