I can't speak to any of the flavored/sweetened drinks and it's not the best food, service or atmosphere but I can wholeheartedly say I think it's the best espresso around. read more

We searched for a coffee shop to grab a drink before we started our drive back home. Turns out Java John's is the only coffee shop open Sundays in downtown Decorah. We ordered two iced lattes and two muffin tops. We added an extra espresso shot to the lattes which was delicious. My cranberry walnut muffin top was tasty, though it was much smaller than my husband's lemon poppyseed. read more

Java John's Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

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Stop what your doing and go get a breakfast sandwich from Java John's coffee house! This was the best sandwich I've ever eaten. The biscuit was what really made it fantastic, think Red Lobster but better. The coffee was super delicious as well. This is a great spot for a quick and tasty breakfast! read more

Java John's Coffee House - Breakfast sandwich on a biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

I ordered a Cafe Mocha, a large coffee and a muffin top. Usually you add chocolate to anything and it taste pretty good. The mocha had 3 pumps of Godiva chocolate, I'm not sure if it was the milk, the water or the fact the milk was being heated incorrectly- the mocha tasted like if the products were stored in an old persons home in a musty house. It was horrible and that taste followed me throughout the day. The muffin top was crumbly and old like it was froze then thawed out. DO NOT GET A MOCHA!!! the coffee my husband had wasn't too bad. So if you just want coffee and nothing else you may be ok. read more

This is a nice place with a good vibe! My cappuccino was hot and tasty. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars instead of the 4 that I did is the lack of coffee art! I've grown accustomed to that little extra touch and miss it when it isn't there! Even if it is a simple design! This is a nice place to come and read or meet a friend. Courteous and welcoming staff! read more

Java John's Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Visited on a Sunday - late AM, mostly because Magpie's up the road isn't open on Sunday's, which we didn't realize. Too bad! Anyway, this spot caught our eye, and had a more local vibe then the newer coffee roastery in the old JCP space. Quaint coffee / diner on the corner off Main Street. I ordered a cappuccino and love that I was asked if I wanted 2 or 3 shots in it - awesome :) the pumpkin scones were a bit crisp, but we were in around 11 so they were probably fresh at 7. They have outlets at each booth and plenty of fresh coffee. Casual, cute and quick service. read more

Took 30 minutes to get coffee because the coffee machine was broken. This should have been told to us before we paid. Feel bad for the staff having to deal with this. Owner needs to help them out.. read more

Tasty breakfast sandwiches made on homemade English muffins or cheese herb biscuit! Good coffee. Nice assortment of sweet muffins and treats. A cute quaint place for breakfast. read more

Paid for my food, sat down with my number, got my computer out to do some work, and before I could sign in had someone from the kitchen come out and tell me I'm not allowed to have my computer out. A strange rule that they should really have a sign out for read more

I am a recently returned native to this very lovely Iowa town; I come here everyday. So call me a homer if you must. But I am something of a snob as well, especially when it comes to food and drink. So If you, like me, depend on Yelp when traveling, you can be confident in these words... The net/net of Java John's is the highest quality coffee and/or tea in friendly, comfortable confines with homemade baked goods made fresh every morning. Do you require anything more to start your day? Quiche? Breakfast Croissant? Scones? Their near-famous Muffin Tops? Cinnamon Rolls? Bread Pudding? Homemade toast with Peanut Butter or Strawberry Jam? All made fresh every morning... JJ's nearby coffee roaster roasts selected arabica beans to order so the beans are always fresh; their teas are Tazo and Native American Herbal. Their baristas are well trained and small town friendly. As hard as this is to believe, even for me, I can't think of a negative. Honest. I do have a concern though... they should raise their prices. I want them to go on for at least as long as I do... read more

This is by far the cutest coffee shop I've ever been in. We stopped in for coffee and bakery on our way back to St. Paul and the ladies behind the counter were as sweet as pie. We had a SF Blackcherry Latte, Large light roast coffee, 2 muffin tops and cinnamon roll, all for $7. At Starbucks it would have been $12+ and it was all delicious. The shop was clean, people friendly, and coffee good. It deserves to be on a postcard. read more

This was the only coffee shop open on Sunday, and thank goodness for that! I am an avid tea drinker and my better half cannot function without coffee. The shop is decorated really neatly. It's a quaint, little place on the main strip on Decorah. There's even a back patio to sip your hot beverage outside. I enjoyed that touch. They also appear to have a lot of nice music. I only knocked off points because the coffee wasn't really that great, the service slow, and my tea was burnt. They also use the box chai that anyone can buy in a grocery store for the same price of one drink in a coffee shop. I know many places do that, but it's incredibly disappointing when I see it. Overall, a good atmosphere to sit and relax or enjoy music, but not the greatest of beverages. read more

