I wouldn't consider myself knowledgeable in the grand scheme of the matcha world, but I do know…read morewhat I like after working as a barista and let me just say Kismet just ripped it out of the park. I visited my sister in the neighborhood and was overjoyed when I realized that Kismet was essentially sitting on top of what I must assume is a well that pumps the matcha from matcha heaven. It was so so good. Kind staff and very cool staff, great flower selection, I just loved it here and can't wait to visit my sister again so I can tap into this matcha gold mine.

Honestly so cute. You can get flowers by the stem or arrangements. I got their Kismet latte…read more(pistachio and rose). It was delightful. About 12-15 minutes from the airport and really close to downtown. I'll be back next time I'm in town. Oh... also, the barista there was exceptionally sweet!

We have been fans of this coffee shop since day 1. We really enjoy the comfortable atmosphere. The…read morecoffee is always perfect and the munchies perfect for what you are craving. The owner and staff are always courteous and welcoming.

Roasters Newbo is one of the best 3 coffee places in the CR Area (other two being Lightworks and…read moreKismet)...live the coffee, treats and food!!! The baristas are friendly and cool too! The location and layout is great during the week.

In my quest for having a favorite local coffee spot in every city I visit, Uptown Coffee was my…read morelatest adventure in Cedar Rapids. Uptown has a very eclectic, hipster vibe to it. The seating area is behind where you order coffee--looks like it's a bar in the evenings. They also have a great breakfast selection. I was hoping to try one of the breakfast sandwiches, but had to opt for a pastry because service was so slow. I ordered my go-to basic drip coffee with cream. It was perfect! Definitely the morning pick me up I needed. Since I wasn't able to get a hardier breakfast, I opted for a donut. The cake donut was definitely yummy! While there were three people working behind the counter, I had to wait about 10 minutes to even order. One staff member was making drinks, another making food, and the third was making signs. I'm sure the signs were important, but so are customers who are standing in front of you. Bottom line, I will give Uptown another shot when I'm back in the area because the coffee was that good and the sandwiches being made looked and smelled delicious.

Friendly service , creative and delicious lattes. Love sitting in the back in the comfy chairs…read morelistening to great music. A must stop every time I'm in town.

This place is the best - I consistently come back due to their amazing service and great food…read more Everything I have tried, the Turkey Melt, the Chicken a La King, and the Reuben, have been delicious. I am also a huge fan of their caramel lattes and coffee cake. They prefer cash to help offset card processing fees, but cards are accepted too. If you're looking for a place to work or study, they offer 5 high-top counter seats in addition to their 10 other tables for places to enjoy your coffee, tea, or meal. Just be open to background noise as they have an open kitchen and it gets busy during peak hours.

Great atmosphere to enjoy some breakfast brunch or lunch. Also if you are wanting a quick pastry…read moreand to go drink for breakfast this seems like a great option. My iced latte was decent and the avocado toast was alright. The avocado toast was plain and simple which I prefer some more seasoning like at home we add garlic or tajin seasoning on our sourdough bread with avocados. I would go again and I would go for something different for drinks and food. My friend's pancakes and eggs looked yummy. The service was good!

Overall 4 stars Food 3 stars…read more Caffeine 5 stars Service 5 stars Ambiance/layout 5 stars This review is late. Only drawback to me was the breakfast sandwich. Otherwise fantastic spot.

Very hip coffee shop fairly close to The District and NewBo area. There was actually plenty of…read moreparking when I was there about 8:30ish on a weekday morning. There was a line but it went quickly. Know that there is only one size here, what I would consider an extremely small coffee but my latte was good. (The higher end and more artisanal the place, the smaller the cup!) I also got a chorizo-fajita scone to go. It would have been better if it had been heated. That scone really needed more spice. I loved the inside art, merchandise and they had a cool reusable cups for purchase (coozies with a glass jar) that I think allowed for lots of free coffee. Cool spot and again, I would have liked to have stayed awhile. Pretty busy spot and lots of food was coming out of the kitchen, too.

Took my 95 year old Mother here. Very accessible and good coffee. The staff was friendly and…read moreservice oriented Curt, Atlanta, Georgia

Trading Grounds is such a cozy, welcoming, and comfortable space to sit and relax, study, or visit…read morewith friends while enjoying the delicious beverage of your choice! It's my new favorite coffee shop. They even have a community room that you can reserve. It would be a perfect place to hold your book club. O! Their service is always friendly and efficient. I Trading Grounds!!

Second visit, and the desserts are outstanding. If in the area I highly recommend a stop to eat…read moreand enjoy a dessert. If you take the secondary roads it is also a nice drive from the Quad Cities.

I got the worst sandwich I have eaten there! I ordered a fish sandwich, I figured it would be fried…read morefish. I think they boiled it in water. The bun was soggy and it fell apart! It was served with 5 small potato chips. I liked the place much better when they had mismatch tables the food was great and not as expensive! The people that owned it were a lot friendlier as well. The place is pretty, but that's about it!! I will not be going back!!

Perfection! I come to Stillwater at least once a week nowadays. The sandwiches are KILLER! They…read morehave a great tea selection (thank you!!) and I am never disappointed with what I choose to drink. Such a relaxing spot and everyone is always so friendly! Stop by and try their fall drinks- the apple chai one is literally life changing.

They coffee and the changing flights are amazing and the service is top rate a place where…read moreeverybody knows your name

Drink was so yummy! Got the strawberry milk tea with strawberry boba! Def will be back to try the…read moreothers. Love the plants at the entrance too for a little razzle dazzle of ambiance. Come support!

Great tea and really awesome how the rolled ice cream is right in front of you! Thanks so much…read moreeveryone there!

I'm going to review this in sections and try to be very objective because I tend toward fussy…read moresometimes. Environment: Casual coffee shop Coffee: Very good, stong and fresh. I'd maybe order it to go but don't think I'd sit for a chat - see below. Food: Standard coffee shop fare. Served in to go containers (not sure where the photos of plated food came from but that was not my experience). Not sure if it rotates. Fries were well salted but a bit overcooked. Burger was well salted but not noteworthy. Egg sandwich was meh. For my money I'd hit the Map Room or LP Street Food for a meal. Now, for the bad part. It was dirtyyyyy. I ran a damp napkin over the table and it came up brown. Honestly I think we left it cleaner than when we arrived. Floors were dirty and I don't really want to think too much about the bathroom.... I can't recommend this place for food but the coffee was pretty good.

A bread not too dry but supple enough to pick this up one handed. Layered hash browns, crisp…read morebacon, scrambled egg, topped with a 2nd egg ( circle shaped mold) with just a touch of yolk to our out. The paprika aoili was nice, i could see a couple seasonal variations going with it , herby or spicy to mix it up. Kudos