So good we went back the next day! Recently returned from my girls trip and just had to rave about the amazing food we had cooked up for us at Magpie Cafe/Coffeehouse! The ordering at the front makes things super quick and seamless, once food is brought to the tables they are self service for everything else mostly! The whole ambiance from Saturdays hustle and bustle packed table to table then on Sunday a calm, quiet, vibe filled morning - both times food was amazing! You HAVE to try the apple danish, my ladies said their coffees were some of the best they had in the area as the beans were high quality, and otherwise I don't think you could go wrong with any of the breakfast options but my favorites were the biscuits and gravy, their plate sized pancake (added berries!), and a breakfast burrito with Green Chile sauce. This cafe is not only gorgeously decorated, but with the food being a hit - it's a must go if in the Decorah area. read more

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Employees seem to change seasonally which means it's hard to retain folks which is a red flag. The restaurant hasn't seen many improvements to the space even after the fire a couple years ago and could be elevated into a hip space given the appropriate love, care and attention. It needs a deep clean and a vision. Food is ok but is quite expensive. read more

The smashed avocado on toast was the perfect taste, especially the tomatoes and onions, and the perfect amount. I have loved the small-town atmosphere when em you walk in the door since the first time I stepped foot inside in 2014. The service has never disappointed me. read more

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Cute little coffee house with all types of specialty coffees. We stopped in to warm up from the snow. The place was busy but the line moved quick. Seating is comfy the only disappointment was we ordered cinnamon rolls that looked delicious in case, they are served cold and were really dry. I'd stop in for an enjoyable coffee but pass next time on a pastry. read more

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This is a locally owned and operated place, with a lot of unique charm. We were told to go here for breakfast by the kids working at Dixie's Biergarten the night before. So thanks Max and Sarah for the solid recommendation! Getting to the business was easy, it is located in the old historic area of Decorah, which is a charming, clean and very touristy area. With parallel parking on both sides of the road and nice sidewalks surrounded by lots of local shops and business (most closed on a Sunday morning). Ambiance: The first thing you realize is that the foyer area is maybe too small and the window seating there makes it even smaller. You are supposed to grab a menu from the wall area on the far side and order at the counter without rubbing your butt on the people eating at the window seats. This is easier said than done when 20 people are crammed into a space made for 5 or 6...just saying... The place is quint and has a lot fun character ,and when we visited they were bustling with activity. (Lots of people not sure of what to do). We finally learned and ordered at the counter and while paying (touchless) we were greeted with smiles and then a screen asking for 18% -25% for a tip (more on that at the end). We were given a number and a little lighted puck that would vibrate when we were to come back get our coffee. The place is old, but clean and has a very fun and overall friendly vibe! Food/Service: So we went down the narrow hall towards the back of the building where more seating was available and we claimed a table. In the hall they have a self bussing station and a get your own water station so we grabbed a couple of waters... 5 or so minutes later we were buzzed to get our finley made coffees - Kim had an Iced S'mores COLD BREW and I had the White Zombie. They were both fantastic! A few minutes later our food was delivered. Kim had an order of the biscuits and gravy ($9) and an over easy egg on the side ($2.40) . The egg was perfectly prepared and the BG were likely house made from scratch and also very good! I ordered the Omelette ($13) with portabella (+$1.25) and avocado (+$0.80, looked like guacamole) added on and sourdough toast. Mine was delicious and the fresh ingredients made for a lovely meal. Food eaten, coffee consumed, we bussed our own table and departed. We would definitely recommend this business and I will go back again when I am in Decorah. Note to management: Requesting a tip at payment for a meal that has not been delivered, nor consumed, is ordered at the counter by the customer, and partially self served, then suggesting that the customer is to self bus their own dirty dishes is a very pretentious model in my opinion. It makes me feel like 'If I don't tip well when I order, am I going to get 100% of what I paid for?' I don't like that feeling, sorry... While I believe everyone there was truly working hard, in that business model they are earning a wage, not a tip. read more

