Stopped in to my favorite restaurant when I'm in Waterloo GreenHouse Kitchen, and I decided to…read morevisit the Icon Bakery next door in search vegan donuts. To my surprised, the photo says it all! I bought two and shared one with my niece and she could not tell the difference from non-vegan vs. vegan. Love this place. YESSSS Mister!!!

Cute little shop. Everyone was very friendly. I think they have ran with some donut ideas from…read moreanother company. Many were too sweet. Not good enough that I'll go back.

The space was clean with a bright and well-stocked cases for a Saturday at 12 (they would close at…read more2). The prices seemed high at first, but then I saw the size of the treats and the detail on the decorated sugar cookies. I got one frosted fudge brownie and one fudge brownie decorated like one of those cosmic brownies. One decorated cookie that was beautiful (pumpkin decoration) and literally melted in your mouth. Also got two cookies and a scone, which I gave to my father so didn't get to try. The brownies were simply put - life changing. Soft and fudgy, sweet and indulgent. This photo doesn't do the brownie justice but is literally 1/6 of the total brownie and the last bite I saved for today. I will back when I visit town!

Oh boy!! What an awesome gem in the 'loo…read moreWe just split the brownie here at home and it is sooo rich and delicious! We picked up a brownie, a pumpkin bar, and two different scones on our way home and the prices were very reasonable too...we'll definitely be back!! If the pumpkin bar and scones are half as good as the brownie was...Look Out!

Ok so the mission aside, which is really cool, look it up. But the pies.... Wow! Deliciousread more

Ok when in Iowa you HAVE to have some pie!…read more The apple pie with the crumble was delicious!!! I loved the individual size and crispness of the crust. I want more!

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

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

Awesome little Cafe showcasing the best of Bosnia's dishes. It's a must try in the cedar valley arearead more

Delicious food, very flavorful. Staff are friendly. Also a good variety of choices in regard to…read moregrocery

A chocolaterie in the heart of downtown Cedar Falls - how wonderful! This is a perfect place for a…read morechocolate/sweets lover or for the chocolate/sweets lover in your life! They have an endless selection, do incredible gift box options, have seasonal goodies as well, and I felt as though all the prices were fair and reasonable! They have gelato in this shop as well, along with popcorn, hot cocoa, and other offerings like that along the other walls. But their main display is just chocolates upon chocolates, and some seriously unique ones too! The ones I snagged all tasted so delicious and decadent, and I felt like I was able to properly savor them before they melted, which was absolutely wonderful! Given that it was our first time in the shop, the person serving us was so helpful too! She was able to help us find the perfect size box, answer all of our questions, and give great recommendations. What more could you ask for! I would highly recommend getting some goodies from here if you're in the mood for chocolate or need a fun and gorgeous gift idea!

If you appreciate high end chocolat and coffee/espresso and you are in the area, please do yourself…read morethe favor of coming to Chocolaterie Stam! Hand crafted with knowledge and skill, my word it was lovely! My son and I are visiting from the West Coast and the Mocha with Espresso I had was like drinking liquid light and chocolat bliss. We'll be stopping in each day until we leave for home.

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.

Great soft serve. Very nice hometown ice cream shop. It is…read moreso great our small town supports this shop.

Great ice cream treats served by the most delightful staff!! Never a disappointment. Seasonal…read morespecials are always top notch.