First of all, I absolutely love coffee. Joplin has been missing a coffee house for a very long time. Dioko's is conveniently located right off of main street and is open on weekends until twelve. Bands are also brought in on weekends. There are tables set up as well as couches and comfy chairs. It's like you are in a living room drinking coffee or having a snack and talking with your friends. This is the perfect place to take a date out for a romantic evening or a large group. They offer pastries, fruits, cookies, sandwiches etc. as well as an array of coffee drinks and smoothies! The bar and building are both beautiful restored old pieces. Also, parents need not worry about dropping off their teenage / pre-teen child for awhile--the coffee house is not a sleezy place like some of the bars located nearby.
Pros: Good Parking, Atmosphere, Relaxing
Cons: a bit expensive
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