Fave coffee shop ever! Creative seasonal drinks that were life changing. Does very affordable cocktail in the evening with entertainment like live music or trivia depending on the day. read more

Impact will forever be so special to me as a Luther alum, I always have to make a stop at Impact when I visit Decorah. The coffee is always delicious, my favorite is their Oatchata, and the food menu is ever growing and evolving, better every time. Their Slammin' Salmon waffle is a must get; the smoked salmon pairs perfectly with their tangy and bright lemon-dill cream cheese. The space is so cute and comfy and there is no bad seat in the house. All of the baristas are always so kind and welcoming. It is always such a joy to spend time at Impact. read more

Impact Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

I might've been in a weird mood, but this place has the coolest hangout vibes of any coffee shop I've entered outside of Vienna or London Dropped in recently to send some emails/work while my mom was riding her horse nearby, and what a vibrant spot! Nice open/airy first floor with lots of comfy chairs/couches with different configurations to sit and chill or rendezvous with your work team/friends, etc. There was a dude tying flies in the corner and college kids meeting for a study group, diverse mix of folks. Apparently they have tap beer & wine on nights where they host events like trivia on Thurs or bingo on Fri, cool local artwork featured on the walls Service was great/informative on the drink and bakery items, coffee came out quickly (granted it wasn't super busy), Nitro cold brew was excellent, wifi great, chair was comfy, would drop in anytime I'm in the area to catch up on work, relax with great caffeination, or check out the events they host. Cheers! read more

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I did not have to wait long for my order, Slamming Salmon on bagel and an iced dark chocolate raspberry latte. Yummy! I love hanging out at Impact Coffee. read more

Impact Coffee - Lemon dill cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumbers on a bagel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

We had a girls weekend in Decorah and Impact Coffee was definitely one of my favorite spots! Bright airy atmosphere, great music, efficient staff. Plenty of room to sit, read, play board games/cards, chat with a friend, or simply enjoy your beverage while relaxing. We came here for cocktails and returned the next morning for coffee and bagels. Highly recommend adding Impact Coffee to your Decorah itinerary! read more

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Awesome place- a must stop in Decorah Iowa! Coffee is absolutely delicious. I loved the cold brew drinks including the Nitro mocha and the sweet and creamy. The espresso is also delicious, and the barista recommended an Oatchata drink what was fantastic. Each day I was there the baristas were welcoming and made great recommendations. Refuel smoothie (banana, peanut butter, spinach and almond milk) is a great option for the whole family and addictingly tasty! We realized after a few days that they rotate the art, which might be the best part. Featuring the local artists of the area, the historic brick walls are lined with colorful landscapes and abstracts. Make sure to check it out! read more

Impact Coffee - Oatchata and sweet and creamy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Cool coffee shop! And huge. Great hangout spot. Trivia night and other activities. In the heart of the town center.

The waffles were unique and so delicious! Atmosphere was fun with a breakfast dj. Such a great vibe.

Great coffee shop! When in town we always get a bag of beans and hit up the shop a couple times. They have these waffles that are killer. Great quality and atmosphere all around! read more

The counter help was friendly enough There's a limited food menu. The food we tried was above average. Atmosphere was clean, quiet and comfortable. I'd give it a little above a 3 but below a 4. We didn't try any coffee, but it's probably good, so I think I'll call my 3.5 a score of 4 since it is a coffee house. read more

The latte was great. Way better than the big name places. Just the right balance of creaminess and good coffee flavor, without an extra shot. Big open space with nice cozy vibe to hang out in. The counter staff that helped me was neutral. read more

Overpriced and not worth it. I am allergic to dairy and gluten but wanted to try one of their signature drinks. The oat milk they use is not gluten free and so I needed to change the dairy free milk that was already a part of this drink and they charged me $1 for my almond milk. I bought drinks for my mother and me. The total came out to $14 before tip. I can get better coffee and more bang for my buck at Starbucks. The espresso was just blah which I was not expecting. read more

This place is huge and offers a cool vibe, but coffee is meh. Been there twice and likely won't return. Texture of my iced latter was "too thick" and the flavor was burnt. Hard to drink, did not finish. Did not try the food. Obviously fine for the masses (based on reviews) but true coffee lovers may be disappointed. read more

Update. All is right in the world. The waffle is back on the Peppa Pig sandwich. I cannot say what an amazing and life altering event this was for the community at large. Thank you for listening to the voice of the people. Your dedication to providing an exceptional coffee and breakfast based experience is second to none. read more

Impact Coffee - Note the lack of waffle. So sad. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

The London Fog was delish; the setting is magnificent! Impact Coffee is a community center.

