We have biked by Kismet on many occasions and never went in. Because it came up as a good place on…read moreYelp, we decided to check it out, and it was amazing. The coffee was so good we bought a couple pounds of the coffee they used because it was really clean and smooth. It's a cute little shop with a flower store upstairs, and they've got cards, outdoor seating, and cute indoor seating. We highly recommend it, and we will definitely go back. We decided this is our new go-to when we're biking through Cedar Rapids.

This coffee shop is not only charming, but serves great coffee with house-made, unique syrups…read more Highly recommend!

The best coffee house in town. I have never had a bad or even sub parr beverage here. The dirty…read morechais are the absolute best and I am a huge dirty chai connesseur. They will put lemon ginger in it for an added punch...and it is so so good. Try the gluten free power bars, they are amazing. The food is great. The service is great. I can't find anything negative to say!

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.

Frequently in Marion/ CR to visit family. And this is always my go to to get a nice specialty…read morecoffee when I'm wanting something more than just a drip coffee. Great coffee, friendly service as always! I also got a piece of their coffee cake and a breakfast burrito and they were both so good. Easily a top 5 breakfast burrito for me in recent memory and it's not 5. The crispy hash brown and the ratio of bacon (added it on) and eggs carry this and the aioli is amazing. Looking forward to trying this again next time I'm in town!

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.

Stop by on a Friday morning to get some work done. Enjoyed the avocado toast and an iced dirty…read morechai. So yummy! Will be visiting again soon!

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.

Honestly the BEST breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The Garden Delight...DELICIOUS! And the maple…read morenut goodie chai was sooooo good!

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.

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!!

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

My friend recommended lunch at Kava House. I chose the 1/2 turkey in the garden sandwich and…read morecranberry walnut salad. This might have been the tastiest turkey sandwich I've ever enjoyed! Great flavors! The salad was great too. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant is clean and welcoming. I can't wait to go again!

Obviously new ownership. Unrecognizable menu. Left after waiting 1.5 hours with only water brought…read moreto the table. Very few wait staff check backs. Restaurant only half full. Will never return.

Needed a place to sit and read while enjoying coffee and a late lunch. Very nice atmosphere and…read morefriendly staff.

Such a lovely place to sit and relax and the coffee there was also really good. I enjoyed chatting…read morewith the barista named Erica, she was very nice and friendly.

It's still very new but I like the aesthetic and the drinks were pretty good!!…read more I got the milk bubble tea and my friend got the milk green tea. We were both definitely satisfied with them. There's also free wifi. Itd be a good place to study. Definitely coming here again!

I was excited to see this boba spot especially coming from Los Angeles. Unfortunately some drinks…read morewere a miss The strawberry cream looked so good but unfortunately tasted really bad. It tasted very artificial and like a water down drink. My hubby didn't drink it at all. The lavender milk tea (50% sweet) was not too bad. The chai milk tea was pretty good. The chocolate cookies n cream was good also. One thing is the boba was not fresh. They tasted old. I believe all drinks are made with powdered cream (as the base for "milk"). Sadly to say I will not be returning. At least not for the drinks. I might try their rolled ice cream.....might...

Great family owned and operated café, they have really good food and of course really good coffee…read more Very unique set up in terms of location. Service is always great. I like the vibe of this place. I just hope they bring back their chicken sandwiches and cheeseburgers. they are in a process of adding things to their menu, but don't let that scare you away.

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.