Independence · Est. 2024

Every cup is a craft, every evening a ritual

Hand-pulled espresso, single-origin pour-overs, and seasonally inspired cocktails — all crafted in a space designed for lingering.

Address

11024 E US Hwy 40
Independence, MO 64055

Hours

Mon–Fri 7am–9pm
Sat 8am–10pm

Cali KC interior showing an espresso bar with emerald-toned decor and natural light

Our Philosophy

Purposefully simple,
intentionally crafted.

At Cali KC, we believe the best coffee and cocktails don't need a long backstory — they need good ingredients, skilled hands, and the patience to get it right. We source single-origin beans from farms that treat their land well, and we build our drink menu around what's seasonal and what tastes true.

Our space on Highway 40 is designed to be a pause — a place where the noise of the day softens, and the focus shifts to what's in your hand. Morning espresso. Evening cocktail. Same standard: made with care, served with ease.

Single-Origin

Direct-trade beans, rotated seasonally, pulled fresh for every drink.

Seasonal Menu

Our cocktail and coffee lists change with the seasons — always fresh, always intentional.

Made Here

Every pour, stir, and garnish happens right in front of you at our counter.

Barista pouring espresso at Cali KC

About Cali KC

A space built for the in-between moments.

Cali KC lives on the east side of Highway 40 in Independence — not as a destination you rush through, but as a place you arrive at when you want something made well and served without fuss.

We opened with a simple idea: coffee people and cocktail people shouldn't have to choose. So we built a room that works for both — bright and quiet in the morning, warm and unhurried after dark. The same counter. The same attention. Just a different drink in your hand.

Everything we serve is made in-house. Our beans are roasted to order. Our syrups are reduced from scratch. Our garnishes are cut, not peeled from a packet. It's a small thing, but it's the whole thing.

Hours

Open when you need us.

We keep hours that make sense — early enough for the morning crowd, late enough for the evening. No reservations needed. Just walk in.

Monday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Find Us

Right on Highway 40.

Address

11024 E US Highway 40
Independence, MO 64055-6023

Directions

Located on the east side of Highway 40 in Independence, with free parking available in front. Look for the emerald-green sign.

Contact

Say hello.

Have a question, want to book a private event, or just want to say hi — we'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within the day.

Visit Us

11024 E US Highway 40
Independence, MO 64055

Call Us

(714) 605-6171

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