Nice cafe with decoration and flowers outside, but very slow service especially on the weekends,…read morewith the long waiting lines... the coffee/ a regular latte was expensive a- 8 dollars- and lukewarm, and charged extra for oat milk... not sure if I'd be back.

I would hope that the Sorting Hat would seat me in House Coffee…read more Emily and I decided to hit up the Quad Cities as our last hurrah of the year. I made my usual list and she picked the places to go and this coffee house was one of our first stops. We nearly missed it as the parking lot can come up on your pretty fast due to the location but we made it without issue. Upon entering, we were greeted to a nice and pleasant coffeehouse filled with plants and cozy. We got in line and that's when I noticed the Specials menu was Harry Potter themed. I stuck with my usual americano but Emily got the Three Broomsticks. The baristas were super nice and since there were a few people ahead of us, we took the time before our drinks came out to browse the area. In the side area where we sat for awhile is a bookshelf and board game section. I always love to see a coffeehouse lean into board games and books. I believe the books were also 'leave one, take one' so if you need something to read, this place has plenty to pick from. There is also a counter in this area but I didn't really see the purpose for it as there were no menus or anything. Possibly for food but I wasn't for sure. Emily and I chilled in this area for a bit before switching back to the main area. On our way over, Emily grabbed a shirt to take home with her. While we sat there, Emily was in love with the vibes, aesthetics, and plants of the place. But, how were the drinks? Delicious. My americano made up for the last few I had that were weak by being borderline too bitter. I wasn't upset about that at all. I will say that the ice was super compact and filled to the top so the 24oz felt like maybe half that with how quickly it disappeared. I ended up taking the water they had out and topping it off a few times before we left. And how was the Three Broomsticks? Emily said it was incredible with a smile on her face. I took a small sip and I would have to agree. If I had her foam on my americano, it would've been a match in heaven. Coffee House Cafe and Goods was a wonderful stop. I really liked the Harry Potter-themed drinks, I really liked the vibes and friendliness of the place. I just wish getting into the parking lot didn't feel like pulling a move out of a Fast and the Furious movie.

Late night vegan dumplings and an art show?! YES, please! I was so happy to stumble into Rozz-Tox…read moreon a quiet Sunday evening while traveling through Illinois. Delicious and unique food items, Japanese teas and a funky atmosphere.

I adore Rozz-Tox. The coffee is great. The music is great. It has plenty of creative energy, and I…read morewrote a book there. Make sure you check the hours to see if it's open. Oh, the food is really good and quite diverse. I think it's the most creative coffee/tea/drinks/food place in the QCA.

This was a fun stop…read more But I'm going to give it to your straight here... Warning: If you have issue with the heat DO NOT go here on a hot day! Like on a July 4th weekend like we did... 90+ degrees on the Saturday we stopped by Mississippi Marketplace. It's a large space and only one small closed off section has AC. They do run large fans throughout the space and offer free complimentary bottles of water. I could feel sweat start to bead up on me within a couple of minutes of walking in and it didn't get much better... Basically the space is a large open machine shed with rows of vendor booths. The row layout is aimilar to many other antique/vendor malls. With no lower ceiling the power bill to run AC to cool the place down would probably be a small fortune... My best guess is it's an even split between antique or vintage items and modern new items. I got a couple of great deals here... An old vintage fire extinquisher. Cleaned up these go for $250 online. The vendor had it priced at $70 and was running a 50% sale. So $35... I can put some elbow grease into it... It will be a great addition to my collection. A rough 12 inch vintage Wagner cast iron pan for $20. It's worth that all day long. I'll strip it and reseason it. The staff here is fantastic! Great interactions with them! There are some locked cases you will need them to access, but the vast majority of items can just be picked up and taken to the front. Definitely worth the time to stop! But I'll reinterate... If you don't deal with heat well plan this visit on a nicer day than we did...!

This is a hidden gem! We pulled into the parking lot of a…read moreself storage facility and I thought, "Oh I get this. When they foreclose on a unit, they sell it in there." Wrong Answer! The building is loaded with individually owned, displayed and priced units. Some of them are time frames, some of them are theme booths while others are hodgepodge. There are lots of "Remember these?" and "What do you do with that?" Fun Fun Fun The only drawback for me was the building was cold. I can only imagine what it will feel like in cold weather.

I visited this business a couple times and I can honestly say that every time is great! This is a…read moregreat spot to give vegan food ranging from sandwiches, smoothies, and more. The staff are very friendly and everything tastes amazing.

I have to travel for work. Eating healthy on the road is very hard, so I was extremely happy to…read morefind this place 200 FT from where I was staying! And let me tell you it was a very nice surprise! This place is family owned and the cashier was one of the owners. He was very friendly, very knowledgeable and loved to share his knowledge about fresh, organic food. I had the XL Taco Salad which is so big is good for lunch and dinner. And had the peanut butter cocoa smoothie. Both are really good. I am from Los Angeles and I miss my PB smoothie from my local favorite place and this took me home! I really like all the variety of dishes they have. I am happy to say I have found my local place in Rock Island! The only thing I recommend is to check when you pay extra for avocado. I payed extra for the avocado and I barely got 3 very small pieces.

We were in the Quad Cities for a wedding. Saturday morning we had to kill some time. My wife was in…read morethe mood for coffee and my kids always like looking at books. After a quick online search we decided to go to Atlas Collective. Overall it was a nice bookstore. The inside was welcoming and there were a fair number of people sitting around drinking coffee and browsing books. My wife and cousins all got drinks and generally liked them. My kids founds a couple books that they liked and ended up getting one. I liked the vibe, and overall was happy with the visit. The only downside of the shop is that it is relatively small. They have an okay selection, but you are going to be limited in your choices. If your tastes align with the selection on hand you will be fine, but you could end up leaving empty handed.

As I've said in previous reviews, I always like to stop by a bookstore whenever I'm out of town. I…read morefound myself in Moline for a conference and stopped by this bookstore, which has long been on my bookstore hit list. Lovely decor inside! So welcoming, and so inviting! The staff was gracious, the drinks were fantastic (I had the Artemis!), and the selection was diverse. There's also comfortable seating inside and coasters for your drinks so that you don't have to worry about ruining the awesome furniture. I will definitely be visiting again!

The fresh baked goods are always delicious and there's so many different coffee's! They also go out…read moreof their way to accommodate any variations you might want! Service is great and I'm always greeted with a smile!

Nice little Indian grocery store with a good selection of organic items. Friendly service.read more

Delicious Indian food. The store is inside a grocery store. But it does have several tables to eat…read moreinside. Most people seem to order takeout.

Blue Collar Bagels is a fantastic addition to downtown Rock Island! From the moment you walk in,…read moreyou can tell this isn't your average bagel shop. The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff is genuinely friendly, and everything feels fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The bagels are outstanding--perfectly chewy on the inside with a beautiful golden crust on the outside. You can really taste the difference that comes from making them the traditional way. Whether you're grabbing breakfast, lunch, or just a coffee and a bagel, the quality shines through. I also love supporting locally owned businesses that take pride in their craft, and Blue Collar Bagels definitely does just that. It's clear they've put a lot of heart into creating something special for the Quad Cities. If you're in the Rock Island area and haven't stopped by yet, do yourself a favor and check them out. I'll definitely be back!