I haven't been to a Caribou Coffee since graduating in 2021, and this visit reminded me why I loved…read moreit. This location is extremely well run -- the manager was kind, helpful, and on top of everything. The gentleman who helped me today was great too. Thank you for showing me the iced coffee flavors and being so friendly. I ordered an iced coffee with oat milk, raspberry, and cinnamon sugar. Since I can't have dairy, I appreciated the guidance. The drink tasted perfect. After working four years as a Starbucks lead, I can say this team knows how to run a clean, organized, and welcoming store. Amazing staff and a great experience overall.

I had a ham and Swiss breakfast sandwich and a iced latte. Service was super fast and friendly…read more The sandwich was great! However the same cannot be said for the espresso. The shots in my latte were burned badly making the whole latte taste of ash. Next time I'll try the cold brew.

Still amazing and the only coffee shop in the area open past 7pm! Love the food and drinks.read more

#1 Fireplace #2 Late hours…read more#3 Tons of tables #4 Patio space - I can't wait for spring, summer and fall to get here Have been coming here in mornings for coffee on the way into work and coming back in evenings to get some work done after dinner and the gym. The late hours here makes for a great alternative to the hubbub at Java House and there's usually parking easily found here. Great coffee, Kickapoo from Wisconsin, and americanos! I've been working my way through the loose-tea menu. Earl Grey is a staple for me and the blend here has a strong flavor. The Rooibos Chai is very good and doesn't have the Rooibos after taste that my tastebuds do not like. My only recommendation would be a dish to hold the leaves after an adequate amount of steeping time. I've taken to using the to-go coffee lids to hold the mesh strainer and tea leaves. I haven't had a chance to partake in the beer and wine selection, but hope to soon. There is a quite and extensive list to choose from! Staff has always been friendly and the background music perfect in the evenings. I love that the tables are larger than the usual small cafe tables. I can have a giant textbook and a notebook spread out while working. The loveseat in front of the fireplace is popular. One of these days i'll get to enjoy with a good book and a cup of coffee.

I needed a digestive smoothie and found Get Fresh Cafe just a quick walk from our hotel. They have…read moreeverything for a great digestive smoothie and I love you can control if there's any added sweetener, even fruit. So I customized mine with everything I needed including (but not limited too ) Greek yogurt, almond milk. Spinach, flax seed, collagen protein, and a kiwi. So good. If you're looking for the real deal you've founded it at Get Fresh Cafe.

Yes I did wait wait 30 minutes for the chicken salad to be made. Best decision of my month. I…read moreordered 2 for the long drive. Amazing. Get the big juice. The one with beef in it it's so good. I will return. Amazing ambience, very clean, right by the university.

My wife and I met up with a couple of our friends at this Java House location for Sunday morning…read morecoffee/breakfast. Here were our thoughts: Food/Drink: We ordered a couple breakfast sandwiches, a bakery item, and two iced coffees. Breakfast sandwich #1 -- Classic Breakfast (This menu item comes with egg and your choice of bread, breakfast protein, and cheese. Our feeling was that it is just a reliable, run-of-the-mill breakfast sandwich that is comparable to most other cafés. Rating = 7.3/10). Breakfast sandwich #2 -- Morning Muscle (This item was definitely a step up in terms of satiety and flavor when compared to the classic breakfast sandwich. I thought the hash brown and chipotle aioli really added a lot of deliciousness for me. Rating = 8.0/10). Bakery item -- Lemon Poppyseed Muffin (This was the best menu item we ordered on this visit to Java House. The flavor was great, and it is what moved the needle from a 3 to 4 star experience on this occasion. Rating = 8.2/10). Coffee #1 -- Iced Vanilla Latte (For me, the iced vanilla latte is my benchmark order for comparing coffee shops since this was my standard order when I first started frequenting cafés. Java House's is typically almost reaching my top tier, but on this occasion and our most recent visit prior, I've been a little disappointed in the flavor (or lack thereof) of their lattes. The latte was still good enough that we drank it all with no issue, but I've come to expect more out of this Java House location. Rating = 6.8/10.) Coffee #2 -- Iced Hazelnut Latte (Over time, my favorite latte flavor has evolved from vanilla to hazelnut. Because of this - I was overjoyed when I moved back to the Iowa City area in September that Java House had one of the best hazelnut lattes my tastebuds had ever experienced (consistently clocking between a high 8 to low 9 rating). However, on this and my prior visit, my latte was lacking flavor not just in the hazelnut sense, but I could hardly taste the espresso itself. I'm hoping these recent experiences are just a fluke! Rating = 4.3/10). Service: The service here is always solid - nothing exceptional but also nothing to complain about. Ambiance: Similar to the point on service - this location has a nice, clean space with plenty of seating but also nothing to truly unique or special to set this coffee shop apart. All in all, I'm a fan of The Java House and am hopeful they are able to deliver solid 4 (if not 5) star experiences in the future every time we return.

