Morning Glory Espresso

So I was only made aware of this place when I saw «coffee» as I drove down johnson drive, and with me being a coffee guy in search of the perfect cup, I had to try this. Unfortunately I was disappointed with the quality of coffee here. I know they’re not trying to be a specialty coffeeshop but everything just seemed kind of mediocre. They have self-​serve airpots with 4 different coffees (brewed auto drip style).
The atmosphere is kind of weird, very girly with flowers everywhere and flashy colors, etc. The staff seemed nice so I don’t have any beef with them, the coffee just wasn’t good. One redeeming quality about their coffee is that I guess it’s free on mondays, I was told that it was «free coffee mondays» when I tried to pay for my 12oz cup of drip.
Honestly, I’m glad I went in and searched out the place only because I was curious, but I wouldn’t go back here

Love this place! Cute décor, relaxing atmosphere, and the food/​coffee is great! Try the biscuits and gravy! It truly is Johnson County’s «best cupped secret»!

After moving closer to Morning Glory Espresso, I had zero excuses not to visit them. Upon my first visit, I was greeted, sold my drink, then thanked — nothing special… then I took a sip from my warm 20 oz of Roasterie deliciousness and fell in love. Having since returned, I have decided to broaden my horizons by partaking in a range of coffee and non-​coffee delicacies, my favorite currently being a Chai Latte with whole milk. The combination of whole milk and chai seasonings creates an almost buttery taste that swells with each sip. *I am officially a fan*
Now that Unilocal has deemed me a regular of Morning Glory Espresso, the service has also greatly improved with each visit. The owner (s) are friendlier and open to conversation/​recommendations. MGE is starting to feel like my local coffee shop!
I would like to mention that MGE is not solely devoted to selling beverages, they also offer a great selection of healthy (and unhealthy) breakfast items: biscuits and gravy, steel-​cut oatmeal, breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwiches (served only until 9am), breakfast bowls, and also smaller less demanding items like cereal, muffins and bagels. I’ve tried the unhealthy version of the breakfast bowl: bacon, eggs, potatoes and cheddar cheese — out of this world delicious! I’ve also tried a healthier item (which I quickly made unhealthy): steel cut oatmeal with raisins, walnuts, craisins, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup and sugar. I will be back for this $ 3 breakfast item any day!
Be sure to check out Morning Glory Espresso for your beverage needs. They offer (according to a menu I took), 25 flavors for lattes or Italian sodas, 7 sugar-​free flavors, soy alternatives, 20 varieties of tea, 9 flavors of smoothies — anyway can be pleased.
*FYI* they are only open 6am — noon Monday — Friday and 7am — noon Saturday

Update! Unfortunately they just stopped serving lunch. Now opening at 6 am and now have increased the breakfast offerings. Breakfast sandwiches are now available.