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

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

Can confirm this place is wonderful and the staff are incredible- very friendly and encouraged us…read moreto stay as long as we could to fully enjoy our experience. It was refreshing to relax as opposed to the usual turning over tables! Highly recommend!

This establishment has a wide selection of herbal, floral, and dessert-y teas -- all for a very…read morereasonable price. You'd mistake this place for a very expensive option given the fancy interior, but it's quite the opposite. I got a lot of value out of my time and money here. Their pies are excellent as well -- packed with meat and well-seasoned flavor, all wrapped in a wonderfully flaky crust. Perfect for a date night!

The space was clean with a bright and well-stocked cases for a Saturday at 12 (they would close at…read more2). The prices seemed high at first, but then I saw the size of the treats and the detail on the decorated sugar cookies. I got one frosted fudge brownie and one fudge brownie decorated like one of those cosmic brownies. One decorated cookie that was beautiful (pumpkin decoration) and literally melted in your mouth. Also got two cookies and a scone, which I gave to my father so didn't get to try. The brownies were simply put - life changing. Soft and fudgy, sweet and indulgent. This photo doesn't do the brownie justice but is literally 1/6 of the total brownie and the last bite I saved for today. I will back when I visit town!

Oh boy!! What an awesome gem in the 'loo…read moreWe just split the brownie here at home and it is sooo rich and delicious! We picked up a brownie, a pumpkin bar, and two different scones on our way home and the prices were very reasonable too...we'll definitely be back!! If the pumpkin bar and scones are half as good as the brownie was...Look Out!

It's a rare to find a locally owned bakery in a category dominated by big brands and corporate…read morebakeries. Milkbox delivers in every way that is important to those that value quality--a byproduct of sustainably sourced ingredients, hard working humans who respect the trade and innovative products only real artisans can create. My only complaint is they do sell out of certain products, just get there early. For certain products, I asked to notice when they hit the shelves and always get what I want. Thanks for bringing this concept back to Cedar Falls. Europe is a long way to travel for a similar experience.

We were really looking forward to our first visit to Milkbox Bakery. We'd been following their…read morebeautiful Instagram account for some time, so were excited to purchase several different items. We came in to find about half of the pastries over baked or burnt. We ordered a brioche and a loaf of sourdough. The brioche was perfect and delicious, but the sourdough was very underproofed- dense and extremely gummy, which was so disappointing, especially considering the $9 price tag. I would go back to Milkbox in the future if I had heard that they'd improved their standards because it would be awesome to have a top notch local bakery.

We drove through this little spot for ice cream. We ordered the Oreo freezer and the Brownie Bits…read morefreezer...all delicious. Went through the drive through for five freezers and they were done so quickly. Person at the window was nice and accommodating! If you love harder soft serve ice cream mixed with yummy goodness this is the place to go! Our niece lives here and recommended it--will definitely go again!

I absolutely love the ice cream from this place. It is my treat for a cone after my Cardio…read morePulmonary Therapy at the Grundy Hospital on Fridays. The fact that they have a Drive-Thru window is a big benefit to those with physical and health issues that limit their mobility like myself. The staff is very welcoming, pleasant and helpful.

My first time visiting Big Açaí in Cedar Falls. I ordered the Olivia Açaí. It comes with Blue majik…read moreand coconut. Double vanilla chia pudding with strawberries, blueberries, bananas, cacao drizzle and agave. Order was made fresh and quick. I came in during a time where it wasn't so busy. Price was good for the size and portion. There's indoor and outdoor seating. They have a variety of selection for açaí bowls. It tastes sweet but not like an unhealthy sweet. Natural sweet taste. The granola and chia is a great addition to it. I really enjoyed this! Definitely give this a try:)

What a pleasant surprise for us to stumble upon! The owner was super informative, think she could…read moretell we were overwhelmed by all the options. It was nice that they had some combinations of employees as a starting point or you could build your own. We split a bowl which was perfect for us. Also loved that she let us sample some of the bases before just jumping in. They also were able to accommodate our gluten free dietary needs and loved that it was dairy free- I have the sensitivity to that. It's a small little place, but what's nice is you can order your bowl and take it outside and enjoy the sunshine!

This place has delicious baked goods! So beautiful. Baklava was the best. Great bread at super good…read moreprices! You will not be disappointed if you make a stop here!

Legit local ice cream place! My sister loves krunch kone and it is hard to find. She loved her…read morechocolate ice cream with krunch in a waffle cone. I opted for their blizzard equivalent with reeses peanut butter because it's my favorite treat. This seems to be a family place and it is very popular. The service was quick and efficient, I felt the prices were beyond reasonable and would absolutely recommend it. If I happen to find myself I'm this area again, I will definitely be going!

Delicious ice cream. Lots of options. Friendly staff. We love little places like this as they are…read moretypically the best.