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    Jitterz Coffee & Cafe

    4.5 (101 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Iced Decaf Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Brenna R.

    Charming shop with a lot of 1-2 person seating options. Great for conversation or studying. I stopped to grab an iced decaf Pumpkin Spice Latte on a lunchtime walk. My drink was FAR SUPERIOR to anything I've ever tasted from a large-chain coffeeshop. The barista was kind, helpful, and quick. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Dubuque.

    Badger Brothers large coffee and blueberry scone.
    Ed W.

    Decided to stop for coffee this morning and thought we would give Jitterz a try. We were not disappointed. Situated on Main Street (only challenge is paid parking) in an old historic building. Interior is modest but plenty of seating. We were greeted upon entering and couldn't help but notice the large pastry selection. We had the blueberry and mango scones. They were delicious! I had a large drip coffee (Badger Brothers coffee)...it was hot and tasted great!

    MaryDan H.

    I love, love, love this space! It is so old-fashioned and cozy. Stopped by on a Sunday for some caffeine and was very impressed with the service and the quality and decent prices. if you happen to be downtown Dubuque this is the place to stop for a little pick-me- up You won't regret it.

    Sausage, egg and cheese sammy
    Liz R.

    A much more authentic and unique experience than your average corporate coffee shop. I went with a regular coffee and a sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich that they brought out on a plate to my table. There is plenty of seating, but I choose a seat right by the window so that I could enjoy watching the snow outside and the people strolling by. This would be a great coffee shop for getting some work done. The music isn't too loud, nor are the patrons. It's a good blend of bustle to make some nice white noise. I'm new to town, so I can't speak for free parking, but I'm sure there is some close by. Due to the weather I parked in a metered spot right out front.

    Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cold Brew
    Tim K.

    I LOVE local coffee shops and this one didn't disappoint! A hodgepodge kind of feel but honestly, it works. Not to mention the extensive amount of flavor options! Also something that was nice was the fact they serve 6 flavors of ice cream which would come in handy in the humid summer days of Dubuque. I however was just craving a nice cold brew and asked the barista her favorite flavor, she gave me three which was nice to choose from and stuck with Brown Sugar Cinnamon (which oddly reminds me of the holiday season after drinking it, not a bad thing though) Service was relatively fast and my favorite part: COMPOSTABLE STRAWS! So glad I stopped by!

    Wendy R.

    Came in for a matcha latte but they don't have that here. Instead, I ordered a chai latte with coconut milk and it was good. A little more on the sweeter side than what I would prefer. I got my drink in a to-go cup would have preferred a mug since I planned on visiting with my sister for a while. I am assuming they didn't ask if I was staying or leaving because they were closing in 30 minutes...

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    The best gluten free muffins in town. Great coffee, too. Perfect spot in downtown Dubuque.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing team, amazing traditional drinks and amazing food. Tanya is a great shop owner. Love her and Jitterz.

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    1 year ago

    Best coffee I've ever had. When I'm in the area I am there every morning. Owners are fast and friendly!

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    2 years ago

    Good espresso and one of the few coffee spots in Dubuque where you can find fresh baked scones.

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    The Mocha Latte is huge and delicious! I also enjoyed one of their freshly-baked scones. Yumm! Service was quick. Eclectic style decor.

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    Favorite coffee joint in Dubuque. They sell Badger Brothers coffee, which is worth every penny.

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    5 years ago

    Best coffee and pastries in downtown Dubuque. Always fresh, and the coffee/espresso is spot on!

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    6 years ago

    Amazing coffee and great customer service! I am so glad they have been able to stay open through this pandemic and will gladly support them.

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    6 years ago

    Great place! Good coffee for real coffee lovers. Highly recommend the sunrise muffin!

