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    Get Fresh Cafe

    4.2 (56 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Açaí bowl
    Meredith L.

    I've been sleeping on açaí from Get Fresh for far too long and finally stopped in! ⁣It's now unlimited toppings! Which I love because I kinda love everything. I got their traditional açaí base with ancient grain granola (SO good), kiwi, strawberries, raspberries, almonds, almond butter, and chia seeds. Take a look at all their toppings online or order online so you don't get decision nerves at the register ⁣they have a gluten free option, too. The cafe has a decent amount of seating and looked like quite a few people studying or working on a Saturday morning.

    build your own acai bowl
    Catie G.

    A couple of years ago I had a marketing project on Get Fresh and my group even got to meet the owner, who is super nice! I love the acai bowls and sometimes get the smoothie of the day. There are a lot of allergen friendly options, like the gluten free granola I always get. There are also some delicious sandwiches (gluten free bread is an option), cold-pressed juices, and so many other healthy options that taste great. I brought my family here the day of my graduation and we all loved it. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. Also, the ambiance is chill. The cafe has a lot of plants, has good music playing is comfortable, and is a great place to hangout and get some work done.

    blueberry pinapple smoothie!
    Dorothy Z.

    Such an underrated smoothie shop! The aesthetics were amazing -- they had a couch and study area, were great decor. I got the daily special which turned out to be a bluberry pineapple smoothie, which hit the spot on that sunday morning after running around at the farmer's market.

    Triple berry is amazing
    Karan V.

    Was there for a Yelp event. I loved that cozy place in middle of the downtown Iowa City. As the name sounds this place is blessed by all the fresh food. They have a great menu for just a cafe. I ordered triple berry smoothie thai veggie bowl and Buffalo chicken bowl. Thai veggie bowl was my fav. Overall Location 5* Food variety 5* Smoothie 5*. & service was spot on as well.

    Açaí bowl!!
    Ariana D.

    BEST smoothie / juice shop in Iowa City. So delicious and the employees are always kind and welcoming!! I recommend the green smoothie with banana and the açaí bowls

    Store Front
    Jenni H.

    "I really regret eating healthy today." -- Said no-one ever. If there was ever a biz Iowa City needed-- it was Get Fresh Cafe! Me and my little stopped in on a Friday morning to get a strawberry and banana smoothie (his choice). Service wasn't super friendly, or fast. BUT it just opened-- so I think that this was the exception, not the rule. Our smoothie was absolutely delightful! Totally hit the spot and so, so fresh tasting. Who doesn't love a biz with a farm-to-bottle mentality!? Additionally, this new IC staple is committed to staying compostable, sustainable and natural. The cafe serves up customizable smoothies and cold pressed juices. And has vegan options as well. (I've read salads and sandwiches are to come, too.) Get Fresh Cafe lives where (a much bigger) Iowa Book resided. It's a great location! There is plenty of metered parking nearby but also a ramp a few blocks away. It boasts high-top seating, low-top and a cute little counter of sorts, looking out the front window. Pricing seemed on point with portion size and the fresh (local) produce used, IMO. What a breath of fresh air! I'm going to call it, this is going to quickly become an IC must-have. Get Fresh Cafe has got something for everyone-- stop in for a healthy treat!

    Strawberry Orange Freshii
    Dani C.

    As always, Get Fresh was totally delicious! I decided last minute to try the $5 drink of the day, a strawberry orange freshii, and I was pleasantly surprised. The only downside of my trip was the excessive amount of lettuce on the wrap, but it was fairly priced at just $6.50 and still tasted great!

    Strawberry banana smoothie

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    What wonderful comments you left, Ariana! We appreciate you!

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    High quality fresh foods and juices. Service was attentive but slow: Parking is an issue.

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    Slow service, great food. Love how you can customize your smoothie and bowls. Parking isn't always easy.

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    Fabulous GF Dragon Smoothie bowl! Love that you can customize up to 3 toppings. Recommend also trying the ginger bombs!

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    Very very good! Lots of options, friendly people working and great food. They made exactly what we all wanted and recommend everything.

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    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.

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