Cozy little cafe with a super friendly owner! We have gone here a few times and have never been…read moredisappointed! My favorite is the chicken salad on a croissant roll with TOTS! They do not have an overly large menu but the selection is just right. Service is always friendly and our coffee cup is never empty! Need a lunch beer? A milkshake?They have those too!

Probably one the most unique and best tasting biscuits and gravy you will ever have. It's made with…read morethe fluffiest homemade "biscuit".

My first visit to Iowa City, and Barrett's did not disappoint! Food, coffee, and vibes were all…read moreincredible. I love the counter service concept and being able to pick my pastry out of the case before finding a seat. I ordered the breakfast burrito, a lemon poppyseed muffin, and a latte. For brunch catching up with a friend, it was the perfect blend of savory and sweet. And MAN was the breakfast burrito delish - I adore when breakfast items have a hearty serving of avocado, and the burrito struck the perfect balance of avo and egg goodness. The accompanying sauce was also delicious. My only complaint is I'm not a local so I can't visit more often. Definitely give this one a try!

My wife and I visited Barrett's for coffee and pastries on Wednesday morning. Below are our…read morethoughts! Food/Drink: Apple Cider Donut Cake (Delicious! Rating = 8.6/10), Nutella Croissant (I'm a sucker for Nutella and this definitely delivered. Rating = 9.2), Hot Frosted Sugar Cookie Latte (Solid - nothing special here, probably wouldn't order again. Rating = 7.2/10), and Iced Vanilla Latte (Another solid latte, I liked how you could easily taste the espresso flavor! Rating = 7.9/10). Service: We didn't receive great service on this morning. The cashier seemed a little grouchy and our drinks took a while to come out. Nothing that majorly impacted our visit though. Ambiance: The location itself has an excellent vibe and physical space. There is ample seating with a variety of tables, booths, and stools. The space is also decorated/setup extremely well - I'd say one of the best I have reviewed thus far! Overall, Barrett's is an excellent non-chain coffee shop! I'll be back to visit in the future.

Best breakfast in the area! We love eating here and have enjoyed each thing on the menu we have…read moretried. We love the relaxed atmosphere and great service. Everything is always as ordered. The food is genuinely top notch and at a great price. I personally love the Hemingway eggs Benedict! It is a must try!

Rolled into Bluebird Café in North Liberty when it was packed wall-to-wall, fully expecting to grow…read moreold in the booth before my food came. Instead, my bacon cheeseburger showed up so fast I barely had time to scroll TikTok twice. Juicy, cheesy, and that bacon? Chef's kiss. Busy or not, these people know how to hustle and feed you like you're the favorite child.

Good food and service. We go there often. Especially, like Wednesday with their bean soup.read more

Tastes and feels like home. Definitely the best breakfast around - you can go basic with the always…read moredelicious eggs, bacon, and crispy hash browns or you can go crazy with the different skillets and omelettes they've created. They are always accommodating if you want to customize anything (their sausage gravy is delicious on anything and everything!). My mother in law loves the corned beef hash omelette. She can't find it elsewhere and it gives her a good reason to visit us :) It can be busy on weekend mornings but they are efficient and you never wait long for a table. Open Fridays for dinner when they have prime rib and catfish specials. The menu is extensive; there is something for everyone. All the servers and cooks are super friendly and will make you feel at home.

Great food, great service, timely and accommodating for our special requests! We went on a Sunday…read moreafter church and it was packed but no wait.

We stopped by this spot while visiting our son at college. Coming from Los Angeles, we found the…read morefried chicken very good and the pork chop was nicely sized and thick. The apple pie was tasty, though it came in a to-go container, and my pancake arrived separate from my breakfast meal. The servers and staff were friendly and helpful, and the dining area is fine for a casual meal, nothing fancy. Our food took a bit longer than expected, so if you're in a rush, this might not be the best choice.

Warm, welcoming atmosphere in a charmingly home-y and positive environment. Service was friendly…read moreand attentive. And the food was certainly delicious. I wish I lived closer--if I did, I'd be in Cafe d'Marie every day.

Love this place, owners service, food, everything! We try to stop in for lunch anytime we're in…read moreDavenport!

Don't get me wrong, I love the food, smoothie, and wellness options at this place. It's really…read moreconveniently located near some major UI facilities, so it's a great potential option for a healthy breakfast stop. But, more than once I've stopped in on my way to work to find a line of customers, a backlog of to go orders on the counter, and one poor person working there. A morning smoothie shouldn't require a 15 minute wait. I've decided I can only plan to stop when I remember to order ahead or I may not make it to work on time. I'm really hoping they're able get staffing figured out and I can come back to review because the food, and even quality of the staff they have, warrant 5 stars. It's just deceptively not an in and out kind of place.

I had a BOGO for wrap sandwiches so I thought I'd give them a try. Staff was very friendly. Not…read moremuch seating inside so it's primarily a to go place. I tried a breakfast wrap and a pesto wrap, both were very delicious and healthy. Fresh ingredients! Next I'll try a smoothie.

Our Alumni Board group had our team dinner here last Thursday. The Coffee Shop closed anyway at…read morearound 5 PM, so we had the whole place to ourselves starting around 6 PM. This was a nice private setting, with great laid back service, and some really good pre-ordered burgers (among other choices). A couple appetizers and dessert helped bookend a fine evening out among friends.

Coffee shop in the heart of downtown Iowa City and easily one of my favorite study spots! I love…read morehow big the space is. It can accommodate a lot of students without ever feeling cramped, and there are tons of outlets which is always a huge win when you're studying. It's the perfect place to get work done alone or catch up with friends over lunch. I haven't tried a ton from the food menu yet, but the Caesar wrap is so good. They also have one of the best iced matcha lattes in Iowa City. The staff is amazing too. Everyone is so nice, cheerful, and genuinely helpful, which makes the whole place feel really welcoming. The music is always great, the space is decorated so nicely, and I love the pencil wall. The bathrooms are clean and well kept, and they really have everything you could possibly need. They even offer a student discount, which makes it an even better spot for college students. Definitely one of my favorite places to go in Iowa City!

Always excellent service. Great chocoflan! Food is also top notch! Mammitas is a local gem.read more

Fantastic, friendly, and welcoming service. Felt like you'd been a customer for years after only…read morebeing in the cafe for a minute. The pastelios de guayaba was also fantastic!

My birthday request was brunch so my husband and friends surprised me with Dandy Lion - one of my…read morefaves! Six of us met at 11:00 on a Monday and the place was comfortable packed. We had about a 5 minute wait. I LOVE their bloody Mary's and my husband loves their spicy bloody so we each had one of those. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. I loved my salmon toast. I forgot about the hash brown side - they taste fine but I'm just not huge on hash browns so I would have chosen a different side. Since it was my birthday, the waitress brought a small plate with 6 macarons - one with a candle. It was the perfect small treat to polish off our brunch! Delicious caramel and chocolate bite!

Stopped by during lunch rush and scored the last available seat at the counter. I was served by…read moreCole, who gave me excellent service and fast arriving food. I had the French Toast with the house fried chicken - delicious! Lovely Ped Mall gem with an old school diner flair!