I don't know why it took me so long to visit the North Liberty Java House. I was in search for a…read moregood salad spot for lunch and it was a bonus that they serve tiramisu! This location is really nice with plenty of seating, friendly service and a drive thru if you are on the go. Everyone enjoyed their food, me included. I got the 1/2 a sandwich and salad combo. The portion size on the salad was larger than expected which was a welcomed surprise because the Caesar salad I order had amazing flavor. I got the tiramisu to go which hit the spot for a dessert treat and appreciated that it was not overly sweet. Before leaving I could help but notice a poster advertising the Strawberry Dream Matcha one of their specialty summer drinks so I ordered it to go. Let's just say I'm still dreaming about this drink. It was sweeter than I would normally order but transported me to a nostalgic memory of the most delicious strawberry milk from my childhood. I will definitely be stopping back by this location. Tip: The food menu at this location is not the same as other Java House (Heirloom Tomato) locations.

I've been to Midnight Coffee a number of times. The sandwiches are very good, and the coffee is…read moreokay. It's in a good location and a chill place to work. The location is right next to a hotel I've stayed at a few times. The service has always been pretty slow. Today's experience, however, was not good. The staff member was upset because she had to drive into work today (it snowed). I ordered an iced mocha, and I got a hot mocha. I told her about the error, and she said, "You said a hot mocha." I told her I had said "iced," and she responded, "We don't have any ice." Very strange since I got an iced mocha at that very place the day before. They may have run out, but the whole interaction seemed very strange. After ten minutes of waiting for my (wrong) drink, I ended up with a refund and the motivation to write a review.

Premium price and my latte was just ok tasting. I got a vanilla latte with oatmilk. I could taste…read morethere was vanilla so I appreciated that. My problem was that the oatmilk left a coating on my tongue that was just unpleasant. I liked the flavor but then this coating/feeling in my mouth lasted until I went home and brushed my teeth. I can't recommend the oatmilk, certainly not at this price.

Breakfast review: delicious! Our server was helpful, filled…read morecoffee cups without us even asking, and gave us some good advice when we asked about places to visit in Cedar Rapids. The coffee was quality, the menu had a variety of options, and we enjoyed our French toast and omelet thoroughly. The omelet was loaded with fillings, and topped with roasted cherry tomatoes - and perfectly seasoned. The French toast had Nutella chocolate mousse on the side, was topped with strawberries and was as delicious as it was beautiful. Totally recommend!

Cool ambiance and good, but not great, food. Not a huge menu to choose from. The service was really…read moreslow but the servers were really friendly and pleasant. We ate both dinner and breakfast here. I enjoyed breakfast much more. My burger for dinner was lukewarm and good but needed more (I will say those were some of the best fries I've ever had for dinner though). The omelette for breakfast was big and pretty tasty with interesting flavors. Just like my burger, it could have been warmer too though.

The food is always fresh and tastes amazing! I highly recommend the California Club. The mocha…read morefrappe is also really good, and reasonably priced. It's a cute local spot, and the service always comes with a smile!

Great location for a meeting or a get-together with a friend for coffee or lunch! Lots of seating,…read moreincluding an extra room that could be used for a number of events. Friendly staff will take your order and make it fresh. I haven't had a bad meal or beverage here, and it's in my rotation when I can't pick where to go at lunch because I know I won't be disappointed.

Frequently in Marion/ CR to visit family. And this is always my go to to get a nice specialty…read morecoffee when I'm wanting something more than just a drip coffee. Great coffee, friendly service as always! I also got a piece of their coffee cake and a breakfast burrito and they were both so good. Easily a top 5 breakfast burrito for me in recent memory and it's not 5. The crispy hash brown and the ratio of bacon (added it on) and eggs carry this and the aioli is amazing. Looking forward to trying this again next time I'm in town!

In my quest for having a favorite local coffee spot in every city I visit, Uptown Coffee was my…read morelatest adventure in Cedar Rapids. Uptown has a very eclectic, hipster vibe to it. The seating area is behind where you order coffee--looks like it's a bar in the evenings. They also have a great breakfast selection. I was hoping to try one of the breakfast sandwiches, but had to opt for a pastry because service was so slow. I ordered my go-to basic drip coffee with cream. It was perfect! Definitely the morning pick me up I needed. Since I wasn't able to get a hardier breakfast, I opted for a donut. The cake donut was definitely yummy! While there were three people working behind the counter, I had to wait about 10 minutes to even order. One staff member was making drinks, another making food, and the third was making signs. I'm sure the signs were important, but so are customers who are standing in front of you. Bottom line, I will give Uptown another shot when I'm back in the area because the coffee was that good and the sandwiches being made looked and smelled delicious.