My first visit to Iowa City, and Barrett's did not disappoint! Food, coffee, and vibes were all…read moreincredible. I love the counter service concept and being able to pick my pastry out of the case before finding a seat. I ordered the breakfast burrito, a lemon poppyseed muffin, and a latte. For brunch catching up with a friend, it was the perfect blend of savory and sweet. And MAN was the breakfast burrito delish - I adore when breakfast items have a hearty serving of avocado, and the burrito struck the perfect balance of avo and egg goodness. The accompanying sauce was also delicious. My only complaint is I'm not a local so I can't visit more often. Definitely give this one a try!

My wife and I visited Barrett's for coffee and pastries on Wednesday morning. Below are our…read morethoughts! Food/Drink: Apple Cider Donut Cake (Delicious! Rating = 8.6/10), Nutella Croissant (I'm a sucker for Nutella and this definitely delivered. Rating = 9.2), Hot Frosted Sugar Cookie Latte (Solid - nothing special here, probably wouldn't order again. Rating = 7.2/10), and Iced Vanilla Latte (Another solid latte, I liked how you could easily taste the espresso flavor! Rating = 7.9/10). Service: We didn't receive great service on this morning. The cashier seemed a little grouchy and our drinks took a while to come out. Nothing that majorly impacted our visit though. Ambiance: The location itself has an excellent vibe and physical space. There is ample seating with a variety of tables, booths, and stools. The space is also decorated/setup extremely well - I'd say one of the best I have reviewed thus far! Overall, Barrett's is an excellent non-chain coffee shop! I'll be back to visit in the future.

Best breakfast in the area! We love eating here and have enjoyed each thing on the menu we have…read moretried. We love the relaxed atmosphere and great service. Everything is always as ordered. The food is genuinely top notch and at a great price. I personally love the Hemingway eggs Benedict! It is a must try!

Rolled into Bluebird Café in North Liberty when it was packed wall-to-wall, fully expecting to grow…read moreold in the booth before my food came. Instead, my bacon cheeseburger showed up so fast I barely had time to scroll TikTok twice. Juicy, cheesy, and that bacon? Chef's kiss. Busy or not, these people know how to hustle and feed you like you're the favorite child.

Always wanted to try this place and finally got to meet some friends there. The vibes are very…read morelocal dive. The food special on Sunday happened to be fish tacos, and I thought they were battered perfectly using cod. The drinks were reasonably priced and there's plenty of open seating with tables great for big groups. The other main area has a bar room with standing room crowds, and the outside has a nice patio, which I was told in the summer plays music and has an outdoor vibe.

Mind you, I've been here multiple times but never had their food. What a mistake!! Place is what…read moreyou look for in a small town bar....always welcoming and a great mix of clients. Not to mention pull tabs. Our waitress/bartender was amazing! Started with the poppers (red peppers btw) and they were bangers. Really tasty. I then proceed to get the chicken wings and about every sauce they had. FANTASTIC!!!! Definitely a must is you're heading to/from Solon, need something to do on a weekday/weekend day or night, or just want to have some really good food and an icy cold beverage. Just go!!

Don't get me wrong, I love the food, smoothie, and wellness options at this place. It's really…read moreconveniently located near some major UI facilities, so it's a great potential option for a healthy breakfast stop. But, more than once I've stopped in on my way to work to find a line of customers, a backlog of to go orders on the counter, and one poor person working there. A morning smoothie shouldn't require a 15 minute wait. I've decided I can only plan to stop when I remember to order ahead or I may not make it to work on time. I'm really hoping they're able get staffing figured out and I can come back to review because the food, and even quality of the staff they have, warrant 5 stars. It's just deceptively not an in and out kind of place.

I had a BOGO for wrap sandwiches so I thought I'd give them a try. Staff was very friendly. Not…read moremuch seating inside so it's primarily a to go place. I tried a breakfast wrap and a pesto wrap, both were very delicious and healthy. Fresh ingredients! Next I'll try a smoothie.

As someone who loves to bake, I don't really get to bakeries enough. But it's always fun to treat…read moreyourself and support a local business. I recently stopped in to try a few things and get a latte. They have a nice selection of cookies, cupcakes, and other pastries as well as a lot of fun coffee drinks. It's all very reasonably priced. I got mine to go, but they do have plenty of seating. The service is very quick and friendly as well.

Met up with a friend here on a Sunday. I had tried some of their items at an event and wanted to…read morecheck out the store. The store is very welcoming, neat, and clean. They have a full coffee bar and lots of baked goods. We were the only ones there besides staff only because it was bitterly cold and the streets were pretty bare. Staff had smiles and welcomed us. I had an iced sugar free caramel latte and he had espresso with a glass of water. We split the Billionaire Bar. Total without tip was just under $15. I'm will to pay a little extra for small business and something that was homemade and not shipped in a truck and defrosted. They were closing when we left and the owner gave us a few extra items that would have to be thrown out. Loved it! I'd highly recommend the Billionaire Bar, Olive Oil Cake, and Blueberry Scones. I need to try more items, so I'll be back!