Great atmosphere- friendly staff- outstanding coffee shop. Not something you find in a smaller Iowa town. Minneapolis? Sure- Decorah? Not a chance! During my visit the barista absolutely knew what she was doing. My cappuccino was fantastic. Not many can pull off a classic Cortado either. Even if you don't need it get a waffle- no regrets. Banana and Nutella - classic comb. I'd have only asked to preheat the mug. Drink was hot but quickly cooled. A complaint? No! read more

Impact Coffee - A very large place- plenty of room to spread out. In fact, I don't think I've ever been in such a large place- two floors. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

My husband and I stopped here while camping at Yellow River. There is a wide variety of drinks, both coffee & alcoholic. My husband had a regular iced coffee and it was extremely smooth. I had a season coconut cold brew and it was amazing. Not too sweet but really creamy. We will return when we are back in the area! read more

Impact Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

With the world completely upside down, my husband and I have taken to the road to find our all time favorite coffee shops. It's a really fun and easy way to support local and get a caffeine fix at the same time! We drove up to Decorah and tried this gem. While indoor seating was closed, I really enjoyed the whole "order from the window" thing, especially on a beautiful day! It was easy to stay spaced out and the line moved quickly. One of my favorite things to try at coffee shops (if I stray from my iced vanilla latte) is any unique cold brew flavor. I had the Sweet & Creamy Cold Brew and it was great! A little light on the coffee taste, but that's to be expected I suppose. I would have loved to try the pumpkin spice creamy cold brew, but that's a drink for another day. I'm excited to head back this way when everything settles down a bit eventually because I've heard the inside is really cool. read more

Impact Coffee - Sweet & Creamy Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Impact is doing a great job safely serving up coffee during the pandemic! You currently place your order at their outdoor window, they prepare it inside, and hand it back out to you. We then took our coffee on our walk at Dunning's Spring Park. I tried an oat milk latte and hubby had a drip coffee. Both were great! I peaked through the window at the indoor space, and it looks so cute! Can't wait to try the full Impact experience if we go back to Decorah. read more

Impact Coffee - Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

What a wonderful surprise! I thought I was doomed to Folgers or some other nameless, generic coffee during my stay in Decorah, but Impact is anything but an old, run-of-the-mill coffee house. The sandwiches (Peppered Pig was my favorite with ham and chipotle mayo) were prepared with Norwegian crepes instead of bread and are made-to-order so they are served warm and tender while still remaining crispy around the edges! The coffee was strong (macchiato) and flavorful (latte). And for the lacto-phobic (Mrs A), there were several alternatives (oat, almond, etc). The baristas were skilled professional and deserving of grander titles (as one would differentiate a 'bar tender' from a 'mixologist'). Impact knows coffee, and they do coffee very well! read more

Super unique environment! Tons of cozy places to sit. Giant leather recliners, large couches, tables upstairs and down, bar seats overlooking the main road. I'm very thankful to be here during dreary weather. The staff was knowledgeable to dietary restrictions and the chai tea is fairly good. The people next to me are raving about their morning coffees. Highly recommend a visit. A phenomenal experience in an otherwise normal Iowa town. read more

I'm always looking for a good coffee shop when I'm on the road. Wow, was this place an oasis in the desert. Beautiful historic building all decked out with cool lighting, lots of comfy seating and the cool coffee shop vibe you'd expect. Oh, and yes the coffee was great too. I wish I had tried the Norwegian waffle sandwiches they featured. The couple I saw looked tasty. Staff was professional but maybe not quite as friendly or chatty as I might have liked. The only other ding to this place was their logo/branding--a starbursty coffee bean. But this place is really great! Glad to see this in small town Iowa. read more

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Great experience picking up an order placed online! It was ready and waiting for me when I walked in. Loved the rustic decor inside. I got a iced chai and a scone and they both were delicious! Was just visiting overnight but would definitely recommend! read more

Impact Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

This building has been renewed and, in my lifetime, has never looked better! I love that for how big this venue is- you can still have a very private feel for one on one conversation. The window seats are my favorite for catching the casual buzz of outside downtown (and sunlight) but I have also enjoyed the comfy chairs and upstairs seating. Now, to the coffee! Outstanding. Top Notch. How much fresher can you get? Iced coffee is my favorite for on the go, but the matchas in house are amazing for a warm cup of perfection. Even though I have my favorites, I still l love to see the menu change up with the seasons. Definitely five stars! read more

Check out the coffee shop, from the outside it does not look as big as it actually is inside. Very modern, clean lines. The coffee selection is very traditional menu, check out their food items, Nutella waffle read more

Lest you think me a "homer", or someone with a vested interest, or someone wishing to curry favor, you should know I am none of these. I do, however, live here and I take my coffee very seriously. So if you find yourself in this lovely little town and you want to know whether an excellent cup of coffee, or a (seasonal) latte, or an espresso can be had, look no further. This family operation is dedicated to the art of making a great cup, no matter your preference. Papa Jeff roasts the beans, Mama Anja makes worldly scones and the Sassy Baker's (local purveyor) cinnamon rolls are no better anywhere. The shop is managed by their son, Sean, who, bless him, hires an always friendly barista and has been hands-on since they opened a couple of years ago. Like the town itself, you will love the vibe at Impact... read more

Impact Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Staff were fun, kind and knowledgeable. The bartender advised us to go pick up some food and bring it back in time for the live music. At around 7pm on Friday night, the place filled up with college kids and locals all ready to hear some music and have some fun. It was totally fun and everyone was in great spirts. Great beer selection, delicious cocktails read more

Best coffee in town. Great place to meet friends for a caffeinated beverage in the morning or a cocktail in the evening.