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    4.3(71 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Recently, some close friends, my wife and I drove over to Dubuque for a weekend getaway. We love…read morefarm-to-table restaurant concepts and in-city dining, so we thought Convivium would be an ideal spot to have breakfast on our first day in town. As great as this place could (if not should) be, it will never reach it's potential with the lousy customer service that we experienced. Why do I say this? Read on Yelper. We arrive for breakfast around 9:45 am on Saturday. There was a little bit of a line, which is to be expected at any well known breakfast/brunch establishment, right? The young lady working the register asked if we wanted to pick a table outside, handed us four menus and told us that someone would be out there to help us shortly. We sat at an empty, yet still dirty with plates from the last customers, table that was in the shade. Annnnnd we waited. As staff came out to attend to other customers sitting in the same patio area, the four of us sat there waiting for water, coffee, a smile... heck even an acknowledgement that we were there would have been nice. Seriously, if the Invisible Man was real and sitting at the table, he probably would have had a better chance of being noticed by the servers working that morning. We ended up busing our own table because no staff would bother to do it - I'm very serious. Nearly 20 minutes pass. As another couple comes into the patio, sits down and gets near immediate service with their drink orders, we had it! We entered the restaurant to find out what the problem is for such terrible service?!? The tall, head service member (did not catch her name) had an attitude for sure with her question "Did one of us seat you?" and we answered that "No, your host teammate told us to grab the table." She damn near rolled her eyes. Finally, lightening struck... someone showed up to give us water, wipe the table, and take our order. But don't get your hopes up that this was the end of bad service. Regrettably, it was not. We waited nearly 25 more minutes to get our order of eggs, potatoes, bacon, and sausage. Tough order for a breakfast place, don'tcha think? Out comes the food... without utensils to eat with. 4 mins of watching your food get cold motivated us to good inside and get our own utensils. As we did, the head member walks out with the items. Now - let's shift to the one positive part of the experience and that of course is the food. To show you that I am a reasonable reviewer, I will tell you that the meal was very tasty, cooked to order, and satisfying (especially when you're starving!). When I said at the beginning that this place can be great, the food is the reason why. After a Friday night of fun, a place like Convivium is just what you want for a Saturday breakfast before an afternoon of NCAA College Football - you know what I mean? But until management decides to hold the staff accountable for this terrible customer service, Convivium will be closed in less than 5 years (my prediction). Read some of the other reviews... we share the same general opinion. And this is coming from someone that values restaurant concepts like this one. Get it together before its too late, Convivium.

    What a disappointment. Yelp usually leads me to amazing spots, but this was a fail…read more I loved the concept and the cool vibe of the place but the food and the service were lacking the same luster. My dad, sister, and I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. My sister enjoyed her chicken pesto panini but Dad found his pulled pork to be dry and bland. I ordered broccoli cheese soup with sourdough toast. The soup was absolutely disgusting. It was so thick, overcooked, and tasted like it had been on a back burner for three days straight. Not to be gross, but it looked like congealed dog vomit. When I mentioned to our server, she was very condescending. I would like to try again and hopefully it was just a tough day.

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    Verena Street Coffee - Verena Street Shot Tower Espresso

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    5.0(8 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    Verena Street Shot Tower Espresso: Verena Street Coffee was founded in late 2010 and provides their…read morecoffee to 800+ stores in the Midwest. They roast, blend, and package their coffee in Dubuque, Iowa. Their name derives from a street in Iowa that contained only five houses comprised of the founder's family. In the early 2000s the street was annihilated to make room for highway expansion, but the name lives on in the coffee. For my first review from their brand, I went with a whole bean bag of their Shot Tower Espresso blend. The company describes that blend as having a " smooth yet sharp character with no bitterness. The delicately dark roast level results in a taste and aroma that is full-bodied with a sweet and creamy complexity." Beans for their signature espresso blend are selected from Central America, South America and Indonesia in order for a unique and nuanced flavor profile. I found this particular roast to not only be delicious, but one of my new favorites. I'll be on the lookout for more of their blends at my local grocer. Doughboy approved Doughboy _Food_Reviews *I brew my coffee using 8oz of water to 2 Tbsp of grounds, adding 1 packet of Splenda and 1.5oz of unsweetened vanilla almond milk or skim milk

    5/5 stares for my online ordering experience and customer service…read more I placed an order on Cyber Monday, figuring I would take advantage of the 40% off on ground coffees. Picked out what I wanted and ordered online...only to find out that my in-laws don't really use ground coffee, but single-serve instead. Agh! Once I found out this very-important-information, it was an 1.5 hours after placing my order. I emailed customer services asking about how I could change my order from ground coffee to single-serve. Eric immediately wrote me back and explained that it would be easier to cancel my order, then I could reorder what I did want, as they use a 3rd party credit card processor. I was instantly refund the $ I spent on my original order, so I turned around and bought the single-serve coffee instead. Less than 48 hours after placing my online order my in-laws received their coffee in the Chicago suburbs - super fast delivery. They were thrilled, and I can't say enough good things about Verena Street's products and their customer service. Would love to see them expand their single-serve coffee flavors in the future. The ability to choose a shipping date (especially for the holiday season) would be a nice option, too. Highly recommend.

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    Jitterz Coffee & Cafe - coffee - Updated June 2026

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