After a long day on the road, a great cup of coffee is non-negotiable--even if it means venturing a…read morelittle farther from the exit. Brickhouse was absolutely worth the detour. Tucked away in a charming small town off I-80 in Iowa, this coffee shop is a gem. The beautifully renovated historic building adds to its warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place to recharge, whether you're grabbing a quick cup or settling in for a break. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and they made me a fantastic Americano--my go-to order since it delivers a consistently bold espresso experience without the variability of drip coffee. If you find yourself in the area, do yourself a favor and make the stop. It's well worth it!

From New York to San Francisco, my wife and I have traveled to coffee shops across America…read more Brickhouse has now made it into our Top 5 best coffee shops we've been to. Expect to be greeted with a smile and warm vibes in this small town gem. This is a can't miss coffee shop if you're passing by!!

Sadly, mediocre at best. I would skip this place entirely. Tried coffee and food, both were poor…read morequality, not homemade....meh....nothing special. We ended up throwing both drink and the cookie we bought away as both of my kids said the cookie was "bad"...tasted like a box mix that was overcooked.

Love the community spirit and the cortado! I also recommend the dark roast and Monster cookies.read more

Great casual cafe to sip on your favorite drink and eat some good bites while in good company…read more Their prices are reasonable. The biscuit egg cheese and ham sandwich was a tasty light breakfast sandwich. They also have tons of drink flavors to choose from if you are into that but I stuck with my no flavor added type of coffee drink, which was a warm latte on this cold winters day. My friends enjoyed their breakfast burritos and drinks as well. As their name implies 'good vibes' all around! Only complaint is they need more space for seating.

Superb food - fresh and delicious - served in a small town. Whenever I'm passing through Solon for…read morework, I try to treat myself to the Turkey bacon sandwich from here. I recently tried their breakfast sandwich on cinnamon bread, and it just may be the best breakfast sandwich I've ever tasted. The service was also excellent.

January 2026. It's been quite a few years since I've been back and it's overdue. They have since…read morechanged ownership and have more options for their meals but still have the great counter treat options available. Overall a great experience and would be back! Coffee options were good and the Cafe Breve I had was great. Our group had breakfast this go so I ended up ordering the Denver Omelette with the smoked Gouda cheese option. It was tasty and the eggs were done perfectly. The basic cafe options here are great for any meal. And if you want to grab a coffee and treat with a few friends also a nice option. It wasn't too busy (but filled up with only a few tables open) on the Saturday morning we were there. The service was good but reminder that you have to go to the counter for all transactions but they will deliver items to your table at least and this method seems to work well for them. Ambiance is nice with the perfect small town cafe vibes.

Really really fantastic brisket sandwich for breakfast. Coffee was good, service was nice though…read moreit's a lot of self service. Beautiful interior.

These aren't just pastries; they're the kind of baked goods you think about long after they're…read moregone. Absolute perfection.

Stopped in to grab a couple of coffees, a scone and a cinnamon roll. The Encounter Cafe is…read moreliterally across the street from our hotel, so this was a no-brainer if you're looking for an upgrade to the complimentary powdered eggs and overused waffle machine offered by the hotel that your staying at. The space itself is large and looks to be separated into two halves. I entered on the one side, ordered at the counter, just like you would at any coffee shop and waited. This place serves a full-service breakfast as well if you're looking for something more substantial (eggs, panini's, pancakes, etc..). I was just here picking up and bringing it back to our room. The coffees were fine, but there was only one gentleman working the counter, and he was a bit overwhelmed. He forewarned me that he had 4-5 drinks ahead of mine, so I ended up sitting there waiting for about 15 minutes for our two drinks. I wasn't pressed for time today, but if I was, this would've been an issue. I ordered a raspberry chocolate scone and a cinnamon roll. The scone was delicious. Not too sweet and was definitely made this morning. The cinnamon roll was delicious as well, but it was extremely sweet. To the point where it hurt your teeth. It would also have been better if it were warmed up. Lastly, they gave me this big cinnamon roll in a bag without any napkins or utensils?!? I had to stop at the free breakfast at our hotel to get a fork, knife and some napkins. So kind of a mixed-bag at the Encounter Cafe. I would give it another shot and try some other things, but it didn't blow me away.

Loved our first visit, which occurred during the Pella Tulip Festival. Why havent we visited…read morebefore? This place has terrific customer service, with help from Jocelyn and Chris making it outstanding. Loved their vast selection, unique foods, and great layout. Pricing is so good.

A group of six stopped in to enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations and have breakfast. Everyone…read moreordered a variety of items and seemed to enjoy them.

I stopped in here during Tulip Time with some girls in my family. The staff was very friendly and…read moreseemed to be happy that we had come. I ordered a mocha, my niece - a cortado, my sister - a dirty chai, and my mother - plain coffee. Each of us liked our choices. Both my sister and I thought ours were very good! My mocha was probably the best I've ever had at a coffee shop. I'll return if ever I'm in Pella again. :)

This place was super cute inside. Service was good and they are right next to an awesome pizza…read moreplace you can actually order from and eat at the cafe. Coffee was coffee and good.

Grand opening for the new breakfast cafe! Unique cafe with antique furniture and decor made by…read morelocal artists for sale. I grabbed some hot chocolate and a pastry to go but I definitely want to stop by and dine in to check out the menu and food offerings!

The restaurant has a cool vibe but the tables are spaced very oddly and the food is in very small…read moreportions

Nice breakfast in a casino setting. Only place the was open in miles at 7am for breakfast on a…read moreroadtrip. The casino and golf course looked legit though!

Service was attentive and food was fantastic. With a group of four and everyone loved their dinner…read more I highly recommend the avocado and corn Cobb - the fried chicken goes crazy. Will be back!