"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!

This is such a cute spot! Such fun coffee flavors. Definitely worth the stop and has a speedy drive…read morethru if it's super cold out! This review was made in connection with a Toast Promotion.

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

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.

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!

This cafe was super nice! The service was very friendly and welcoming and they had a nice selection…read moreof drinks. The coffee was pretty good, chai was a little sweet but decent, and the bagels were good. Also really loved the ambiance and adorable potted plants out front. Very cute.

Always awesome service from a friendly staff. They quickly recognize repeat customers, make an…read moreeffort to streamline the order process, maintain appropriate conversations when customers are present, and serve with a smile and a kind word. The Atomic Energy is my go-to, but the coffee is always a great option to mix it up!

Ordered the 50/50.. gave a tip for some peanut butter flavored coffee I didn't order.read more

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.

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.

We went to this place for the first time today. My wife and I sat down to peruse the menu and the…read moreowner kept on reminding us that we had to order at the counter. We sat down because my wife has bad knees. When we finally decided what we wanted I went to the counter. The owner was not very attentive as I had stand there a few minutes. When she finally started to take our order she kept on interrupting instead of listening. Our food was brought out by nice young man. I had the turkey and Swiss croissant and my wife had the ham and Cheddar croissant, both with pasta salad. My wife liked her sandwich and thought the pasta salad was delicious. I thought my turkey sandwich was "okay" but not remarkable like my wife's. The biggest complaint on the food is the portion size versus the price of $8.50 per plate, not worth the price. Because of the rudeness of the owner I don't we'll be back. She needs to take some lessons from her employee who brought out our food.

Nice little place and something Coal Valley needed. Pleasant decor and environment. Everything…read morelooks very clean and well kept. Appears there is some pride in the ownership. Looked like they had a extensive menu of what I would call designer coffees as well a good selection of some baked goods as well. I'm a straight black coffee drinker, which has definitely become somewhat of a lost art for many coffee shops. Especially the big brand corporate chains. This place has a good cup of black coffee with no wait though and that always gets a high mark with me because it's harder to find than anyone knows lol.