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    Caribou Coffee

    3.4 (30 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Love the interior of Caribou
    Tony U.

    Caribou is my favorite of the coffee chains. Peet's and Starbucks: eat your hearts out. The coffee here is strong with good flavor and super hot like it should be. Over here they are offering a pumpkin pie latte. It was amazing. Caribou also has the coziest interior design. I could work or study here for hours. It is a great place to read or socialize. Love Caribou!!!

    Coffee to go and coffee to go home!
    Mandi K.

    I LOVE Caribou. Sadly I live in California and there isn't one close! Whenever I come back home to Iowa, I stock up on everything! I don't care if my luggage smells like coffee. It is always worth it. I love all of their drinks and have a hard time choosing just one! I use to work for Caribou when I lived in Minnesota and it was one of my favorite jobs! I wish we could get one out west but I know they've downsized a lot. My favorite drink is usually the caramel high rise but you really can not go wrong with any of them!

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    Dale B.

    I really enjoyed the quietness of this place. I came around 11 to get some work done and it was pretty empty. I prefer have seating options. I hate being at a busy place and the only seat that's available doesn't have an outlet or view. Sorry I'm speaking from experience there. I'm not a big coffee drinker. I usually just get hot chocolate. Today I decided to try out something coffee infused anyway. I ordered a caramel high rise served cold which was pretty damn good! Probably up there with the best of them. I only wish I had seen more pastries in the display. I might have caught them at a bad time but I'll try again soon. Caribou Coffee is definitely a hidden gem in the Coralville area. I won't be walking away from their doors any longer!

    $3 for this gulp.
    Brandin V.

    Grabbed a latte before work and received a 1/2 full cup of what tasted like straight syrup and espresso. I don't know how it could be both so sweet and bitter at the same time.

    a bagel with a bite taken out of it
    Ghoulie D.

    Worst fucking caribu ever. Crumpled my banana bread in the bottom of the bag. Didn't toast my bagel or put the cream cheese on And my coffee tastes stale. Never coming to this location again. They weren't even busy.

    Matt U.

    Pretty standard Caribou coffee shop, with the key exception of having a drive through. The drive through makes it much closer to an oasis than a run of the mill coffee stop. The folks here are very friendly and make good recommendations on froofy drinks. They also make a mean depth charge (espresso in black coffee). The tables here are relatively plentiful and the internet's free. Makes for a pretty good study spot. Overall, partly given the lack of coffee shops in Iowa, this is a good spot to grab yo cup o' joe in the morning, evening or whenever the urge hits.

    Amy A.

    Quick and kind service this morning in the drive thru for my turtle mocha. I got a large turtle mocha with milk chocolate. It was $5.50. It was good. The cashier was nice but there wasn't anything or special about my visit.

    Patio is a great spot to sit n sip a hot beverage

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    Dunn Brothers Coffee

    Dunn Brothers Coffee

    4.3
    (53 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    While I was visiting family in the area I stopped by Dunn Bros for my morning coffee. My first…read morevisit was a little frustrating as they couldn't understand my order. The coffee was awesome and I returned the next day. Thos time I got breakfast. The bacon grilled cheese was slightly disappointing. Only two small strips of bacon on this lovely sandwich. I didn't even taste the bacon and had to disassemble the sandwich to confirm that they even put bacon. I'll be back for coffee but not sure if I'll be ordering anything to eat. The dinning area is kind of noisy but the decor is great. There's only one cozy seating area and the rest are tables and hard back chairs. Staff was friendly and helpful

    I visited Dunn Brothers today because I was searching for a change of scenery while working this…read moremorning. Here were my thoughts: Food/Drink: Ham & Swiss Croissant (Oooo weee! This breakfast sandwich was delicious! Full of flavor and the croissant was perfectly buttery and flaky. Rating = 9.2/10). Iced Vanilla Latte (Solid. Solid. Solid. Enjoyed that this latte wasn't overly sweet to the point where it drowns out the espresso flavor. It wasn't the best I've had, but it definitely got the job done this morning. Rating = 7.9/10). Service: The employees I interacted with and observed while I spent the morning working in the shop seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. Everyone was polite and were chatting with the regulars as they came in and out. Ambiance: The physical space had all sorts of room for people like myself who were there looking for a place to be productive. From bar seating, high tops, tables, couches, and comfy chairs - this place can accommodate all sorts of patrons. As a bonus, I had the pleasure of sitting right next to the roaster while they were actively roasting beans for most of the morning! Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better place to serve as my office for the morning. A well deserved 5/5 rating!

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    Barrett's Quality Eats

    Barrett's Quality Eats

    4.3
    (108 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    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!

    Barrett's dinner and happy hour is the best kept secret in town! There I said it, and boy do I mean…read moreit! My son had the grand idea to stop by for a brownie and when they walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess who asked if we needed a table for 4. We were still thinking we would stick to just a sweet treat, until we looked at the menu and were told it was happy hour. We decided to all get dinner and were not disappointed! The meal was started with some delicious bread rolls, the beers were only $1.50 on happy hour and they even gave us scotcharoos to end our experience!! We are already planning our next trip so I hope to see you there! I promise it won't disappoint!

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    Scooter's Coffee

    Scooter's Coffee

    4.0
    (8 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    From the second that you walk in or drive up to Scooter's, you know that you stumbled across…read moresomething special! Everyone is sweet, kind, and knowledgeable. Rather you have a question about the drinks, menu items, or you just didn't like something. They'll take care of it in a polite and professional matter. There's plenty of seating both inside or outside. So, you can choose whatever suits you. The outdoor seating is well lit and has a super inviting festive feel to it. So, even if it's dark. You can still enjoy yourself. The indoor seating is nice and spacious. And, no matter what time of year it is. The temperature is always perfect! I also love their reading nook. It's a hidden gem! You couldn't ask for a better place! They also, have a variety of cups, coffees, and fun souvenirs to purchase. So, get ready to be bringing home a new cup or coffee at home or on the go. The bathrooms are sparkling clean and spacious. As a woman, I really appreciated this! Everything in the store is immaculate! The attention to detail was outstanding! The drinks were incredible! My parents got the blended mocha and I got an iced latte. From the first sip to the last drip. They savored every last drip of that blended mocha. It was delicious! It was creamy, chocolaty, and had a bold coffee flavor! Topped with sweet whipped cream. I always get the large iced latte with whole milk. That drink is pure perfection! They are also, passionate about what they do. So, get ready for a tasty treat. If you're looking for a new go to coffee shop. Then, come here! You won't regret it!

    Really enjoyed this place! We were visiting from out of town and really needed some coffee so…read morestopped in here for something different than your normal big brand coffee places and were happy we did! The iced autumn caramel crunch that my husband had was SO good that I was jealous I didn't get it too. I had the iced caramelicious which was good but not as good as the autumn caramel crunch. The blueberry muffin tasted fresh and was warm. The everything bagel was good, has the smallest spicy kick to it which was enjoyable. Service was fast and the establishment was very clean. Would try it again!

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