Omigosh, these waffles melt in your mouth plus mocha latte with oat milk YUM! I could have this every morning

If you like a strong coffee taste, this isn't the place for you & they have a limited selection. The atmosphere is nice though if you are Looking for somewhere to meet friends. read more

A perfect pour over! Well roasted with unique flavors. Single source origin coffees. Very nice atmosphere with plenty of places to sit and sip. We will definitely be back! read more

I've been in town visiting family for Nordicfest and was just delighted to find this lovely little gem. Absolutely fantastic lattes, perfect temperature and texture with just the right amount of foam. The friendly staff informed me that they make (almost) all their own syrups in house. I stopped in every single morning I was here, making it my own little ritual. The coffee was consistently perfect. Yesterday also I tried one of the pastries in the case, which are from a local bakery. I can vouch for the blackberry lemon ones--scrumptious! I plan to head in one last time on my way out of town tomorrow to have a salted caramel latte for the road, as it really hits that not-too-sweet spot. read more

Impact Coffee - 16oz to go cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Me and my grandpa went here and we loved it they had an a staircase with a chair so people with leg disabilities don't feel left out. Kind employees, and a great place to make memories read more

Might have been a bad day. Might have been busy. But there was no care in making our double cappuccinos. One big huge pitcher of milk for both drinks no texture no microfoam just flat warm milk dumped on the espresso. Such a waste. Too bad. No standards. Kinda cool place though. And roast flavor was probably OK. Couldn't really tell with milk 'steamed' like that. OK, following day. This really is a cool space, tried again on a cappuccino. Still utterly hopeless. Get the pour over. Hard to mess that up. Seriously, one quick well chosen YouTube and everyone in there would know how to steam milk, which no one in there remotely understands now, apparently. Sticking with the 2 stars, because every Starbucks employee is better a steaming milk, which is a pretty pathetic situation, and an unfortunate missed opportunity. OK one more time. Day 3, Monday morning. Not as crowded, thought maybe better coffee because the young woman (college student, I'm guessing) making espresso drinks looked like she was taking care. Tried a cappuccino one more time. Well, it did kind of looked pretty, she had tried to make a nice pattern on top like probably she had seen done at a real coffee shop somewhere, but alas, there was about 1/4 inch of puffy foam on top and absolutely flat milk with no texture whatsoever underneath. Coffee flavor lost. Seriously folks, just a little training and you could be awesome. It takes exactly as long to make a nice espresso drink as a flat one. read more

This would be a great coffee house in any city, so to have it in Decorah is amazing. Great coffee. Great space. My favorite coffee house I've found! read more

Impact Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

I loved how they had a side window. Because I scooped thru town with my dog to do some hiking so i seen the line and I parked and popped over with my dog. read more

Friendly. Unique. Bright. Cool. I never heard of nitro-draft cold brew coffee before and I found the cold brew on tap to be quite enjoyable. The coffee is made in 5 gallon batches and then stored in small kegs (more like the smaller soda kegs than a beer keg). The coffee stays fresh because it's surrounded by nitrogen gas rather than oxygen. Try it, it goes against my experience to have anything but a freshly brewed coffee, but I did like it. I would take away a 1/2 star until they install a wifi for their cute sitting areas. read more

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I am often in Decorah and my friend knows that I like coffee. So she bought a 16 oz bag of the Mexico Chiapas FTO for me when she was in town. I tried it for the first time today, and it was some of the worst coffee I have ever tasted. It has a horrible bitter, trashy taste. When I am visiting Decorah, I usually don't go to Impact, but another coffee cafe. But from now on, I will make sure to avoid Impact at all costs. read more

Paid $7 for a cup full of ice and a splash of coffee. The short-haired girl payed more attention to telling people to put their masks on than she did making my drink. Save yourself $5 and buy a Red Bull. read more

Impact Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Comfy and roomy. Great coffee and staff but NO INTERNET. Pour over dark Sumatra was delicious. Nice music choices and not too loud. Great location right downtown off Broadway read more

Impact Coffee - Love this old wooden archway and the tile ceilings. Staff are super friendly but don't count on working here. There's no internet!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa