Java River has a friendly staff. The food is really good, honestly the Harold was the best I've had in a few years very flavorful. The seating area in very inviting a bit of a homey feel. read more

Java River Cafe & Bakery - Iced Latte... Yummy - Bakeries Near Me - Keokuk, Iowa

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Nice place. It's cozy and inviting. I love the JL Scott photos of Keokuk on the walls. They've got more drink options than you could ever dream up, although I haven't had any. I would've really liked to see a veggie wrap on the menu, but I settled for the BLT with guacamole and it was pretty good. Didn't have to wait long for the food to come out either. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Java River Cafe & Bakery - guacamole blt - Bakeries Near Me - Keokuk, Iowa

We enjoyed coming to Java River Cafe today for lunch! Great neighborhood cafe with friendly staff and comfort food. I got the turkey, bacon and cheddar sandwich on sourdough and added all the fixins, and my hubby got the ribeye sandwich. I also got a flat white which was very good. The espresso shots were smooth and the steamed milk kept my drink nice and hot. Thanks Christina! Service was fast and friendly and the cafe is kept nice and clean. Would come back again in the future. read more

Very good. Great stop not far from the freeway. Quick and quality. I had a special of the day. Mango grilled chicken sandwich as well as some of the blueberry cinnamon roll. read more

Wonderful experience !!' Really great for kids also... Love that Jerry, the manager, sometimes comes out among the diners, dressed as a clown and does magic act to entertain the kids! Highly recommended, especially the thin crust cheese pizza! Magnifico! read more

Great coffee and deli shop. Spacious, clean welcoming. Baristas know their stuff and OMG the bakery treats. Go for the cinnamon rolls. Also prepares full breakfast and a lunch menu from 10:30 to 2:30 pm Plenty of parking. read more

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we found this on yelp and we are so glad we did. The place was lovely, nice day decorating interesting things. Can tell they care about their place. Additionally the food is great-- bakery items were tasty. The guys raved about the meatball sandwiches. read more

One of our favorite local places. For breakfast my go-to is the omelette and I always indulge in one of their delicious pastries (if you are lucky enough to get a blueberry cinnamon - you won't be disappointed. Best cinnamon roll of my life ). For lunch I can decide if I like the Best Grilled Cheese or the Jalapeño Popper grilled cheese better. Both are amazing! Love the decor and have only had great experiences with the owner and staff. Thanks for being a great local food option! Next time I'll have to take pics. Too hungry this time read more

Java River has wonderful, pastries, and great coffee selections, they also have local artist items for sale. The service is wonderful and it is a cozy little place to sit and have a cup of coffee. read more

A nice spot for lunch on the way back to St Louis . A bit of a chick spot , really good sandwiches

Service, pastries & food Very courteous and pleasant staff read more

Very friendly staff, nice clean and rustic environment. It gives a warm welcoming vibe with iowa country aesthetic. Would highly recommend to newcomers or local people in keokuk iowa. read more

Java River Cafe & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Keokuk, Iowa

We visited last weekend for the first time, and ended up having lunch there twice. The Turkey blueberry sandwich was probably the best sandwich I ever had. Turkey, Swiss, spinach, cream cheese and blueberry jam on blueberry bread grilled. Highly recommend!! read more

We Yelped this spot as we were driving home from another state because we needed some breakfast and coffee. What a great find. The food and coffee were fantastic and so was the staff. Hubby had biscuits and gravy, I had eggs, ham an toast. Food was amazing Five stars for sure! read more

Phenomenal. I absolutely love the coffee and the vibe. We've been a few times and they're always incredible!

When you walk in you're greeted with a beautiful smile and a big hello. It is a cafeteria type dining. They bring it to you though. My hubs and I ordered the blueberry sandwich and the quiche. Ever since Covid my taste buds have been off, so it's hard for me to judge quality. I can only taste sweet, salty, tangy and spicy. Everything else about this place is fantastic, which is why I gave it five stars. I love the ambience! I love the friendly people! I love that the owner came and greeted us and saw that we were taken care of and asked if we enjoyed our meal. I love that the bathroom was even welcoming, well lit, and CLEAN I also love that the portions were a nice change of pace. I hate to waste food so I'm glad that they were smaller than traditional restaurants. We all need to eat less!!! Each waitress that walked by us made sure that we were taken care of as well. I'm looking forward to our stay here in Fort Madison for three months because I will definitely be coming back to try some of those delectable pastries. My ONLY complaint is that your choice of chairs was not very comfortable. I love to go and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Sadly, I'd not be able to here read more

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So grateful to find this spot on a road trip- they were kind enough to make a vegan sandwich to suit my dietary needs. After a long day it hit the spot. Thank you Java River for being so accommodating!! My friends are all meat eaters and the thoroughly enjoyed their sandwiches and sides, too. One of them even picked up a pair of cute earrings. We got our orders to go and service was quick. If we'd had more time this would have been a lovely and spacious place to hang out. Thank you for your hospitality! read more

What a hidden gem! Excellent selection of awesome foods! Definitely recommended!