This is now a favorite. Their homemade desserts are wonderful. The price is right, too. A dessert and an Earl Grey cost me $3.25 or so... That's awesomely affordable,. The locals seem to support this place in large numbers. The staff is friendly, too. All around, this place :"rings the bell" and then some. I like the large number of electrical outlets. There is practically one for each booth. You can tell they cater to the college crowd. What a cool coffee house! I cannot wait to return. Java John's is just one more thing I love about Decorah! read more

A small, bustling coffee shop that is perched right on the corner of Main Street. The ambience is what you think of when you think of a local coffee shop -- coffee house music, charm, and small town pleasantries. I only had the large cafe mocha and it was terrific. Steamed to perfection and it had just enough chocolate goodness that didn't overwhelm the taste buds. A lot of hip coffee shops try to out do themselves nowadays and this is always my first test....can they make a good cafe mocha. They did. Staff were friendly, but not super fast. However, there is no need to rush when you step into this place. Don't get the coffee to go. Grab a table, sit down, and enjoy a good conversation with your friend or strike one up with a stranger. It is that kind of place. Life is good. read more

Java John's Coffee House - the living room and dining area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

While in town exploring Decorah, I stopped in this cute coffee shop for a little Chai and to get on WiFi for a bit. The staff was very helpful and even suggested a different Chai than I had originally planned on ordering. It's small-ish, but I enjoyed this much better than some huge coffee shop buzzing with hipsters. Music was a lot of Pink Floyd, which was great. Next time I'm back in town, definitely stopping by in for my caffeine fix! read more

I've been several times because I have a Luther student. Really friendly people, but the coffee is merely ok. And their famous muffin tops are just icky. We've tried many of the baked goods and they taste of margarine. We go to Rubys for amazing cinnamon rolls and bread. Quality and taste at this cute shop should be just as good as that. Especially in a Scandinavian town. We've waited 20-30 minutes for two coffees. We're not impatient people, but if we're visiting our kid, we don't want to wait this long. Friendly? Yes. They also have evening music, which is fun. I hate writing reviews like this. We've been recommended this place over and over again. I think they just need to tweak. Start with lots of real butter. Buy better flour. Speed up the service. Taste test some new recipes with some people you trust. We'll come back once more in a few months and review again. read more

A calm, lovely place to rest and a have a cuppa and treat. The staff is very helpful. Liked their spicy chai. And no music when we where there, so could actually renew and think after a long walk on the Trout Run Trail. The art work of Elaine Plamondon provides spots of color and whimsy here and there. read more

Java John's Coffee House - Ink and watercolor of Elaine Plamondon! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

We come to Decorah for a family vacation once a year. I should have gotten a punch card for here because we definitely had at least 10 drinks total. Amazing coffee. They used ice cubes made of coffee for my iced coffee. Genius. read more

Java John's Coffee House - Ice cubes made of coffee. Genius. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Very good service and very friendly and chatty morning staff. Coffee was hot and tasty, but in short supply. The baristas temporarily ran out of coffee which took some time for the staff to recover which is a little irritating during the morning rush time. The three stars are due to the lack of coffee. The store is nicely decorated and very pleasant atmosphere. read more

I'm addicted to cafe mochas, and Java John's Coffee House has the best cafe mochas I have found. I try to limit my addiction, but when I finally get one, I always prefer Java John's!! The atmosphere is welcoming and clean, the staff members are friendly and helpful, and the new owners are very good people!! I highly recommend Java John's Coffee House!! read more

Great coffees and treats, all made fresh in house. Bread Pudding made from cinnamon rolls is my favorite. Homemade muffin tops and breads. Nice atmosphere and very pleasant staff. Free Wi-Fi and outdoor deck seating in addition to comfy indoor seating. read more

Java John's Coffee House - Barista making one of their specialties "Affogato". Hot espresso poured over dense ice cream. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Java John's is the perfect place for locals, and for newcomers who seek to plug in. Wifi is free, and fast, the staff are friendly, the is live music on occasion and above all: spend some time chatting with Mary Klimesh... One of the best human beings to call Decorah home. :-) Why can't we have you in Los Angeles? read more

Went in to get a coffee and smoothie and had placed my order. I sat down to wait for our drinks to be done when an employee berated me for bringing in take out from another restaurant while we waited for our order. The employee referenced my lack of common sense and took things way too far even after i apologized. A simple request to eat else where would have sufficed. I was pretty astounded by their lack of customer service. read more

