I love supporting local coffee shops, and Press has amazing coffee. I stopped in this morning to…read moregrab a drink and tried their Chai Latte with espresso. Delicious and put me in a fall mood! I didn't get any food, but they do have pastries and Donutland donuts on the weekend. Great and quick service for a busy morning as well!

Great, locally-owned coffee shop! I visited for the first time a month or so ago and tried one of…read moretheir monthly specials - pistachio something. It was delicious! Friendly customers service. Love the homey feel of the place. Upstairs, basement, and outdoor seating. They have cute things for sale made by local aritisians. Open 7 days a week for 12 hours a day. You don't have a reason not to visit. Had to park across the street at Hy-Vee when I visited on a Sunday afternoon. Their lot was full. If you have mobility issues, this might be problematic for you. Highly recommend!

This Java House is fully back into my good graces after several exquisite iced lattes. Keep up the…read moregreat work!

I don't know why it took me so long to visit the North Liberty Java House. I was in search for a…read moregood salad spot for lunch and it was a bonus that they serve tiramisu! This location is really nice with plenty of seating, friendly service and a drive thru if you are on the go. Everyone enjoyed their food, me included. I got the 1/2 a sandwich and salad combo. The portion size on the salad was larger than expected which was a welcomed surprise because the Caesar salad I order had amazing flavor. I got the tiramisu to go which hit the spot for a dessert treat and appreciated that it was not overly sweet. Before leaving I could help but notice a poster advertising the Strawberry Dream Matcha one of their specialty summer drinks so I ordered it to go. Let's just say I'm still dreaming about this drink. It was sweeter than I would normally order but transported me to a nostalgic memory of the most delicious strawberry milk from my childhood. I will definitely be stopping back by this location. Tip: The food menu at this location is not the same as other Java House (Heirloom Tomato) locations.

I visited this coffee shop (Rebranded as "Midnight Coffee") for a latte and breakfast sandwich…read moreafter a Monday morning workout. Here were my thoughts: Food/Drink: Breakfast Sammy (Small portion but big taste. Not the best breakfast I've ever had yet well above the worst! The aioli knocked my rating up a a point or two for sure. Rating = 7.7/10). Iced vanilla latte (Rock solid latte. It was exactly what I needed to start my week. Nothing flashy but man did that cup get the job done today. Rating = 7.8/10). Service: Nothing to complain about. Drink and food came out quick and accurately. Ambiance: The shop was pretty quiet on this particular morning. I could definitely picture it as a great place to read a book, lock in to some work, or hang out with friends. Overall, this is a great place to get your caffeine fix in the Iowa River Landing area. Also note - this local chain of coffee shops was formerly named "Coffee Emporium" but recently rebranded to "Midnight Coffee" earlier this year.

Nice coffee shop with plenty of offerings! Went on a Thursday morning at 730 and it was a bit busy,…read morebut staff was so nice. I just got a cold brew with a splash of oatmilk. It was good and service was quick! Some seating to enjoy your coffee there or hang out with a friend. Some food choices but I didn't order any!

Premium price and my latte was just ok tasting. I got a vanilla latte with oatmilk. I could taste…read morethere was vanilla so I appreciated that. My problem was that the oatmilk left a coating on my tongue that was just unpleasant. I liked the flavor but then this coating/feeling in my mouth lasted until I went home and brushed my teeth. I can't recommend the oatmilk, certainly not at this price.

The service was good but not overly friendly. I tried the raspberry cloud matcha and it was really…read moregood, not overly sweet My husband tried the hazelnut white mocha latte and it was pretty yummy but a little too sweet We didn't try it but the cinnamon rolls were huge and they looked delightful I loved the cute little shopping area and the coffee shop just fit in perfectly

As someone who loves to bake, I don't really get to bakeries enough. But it's always fun to treat…read moreyourself and support a local business. I recently stopped in to try a few things and get a latte. They have a nice selection of cookies, cupcakes, and other pastries as well as a lot of fun coffee drinks. It's all very reasonably priced. I got mine to go, but they do have plenty of seating. The service is very quick and friendly as well.

Met up with a friend here on a Sunday. I had tried some of their items at an event and wanted to…read morecheck out the store. The store is very welcoming, neat, and clean. They have a full coffee bar and lots of baked goods. We were the only ones there besides staff only because it was bitterly cold and the streets were pretty bare. Staff had smiles and welcomed us. I had an iced sugar free caramel latte and he had espresso with a glass of water. We split the Billionaire Bar. Total without tip was just under $15. I'm will to pay a little extra for small business and something that was homemade and not shipped in a truck and defrosted. They were closing when we left and the owner gave us a few extra items that would have to be thrown out. Loved it! I'd highly recommend the Billionaire Bar, Olive Oil Cake, and Blueberry Scones. I need to try more items, so I'll be back!

Big Caribou fan! I decided to visit this location to get out of the house while working remotely. I…read moregot a iced vanilla latte (7.4/10) and a blueberry muffin (8.2/10) from the baked goods display case. Both were solid. The service here was great with cheery workers, and the atmosphere here is great for working. It feels like a cozy log cabin on the inside! Caribou misses a 5 star due to the lack of a wow factor when it comes to there coffee. It doesn't quite hit the "OMFG" levels of places like Cafe Saint Pio (Cedar Rapids) or Zoetic (IC / Solon).

Why go to Starbucks and other chains when they have little gems like this. I imagine it's a small…read morechain but the coffee is very good ($2.99 for a brew) and they give you refills. Good Wi-Fi and seating and I would much rather come here than any large chain like Starbucks.

These aren't just pastries; they're the kind of baked goods you think about long after they're…read moregone. Absolute perfection.

Stopped in to grab a couple of coffees, a scone and a cinnamon roll. The Encounter Cafe is…read moreliterally across the street from our hotel, so this was a no-brainer if you're looking for an upgrade to the complimentary powdered eggs and overused waffle machine offered by the hotel that your staying at. The space itself is large and looks to be separated into two halves. I entered on the one side, ordered at the counter, just like you would at any coffee shop and waited. This place serves a full-service breakfast as well if you're looking for something more substantial (eggs, panini's, pancakes, etc..). I was just here picking up and bringing it back to our room. The coffees were fine, but there was only one gentleman working the counter, and he was a bit overwhelmed. He forewarned me that he had 4-5 drinks ahead of mine, so I ended up sitting there waiting for about 15 minutes for our two drinks. I wasn't pressed for time today, but if I was, this would've been an issue. I ordered a raspberry chocolate scone and a cinnamon roll. The scone was delicious. Not too sweet and was definitely made this morning. The cinnamon roll was delicious as well, but it was extremely sweet. To the point where it hurt your teeth. It would also have been better if it were warmed up. Lastly, they gave me this big cinnamon roll in a bag without any napkins or utensils?!? I had to stop at the free breakfast at our hotel to get a fork, knife and some napkins. So kind of a mixed-bag at the Encounter Cafe. I would give it another shot and try some other things, but it didn't blow me away.

Pros - open late until 11pm…read more- tons of tables for studying - serves beer, wine and mimosas for that much needed study break - great coffee and loose leaf tea selection! - I love sitting on their patio when the weather is nice. It's the best patio coffee shop in town Cons - I don't love the quality of their food. The sandwiches and pastries are ok. My faves are the avo slam and the turkey mango. The turkey mango panini has a great mild chutney, but the quality of the sandwich could be improved.

Still amazing and the only coffee shop in the area open past 7pm! Love the food and drinks.read more