Dead Poet's was another incredible YELP find. Thanks to my fellow Yelpers for your reviews We were in Moline for a concert at The Vibrant so I slept in the morning after. I woke up hungry and ready for a cup of coffee. I was especially pleased to walk in to have a treat and found live music in this great spot. My hubby joined me after his golf game and we sat there enjoying delicious sandwiches and coffee. My only negatives were the service was questionable and the coffees were way too hot. Mine bordered on bitter. The gentleman delivering orders spent too much time going from table to table trying to figure how who the food belonged to. There is a cute patio but we chose to stay in and enjoy the music. read more

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Solid neighborhood coffee shop with good coffee and lots of cozy seating options. A few pastries, sandwiches and merch also available, but I stuck to a black drip for my visit. Friendly and quick service to boot. read more

Dead Poet's Espresso was along the way for our family road trip to Des Moines, Iowa and it is just around the corner from the John Deere Pavilion. We stopped by and ordered the following: 1) Dickinson: Tiramisu Mocha 2) Kipling: Lavenmint Latte 3) Spinach, Egg, Gouda on Croissant 4) Pork & Curds 12" Wrap (grilled) 5) Southwest wrap 6) Carnitas Enchiladas (2) We did not enjoy the Kipling because the espresso and lavender was weak and the overall drink was heavily spiced. It seemed like all of the wraps had the same pork filling and the wraps were not well-toasted. read more

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I stopped in right at closing-a little after - and they were so sweet - he unlocked the door and made me an iced raspberry mocha. Oh. My. God was it good. I wish I would've taken a pic but I slurped it up too fast. I bought a cool tshirt because their name is pretty epic and the material was soft and good quality. Next time I'm in town I'll be popping in to try their food, which looked delicious from the menu. Lots of options! And I love the brick building and cozy atmosphere inside. I'll definitely be back before closing time! read more

Dead Poet's Espresso - Great spot for some great espresso drinks! - Cafes Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Yelp menu is incorrect! Went in to order a potato breakfast burrito and was told that wasn't on the menu since 2016! Cashier was a blunt man, telling me that they have no control over the Yelp listing and that Yelp had actually stolen money from the business. I looked over the menu and ordered the breadless option, which I think is called the lavish. Pictured below. I'm not the best at figuring if a meal is a good price, the lavish was 9$ and seemingly a two egg wrap with two slices of bacon with cheddar cheese, tomatoes and pepperoncini. Loved the bite with the pepperoncini. Usual saltiness from bacon and cheddar was nice. Lacked flavor otherwise. Boring. The business itself, though, is not boring. The large space is full with literary pictures and references, and with more than half of a dozen patrons dining in- the space was peaceful. read more

Dead Poet's Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Moline, Illinois

LOVED this coffee shop! The interior is so cute and clean. The staff is friendly. My son had dropped his egg and the cook came back with one for him without even having to ask he was so kind!!! The bagels are sooo good and the coffee is even better! Love this spot 10/10 read more

Dead Poet's Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Only been there one time but the service, food and ambience were really good! Thanks!

Very friendly staff, nice quiet place, we did come at 2 PM. Salad was fresh and tasty. The coffee was good. read more

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Hip coffee house located in downtown Moline. It feels like it doesn't belong here because it's too cool, for real. Dead Poet's Espresso has a literature theme going on with Shakespeare and other famous figures. For sure it's good for book nerds. There's also food like bagels and pastries. Came in the morning to get a buzz. It has a list of specialty coffees. These are all made with milk powder so I skipped these. Instead got a latte. It's about $5 for a medium. Then add a bit more for non dairy milk and syrup. Also got a bagel. It's about $3 with a spread. Has cream cheese of course. There's also peanut butter and jelly. Good stop in at breakfast. It's one of the hipper places in town to be honest. This is only open in the morning and afternoons, and it's closed on Sundays. read more

Dead Poet's Espresso - Latte With Bagel - Cafes Near Me - Moline, Illinois

As good as it gets when it comes to breakfast sandwich's/coffee. Super friendly staff who is helpful with anything you may have questions about. read more

The staff were very friendly. I got a frozen coffee drink that was tasty, and I'd definitely consider getting it again. The seating area was empty for a majority of my time there, which gave it a cozier vibe. read more

Fantastic coffee shop. Love the staff, selections, uniqueness of I ingredients used and pairs in dishes/plates, and ambiance.

