"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.

Are first time there and the friendly service with amazing food and drink were outstanding. Very…read morecalm and relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely be back and let others know!

Out Barista Sam crafted us a truly unique experience. Her style allows for a blend of creativity…read moreand intelligence expressed through the flavors of her drinks. We entered this establishment thirsty and sleep deprived, we left for a truly new outlook on like and coffee as we know it.

We stopped by to grab a coffee while traveling through…read more This location is fun and has great customer service. The coffee was good. A little disappointed that their syrups and ingredients are not house made or weighed out. The coffee tonic was made with Sam's club lemonade and another store bought ingredient for the orange bitters. Like i said, it was good but not at the level as other coffee shops that we have loved. Atmosphere is nice with plenty of seating and a cool vibe. Price is high but normal for this kind of coffee shop

What a nice find! @392 was so welcoming and serves fantastic espresso and coffee…read more I really appreciate a shop where the espresso is served with sparkling water on the side- that's when you know they want you to be able to enjoy every sip of that espresso. I had espresso made from both Juice and Extract beans and both were swell, I think I enjoyed the body of the Extract slightly more. Highly recommended.

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.

Good coffee and their French toast muffin was very good. Really nice atmosphere wish I wasn't on…read morethe run for work or I definitely would have spent more time there!

Nice to see a coffee shop and cafe, but disappointing pastries…read more Good for groups. Bit awkward to find as location. Outdoor patio.

This is my favorite breakfast! I'm from out of town and I make my friend take me here every time I…read morevisit. My favorite is the chicken poblano omelette and she loves the chilaquiles. I like to upgrade to the tres leches pancakes too which are so special. Don't forget to go to the end of the plaza to get their baked goods too!

Delicious meals, pleasant staff, clean restroom, we will definitely drive the extra few minutes to…read moreeat here again. Salmon Benedict: tender salmon, creamy hollandaise, crispy potatoes as a side. Croque Madam: I may dream about this one, it was so delicious. Creamy sauce, over easy egg that broke beautifully. Two dishes for three of us to share was more than plenty for a brunch. The had basic coffee which was hot and good (not diner-ish weak washing water here!). I have my eye on the chilaquiles & a few other dishes to try next. A little sparse on the decor, but we were there for the food, not the art hung too high on the walls. We will certainly be back.

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!

Coffee was good, clean modern interior. Comfortable seating. Price was as expected for buying a cup…read moreof coffee at a local shop

Friendly staff and a comfortable space. Hubby had a…read morebreakfast sandwich and thought it was good. Even pretty easy to eat while driving! I liked that it wasn't greasy. I had the ginger peach black tea and hubby liked his coffee (a large is very large). This was a good stop on our way out of town!