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    Dead Poet's Espresso

    4.4 (91 reviews)
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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Great spot for some great espresso drinks!
    Hope N.

    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!

    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.

    Katherine R.

    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

    Plain croissant and latte

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

    Latte With Bagel
    Steve A.

    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.

    Latte Half Turkey and Cheese

    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!

    Veggie breakfast sandwich and vanilla lattes.
    Nat J.

    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!

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    Paul L.

    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.

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    Lyle Y.

    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.

    Coolest Decor!

    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.

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    Delicious coffee. Nice staff. Adorable decor. Outdoor and indoor seating available. This local business is a gem!

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    Stopped before heading out to continue our vacation. Got a vanilla latte & it was excellent. Cute atmosphere with the patio. Great service.

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    Tasty home roasted espresso and a nice breakfast sandwich, I'm partial to both! Good morning started!

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    Great environment. Coffee was much better than a Starbucks and it's a local joint. Nice breakfast and lunch menu.

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    My favorite coffee house in Moline. Also they have excellent sandwhich wraps.

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