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This was an amazing little cafe! Great value for your money, you get quite a lot of food. I got the pancake and for 7.50, it was the size of the plate. Pretty quick service, you just tell your order to the cashier at the counter, get a number, and seat yourself. After that the food came out in about 5 minutes. Lots of drink options, and some very nice teas. It was pretty cute and cozy and definitely had a small town feel to it. Definitely recommend! read more

Great breakfast and Java stop in Decorah. Incredible cinnamon rolls. Yummy breakfast burritos (shoutout to those rosemary potatoes inside). Coffee drinks were delicious, I had an issue with my order and the manager was completely gracious and took care of it for me, even though it was my mistake. Inside is full of charm and history. Only downside is they are closed Mondays/Tuesdays! read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - Incredible pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Mine would have been a 5 star review absent one glaring issue. The place has done a pretty good job of navigating the desire not to provide a waitstaff, but the alarms they hand out to everyone who orders a drink are flat out obnoxious. Almost painful to someone like myself who suffers from tinnitus. One goes walking past, dropped in a basket where it might beep for another minute. It was my misfortune to seat myself near it. Then a minute later annother one walks past. Sometimes two. Every drink that gets served is preceded by a beeping alarm paraded though the restaurant. Worst vibe kill I've ever experienced in a restaurant. Otherwise, great food. Inexpensive. But I wouldn't end up a regular with that constant irritation. um, set your alarm to vibrate, m'kay? read more

Not bad but not amazing. First impression: chilly with dark lighting. It might have been to hide the cobwebs, dead plants, and coffee spills. You take a menu at the front counter, seat yourself, get your own water and they give you a buzzer to collect coffee at the counter, which seems like an extra step considering we still had to go up and ask for our coffee after we'd mostly finished our food. The food was alright, the east side sandwich was tasty but such a small portion it was not enough to eat for any vegetarian, it advertised portobello mushrooms but came with very little cremini and almost no fixings, even though I added tomatoes. Very disappointing. Was happy they had toys for kids to use up until a 5 year old got locked in a dark bathroom because the restroom has a timer on the light that lasts less than 15 seconds. Then of course you're expected to bus your own table which begs the question, why do we tip the counter staff if guests are handling regular waitstaff duties? Can't the business pay fairly instead of customers filling in the gaps? Would recommend this place if you bring your own flashlight, order double, and come prepared to work! read more

Food was amazing. Drink was refreshing. Service was great. Loved the clean atmosphere and hospitality. read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

What a lovely breakfast spot! We were in town for the weekend and wanted a bite to eat before hiking. Magpie Coffee was perfect -- the breakfast sandwiches were flavorful and just enough food to fill us up. The prices were also great. I'm not a coffee drinker so I just had water, but my husband said his latte was excellent. It was a refreshing change for us. In our hometown, all the breakfast spots serve gigantic plates of food at twice the price, and half the food ends up in the trash. It was so nice to get a delicious and filling meal, not waste half of it, and pay a much smaller bill. If we're in the area again, we'll definitely be back. read more

I love their scones/baked goods, and usually get the ciabatta sandwich with avocado and London fog (with lavender instead of vanilla)- so good! The service is friendly enough but bc they can get a little too busy, we almost always get it to-go. read more

We stopped in for breakfast at this coffeehouse to celebrate the birthday of our twin daughters, now thirty-five years old and living on the west coast. My sweetheart ordered the baked oatmeal and I had the bagel with lox... both of us were inspired and well-pleased with the breakfast and staff. Don't miss a chance to dine here... I also appreciated the 20-second stanzas of lyrics in the restroom to wash my hands with... read more

Ah-maze-balls! We are in town for the beautiful weather and foliage and was given a tip to try here. I just sunk my mouth into The Dug Panini and my taste buds cried out joyful praises. They have a great selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers and a breakfast menu. It doesn't matter, the only thing that matters is The Dug. Or, whatever you order, be sure to slather it in the garlic aioli. This is what makes my mouth sing for this sandwich. read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - The Dug - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

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Food was solid, drinks were solid (I got a vanilla lavender latte and was pleased overall), service was good. It's clearly a go-to weekend spot in Decorah and was absolutely packed. read more

