Warm café interior with ambient lighting

Lawrence · Est. Riverfront

What if your morning coffee
turned into the evening's
best conversation?

A refined gathering place on Lawrence's riverfront — where artisan coffee meets craft cocktails, and every visit feels like coming home.

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Interior of Abe and Jakes café with warm wooden accents
Craft cocktail being prepared at the bar

Our Story

Two names.
One  place.

Abe & Jakes was born from a simple conviction: the best moments happen when people slow down and share a table. We opened our doors on Lawrence's riverfront with a vision for a space that honors both the quiet ritual of a well-poured cup and the lively warmth of a shared drink at closing time.

Every element here is intentional — from the single-origin beans we roast in small batches to the house-made syrups and bitters that define our cocktail program. This isn't a café that serves drinks, or a bar that serves coffee. It's both, thoughtfully done.

Community First

A gathering space built for connection, conversation, and the people who make Lawrence what it is.

Crafted with Care

Small-batch roasting, house-made ingredients, and a cocktail menu that changes with the seasons.

Riverfront Roots

Positioned along the Kansas River, we're proud to be part of Lawrence's landscape and story.

Abe & Jakes has become our favorite spot in Lawrence — whether we're meeting for an early coffee or staying late with a round of cocktails. The atmosphere is warm without being loud, the drinks are thoughtfully made, and you can tell the people here genuinely care about what they do.

A Lawrence regular

Visit Us

We're
waiting for you.

Address

100 Riverfront Rd
Lawrence, KS 66044-1451

Hours

Mon–Thu: 7am – 10pm
Fri–Sat: 7am – 12am
Sun: 8am – 9pm

Reserve a Table

Let us know when you're coming — we'll have your table ready.

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