"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.

Such fast service! Was there this past Saturday to fight the crazy humidity that I'm not used to…read morecoming from Arizona. They are kinda like Dutch Bros with their Rebels, this was just as good. My drink was fantastic and definitely worth coming back for. Drive through situation was a bit confusing because I'm not familiar with this spot, but was easy to figure out. I had the Aqua Marine energy drink and it was fantastic. No notes!!

They made my drink wrong and told me I'd have to pay again to have it made the right way…read more Unbelievable..

So glad they are back open! They were my favorite coffee place in QC, and going back after a year…read moreconfirmed that it's still my favorite. They also just make a caramel apple frappe without any energy drink, which was absolutely delicious. The barista was nice and quick. No complaints!

The lattes were delicious and staff was so friendly super cute place comfy cozy place for an out of…read morestate visitor to caffeinate, regroup, and take on a day.

Piss poor eating experience. 2 high school girls didn't get…read moreanything in my order right I asked for a pumpkin spice latte. They just gave me a latte. I asked for a pepperoni panini they gave me a ham one and chopped down my pickle in the meal for some reason. Beats me what high schoolers think about. Overall lost my business will not be going back until I hear something good about service.

Drive Thru- Whole fam has had numerous Energy Drink mixes - A regular for us. Always good & Very…read morequick- Like their turkey panini's too! *only thing to make sandwiches better would be "a quick throw together" rather than previously packaged. THAT would make em Awesome!

I love the Coffee House Cafe! After hearing of another birthday party held there I decided to have…read morean open house for my 70th birthday. The owner was great to work with in getting it organized as was everyone else. It has a clean upscale comfortable ambiance that made my guests feel welcome. Their breakfast baked goods are yummy!! Don't forget to enjoy coffee on the patio with all of the flowers in the warmer months!

I would hope that the Sorting Hat would seat me in House Coffee…read more Emily and I decided to hit up the Quad Cities as our last hurrah of the year. I made my usual list and she picked the places to go and this coffee house was one of our first stops. We nearly missed it as the parking lot can come up on your pretty fast due to the location but we made it without issue. Upon entering, we were greeted to a nice and pleasant coffeehouse filled with plants and cozy. We got in line and that's when I noticed the Specials menu was Harry Potter themed. I stuck with my usual americano but Emily got the Three Broomsticks. The baristas were super nice and since there were a few people ahead of us, we took the time before our drinks came out to browse the area. In the side area where we sat for awhile is a bookshelf and board game section. I always love to see a coffeehouse lean into board games and books. I believe the books were also 'leave one, take one' so if you need something to read, this place has plenty to pick from. There is also a counter in this area but I didn't really see the purpose for it as there were no menus or anything. Possibly for food but I wasn't for sure. Emily and I chilled in this area for a bit before switching back to the main area. On our way over, Emily grabbed a shirt to take home with her. While we sat there, Emily was in love with the vibes, aesthetics, and plants of the place. But, how were the drinks? Delicious. My americano made up for the last few I had that were weak by being borderline too bitter. I wasn't upset about that at all. I will say that the ice was super compact and filled to the top so the 24oz felt like maybe half that with how quickly it disappeared. I ended up taking the water they had out and topping it off a few times before we left. And how was the Three Broomsticks? Emily said it was incredible with a smile on her face. I took a small sip and I would have to agree. If I had her foam on my americano, it would've been a match in heaven. Coffee House Cafe and Goods was a wonderful stop. I really liked the Harry Potter-themed drinks, I really liked the vibes and friendliness of the place. I just wish getting into the parking lot didn't feel like pulling a move out of a Fast and the Furious movie.

Review Visit: April 10th, 2017…read more Aroma = Amora. Aroma backwards is Amora and Amora means 'love' in Spanish. I do love some good coffee, but do I love Aroma? Yes. Aroma was fantastic. When driving to it, it was a bit hard to find due to it being tucked in with a placed called The Green Thumbers, which is a pretty nifty gardening store in itself. So aside from being attached to a gardening store, it is a full-fledged cafe/coffeehouse on it's own. Upon entering, the staff was super nice and struck up a conversation and asked what I was doing today. Told them the boring part of my business reasons for being in the area, but also the fact that I like to try new coffee places while out and about. They offer a large variety of coffees, lattes, frappes, baked goods, sandwiches, salads and more. I ended up just getting a specialty drink called 'The Tuxedo', which was hot espresso and milk with white and dark Mocha added to it. It sounded pretty good and it did not disappoint at all. In their display of baked goods, they had a chocolate peanut butter cookie that was calling my name... or my sweet tooth was calling for it. Either way, I requested that along with my coffee. The barista even offered to warm it up. I tell you, this may be one of the best cookies I have ever had. I've had some of the best across Illinois, especially at Insomnia Cookies, and this place may rival them on the cookie level. The interior is very formal with out being too formal. It felt cozy but modern. Everything was gray/white/black with nice furniture and some wall decor. But the best part? The two stuffed bears in there. One was about 5 feet tall and there was a baby bear on the other side of the chair, holding a coffee cup. You can see them below. They aren't taxidermy bears mind you, but stuffed plush bears from the store it is attached to. This is the second coffeehouse I have been to with bears in it, the first being Thirty-Thirty Coffee Co. in Peoria, IL. Bears and Coffee go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly... maybe? No bear puns yet? That's un-bear-able! Overall, Aroma Coffee is Amora indeed! The coffee was great, the cookie was beyond amazing and getting your photo taken with the bear is an added bonus. Aside from it being a bit hidden so one could easily drive by, it is worth hunting for. The coffee/cookies that is. Not the adorable bears inside.

Would be a 5/5 star if they allowed service animals (it's illegal not to)…read more Though I didn't have a service animal I know many who rely on them so it's upsetting :( many restaurants allow working dogs and even just some dog friends but a cafe attached to a garden doesn't? Everything else was good though I'd go back for the crepes

Nice place. Right on the river road at Le Claire. Coffee was good. Cute merch. Street parking was…read moreeasy to find. Lots available nearby.

The girls turned away me, my husband and daughter, plus three other people because it was close to…read moreclosing time. The doors were opened unlocked. The sign said open but when we got in there they said we are closing soon sorry. If you're closing at 4 and can't serve past 3:40 then lock the doors so people can't come in. Thought they were rude. I'll stick with Starbucks.

They offer great little sandwiches and so many options of coffee. The cold brew is made with…read moreespresso, which is unique and quite a kickstart. The environment is hip and relaxing. I was there for a two day weekend and went twice!

I never leave complaints, but this was absurd. I waited 10 minutes just to be acknowledged and then…read more40 minutes for my cold brew--only to receive what I'm 99% sure was the wrong drink (and I'm not picky when it comes to coffee, but this tasted burnt). The one employee working did apologize, but they were clearly overwhelmed, focusing on the drive-thru with far more urgency than the front. I'm only leaving this review in hopes that management sees it and realizes that one person is not enough to run the store on a busy Saturday afternoon.