The food is DELICIOUS! The service is amazing, food and drinks are delivered quickly. The place is all together cozy and nice and everything is good. read more

Our family enjoyed sitting at the live edge countertop bar looking out to the street! Kids had delicious cinnamon rolls and vanilla steamers. A breakfast sandwich was good, the loaded avocado toast was great. Violet latte was good, chai tea was great. read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - Cinnamon rolls in the front window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Very cute coffee shop! We had a nice Saturday morning breakfast - I had the ciabatta breakfast sandwich and my husband the breakfast panini. I also tried the "made in-house" chai tea latte which was very good - not too sweet and wonderfully creamy! We also loved that even though we are still in the middle of covid19 they offered seating outdoors! With us staying in a nearby hotel we really didn't want to spend our whole morning in the room, thus this coffee shop was perfect! read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - a breakfast sandwich on a plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

This is a quality, clean water and coffee house. There was a nice selection for breakfast of fresh made foods. I ordered the omelette which came with wonderfully caramelized peppers and onions. My dining partner ordered the biscuits and gravy. Both of them were a good sized portion but not too much. I would definitely recommend a visit to Decorah include a coffee and breakfast at magpie. read more

We came through here on a weekend, even though they were very busy, we still found a spot to sit right away and service was quick. They had great quality food, atmosphere and coffee. read more

Great burgers and loved the soup. Always happy to find Collectivo coffee and bought 2 bags of decaf. Nice ambiance in beautiful old storefront. Friendly and helpful staff. read more

Being from the West Coast, I'm always seeking out local coffee shops that remind me of home. This one did not disappoint! I had the honey rose latte with almond milk- it was delicious!! They also have Lavender flavorings for their drinks, which I highly recommend trying if you haven't before. Food options were also great. I'm always looking for healthy and fresh options. Magpie does a great job at offering this considering they are located in such a rural area. I ordered the B Wrap for breakfast and it was perfect- salsa, fresh avocado, cheddar, and eggs, in a wrap! I will come here again if in the area. read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Magpies - three fourths awesome, one fourth "eh." "Eh" - 1. Food: The B Wrap was ok. It wasn't hot enough to have melted the cheese inside and the avocado and salsa was not distributed well enough. I either got a bite of egg and cheese or everything. Also, totally personal criticism, the salsa had a high amount of onions and peppers (enough that I couldn't taste the tomatoes). Food wise, Magpies gets a thumbs down from me for this visit. AWESOME - 2. Service: The woman at the counter was great! Friendly and up beat! 3. Decor: Brick coffee house upfront, cool door artwork and booths in the middle and a really neat little enclosed porch in the back. 4. Drinks: I had the house made chai tea. Caveat - I am a chai tea snob. While this is no where near Indian chai (hardly anyone is), this was fantastic! Most places automatically serve a spiced chai tea that I will drink, but, would prefer not to. Magpie's chai tea is close to a vanilla chai with more foam and just enough spice to make me love it. Wonderful! Overall, I would say go to Magpie's. Try the food (I hear the biscuits and gravy are good), talk to the great staff, take in the decor and definitely try the chai tea! read more

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Recommended by a volunteer at the Visiter Center that this is the coffee shop to visit in town, and was not disappointed! Very friendly and welcoming workers, recommended their favorite drinks on the menu. We also tried the new vegan avocado loaded toast and it. was. life changing. There were magazines, a rack of games, wifi, and plenty of tables for locals to spread out and get some work down or just kick back with a good coffee and breakfast/lunch. Highly recommend if you're in town! read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - Loaded avocado toast (vegan) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

Nice find in this beautiful small town. Omelet was full and delicious. Cool place with lots of regulars stopping in. read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - Sidewalk in front of Magpie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

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Good coffee and breakfast! I highly recommend the Uncle's biscuit & gravy breakfast which appears to have home made gravy and perfectly cooked scrambled eggs. It's a home town atmosphere. Order & pay for breakfast at the front register and sit in the back for seating. Very casual and lots of townees, so it must be good. read more

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Love this place!!! Always great service and smiling people in the morning. Great sandwiches and burritos for breakfast and lunch the few times that I was here. The right way to start a morning!!! read more

