One of my wife's favorites so we certainly did have to stop while we were in town…read more The doughnut boxes are pretty cool, retro. Our was an old VHS tape. The ambiance is retro and fun. This location is new and has an open window area where you can see them making the donuts. They have such unique flavors. It's hard to choose just one. The staff was nice. Transaction was fast.

This is a new facility since the last time we ventured to Iowa. Interestingly enough, just around…read morethe corner from where we are headed to. It's spacious and clean. The staff is nice although one of the kids behind the counter was eating something. I asked which donut and was told it's something they don't sell there. The staff was very helpful while we picked out our donuts and the transaction went smooth. Donuts are fresh and presentation looks great as well. Very nice!,

This was my first time at this location and it was a good experience! I got the medium iced…read morecarmelized almond latte and it has good flavor, not too sweet and light ice which I like. I got three pastries: white chocolate raspberry scone, apple cinnamon scone, and chocolate croissant. All very good and made that day. Quick and friendly service. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and tables with free WiFi. Make sure you check in on Yelp ~before~ you pay to get $1 off a drink :)

Went off our route and it was well worth it. Two fancy drinks and the tallest breakfast sandwich I…read morehave ever had for under $20. Friendly and competent staff with suggestions ready. Clean bathrooms. Easy parking for our camper van. Outdoor seating - a plus since I find most A/C too chilly.

"Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble"…read more After the less-than-stellar americano at 392Caffee, Emily and I decided to get more coffee later in the day and Coffee Apothecary happened to be right around the corner from Five Cities Brewing. Talk about convenient. So, after a few beers and the best meal, we dropped in for one last hit of caffeine before finishing out the day exploring. When we walked in, they had just burnt some bacon, so the place was filled with smoke. Kinda fits the Apothecary theme, in my opinion. Since we had just eaten a big meal at Five Cities, we opted for just a drink. Emily got their special HeLa CELL and I got my usual americano. They were out of brown sugar for the HeLa CELL so Emily got it substituted with caramel. We waited just a few minutes for the drinks to be ready and decided that despite the smoke that was lingering around, we would sit there and play some Uno while recharging our batteries. This americano was exactly what I wanted all day. It was dark and bitter and delicious. I sampled Emily's drink and the foam and salt and caramel were a perfect combo. Compared to the other coffeehouse we visited, this one felt more traditional. It's a bit smaller so large groups might have to sit outside or divvy up between tables. As for the aesthetics of the place, they really play into the apothecary theme. It felt rustic and antique in there, between the decor and the images on the wall. It almost reminded me of Little Raven Creamery that was open in Peoria at one point. If you find yourself in the Quad Cities and want a nice change of pace from your usual coffeehouse, give Coffee Apothecary a try. Hopefully the burnt bacon smoke will be gone by then. Not entirely sure why one of the workers didn't prop a door open to help air it out but it was like 95 degrees outside so... don't blame them for wanting to keep the shop cool. Sidenote: I do wish they had their logo that I saw on their Facebook available on either a magnet, sticker, or shirt. I love the look and vibe of plague doctors so to have that on something I can put up at home or wear would be sweet. Maybe they will have some merch in the future! Until then, stay caffeinated!

We always try to support small businesses but we had a disappointing experience overall. A coffee…read moreshop that doesn't offer a cortado was surprising, and the drinks we ordered were overly sweet and syrup-heavy. The Americanos were mostly water and filled to the very top, leaving little room for proper coffee flavor. Service was equally disappointing. The staff was abrupt and unwelcoming, and at 3:00 pm we were told, without courtesy, that they were closed and needed to leave. No polite request, just a blunt statement. Poor service paired with subpar drinks made this a place I would not return to or recommend.

The food, location and staff are impeccable! It's my go to when I come back home to the Quad cities…read moreand visit!

Run don't walk. Breakfast all day. Culinary marvels that challenge your taste buds to detect every…read morelittle note in the flavors. The Korean street tacos and pretzel with cranberry jam or spicy mustard were my favorites!!!

