I went to school with Greg. He knows everything about LeClaire. As a child I used to buy penny candy from his mother. If you want to know a little history about LeClaire and riverboat captains this is the place to go. if you were raised in LeClaire ask Greg to show you the yearbooks. It truly is going back in time. Good coffee, tea, snacks, conversation, and a wonderful ambiance. read more

Dollar coffees and the owner is friendly. Provided interesting conversation on a variety of topics including the history of the area, the history of the shop (family owned for 73 years!). Would have stayed and chatted longer if we didn't have to get back on the road. read more

If you're in town you have to go here. It is quaint and interesting and very good. Wonderful energy. If you want to learn about the areas history the owner will fill ya in. The coffee was great too. Will definitely be back next time we pass through. read more

Friendliest little coffee shop I've ever been to. Books stacked on the floor and in corners. Old photos on the walls. Ray serving up coffee and doubling as a helpful tour guide. What more can you ask for. read more

This place is so cool. I've stopped in twice (in 2011 and 2019) on cross-country road trips and keep thinking about it. You kind of have to see it for yourself. The coffee is great, the books and art are awesome, and Greg, the owner, is really friendly and has fascinating stories. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Pelo's coffee is worth a 900 mile drive, I know it was for me. Was disappointed in the Pickers shop from TV so started walking around town and enter here! Wow... Greg Pelo is a encyclopedia of history and culture! This is a shop and man not to miss! We got to talking to Greg about anything from history, art restoration, victorian mail order architecture from the 1800s to picture nails on the wall. Pelo says he sells coffee more as a hobby, and well, nothing but the truth there! This guy is an historical education just waiting to happen! Want your starbucks move on, but want to learn what this part of Iowa was like back in the day, stop on in! Thanks Greg be assured we will stop in the next time we are in town! Best question is ask Mr Pelo what defines a collection, sit back and learn! read more

Unlike the trendy coffee houses out there today, Pelo's coffee is a unique experience. A good cup of coffee is only a dollar and in fact the owner, Greg Pelo gave us our money back because he said his toughest critic said the coffee was to weak. We got to talking to Greg about anything from history, art restoration, architecture to picture nails on the wall. Pelo will tell you he's in the business as a hobby. If you're looking for a good cup of coffee and conversation this place is for you. If you're looking for a yuppie place playing coffee house jazz while you're sipping your drink that has eight other ingredients then go elsewhere. read more

Kind of awkward. Elderly insider hangout. Cool and grungy, but he still has lame daytime TV on.

The reviews above are accurate. Fair warning if you're looking for espresso drinks - this is straight up coffee only. Everything else about the ambience, charm, and proprietor is worth the visit. read more

When I walked into Pelo's, I felt like I walked back in time. This tiny coffee shop reminds me so much of my grandparents' homes. It's filled with antiques and photos, and he even has piles of books for you to read (which we partook in). It's nothing fancy, nothing like a Starbucks. Just a cute coffee shop with $1 coffee and some sodas. The owner is super sweet - he will sit and have a conversation with you about anything and everything. It's the kind of place that just makes you feel at home. On a nice day, the doors are propped open to let the fresh air in, and it's not uncommon for people to just come in and hang out for a while. You can tell most of the people that come here are regulars. Thinking about this place literally warms my heart up! read more

like a time capsule! such a cool environment and great coffee :)