Real coffee. Real food. Real people…read more So grateful for this place! This is a great place to stop and stretch your feet. Also real clean bathroom! Nicest team, great recommendations and super efficient service. All the food was delicious and coffee hit the spot. This is a permanent add to when we travel by! Don't sleep on this or you will be wasting your money and tastebuds elsewhere on icky fast food and bad coffee. No one needs that in their life. :)

Allison and her staff are incredible. Super friendly all the time. Drinks are always delicious. And…read moreI love the seasonal updates to the menu and the creativity that goes into it. Apple Creek is a great supporter within the community. And the owners are absolutely THE BEST PEOPLE.

Love, love, love the Koffe Haus! I enjoy their paninis-Ziggy Zoe is my favorite. Service does take…read morea bit, but this is NOT a fast food joint! (For which I am thankful!) I also enjoy their smoothies and hot ciders. You must try this place if you are ever in Vinton, IA!

I liked the atmosphere and food. However I'm giving it one star because I didn't like the service…read more It was a normal breakfast rush and there was one lady working the cash register and coffee and one guy in the kitchen, but she seemed overwhelmed by the crowd which wasn't even a long line. I asked for an iced coffee and a muffin with peanut butter on the side. I then simply asked "can I please get my muffin toasted?" And she looked at me like I had ten heads. She looked so confused like I had just asked her to solve a math equation. At first she said huh I've never heard of that before, I don't think I can do that and I explained to her that I just would like it cut in half and toasted in that toaster. She then said she could do that (yeah it's not that hard...) and ten minutes later (yes it took forever to get our order) she came over and brought it to me and announced out loud to everyone "what a weird request" with such a judgemental look on her face. AND she didn't even cut it and toast it! It was still whole and barely luke warm which means she probably just stuck it in the microwave for ten seconds... Is toasting a muffin that outrageous of a request?? Maybe it is in Iowa. I just thought it was very rude and she made me feel dumb for even asking for a warm muffin. Not the end of the world but it really rubbed me the wrong way. Anyway, a word of advice to the lady: be nice to your customers who are paying YOU for great service and food!

Frequently in Marion/ CR to visit family. And this is always my go to to get a nice specialty…read morecoffee when I'm wanting something more than just a drip coffee. Great coffee, friendly service as always! I also got a piece of their coffee cake and a breakfast burrito and they were both so good. Easily a top 5 breakfast burrito for me in recent memory and it's not 5. The crispy hash brown and the ratio of bacon (added it on) and eggs carry this and the aioli is amazing. Looking forward to trying this again next time I'm in town!

In my quest for having a favorite local coffee spot in every city I visit, Uptown Coffee was my…read morelatest adventure in Cedar Rapids. Uptown has a very eclectic, hipster vibe to it. The seating area is behind where you order coffee--looks like it's a bar in the evenings. They also have a great breakfast selection. I was hoping to try one of the breakfast sandwiches, but had to opt for a pastry because service was so slow. I ordered my go-to basic drip coffee with cream. It was perfect! Definitely the morning pick me up I needed. Since I wasn't able to get a hardier breakfast, I opted for a donut. The cake donut was definitely yummy! While there were three people working behind the counter, I had to wait about 10 minutes to even order. One staff member was making drinks, another making food, and the third was making signs. I'm sure the signs were important, but so are customers who are standing in front of you. Bottom line, I will give Uptown another shot when I'm back in the area because the coffee was that good and the sandwiches being made looked and smelled delicious.

If you are near the Independence area, Em's is a MUST. It is an awesome small business. The service…read moreis quick, and the employees are the sweetest and very personable. I've been to hundreds of coffee shops around the U.S, but this one is by far THE best. My go to is an iced salted honey latte. Their menu is huge. They also offer monthly drink specials. They have unique and delicious flavor combinations. And how could I forget their baked goods?!?! They always have a stacked bakery case. They've got the biggest cinnamon rolls with the best frosting. Em offers a newsroom which has a couch and several chairs for meetings, or just to hangout! Overall a must-try. I promise you'll be going back

The coffee was great. Had gelato and a couple smoothies. Went there twice while I was visiting in…read moreIndependence

Stopped for a coffee & Carmel nut roll. Coffee was better than Starbucks! Carmel nut roll…read moreabsolutely delicious. The atmosphere was perfect & service wonderful. Definitely worth stopping.