My coworkers and I stop in at least once a week with a large order. We are always so pleased with…read morethe excellent service and coffees. No matter how busy the staff is always pleasant and serve us very quickly. All orders have been correct, too. Thank you for your hard work and adding to our community.

I went to gravastar coffee today before going into nails de vie salon before my appointment and…read moreattempted to order a banana bread chai latte with 2 shots of espresso and asked if it was okay to use coconut milk for my coffee bc I didn't know if they had any left. The person who took my order argued several minutes with me about how the drink should be made. I was telling her whatever is in the product that's powdered is fine but I need coconut milk as I am lactose intolerant to be able to drink my coffee without having stomach issues with regular milk. The service was extremely rude and I did not like how she was treating me nor another customer should be treated, if they need a silent change like a milk change or another substitute for thier order please don't try to talk them out of doing what they wanted unless that item is no longer available or simply say they aren't allowed to do customizations. I also had a bagel toasted, was good.

Super cool concept. The only downside is that there isn't anywhere to sit. If the weather is nice…read moreyou can sit outside on the curb.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw there was a nitro ice cream in the area we were visiting this…read moreweekend. I pretty much go to the Iowa State Fair for the nitro ice cream. The creamy vanilla flavor isn't the same as the State Fair stand. What do I love about nitro made ice cream? The smooth creamyness that other processes cannot replicate. Plus, it's fun to watch it being made. I am not sure if this is a locally owned establishment or a chain. If it's local, it would have been nice to see them use Lagomarcino's hot fudge. We were also disappointed with the strawberry flavoring. It tasted artificial. I hope to see better quality flavors in the future. Still happy to see this option around. The only other place I have come across one (besides our state fair) is in Southern California and that place was phenomenal.

Beer is pretty good. Food is mediocre. Management is terrible. Don't waste your time coming here as…read morea team. It shouldn't be this hard to spend money at this place. We showed up at 12 after our games. They maybe had 2 tables of people. We asked for 36 seats outside. They had double that available. They told us we could only order drinks and could not order food for 30 min. We thought that was weird since it was noon but sat down anyway. 1 hour later we finally were able to order food and it is 2pm and we still haven't received our food. Several large groups came after us and have received food. Poor form. Not impressed. Our server is really nice...otherwise this place get la 1 star. The owner needs to remind their manager that having the place full is a good thing, and they need to staff it appropriately for a tournament weekend.

First time at the Twin Span Brewing…read more I first noticed the nice assortment of brews. Such a great list! I knew I was in the right place! I first enjoyed the Summer Cat beer! Wow! So tasty and refreshing for a hot summer night. It went down quick! Next up, the Hefeweizen. So crisp and smooth! I needed some food to go with my beers, so we ordered the giant soft pretzel with dipping sauces. This pretzel is huge and makes for the perfect appetizer. For the main course, I enjoyed the flavorful fish tacos. Very filling and delicious! Nice place in Bettendorf, Iowa!

Definitely my favorite place to go for a breakfast sandwich: their fried egg and chorizo sandwich…read moreis my go-to breakfast sandwich when I don't have time for breakfast at home, or if I just want to treat myself. Staff is friendly, and parking is plentiful. I've only had their drip coffee, but I've heard good things about their lattes and other coffees.

The food is alright - honestly. It's nothing special. This is truly a coffee house and they just…read moreadded food for the sake of and I felt they need to 1) stick to coffee or 2) revamp their food items. I ordered the fried egg with chorizo and it was a sausage patty marinated in chorizo flavoring?? The egg had zero seasoning, not even salt and pepper. And the English muffin was hard. I wouldn't get this item ever again. Additionally the food was out and ready before I could even pay and tell the cashier thank you. Thanks for the jimmy John's speed, but I feel they could've used that time accordingly to season my food and maybe chop up the chorizo.