Delicious food and coffee option in the Decorah downtown area! I was pleased that they had plenty of vegetarian and vegan options! The bread was super delicious and all the ingredients tasted fresh. The inside is currently closed but they have patio seating available outside. A good place to grab a quick breakfast or lucnh! read more

Somehow I wanted to like this place, with its cool, comfortable old time ambience. However my bagel, tomato, cucumber with salmon breakfast was utterly lacking. There was enough salmon provided but only four measily slices of cucumber, four of tomato, bits of onion and -- surprise -- whipped butter instead of cream cheese. Basically the offering is what I might expect to find in less enlightened places in the country, not in Decorah. Anyway, the coffee was good and so I'd be willing to give the place one more try sometime. read more

Its unfortunate for such a pretty little place with friendly servers to have such mediocre food. We ordered breakfast. My husband's wrap, although tiny, tasted good. The choice of jam served with the not very good toast was Smucker's grape or strawberry. My breakfast was comprised of fishy-tasting salmon with scrambled eggs and a side of burned, tasteless rosemary potatoes. How do you not get that right? As expected, the coffee was great. I wonder if the lunches are any better... read more

Do you need a cup of coffee and a breakfast or lunch sandwich? Do you like the ambiance of a small town coffee shop, where locals go, and everyone knows your name? Then, Magpie Coffee house is the place for you! My niece, who just graduated from Luther College (May, 2015), recommended this coffee shop, so, of course, we had to try it! I'm glad we did. My husband and I ate lunch here, and it was good! We split the blt sandwich, and each had a soda pop. The prices were decent, and if you are a college student, between specific hours, you get a discount on your drink when you show your school id - you can't beat that. We found the service to be good, as well as the food. I really liked the atmosphere here. It reminded me of our local coffeehouse back home in Denver, CO - cozy, comfortable, relaxing, and just a nice place to spend some time, relaxing, talking to friends and neighbors. I would go here quite often, if I lived in Decorah, Iowa, but I don't. Thanks Magpie Coffeehouse, for a nice afternoon in Decorah, Iowa. read more

I discovered this place by googling vegan options in this tiny town. Very friendly, intimate coffee shop with lots of vegetarian and a few vegan options. Prices are dirt cheap, and so the portions reflect that. I ordered the vegan hash, which was quite solid. Friendly service. Highly recommended, especially as a stand-out in a small town. read more

My favorite place in the world!!!! Great people, great coffee, yummy treats and some of the best food around. I can't wait to visit again!! read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

It's hard to decide which is better space Magpie or The Nest (a loft they rent out across the way). Since it's not the dwelling or space but the people that run and support it..... ....it the makes the choice very easy. The food and coffee are great also! read more

Seven of us met at magpies for lunch and were each amazed at the great food. I had the south side burger which was delicious with a spicy sauce and avocado. The place is cute with a hipster coffeehouse vibe and the staff is pleasant. They also carry Spring Grove pop, a regional treat. read more

This place has awesome food. I was in Decorah visiting my Dad for a few days and we ate there twice. I had the Hatchery and the Luther, both were utterly fantastic! I will definitely be going the the next time I made in town. read more

Magpie Coffeehouse - The Hatchery with a mixed greens salad. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decorah, Iowa

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They have great food and drinks! Lots of options and varieties! Staff is amazing and friendly! The only downside of this place is the hours. I love to grab a cup of coffee and study while enjoying it, but they close so early that I can't do that. read more

Don't let the name fool you -- Magpie serves some of the best food in town for breakfast and lunch. Too many menu highlights to list. The South Side burger changed my life. read more

Friendly, fun and attentive Crew. Best omelet on our planet. Hot joe to suit all tastes. Engaging and diverse clientele. Cool atmosphere. Perfect refuge for a get together or for hanging solo. read more

We love Magpie! It's our favorite local coffee shop, always friendly staff - never rude or impatient in taking my order. There's plenty of seating here, too. Love going here on cool, rainy days and getting a dirty chai latte (a coffee/tea combo) or a salted caramel latte. read more