After a long day on the road, a great cup of coffee is non-negotiable--even if it means venturing a…read morelittle farther from the exit. Brickhouse was absolutely worth the detour. Tucked away in a charming small town off I-80 in Iowa, this coffee shop is a gem. The beautifully renovated historic building adds to its warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place to recharge, whether you're grabbing a quick cup or settling in for a break. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and they made me a fantastic Americano--my go-to order since it delivers a consistently bold espresso experience without the variability of drip coffee. If you find yourself in the area, do yourself a favor and make the stop. It's well worth it!

From New York to San Francisco, my wife and I have traveled to coffee shops across America…read more Brickhouse has now made it into our Top 5 best coffee shops we've been to. Expect to be greeted with a smile and warm vibes in this small town gem. This is a can't miss coffee shop if you're passing by!!

We just lucked into finding Porter House when pulling off I-80. It will be a must stop again…read moredestination. The shop is immaculate and the staff was friendly. Our coffees were delicious.

We did not expect to find a fantastic coffee shop in a cozy, inviting space converted from a…read morebeautifully crafted corn crib! We enjoyed our cup of coffee while feeling the breeze move through the open area. We had absolutely great service on our father's day weekend visit. The Daffodil and Snapdragon coffee brews were flavorful brews, which I'd highly recommend! Definitely stop through and grab a brew! Love the name of this shop also, as it brings back memories of my grandmother's favorite film!

Consistently good coffee and good service even when busy - you can tell they are working hard!…read moreReally good seasonal flavors

Great service, with smiles and friendliness. The coffee is always spot on and fresh with the…read moregreatest aroma.

Sadly, mediocre at best. I would skip this place entirely. Tried coffee and food, both were poor…read morequality, not homemade....meh....nothing special. We ended up throwing both drink and the cookie we bought away as both of my kids said the cookie was "bad"...tasted like a box mix that was overcooked.

Love the community spirit and the cortado! I also recommend the dark roast and Monster cookies.read more

Friendly staff and the service was outstanding. Me and my wife are always looking for a local…read morecoffee shop to support and this place was great! Love the atmosphere and the staff answered all of our questions regarding coffee bean choices they offer in house. Highly recommend!

We were in the area recently and tried this place, and were very impressed!…read more The lattes were delicious and very well made, and the tea I tried was good too. Will absolutely go back.

The decor was really nice and so comfortable, the staff were friendly and the service was good and…read morequick. I'm only docking a couple points because their choice of coffee beans aren't my favourite but your mileage may vary and the quality of each drink varies a lot depending on who's making it

Made the drive up here because it was the only DMV appointment for my daughter in the next 30 days…read more Took advantage of the trip to try out a new coffee spot. This was a cute little spot that reminds me of many other in term of the trendy style expected from A cozy coffee shop. The espresso and latte were excellent as was the service. When you are ready to expand, come to Ankeny.

I love going to our local coffee shop and grabbing a Wapsi Turtle Iced Coffee, an everything bagel…read moreand if I am in need of a sugar fix one of her pecan rolls(they sell out fast!) I was also pleasantly surprised that the bagged coffee for sale they offered to grind in store which was a nice little perk. It gives me the Coffee shop from Friends vibes with couches, kitchen table and chairs and a relaxed and welcoming setting. Highly recommend!

What a nice coffee shop! We stopped there today and ordered a vanilla latte and a mocha. Both…read morewere delicious and were very hot and that's great. Too many times a coffee is served lukewarm. Mary, who owns the shop, was very friendly and welcoming! We also had a brownie and scotcharoo and they were freshly homemade. We definitely will visit again!

Located on the Lower level of the General store you will find Amana Coffee & Team. They offer a…read moreHUGE selection of beans and loose leaf teas along with samples! We make it down the the Amana Colonies two or three times a year from the Des Moines metro. Sometimes it's intentional and sometimes we are down in Williamsburg at the outlet mall and main Amana is just a few more miles down the road. The General Store is a must stop location for us. If you want to take home a momento of your visit or want to find something Amanda Colonies centered this is the place for you. Hard goods, food items (refrigerated, jarred/canned, dry), souveniers, some locally sourced goods, and a wide varitety is seasonal holiday items are available at The Christmas Room (connected but technically next door). And don't miss the teas and coffees downstairs at Amana Coffee & Tea... If you can't make it to the individual shops throughout main Amana you can find a lot of the same goods here like a small selection of meats and cheeses from the Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse. So if your time is limited... The General Store is your spot! Service is always fantastic, the shop is clean and well organized, and it usually smells wonderful in here. It seems we always walk out of here with something! And I can almost guarantee that once you'v been in the General Store along with Amana Coffee & Tea and the Christmas Room, like us, this will be a location you venture into every time you come back to the Amana Colonies.

As a tea drinker who uses loose tea, I haven't found many local places with a variety of teas to…read morechoose from. That's why I take a drive to Amana to buy tea every few months. Located in the bottom level of the Amana General Store, Amana Coffee & Tea is a quaint little spot that has a good variety of loose teas to choose from. I'm able to mix it up and work my way through all the different flavors depending on my current taste when I visit. They have a number of black, green, and red teas, including some that are organic. Worth a visit if you want to explore some loose teas, and as a bonus you can stop upstairs and grab some other foods or trinkets from the General Store.

Absolutely marvelous coffee and a great selection! I personally recommend the cinnamon rolls, while…read moremy partner loves the coffee cake. The shop is spotlessly clean and very inviting. The owners are friendly and very welcoming. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a cup of your favorite brew!

A great find on the town square! After driving a distance for a shop hop event, we needed a little…read moresomething-something. And this was a great spot. We ordered a simple ice tea. But it was a great brew, you know what I mean ice tea drinkers. There is something about the perfect ice tea. My friend and I shared a lemon scone drizzeled with frosting and an apricot nut scone. I was expecting the traditional scone texture, kinda dry but these were a tad moister and had lots of good flavor. They also have cookies, cinnamon rolls and a coffee cake that looked delightful. They have a few outside tables but the inside is eclectic with items for sale. The staff was helpful and pleasant to visit with. When in Washington, IA stop by.