Welcome to Eljay`s River Market Coffeehouse! We are a locally owned and operated, independent coffeehouse. Located on Delaware Street, Eljay`s is part of the ever-growing business and residential population in the River Market District.

Many of the businesses on Delaware Street were recently featured in Urban Times Magazine! Check it out by clicking this link. Also, Eljay`s was recently listed in the Kansas City Star (1/26/09) as one of Kansas City`s "Cozy Spots."

Eljay`s mission is to provide a casual, upscale environment where people can gather to enjoy great things: great espresso, coffees, specialty teas, food, wine & spirits, art & meeting space, one another`s company and great conversations!

Local musicians and artists are featured at Eljay`s throughout the year. In addition, Eljay`s hosts a variety of wine and spirit tastings every month, along with other classes and events. Just check out our calendar for any given month! There`s always something going on at Eljay`s!

Eljay`s is also available to rent for private parties. We work with a number of local caterers (or you can bring in your own) and we offer coffee/bar packages that can be specialized to fit your event. Contact us at info@eljays.com for more details.

Historical River Market District

The Kansas Town settlement, now known as Kansas City, was formally incorporated in 1850. Situated near the Missouri River and Kansas River, Kansas Town was originally the domain of the Kansa Native Americans (Kaw Indians) and was first explored by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their Louisiana Purchase expedition in 1804. The building that Eljay’s now occupies was built in 1856 when Tootle, Hannah, and Leach opened a dry good store. So far we haven’t been able to discover exactly why a safe was installed in the building, but it’s here and there’s surely a good story to discover!

We are just beginning to explore the history of this amazing area ourselves and invite you to join us in learning more about Historical River Market District and how it has developed over the past 158 years.

Eljay`s River Market Coffeehouse
412 B Delaware | Kansas City, MO | 64105 | Phone: 816.472.5552

Hours: Monday - Fridays, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm | First Fridays, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm

Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm