We went to visit our son at NIU, and this was the perfect spot to hang out after dinner. The drinks were all delicious, and the ambiance was perfect. We brought our own cards for euchre, but the coffee shop also had a nice selection of games. We'll be back for sure! read more

Cast Iron Coffee - Games! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

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Delicious birthday cake latter! Honestly, this was the best cup of coffe I have ever had. You must come out and try one! My friend had the Huskie latte and she was also very impressed. This is lots of parking and it is very clean too. read more

Wow I had the pistachio latte blended real delicious my son had the Mexican mocha blended and a chocolate huge muffin very delicious . The ambiance very mellow the music is awesome and most of the crowd here are students from NIU I actually loved the vibe they have a huge couch to chill and sip. The service very friendly Evelyn our barista extremely friendly and helpful my first time here and trust me loved it I wish this place could open Kate Tate at night like the Arabian coffee places Great service good drinks gift and t shirts for sale Good vibes read more

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

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. read more

Cast Iron Coffee - Back of building easy curbside pickup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

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

Cast Iron Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

YUMMERS! The Huskie Latte (hot) was the most delicious coffee I have had in many years! Cute shop! read more

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. read more

Cast Iron Coffee - Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

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

Cast Iron Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

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. read more

Cast Iron Coffee - Cinnamon Roll, Pistachio Latte w/ Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

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Super cute, chill place to get coffee and a pastry. I walked across the street from campus, very convenient. Service was friendly. I ordered an iced latte and a cortado and a cinnamon roll, all were excellent. I also like that it's locally owned. I will be back! read more

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

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

I Went to try their coffee stood at the counter waiting no one came to wait on me .I called there phone no one answered .I then started looking around the place was filthy so I left.I am surprised the health department has not shut them down the place was filthy. read more

Had a delicious caffeine free pistachio latte and muffin. Food and drinks were tasty, reasonably priced, cute space, wish I had had time to play the board games they had around. The service was excellent! read more

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 read more

Cast Iron Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

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

Great coffee lover experience! The barista is competent in their espresso making, knows about the different notes for the beans they serve. Counter Culture is a well known and appreciated nation-wide as roaster. Long overdue in our campus and community. read more

Cast Iron Coffee fits right in with NIU and the DeKalb community. The atmosphere is perfect for a small town coffee shop and the menu is compact, yet diverse enough to try everything and truly find something that you'll love. The location works well, especially with students traveling to and from classes. Kyle and Dion know their coffee and always provide an exceptional experience! I will be back many more times! read more

Cast Iron Coffee - Iced Latte with chocolate and a shot of espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

What a find. We were recently in Dekalb on business and happened across this gem. Great coffee with great people working there. It is worth your while to go check it, and the prices are awesome too. If I am back in the area again it will be my go to coffee spot. read more

The huskie latte is sooo good! The only thing about this place I give less stars for is the location. It's a little inconvenient for someone on the go, but I know they probably can't help that. Would recommend any NIU student try at least once or twice! read more

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. read more

Cast Iron Coffee - Iced White chocolate latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

This is my new favorite place in DeKalb. I've tried most of the menu already and have not been disappointed. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, great location near NIU's campus! Quickly becoming my go-to spot to meet up with a friend or get some homework done. read more

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Great new place! My wife and I got to grab drinks the other day. I enjoyed the Americano and She a carmel Latte. Drinks were good, temps were perfect. The employees are friendly and the atmosphere is nice. When I pass through Dekalb I'll certainly stop for a caffeine fix. read more

Great little coffee spot on campus. We got frozen coffee and they were delicious. We enjoyed sitting cozied up together on a nice big leather loveseat they had. A great spot for a date. read more

every drink i've had here is soooo good! the staff are super friendly and the drinks are rly yummy! they have cute little pastries that i have yet to try but they look delicious. this is the perfect environment for studying and super close to NIU's main part of campus. read more

Cast Iron Coffee - the interior of a coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - DeKalb, Illinois

Best coffee in Dekalb. This place is so much better than Starbucks except for that fact it doesn't have a drive thru. Love the environment, staff, and the coffee. read more

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

Best coffee shop in DeKalb in terms of blended drinks! You'll be treated as a close family even if it's your first time there. It is very recommended! read more