I love finding these Gems in small towns. Toads is super quaint. Very tiny, only three tables that…read moreseat two each. But the space is so amazingly eccentric, it's enjoyable to just sit and look around. The coffee is roasted on site, good flavor nice balance. The proprietor was just as eclectic as his shop, interesting and informative. Overall I gave this a 5 star rating for the atmosphere, the good coffee was a bonus. Huge fan of this place.

Don't be intimidated by the appearance of this place. I almost didn't go in but I am glad I did…read more The prices are a little high for a regular coffee but everything is made ground and fresh for each individual coffee on the spot. My medium has all the flavor and just a hint more. They nailed it. This is a neat little whole in the wall place that also sells books. My co-worker snagged one up for some reading later.

So for some reason they are using a very heavy perfume inside of the coffee shop, the last two…read moretimes my coffee has actually smelled & tasted like perfume not coffee. The first time I threw the coffee away and chalked it up to someone with lotion on their hands. Today, I did go in to complain and the I didn't notice the smell inside because I had already inhaled so much of it on my coffee cup, but when I got outside, I realized my hair and my clothes all smelled so bad of perfume now as well. So instead of doing my errands I had to come home and take a shower and throw my coat in the washing machine and spray my Jeep out with alcohol. A coffee shop should smell like coffee and donuts not perfume. Very disappointed.

Perfect coffee drinks, super super friendly staff‼‼‼ they do a really go job for being a tiny drive…read morethrough coffee place

Medlar is a cute coffee shop on the Main Street in Spencer. We arrived early on a Saturday, within…read more30minutes of opening, so they didn't have everything ready but they got the operation up and running quickly. The coffee was great, but the best thing was the cappuccino muffin. We had to wait about 10minutes for the muffins to be ready, but that made these even better! The muffins fresh out the oven were the move. 10/10 quality. You should absolutely order a cup of coffee and a cappuccino muffin if they have them.

I really like their coffee and food. However, I just watched two girls, one making my sandwich and…read morethe other filling food containers, touch the food with their bare hands and no gloves on. Would appreciate it if they wore gloves while making food.

This place was too hard to find Cuz it's in a hospital hallway. While the coffee was not stellar it…read morewas not over-priced..

Every time I have been there or go there, they are extremely slow. Took 10 minutes to make one iced…read morelatte. Besides that, the service is horrible. I have been to multiple Starbucks and this one is by far the worst I have ever been to.

Watching five employees work this stand was hysterical. New employees being trained. Some had…read morenerves of steel others were extremely nervous. I told one newbie it would get easier and the next day she smiled and seemed much more relaxed at her new position. Very efficient crew, we were here nearly everyday of our house hunting trip to Spencer. We will be back! Thanks gang for the fun experience! Great coffee too!

Be sure to go on the days they have cinnamon rolls....absolutely wonderful!! Also beware of over…read moreordering. Everything is absolutely supersized. My husband and I could have easily shared one breakfast, the portions were so generous. Nice vibe, AND DON'T FORGET THE CINNAMON ROLLS!

Was in town with my wife on business from California and we were looking for breakfast. There were…read moreonly a few cafes listed on Yelp but we saw this place while driving through town and decided to stop. It is definitely the place where the locals get breakfast! Lots of older folks gathered for coffee and breakfast. Exactly what you would expect in a small farming community! My wife and I both had the Bargain Breakfast which was two huge pancakes, two eggs and bacon or sausage. It was about $9 I think and was plenty of food with the big pancakes (I had blueberry pancakes for an additional $1.25). Pancakes were the star of the show. As my wife said, they were some of the best pancakes she had ever had. Perfectly cooked and not too dense. If we were ever in town again we would almost certainly come back to see what the locals were up to!

I'm a transplant to Northwest Iowa, so when I discovered The Hen House years ago - with its…read morebig-city charm, gifts and home decor options in a small-town setting - I fell in love. I often tell the owners that if The Hen House ever leaves town -- I'm outta here, as welI! The Hen House is my favorite shopping destination in Spencer. I also love to bring my out-of-town company to experience it for themselves, because it's tons of fun! They offer amazing seasonal items, baby gifts galore (ear of corn chew toy is my favorite staple gift), house wares, kitchen/dining, funking jewelry, pillos, lamps candles. . . Oh, and to receive a gift card from The Hen House is like finding a little lump of precious gold in your pocketbook.

Love, love, love, this shop! What a fun specialty store and such a wonderful find. Cherry wine was…read morereally unique. The home accessories are wonderful. Will be back when we move to town.

Twisted Sips is one of our absolute favorite locally owned coffee shops. (Can you blame us for not…read morehaving just one favorite?) This little drive-thru gem is owned and operated by the amazing Bobbi Schmith -- a seasoned barista with a heart of gold and a gift for crafting drinks that hit the spot every single time. She's friendly, fast, and full of good energy, and it shows in every sip. The drinks? BIG, bold, and unique. We've tried everything from the Cadbury Egg Latte (pure Easter magic) to the Twisted Caramel Macchiato -- blended to perfection. They also serve up a full lineup of options: hot, iced, or blended... espresso or not. Coffee, tea, cold brew, Lotus, Red Bull, smoothies -- all the good stuff. And the food? Homemade breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and daily lunch specials that are actually worth going out of your way for. Everything's made fresh and served fast, which makes this spot perfect for busy families (like ours!) on the go. They even do fun promos -- like holiday giveaways, surprise discounts, and cheerful seasonal touches that make your day just a little sweeter. Pro tip: Check their Facebook page for daily food specials -- they change it up all the time, and it's always something good. If you haven't been to Twisted Sips yet, treat yourself. You deserve it. #TwistedSips #SpencerIowaEats #DriveThruGold #LocalLove #CoffeeWithHeart #SpencerIowa

Always something wrong with your order! Food is ok though I usually don't go inside so not sure if…read morethey actually get it right when you go inside.

Food is Decent, usually is old. However, Service is amazing. Most managers are Nice and resolve…read moreissues well, while there are a few that take things personally. The place is usually clean unless they are busy, completely understandable. Would recommend going here just during busy hours otherwise your food will be old.

All around AMAZING - will be coming back again & suggested to the entire family. I loved their…read moreoptions of drinks, they had some amazing looking smoothies & juices. The coffee was splendid & Caffeinated a TON. Absolutely in love with our experience, We were in & out swiftly & the service was extremely friendly. Answering all the questions regarding the menus & so forth - the interior is beautiful & if you want a slow morning on the patio this is where you should be! We visited twice during our stay because of how great our experiences were.

Family owned business, amazing customer service and even better food great place to get more coffee…read moreand food. And the night time is awesome too with their wide variety of cocktails and drinks and small bites.