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Books & Coffee on 39th Street

Coffee at Rebel, then browse three floors of used and rare books at Prospero’s a couple of blocks away.

About $7–$11 for two2 hrs 1 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Books & Coffee on 39th StreetA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Rebel Coffee, the start. Stop 2, Prospero’s Books, 0.1 miles from stop 1, 6 min walk. The route is about 0.1 miles end to end.STATE LINE RD39TH STSTART Rebel CoffeeProspero’s Books12N0.1 miBooks & Coffee on 39th StreetCoffeeShoppingWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Goat & Rabbit, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Smalter Gallery, art, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • OurHouseKC, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen (39th Street), food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Hi-Dive Lounge, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • 39th Street Brewery, brewery, 3 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Rebel CoffeeTry the matcha latte or the chorizo breakfast burrito.about 40 min · 1607 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours checked recently · then 6 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Prospero’s BooksPick one book for each other under a shared budget. Buying is optional.about 75 min · 1800 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Start with coffee (Rebel closes at 2pm most days and 4pm on Saturdays), then walk over to Prospero’s, which stays open until 8pm.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Confirm parking on West 39th Street; do not assume a shared lot.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

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We last looked over this date on September 17, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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