Super friendly employee who suggested a sandwich I probably never would have ordered and it was delicious! I loved the sweet potato chips served with it too. I came for an early lunch and beat the lunch rush, but it did get busy. During the peak time a man played the piano for patrons, adding to the ambiance. While I ate inside as I need to do some work and have wifi access, there are tables outside that look out on a nice courtyard type area. Easy parking too. Next time I'm in town I will go again! read more

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Still the best! Always one of our first stops when we're in the area. The coffee and breakfast sandwiches are delicious! Cozy ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Love when they have someone playing the piano indoors! read more

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As I've walked around Moline, it's a weird feeling that I was the only person on the streets. It seems deserted and so a visit to Dead Poet's Espresso seemed appropriate. While waiting for my espresso and Sweet Southwest Breakfast Wrap (eggs, corn mix, pepperoncini, chipotle cheese curds wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla), I enjoyed the images of dead poets like William Shakespeare and Edgar Allen Poe drinking coffee. The latte was well made. The wrap was creative and filling but it needs some fine tuning on the sauce. Although I was the only patron, I took a look at the piano in the corner and imagined that, at least sometimes, this cafe must fill up with music and people. read more

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It had a fun atmosphere and their special valentine drink iced was delicious. Both my husband and I enjoyed them.

Had a couple hours to kill during a business trip to Moline. Checked out Dead Poets for breakfast and coffee. Service and food were awesome. Good gluten free options. I'm normally a basic coffee guy but ordered "the poe" and it was excellent. Will def check out next time I'm in the Quad Cities. read more

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Great coffee, great service. They have a wonderful selection of roasts, and their espresso's are never burnt-tasting (it's harder than you think to find some talented baristas). The staff is really kind, and if they're not busy, try asking them to play the piano they have in the corner! plenty of outdoor seating, and incredibly easy to order ahead and pick up read more

We came in for some lattes and we were pleasantly surprised by all of the flavors! We proceeded to get a Turtle Mocha latte, Coconut latte, and Salted Carmel Latte. The amount of different flavors, sugar free options, and how quickly the drinks came out will definitely bring us back!! Please try this place, the theme is super cute and the scones are great as well. read more

Dead Poet's Espresso - Coolest Decor! - Cafes Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Breakfast sandwich was great. Coffee was good. Even better iced coffee with ice cubes that are frozen coffee. Would definitely return next time I'm in town. Nice little spot to sit inside or out. Parking seemed easily accessible although I walked from a nearby hotel. The patio is convenient and a great place to enjoy your drink/meal. read more

We were passing through and I needed a latte. Dead Poet's Espresso caught my eye, mostly because I loved the name. It was a cute little place along the river. There were a few couples enjoying coffee and conversation. The piano caught my eye when I walked in and expect they host live music at times. The latte was good and service efficient. I also got a scone (warmed) and that was just ok. Atmosphere was awesome. Fun stop. read more

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It was in walking distance from the hotel, the people were friendly, but most importantly the coffee was delicious.

So..today up early and felt that a good cup of Joe was needed. So I stumbled upon this little store tucked into the nooks of the building . I walked in, and the aroma was swirling in the air, and I knew it was the right place. Walked to the counter, which is in the back corner and greated promptly. Took my order as a "redeye" 6 shots of espresso and filled the rest with amazingly good coffee. The place seems like it does make our lives extraordinary with their cup of joe. read more

Such a cute coffee shop! The coffee is amazing and there was live piano music while we were there also! Highly reccomend! read more

Yummy coffee. Warm vibe. Live music. Cashier, who I thought may have been owner - was not particularly friendly. read more

Dead Poet's Espresso - Excellent coffee. Warm vibe. Live music on a Saturday morning. - Cafes Near Me - Moline, Illinois

I really enjoyed this spot, very friendly service, food was outstanding, I always like to review the iced latte, oat milk and honey with any stop I make, they made one of the better ones I have tried, great flavor and powerful coffee! And such a cool name for a coffee place! read more

