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    Cast Iron Coffee

    4.6 (28 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
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    Sarah I.

    I was in town for an NIU college visit with my then high school senior. I can't stop thinking about this place. I went here over a year ago and had an Iced Pistachio Latte and it was absolutely the BEST thing ever! I utilized the drive up, put my order in online and then drove around back to pick it up. Since I had that drink I have ordered the same drink in a dozen different places and NONE compare.

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    Barista is knowledgeable and friendly, quick service, good espresso, fun signature drinks, and plenty of seating to do work or catch up with friends. There is even some lounge seating and a furnace for cozy winter vibes.

    Runzer W.

    Great vibe for study and work. I got a hot latte there. It's environment really boost my efficiency.

    Jess C.

    The Birthday Cake Latte was AMAZING!!!! I really enjoyed the flavors and can't wait to go back!

    Cinnamon Roll, Pistachio Latte w/ Espresso
    Dana S.

    Nice atmosphere. It's nicely decorated and there's a decent amount of seating, so you could hang around for a while. The baristas were very friendly. I was here twice during my stay in Dekalb and tried the pistachio latte with and without an added espresso shot, and a few pastries. I loved the pistachio latte. The espresso adds some depth to it but it's very good without, good for if you want something without caffeine or just something different. The cinnamon bun was very good. Super soft, almost croissant-like dough. The cream cheese frosting was delicious but there was way too much of it and a glaze drizzle on top of that that was totally unnecessary. It wasn't that big of a deal since the excess frosting just sort of slipped off. The blueberry muffin was okay but for my taste a little too sweet/cakey. I prefer a denser and less sweet muffin, but that's just me. I definitely would recommend them for drinks. I wouldn't come solely for the pastries, but they were satisfactory as a snack to go with my drink. I think they would benefit from more variety in the pastry department, or at least consistency in variety. There were 3 types of muffin (blueberry, cinnamon chip, and double chocolate) and cinnamon rolls on my first visit but only the double chocolate muffin and the cinnamon rolls the second time.

    Kathleen H.

    If you haven't heard of the term "airspace" in reference to coffee shops yet, you haven't been to enough coffee shops (not an insult, just the truth). If you need a definition of that term, visit Cast Iron Coffee. Einstein bulbs, concrete floors, repurposed wooden tables, those metal chairs, that brown leather couch, succulents, mason jars as cups and chalkboard menus. All of this adds to an unnerving, Twilight-zone like feeling that you could be anywhere in the world and yet nowhere at all. A very non-unique, tired, straight-up boring atmosphere. On one occasion I had the vanilla chai, which was good but not amazing. Another occasion I tried an espresso drink, the mocha with a shot of caramel, and again I was not disappointed but not totally impressed. I will go back to try just a plain black coffee and maybe to try to study, the proximity to NIU's campus is indeed hard to pass up. TL/DR: creepy same-ness atmosphere, unimpressive but still okay coffee and drinks, yet conveniently close to campus for the lazy student

    Iced White chocolate latte

    Goodbye Starbucks! say hello to your new obsession! I have been going to this place since I moved to Dekalb (6 months ago). Coffee is my favorite, trust me you can't make it at home. It's divine. The owners put in a lot of hard work and it shows! The staff is the best!! The interior is amazing. They have milk substitutes and will make your drink to perfection Honestly just try it and you won't regret it.

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    Comfy vibes, delicious coffee, friendly staff. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

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    A bit small, but really comfortable atmosphere by NIU campus. The coffee is also very solid

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    Nice cafe with adequate seating. Coffee was tasty. I'd recommend it if you're in the area.

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    Thanks for your review, Sonia! Glad you enjoyed your visit.

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    2 years ago

    Quality coffee, outstanding service, and a gem of a business in Dekalb. This is my family's go to coffee shop.

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    Awesome coffee and an awesome atmosphere! Espresso they pull is just delicious! Highly recommend stopping by if you're on NIU's campus.

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