First of all, let me say I WANTED to like this place, based on the reviews and the menu. I was…read morelooking for a local coffee house I could go to on my work break that had creative drinks and might have gluten-free bread to go with their toast or sandwiches. I looked online and on Instagram for a phone number, and couldn't find one, so I couldn't call to see if they had gluten-free bread. I decided to risk it and try it out anyway, because I was exhausted and their Bread 'n Butter latte sounded like the perfect pick me up. I got there and the guy at the counter informed me that they didn't have their toast, gluten-free bread, the Bread 'n Butter latte, or a phone number! I thought about leaving right then, but I decided to try the Let's Get Figgy latte, which was decent, but not good enough to bring me back after the other disappointments. And I could have saved time if I had been able to call them to make sure they had what I was looking for!

My wife and I visited DAYDRINK on a chilly Saturday morning, and we were delighted with all aspects…read moreof our experience. Food/Drink: Pastry -- Cream Cheese Coffee Cake (Perfection, this sweet treat was soft, moist, and full of flavor. Rating = 9.3/10.) Drink #1 -- Hot Vanilla Latte (Delish, not a big hot drink fan but this was an exception to the rule! Rating = 8.4/10.) Drink #2 -- Iced Vanilla Latte (Wonderful, really all I could ask for out of my favorite coffee order, not to sweet and excellent espresso taste. Rating = 8.4/10.) Service: No complaints on the service. The shop wasn't too busy so our order came out as expected with little wait! Ambiance: The location is unique - located in a neighborhood amongst what appears to be primarily college housing units. The building itself is really cool - albeit, quite small - and is decorated/themed with a lot of intention. The shop has a retro vibe with a VCR tape collection, nostalgic children games, and other late '90s / early '00s antiques lining the walls. Overall, this spot is one of our favorites in the Iowa City area, and we will definitely be return customers!

Great coffee, kind baristas and cozy vibes from this shop! They also have a merch and baked goods…read morearea as well as fresh flowers for sale! The coffee was well brewed and fresh and they even have private rooms that can be utilized by larger groups of people. If I lived nearby I'd be here on a weekly basis for sure!

Consistently good coffee and good service even when busy - you can tell they are working hard!…read moreReally good seasonal flavors

This is my third summer shopping the Iowa City Farmer's Market and also the third summer that Brass…read moreRing Coffee has been at the Iowa City Farmer's Market. And to be honest, I don't know if I would love Saturday mornings at this market like I do, if it weren't for Brass Ring Coffee being there! Owners Sam and Emma are always so cheerful and energetic (no doubt, thanks to their own great coffee), and they're passionate about what they're serving up which is reflected in the perfection of the pourovers and cold brew I keep ordering. Each year, their booth has evolved a little more and I can't wait to see where they take this fantastic popup coffee bar (I'm personally hoping it evolves into a hip new cafe somewhere in Iowa City).

We just lucked into finding Porter House when pulling off I-80. It will be a must stop again…read moredestination. The shop is immaculate and the staff was friendly. Our coffees were delicious.

We're on a long RV trip, it's really nice to try different coffee shops rather than another…read moreStarbucks! This coffee shop had excellent coffee and great blueberry muffins! The barista was very pleasant, too!

I don't normally write reviews, but I found my experience to be extremely frustrating and…read morebelittling. I ordered tea, and the barista decided to be a jerk. First, he asked how I wanted my tea, not realizing he wasn't differentiating between the types. I didn't want to be rude, so I said I wanted to take it and go. I'll take the bag and steep. He meant to say pour-over but did not. So instead, he decided to laugh at me for his mistake, and still I decided I did not want to make him feel bad or correct him in front of everyone (because truly, who likes that), but maybe I should have, because he then mansplained to me how to pay for it. And the tea isn't even that great.

Coffee was good, but the barista -- male, in 40s, large, balding with dark hair -- was a complete…read morejerk.

Tried matcha for the first time ever! I'd have to say the premium matcha ice cream tea was pretty…read moredarn good. The store was clean and tidy. I liked the teddy bear in the corner. The workers were nice and there were cute pictures in frames down the hall near the bathroom entrance. Over all, 10/10 experience! 100% recommend for people that love their tea

The bubble tea here is delicious...and non-dairy! You can adjust the ice and sugar levels although…read more regular sugar (which I ordered by accident) is not too sweet. The large is also not that large...wish there there were a few more bubbles in the drinks. Parking can be difficult (it's off-street only in a busy area).

I've had a lot of boba in my life, and I would say La Tea definitely leans a little less…read moretraditional compared to more authentic spots. That said, there's one drink here that truly pops off -- and it's what keeps me coming back. The Uji Matcha Latte with tapioca and red bean (half sugar) is my go-to order, and it's delicious. Perfect balance of earthy matcha, chewy boba, and just the right amount of sweetness from the red bean. Honestly, I like it even better than some matcha drinks I've had in Seattle! I think that drink is better than the random drinks I've tried at Teamo which is next door. The last time I stopped by, we were heading out on a road trip, and I ordered a small -- but heads up, the bottle is a teddy bear shape, which while super cute, isn't the most convenient if you're trying to fit it in a car cupholder. Still tasty though! Overall, I'd rate their boba quality around 3 stars -- but that matcha drink alone is a solid 5 stars in my book. Plenty of seating inside (the space is surprisingly big) and a few games at the front if you're hanging out for a bit. Tip: Stick to the matcha drinks if you're a fan -- they do them really well here!

La Tea and Teamo are right next to each other. I wanted to go to Teamo, but due to the Pride…read moreFestival, the line was much longer at Teamo. Being an impatient gremlin, I went to La Tea instead. I love Jasmine Milk Tea; that is my go to everywhere I go. I'm always trying to find the next best Jasmine Milk Tea place for my tastes. Let me tell you, this place is not it. There was a reason that Teamo's line was much longer then La Tea. My tea did not taste like Jasmine at all. I was with my best friend and her mom. This was her mom's first boba experience, so she thought it was great. My bestie doesn't go out of her way to drink boba or milk tea, so she thought it was fine too. Basically, if you're a noob when it comes to milk tea, it'll taste good to you.

I have been a loyal customer of BEP Teahouse for years and have made many purchases, so I was very…read moredisappointed to recently realize that many of my visits and purchases were not properly credited to my loyalty points account. I called the store to ask about the missing points and was told to contact INFI. After contacting INFI, I was told that the points could not be added and that I needed to speak with the store again. Basically, I was sent back and forth between the store and INFI without anyone taking responsibility for resolving the issue. I understand that systems can have problems, but after being a loyal customer for years, I expected better customer service and a loyalty program that actually tracks purchases accurately. The point system needs to be much more reliable, and there should be a reasonable way to correct missing points when customers can provide proof of their purchases. I hope BEP Teahouse takes this feedback seriously and improves both the loyalty program and the way these issues are handled.

I had the tarot ube brulee boba tea and it was the best tasting boba tea I have ever had in my…read morelife. And I profoundly love boba tea and do not get it anywhere near as frequently as I desire. It was so rich and creamy, a heavenly blend of ube and caramelized goodness with perfectly tender boba pearls that have me yearning for more. We got it at 50% sugar and it was still very sweet so next time I would probably go for 25% sugar even. They also have shave ice and mochi donuts and they had neither of those when I was there because it was pretty late but you bet I'm going to be back soon to partake of this deliciousness as well! I love the decor, lots of green and cozy and clean and bright. So perfect! Service was fast and friendly! They also have ordering kiosks that let you get exactly what you want without having to talk to anyone. I always joke that Iowa city has more bubble tea places per capita than than anywhere I've ever lived... So fortunate to be living here!