Java River has a friendly staff. The food is really good, honestly the Harold was the best I've had…read morein a few years very flavorful. The seating area in very inviting a bit of a homey feel.

Nice place. It's cozy and inviting. I love the JL Scott photos of Keokuk on the walls. They've got…read moremore drink options than you could ever dream up, although I haven't had any. I would've really liked to see a veggie wrap on the menu, but I settled for the BLT with guacamole and it was pretty good. Didn't have to wait long for the food to come out either. Definitely worth checking out.

What a doll of a place. Staff are great, friendly with suggestions. On a beautiful day, the coffee…read moreshop is a great place to hang, get work down or simply stopping in. Drinks, wow! So good, plus HUGE, great value for sure!

Drive-thru, East to access. Got. Raspberry white chocolate latte and was NOT disappointed! They…read moreeven gave my puppy a whole strip of bacon which she was THRILLED TO GET.

We ordered a latte and cold brew - can't go wrong. I enjoyed my latte. We'll be back!!read more

Lost Bear is a drive through café and they do a great job! I've gotten my usual flat whites here (2…read moreshots of espresso and steamed milk with a little sweetener) and they've been super strong and tasty, just the way I like it. I also tried their chai tea latte on another visit but it was too sweet for my liking. So if you prefer less sweet drinks, you'll have to customize your order. Highly recommend Lost Bear if you enjoy a strong cuppa joe. This cute and quaint little café is not one to miss.

Good selection of pastries. A welcoming atmosphere, perfect for bringing friends!…read more Never felt rushed. Cozy outdoor seating, perfect for small groups.

The ham and cheese croissant is absolutely amazing- small and overpriced, but delicious. The dirty…read morechai was ok. The seating is spacious and all is beautifully decorated. The service was great!

The cashier was very nice and helpful. he deserves a raise. would recommend.read more

From the owner: Coffee, Baked Goods, Candy,read more

A flat folded Veggie Omelette with few veggies and so much American cheese I could not taste the…read moreegg. It was accompanied by an off tasting English Muffin that was also gritty. No potatoes and I ordered a side of link sausage that were delicious! Very good service, comfortable booth seating, but poor parking. The price was low to moderate.

Pretty quaint little spot in a small town. We waited inside for several minutes without being…read moregreeted and finally decided we should seat ourselves and then the lady at the front told us to seat ourselves as we walked towards the back. We sat there for a few minutes before a server brought some menus. She seemed pretty annoyed by our presence. All of the much older very conservative looking customers also seemed annoyed that we had came there to eat. They were out of the appetizer we wanted (onion petals) so we got fried mushrooms. Server was again annoyed when I thought the hot sandwiches on the menu were actual sandwiches instead of just mashed potatoes and gravy on top of meat. I opted for a tenderloin sandwich instead. It was massive and pretty good. The mushrooms were tasty but it was a very small order. A warning would have been awesome since I said "we want" instead of "I want" and it is clearly too small of an appetizer for two people. They're typically a much larger order anywhere else we go. My boyfriend tried some of my sandwich and said it was the best sandwich he'd ever tasted. He had popcorn shrimp and murpheys mess, neither of which he liked. The server got a lot more friendly right at the very end when I told her that we were sent there on somebody's recommendation who she knew.

We had a hurricane...with a side of gravy. Was absolutely perfect!!! Thank you Miss K'sread more

I swear only Iowa has diners like this. You know the kind where you walk in and feel like you just…read morestepped into someone's home. It's grandmas old table and chairs, family pictures on the wall, bowls and rolling pins on a bakers shelf in the corner and oldies playing in the kitchen with someone singing along as she cooks. This is clearly family run. We got there within an hour of them closing and our waitress was ducking out a bit early because she had a hair appointment but it's ok because "mom would run the food". BTW-they aren't joking about what time they take their last orders and I understand why. It did take some time for our food to come. It was just mom/grandma aka the best home cook making the food. There is no prep line or sous chef here. You legit get homemade, from scratch straight from the kitchen food. Just like mom makes. Or like moms used to make. So be patient. Good food made with love will take longer than you might want it to but let me tell you. It was worth it.

Very cute local business in downtown Keokuk. My wife and I enjoyed the paintings and the…read moreatmosphere. Was a little surprised when the iced tea was tea brewed then poured over ice. Wasn't very strong tea from the short steeping time! We wandered down the street and met the owner in her art studio/teaching space. Very nice and fun to talk to!

The paintings on the wall were beautiful. The coffee was superb. The owner roasts the beans…read moreherself. The food was to die for. The breakfast burrito had a lot of sausage, the vegetarian quiche was soft and fluffy with a slight amount of heat. The scone was moist and the cinnamon roll was incredible. You need to visit anytime but great Sunday after church stop

Absolutely marvelous coffee and a great selection! I personally recommend the cinnamon rolls, while…read moremy partner loves the coffee cake. The shop is spotlessly clean and very inviting. The owners are friendly and very welcoming. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a cup of your favorite brew!

A great find on the town square! After driving a distance for a shop hop event, we needed a little…read moresomething-something. And this was a great spot. We ordered a simple ice tea. But it was a great brew, you know what I mean ice tea drinkers. There is something about the perfect ice tea. My friend and I shared a lemon scone drizzeled with frosting and an apricot nut scone. I was expecting the traditional scone texture, kinda dry but these were a tad moister and had lots of good flavor. They also have cookies, cinnamon rolls and a coffee cake that looked delightful. They have a few outside tables but the inside is eclectic with items for sale. The staff was helpful and pleasant to visit with. When in Washington, IA stop by.

Situated in downtown quaint Fort Madison, this spacious cafe is operated by a husband-wife couple…read more It was quiet, clean, and welcoming. They have a table or two set outside for patio seating, if you like the heat and humidity. Parking is no issue here, so that's a plus. We wanted a light meal before starting our day, but their morning menu was limited until 11am when their kitchen opens. Their veggie wrap caught my attention online, so I was disappointed when we showed up too early for lunch. No biggie. The owner was very pleasant and offered another option, which turned out to be delicious: Curry hummus toast with cucumbers, red onions and balsamic drizzle. Visiting from California, and from experience, I did not expect to find healthy options around here, let alone bobas. You just gotta look! If you're driving through Fort Madison, I'd recommend stopping by for coffee, snacks, bobas, and brunch. If we have extra time during this trip, we will stop by again for my veggie wrap and lemonade!

My hubby and I visited Swed & Co today and we were very impressed with what they're trying to do…read morehere! Fort Madison is a charming but old town with lots of character but many businesses have a hard time staying alive. They bring a modern and big city feel with a small town community vibe. The staff there are super friendly and helpful and the food and coffee are on point! I got the Chicken Sal Sando and a flat white with their house made caramel syrup, and my hubby got the open face hummus toast. Everything was delicious and I definitely plan on coming back! They also have a little shop in the back with cute boutique items like jewelry, stationary, magnets, candles, and stickers. 5/5!