From the owner: Brickside is a family owned coffee bar and café located in the heart of Vinton Iowa. Our goal is…read moreto make customers feel welcome and at home. One of our repeating customers said she loves Brickside and has always wanted a place to call "her place". Hence our slogan "Brickside Brew n Chew, Make it Your Place. We feature amazing coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast, lunch and soups that will leave you wanting more. Come a see for yourself and Make it Your Place.

The cutest local coffee shop located right in downtown Williamsburg! The baristas were super…read morefriendly and whipped up some delicious lattes. Tons of dairy-free milk options too, which I really appreciate! We'll definitely be back anytime we're in the area!

After a long day on the road, a great cup of coffee is non-negotiable--even if it means venturing a…read morelittle farther from the exit. Brickhouse was absolutely worth the detour. Tucked away in a charming small town off I-80 in Iowa, this coffee shop is a gem. The beautifully renovated historic building adds to its warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place to recharge, whether you're grabbing a quick cup or settling in for a break. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and they made me a fantastic Americano--my go-to order since it delivers a consistently bold espresso experience without the variability of drip coffee. If you find yourself in the area, do yourself a favor and make the stop. It's well worth it!

We stopped at Ron-Da-Voo Lounge & Deli in Vinton after a hot day of bike riding from Toledo toward…read moreAlburnett, and it ended up being a really good mid-ride stop. Walking in from the bright sun, it was dark inside -- almost too dark at first -- but we were greeted kindly right away and pretty quickly felt like we were being treated like family. They let us plug in devices to charge, waters and drinks came quickly, and the prices were very reasonable. I tried a suggested non-menu crab quesadilla with raspberry vinaigrette, and it was perfect light fare for a mid-ride meal. Kim had the roast beef hoagie with slaw and a pickle, and she enjoyed hers too. Nothing was necessarily fancy or over-the-top special, but the food was good, hit the spot, and was respectably priced. The place has a cool old-town, small-town bar vibe and clearly caters to locals, which I actually liked. Everyone seemed to know each other. The bathrooms were very small, and the whole place is a bit tired, but somehow that kind of worked with the ambiance. From the outside, it is pretty unassuming, and if you were not looking for it, you could easily go right by. But if we find ourselves back in Vinton, we would for sure stop again. The service was FANTASTIC!

Definitely a neighborhood bar with a heavy fried food menu. I could smell the bar before I even…read morewalked through the door! Friendly bartender came out and covered table service. She recommended the Southwest wrap so I ordered it. Added a side of cheese balls. The wrap was okay, a lot of precooked bacon and very salty. Cheese balls were solid and so was the ranch! Price was good for the portion- $14 and I also had a fountain soda.

Rausch's...impeccable service. Elite experience. Never had a better smoothie and experience!!read more

This coffee roaster house has all that you'd like for your coffee experience. Wide variety of…read moreroasted beans and nice food fare selections. Lots of seating and good lighting. The owner serves a good experience that makes you want to sit and stay awhile.

I really like looking at all of the interesting things they make a very good chai tearead more

My parents don't usually go to coffee shops, but I decided to treat my mom and dad. We were not…read moregreeted as we walked in. It's a small town so that kind of figures but it made us feel out of place. The coffee shop is in the back and there's a little boutique in the front. It seemed very busy and when I went to ask a question one of the younger girls was a bit rude. I went up to place my order and that girl was nice, but no one was super helpful, especially because my mom was looking for a certain kind of drink. I had to do some digging myself. As for the coffee, it was good, I was hoping for more but that's ok. I might give them another try next time in town, but I'm not sure.

Very friendly workers. The ice cream is the best around. I like the variety of weekly flavors…read more Well worth the drive.

Consistently great ice cream and even better service! My go to is the medium fruity pebble udder,…read morewhich is like a large. Very generous portions. They use to be cash only but they now accept cards. You can also get pints to go! It's usually a long wait but it's worth it.