Coffee was amazing it was our first time there & the owner was very friendly!…read more We would definitely comeback!

Great service!! Fast super friendly! The freshest smooth coffee!! Had some great cookies and…read moreprotein balls.

They never have any specialty syrups, the drinks are below average. Don't really know how they call…read morethemselves a coffee shop. The only thing they got going is the price.

I go to sidecar coffee sometimes because I work in waterloo but am from out of town. Sometimes I…read moreget the breakfast sandwich and I am convinced that they but a whole tablespoon of salt on it. It is so salty! Overall, their coffee is pretty good and the staff.

This is adjacent to The Nook bookstore and I was there on a very busy afternoon. (The UNI…read morehomecoming parade had just taken place.) I have been wanting to check out The Nook and this coffee shop for a while. It was pretty packed inside but service was fast. I loved the mocktails they had on the menu. I went with an iced strawberry matcha. OMG! It was fabulous. Tasted like Strawberry Quik but in the best possible matcha way. There's lots of seating areas or you can just go next door to browse. There's an upper level with tables, too.

Popped in on the first day of the booktour! Love stopping in to try new things on the menu. I will…read moresay that they have started to serve food not just baked goods. They sell flatbreads and avocado toast. I will say I am a bit confused on why the avocado toast is not listed as having a gluten free option. It's made with schaar bread and oh so good! There is a way to make the avocado toast dairy free too. If you have a gluten and dairy allergy like I do, none of the baked goods are dairy free. I ended up ordering an Oscar Wilde Berry Lemonade. Service was fast. I had my drink within minutes of ordering. It was the perfect amount of refreshing for a hot summer day and I loved the faint hint of lavender as well. I did also make sure to bring up the fact they may want to look into listing the gluten free option for the avocado toast because it is not stated anywhere on the menu.

First timer at Tata Yaya! I ordered online…read more Customer service was so friendly and they wait until you get to the restaurant to make your drink! I got the La vie en rose crepe with added banana and strawberries. The cappuccino wad perfectly made I added a caramel syrup to it. Parking was not hard to find but you'll have to walk to get here. I will be coming back again!

Crepes are not my go-to savory dish, sweet dish, breakfast dish, etc, but I can spot a good one…read more And tata yaya has a good one. My Simply Savory crepe (with turkey bacon on top) stripped away many of the toppings they offer which let me concentrate on just how good the core crepe was. With that said, the garlic sauce drizzled on top was a winner. If I ever find myself back in the area, I would probably get both versions of crepe from them to see if the sweeter versions can match the savory ones.

The "ambiance" lights were just general light xmas light strings (which you could see they were…read moregreen corded) criss crossed in a zig zag patter-ish hanging from the ceiling from what looked like string. Only created a sense of a girls' college dorm room, not a warm, friendly place to find while navigating downtown. There was not a high level of noise, which was refreshing, but I felt as if I was being watched when I was the only one there. One thing that I was put-off by was this number counter thing on the counter. I guess it showed how many reviews they received on Facebook. Not the type of decoration I see at other coffee places. I enjoyed the drink I ordered, but heaven's sakes could it be ANY more expensive!!!! I was just trying a new place and now almost regret it. Oh, and when I tried to order some food off the menu they didn't have any of the ingredients for what I wanted. Only some of the spicy stuff I cannot eat. There was some merch to purchase, however there were very few options and I did not see any options for sizes of the t-shirts. The prices were not listed so I needed to ask one of the employees. Unfortunately it took a bit to get her attention and by then I was no longer interested. In all honesty, avoid this place and keep walking. The prices are outrageous, the ambiance is college dorm girly at best and it feels as if the employees are watching and judging you.

Cute spot, lots of fun seating! I got Sav's drink and would recommend. I'm not the biggest…read moremarshmallow fan but it was a nice subtle flavor. The woman at the register was very sweet, thank you!

What a great spot in downtown Cedar Falls. It was surprisingly busy when we were there on a…read moreThursday afternoon. You order your tea at the counter and then it is brought to you in a little tea pot with an hour glass. If it's a black tea you ordered, you have a five minute timer. If it's herbal, you have a seven minute hour glass. There's a display of mismatched cups and saucers to choose from to drink your tea. I ordered a London Fog which came out in a great pottery mug. Really delicious. The prices are very reasonable too. Really cute store front and great service.

I've never been to Tea Cellar, but I was fortunate to try their tea when someone gifted me some of…read moreit. Shortly before I ran out, I placed an $80 order on their website and received the tea quickly! There was a missing item from my order so I emailed them and not 4 minutes later, Justeen emailed me back and said she was going to priority ship the remaining part. Big fan of their teas (Scottish Caramel, Honey Almond) and now I'm a big fan of their customer service!

If you are near the Independence area, Em's is a MUST. It is an awesome small business. The service…read moreis quick, and the employees are the sweetest and very personable. I've been to hundreds of coffee shops around the U.S, but this one is by far THE best. My go to is an iced salted honey latte. Their menu is huge. They also offer monthly drink specials. They have unique and delicious flavor combinations. And how could I forget their baked goods?!?! They always have a stacked bakery case. They've got the biggest cinnamon rolls with the best frosting. Em offers a newsroom which has a couch and several chairs for meetings, or just to hangout! Overall a must-try. I promise you'll be going back

The coffee was great. Had gelato and a couple smoothies. Went there twice while I was visiting in…read moreIndependence

100% recommended. If…read moreyou live in the Cedar Valley and haven't been to Panache yet, let this be a sign that this needs to change. The word "hidden gem" gets thrown around a lot, but Panache truly is a hidden gem; I mean that without any exaggeration. We went in for the Deluxe Afternoon Tea; they offer lower tier experiences too, but for a first visit we wanted the full thing. Full disclosure: I am not a tea person. However, the teas at Panache were so good, that I actually purchased a container before we left. There are over 30 flavors of tea, ranging from the most popular flavors to exotic flavors I have never even heard of. The best part? Their teas actually taste like the name of the flavor; not just some vaguely flavored water that many of us are so accustomed to. The food here is delicious, presented in such an elegant manner, and is far more filling than I expected. The service is the kind you don't have to think about; water refilled, teapots topped off, and being tended to before any of us even noticed that they were getting low. We never had to ask for a thing. The music was at exactly the right volume, the space was fancy, and we were relaxed the entire time. This is a family-owned business, and I say that literally; each person working here is related to one-another. Out of every restaurant I've been to in the area, including places that are portrayed as far fancier and more expensive, I genuinely believe that Panache puts more heart into what they do than anyone else, and you can not only see it, but you can also taste it. The only thing that made me sad, is that we were the only table there. A place this good should not have this problem. If you've never tried their individual pies either, do yourself a favor and order some. We've ordered them separately before and they're crafted to a level that is so hard to explain until you try one; perfect amount of filling, flavor, and flakiness. Pro: The service is unmatched. Treated like royalty the entire time, and it never felt performative; just genuine warmth and attentiveness. Combined with the food, the teas, and the atmosphere, this is one of the best all-around experiences I've had at any restaurant. Con: Truly nothing. This place is as perfect as it gets. Tip: You can reserve online through their website; quick and easy. If you have dietary restrictions such as gluten, you can reach out to them and they may be able to accommodate you.

Can confirm this place is wonderful and the staff are incredible- very friendly and encouraged us…read moreto stay as long as we could to fully enjoy our experience. It was refreshing to relax as opposed to the usual turning over tables! Highly recommend!