I visited this coffee shop (Rebranded as "Midnight Coffee") for a latte and breakfast sandwich…read moreafter a Monday morning workout. Here were my thoughts: Food/Drink: Breakfast Sammy (Small portion but big taste. Not the best breakfast I've ever had yet well above the worst! The aioli knocked my rating up a a point or two for sure. Rating = 7.7/10). Iced vanilla latte (Rock solid latte. It was exactly what I needed to start my week. Nothing flashy but man did that cup get the job done today. Rating = 7.8/10). Service: Nothing to complain about. Drink and food came out quick and accurately. Ambiance: The shop was pretty quiet on this particular morning. I could definitely picture it as a great place to read a book, lock in to some work, or hang out with friends. Overall, this is a great place to get your caffeine fix in the Iowa River Landing area. Also note - this local chain of coffee shops was formerly named "Coffee Emporium" but recently rebranded to "Midnight Coffee" earlier this year.

Nice coffee shop with plenty of offerings! Went on a Thursday morning at 730 and it was a bit busy,…read morebut staff was so nice. I just got a cold brew with a splash of oatmilk. It was good and service was quick! Some seating to enjoy your coffee there or hang out with a friend. Some food choices but I didn't order any!

Today we're at Penn Meadows Park for my youngest daughter's softball tournament and they had a…read morecoffee truck! This was very convenient since we had 1st game at 8:30. I tried a mocha frappe and it was delicious. This is a great idea and I believe it travels all over.

Traveling Tom's Coffee makes money off me every softball tournament it travels to…read more I'm the softball mom who packs everything but the kitchen sink for tournaments. My wagon is overflowing, and hard to pull. The cooler is full. There's multiple food options packed from fruit to sandwiches to chips to brownies. There's candy and popcorn and a multitude of sunflower seeds. I've got something for everyone. But it never fails. It's the third inning of our first game and I have the hankering for more caffeine. And while I am already two cups in, fully caffeinated -- with a Coke Zero waiting for me in my jam packed cooler-- I still have to walk over to Tom's. The staff is always pleasant. Price seems standard. The menu has something for everyone (except puppers. My bougie Boston Terrier legit expects a pup cup when she smells coffee and Tom's lets her down each time). My last purchase was the nitro brew with cream. Delightful. Overall-- Traveling Tom's Coffee is a worthwhile food truck slinging coffee to over committed softball parents. Grab a cup of Joe from Tom today!

I visited this Starbucks location on a Wednesday morning to grab a breakfast sandwich, an iced…read morelatte, and kick off the first few hours of my work day. Here were my thoughts: Food/Drink: Sausage, Cheddar, and Egg Sandwich (Not the best, not the worst. Rating = 6.7/10). Iced Vanilla Latte (I've had hundreds of these lattes in my life. I never expect Starbucks to knock my socks off with their lattes, but they also never miss. The dine-in glass cup is a nice bonus! Rating = 7.5/10). Service: This Starbucks location was staffed with quick and competent staff. Order came out as expected. Ambiance: This location seems to be geared more towards drive thru service in my mind. There isn't an abundance of seating, and the space doesn't seem "homey" (which I don't necessarily expect from a huge chain coffee company). However, they do have a nice patio which would be great to make use of in warmer weather months. Overall, there wasn't anything about this experience at Starbucks that surprised or disappointed me. I enjoyed my time and have no complaints!

The best stand alone Starbucks in the area! All of the baristas are so friendly, and my drink…read morealways comes out perfect! I love that you can see your order on the screen as I think it helps with drink accuracy since I can say anything I forgot or say anything again that they misheard. I started going to Starbucks again after a long break because they do such a good job!

We were driving through and stopped to use the EV chargers across the street and this was a quick…read morewalk across the street for good coffee, delicious pastries and friendly people!

My favorite locally owned coffee shop. Seasonal flavors and cozy ambiance. Take advantage of…read moreordering through the Joe app if you're using the drive-thru. I love their latte's. Staff has always been friendly and helpful, very inclusive environment.

While I was visiting family in the area I stopped by Dunn Bros for my morning coffee. My first…read morevisit was a little frustrating as they couldn't understand my order. The coffee was awesome and I returned the next day. Thos time I got breakfast. The bacon grilled cheese was slightly disappointing. Only two small strips of bacon on this lovely sandwich. I didn't even taste the bacon and had to disassemble the sandwich to confirm that they even put bacon. I'll be back for coffee but not sure if I'll be ordering anything to eat. The dinning area is kind of noisy but the decor is great. There's only one cozy seating area and the rest are tables and hard back chairs. Staff was friendly and helpful

I visited Dunn Brothers today because I was searching for a change of scenery while working this…read moremorning. Here were my thoughts: Food/Drink: Ham & Swiss Croissant (Oooo weee! This breakfast sandwich was delicious! Full of flavor and the croissant was perfectly buttery and flaky. Rating = 9.2/10). Iced Vanilla Latte (Solid. Solid. Solid. Enjoyed that this latte wasn't overly sweet to the point where it drowns out the espresso flavor. It wasn't the best I've had, but it definitely got the job done this morning. Rating = 7.9/10). Service: The employees I interacted with and observed while I spent the morning working in the shop seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. Everyone was polite and were chatting with the regulars as they came in and out. Ambiance: The physical space had all sorts of room for people like myself who were there looking for a place to be productive. From bar seating, high tops, tables, couches, and comfy chairs - this place can accommodate all sorts of patrons. As a bonus, I had the pleasure of sitting right next to the roaster while they were actively roasting beans for most of the morning! Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better place to serve as my office for the morning. A well deserved 5/5 rating!