Great place for lunch!!!! Daily specials are usually excellent!!! Friendly staff, clean dining area. Drive through for call in works smoothly. read more

Stopped to warm up after walking the riverfront. Large open space, warm and inviting. We had hot chocolate and the Black Forest latte--delicious. read more

Great place for a Good coffee and Awesome service. The food is Really Good also. Would recommend to everyone! Good hometown place

Great customer service. They were very nice I ordered the chicken salad sandwich with pasta salad and it was yummy. I got a hibiscus tea and they let me add some sweetener because it was tart and it was so much better and delicious! Come here for a quick bite and some great service. read more

Java River Cafe & Bakery - Hibiscus tea - Bakeries Near Me - Keokuk, Iowa

Ok so first off, I am an avid coffee drinker. I have tried many different brands and brews, from many different coffee shops. I do a lot of driving for work, and my wife and I enjoy traveling, so we get to try coffee from all over the place. A lot in Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California. My wife and I were in Keokuk for a week visiting family in December 2019. We were told about Java River Coffee House and decided to give it a shot. Well, we absolutely loved it! Starting from the moment we walked in the door. It's located in a flower shop called Willow Tree Flowers and Gifts which is a nice little gift shop that has a whole bunch of cool stuff. Once you go through the gift shop you get to Java River Coffee house. They have all kinds of goodies that they make fresh daily, the staff is great, and the coffee is absolutely delicious! We tried a few different pastries and cheesecakes, as well as the chicken salad sandwich. Very happy with all of them! We also found out that the new owner purchased the place just under 2 months ago. They had a steady flow of customers every time we went in there, so they must be doing something right! We highly recommend Java River for great coffee, service and food! And if your not in a hurry check out the gift shop, if you work your way to the back of the store there are some locally made items too. My wife and I bought one of those (working) really cool over sized clocks that are made out of a cable wire spool! In short (after a long review haha) we loved the whole experience. From the moment we walked in, to the moment we walked out. Actually that's not true... we are still enjoying it! Because we bought coffee to bring back to California. It's really hard to pick a favorite, but the "Nutcracker" is sooooooo delicious! I don't know anything about the previous owners, but I can tell you Tatia and her crew are killing it! Thank you guys so much for delicious coffee and stellar customer service! read more

Stopped in for lunch when passing through town. Great service and great California Club Wrap. Highly recommend.

This was our second visit and everything was delicious! BLT guacamole sandwiches and chicken salad were fresh and we enjoyed our specialty drinks I'd the caramel cookie dough latte and raspberry smoothie! Love the atmosphere and the ability to shop a few local vendors too! Homey and relaxed setting and great place to sit and visit with friends. read more

Great food in a rustic setting. Homemade pastries, and the best coffee in town. Superb breakfasts and lunch.

One of my new favorite places! I love the creativity of their lunch choices. I ordered the turkey, provolone, spinach and blueberry sauce sandwich. It was wonderful. The staff are cheery, helpful And happy to help you find something your tastebuds will love. They also offer curbside orders, just call and ask! read more

Absolutely lovely coffee shop - exactly what I was looking for - great view of the river - wonderful chicken salad - cappuccino was superb - pictures of the old factory were awesome - glad we tried this place! read more

Java River Cafe & Bakery - Capichino with Mom - Bakeries Near Me - Keokuk, Iowa

I am here to visit my sister in law and went here for a latte today. Ladies were friendly and my latte was very good. Will go back tomorrow and hope to try a pastry too! Quaint and relaxing place to read. read more

Starbucks style coffee without the starbuck's price. Excellent baked goods - all the goodness one wants if not counting calories. Yum. It does share space with a flower shop so it may take a few moments to locate. Just walk in the flower shop and go to the back. No, it's not a small counter IN the flower shop, it has its own space. read more

Great place to eat with very unique and delicious sandwiches and desserts that are irresistible! Great addition to Keokuk's restaurant offerings. Love the atmosphere and the service as well. Haven't tried the specialty drinks but understand they are wonderful! Highly recommend! read more

Such a cute place. And the food is amazing!! I love their guacamole blt and my husband is HOOKED on their blts. He loves when they have the jalapeño popper sandwich also. Its so great that they have the take and bakes. They are perfect for busy families. Their selection of drinks are great and their bakery items are the best around. Its a must stop when in Keokuk!! read more

This is such a quaint little coffee house/bakery/bistro inside another beautiful quaint gift shop! I come here everyday for either my morning coffee, lunch, or both. The drinks and food are both stellar and the environment is so cozy! This is definitely a must if you are in the area! read more

Way better than any chain coffee house, their food is also very good! I will definitely become a regular visitor.

I guess the coffee is OK. I was not pleased with the demeanour of the women. I was not welcomed into the establishment. The person who helped me was annoyed by my children. I asked questions, received a blank stare and short answers. I didn't not feel welcomed. I felt like I was given attitude. I can say one of the ladies did acknowledge I was leaving and made up for the other women's lack of customer service. She did wish me off to a good day. I've never been to a coffee shop where I had to use Cup creamers. I wish they would have had regular half and half for my black coffee. read more

I am from out of town and it always a priority to find good coffee in the morning. The people who own it are lovely and make a good breakfast as well as a great cappuccino! I feel lucky that this little cwas here to help start my day read more