In 2013, a reviewer wrote: " I'm so glad Decorah finally decided to add a coffee shop that decided to act as a coffee shop." In 2015, sadly, that's changed. With new owners comes big changes. The coffee is still good, the people are awesome. The hours have improved. Unfortunately, the new owners have opted for a brighter cafeteria-style, larger food menu, large, ugly coolers and a louder music system. They don't even sell homemade biscotti anymore. It has an unfortunate Starbucks feel to it, which may attract tourists but which has already pushed some local regulars away. read more

Java John's coffee drinks are as generic as their name. Warm sweet milk with burnt coffee-'Char'bucks style!! They do have plenty of room, so if you need to work or study, it's a good choice. Just don't expect quality specialty coffees that are brewed properly. Go to Impact Coffee across town for that. read more

Horrible...no order number system or name to an order system. People just randomly grabbing coffee orders as they're called out. After waiting 25 minutes we reminded the cashier about the order. After another 10 minutes still no coffee. We had to be somewhere so we asked for a refund. The cashier continued taking orders and grabbing supplies from a back room. Waited another 5-7 minutes and asked if we could have our money back. She told us she did refund the money. No you didn't... she said, oh I thought you paid with a card. No, we did not. Someone got their order refunded to their card. Haha...another lady handed the cashier a $20 and asked for change. The cashier looked in the drawer and handed the the lady $40 and said, I can't give you change. The lady told her I only gave you $20 but thank you. This place is a mess. Don't waste your money or your time. read more

I discovered Java John's while needing a cozy place to read and sip coffee on a chilly October day last fall. Coffee was fabulous and the conversations with local Luther College professors was even better. Before our summer trip to Decorah, I'd read on Yelp about the delicious chocolate cake. I had to try it, and so glad I did. Chocolate-y without being overly sweet and topped with a yummy cream cheese frosting. Let's. Let all eat cake! read more

Coffee was okay...nothing special. Better than hotel coffee. Had ham and spinach quiche. Not great. Had a ton of cheddar cheese on top and tasted greasy not light like the quiche I know and love. read more

GREAT coffee! Very busy this Saturday morning, but perfect service and a couple of yummy iced coffees. This place is a definite gem in Decorah! Thank you! read more

Nice, quiet. Fit in with the town, while also doing the coffee shop thing. Nice blend of "coffee culture" and small-town Iowa.

Cute, bright, comfortable. Great iced coffee - love the coffee cubes! - and the chocolate chip muffin tops (ala Seinfeld) are the perfect size for a sweet treat. Always head here with my mom when I'm in town for some good coffee and long conversations. read more

Excellent service and atmosphere. I'm so glad Decorah finally decided to add a coffee shop that decided to act as a coffee shop.

One of a handful of gems in Decorah. Groovy (even after the recent renovations) almost library-like space to enjoy great coffee and pastries. Welcoming staff and locals to greet you. Love this place. read more

Nice place. Could use some BIG comfy chairs or a couch. A mix of college students & locals. Good coffee.

Java John's is such a wonderful establishment for the adorable Small College Town it resides in. I am sad to say that I didn't get enjoy it while I was a student as I graduated Luther in '08 and she didn't open until after my leaving but I am absolutely in love with this little gem every time I return for Homecoming Alumni visits! This review is to highlight their outstanding willingness to serve their customers! As my husband and I now reside outside Boston I only have the joy of experiencing my favorite Java Johns Dark Roast every once in awhile. (Or when my sister-in-law ships me a bag ). We recently found out that we are expecting our first child and yes while drinking coffee is a highly debated subject when pregnant (as a celiac) having access to a caffeine boost is often a necessity for me a few times a week. After attempting to substitute a few local Boston coffees when I ran out of JJ's Dark Roast I nearly (absolutely) lost it in the sink due to the poor quality substitutes I had in my cabinet. In desperation I called Java Johns to inquire if they would be willing to mail me cross country the largest bag they have of my favorite roast... they not only were completely accommodating it arrived within a week!! Not enough praise for Java John's! I love this Coffee House! read more

Java John's Coffee House - Java John's Decorah Dark Roast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

I got an iced latte with almond milk and all I could taste was burnt coffee... the people were nice and the place is cute, but I am truly disappointed with the drink. read more

Stopped off in Decorah during a cross-country roadtrip, and was very pleasantly surprised at the low-key, fun and packed coffee house. The customer service was nice and friendly. Their coffee and other pastries were delicious, but this is where I had the very best granola bar I ever had. I even came back to buy the rest of the granola bars because I enjoyed it so much! read more

Fast, Friendly service. Good coffee and a full menu. Strong wifi and plenty of seating!

Nice, comfortable coffee shop. Friendly baristas. Local flavor. The coffee is good and cheap. Free Internet access. It is housed in a historic building, formerly a grocery store that has character. I recommend it. read more

One of our favorite places for a relaxing morning coffee and treat, but also a great place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine while listening to great music in the evening! read more