Cool, hip kind of coffee joint on the banks of the river. In town for a soccer tournament and wandered over. Service quick and food was good. Had a Cruz Cruz Breakfast sandwich and a Claire's Transcendent Breakfast sandwich with a americano and a vanilla latte. Coffee excellent. read more

Fresh food, great coffee. I love the energy of the place and the staff is always kind and friendly. Every time I walk in here I feel like I can just take a sigh of relief because I know it's going to be good every time. read more

I had a trail mix iced latte, I'm pretty sure it was the best iced latte I have ever had. It's beautiful and cozy inside. Service was polite and quick. 10/10 would recommend read more

WOW!! What an amazing place~ great food, great coffee, awesome vibe and atmosphere, & treated to live music on a Sat am was just what the doctor ordered after a busy week. Can't wait to return! read more

Dead Poet's Espresso - Live piano music at an amazing coffee shop/cafe - Cafes Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Such good espresso drinks. We were traveling for work and stayed here a week so I tried a few of their specialty hot drinks.

If you are a lover of (non-chain) coffee shops and are ever in Moline, IL - I highly recommend you step through the doors of Dead Poet's Espresso and and wrap your hands around one of their beverages while enjoying their wall portraits of poets past. The walls a decorated with portraits of Shakespeare ,Poe Tennyson ,Browning, Thoreau, Kipling, Dickinson and more. The portraits are "masked up" supporting stopping the spread of Covid-19, even Poe's crow! During my visit I enjoyed a large red eye (drip brew & espresso). It was just the kick start I needed to get my morning of to a great start. Thank you Dead Poet's Espresso for a wonderful coffee experience. You have gained a loyal "out of town" customer when ever I am in the Quad. read more

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The customer service is so homey and welcoming. The vibes of the place are so cute. I had the chicken breakfast wrap and the portions were so good compared to the price along with it being delicious. I had the hot chai and it was definitely the best chai i've ever had. read more

Service and atmosphere are top rate. Very comfortable. Coffee and drink selections too. Blended chai latte and strawberry smoothie excellent. read more

With a strong theme and a weak coffee, this cafe is less Tennyson than it is Ginsberg; a lot of bluster for a little payoff. While the mood and decor of the coffee shop provided a strong opening stanza, the momentum was lost when the unbalanced and backbone-less coffee was served. The burrito was very tasty, but on the whole it is hard to recommend this confident but very uneven composition. read more

I just stopped in quick to grab a coffee, so I can't review the food. My coffee was alright and made quickly, however the barista was a little rude. Also they only have medium and large sizes, and I'm more of a small coffee drinker. But overall a fine stop for some coffee! The coffee shop seems to have plenty of seating, but was entirely empty during my visit. read more

Dead Poet's Espresso - To go cup - Cafes Near Me - Moline, Illinois

I'm in front out of town, went here on a few reccos. I just ordered an iced tea -- nothing exciting. I was the only one there at 3pm on a weekday. The staff member barely said hi and seemed to want me to get out the door ASAP. read more

DON'T ORDER DELIVERY! Just got an order delivered through GrubHub and it's an absolute joke. Ordered half buffalo chicken salad, add carrots and cucumbers, no tomatoes, and sub Asiago peppercorn cheese curds for the chipotle curds. Order was delivered quickly(about 30 minutes), and I pull out a small plastic container with my salad. No cucumbers, no carrots, definitely chipotle cheese curds not Asiago peppercorn. There's a tiny handful of lettuce under the buffalo chicken, curds and tortilla strips. Including the tip I paid $7 for this tiny little salad that they couldn't even make right. Figured I'd give this place a try cause I work not far from it. My bad... won't ever try it again and will not recommend. read more

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This was just a pitstop on our way from Calgary to Pittsburgh by motorcycle. We stayed at the casino the night before. We opted to stop here because there was a veggie option...coffee was good....veggie bagel was "whatever". It's definitely got a LOT of regulars who like to hang out there, older folks with crazy opinions. That was about the best part of this place - eavesdroppers delight lol. It's cute, in an easily accessible part of town, tolerable staff, clean and close to the John Deere museum if you dare. read more

Dead Poet's Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Fantastic coffee. Fantastic service, everyone was very friendly. The breakfast sandwich was very good also. Only sad thing is, I wanted to purchase their espresso beans since I'm not local and because they're so delicious, but they don't sell them... (understandable) read more