I've been stopping here since 1997 when I started hauling meat out of IBP/TYSON just down the…read morestreet. The staff has always been friendly and efficient, and the restaurant is always clean. Crystal Cafe has a pretty standard menu and a daily special. I always look forward to stopping for some good home cooking when I'm in the area.

Sunday brunch with family. Line to get in. Friendly wait staff. We had pancakes and bacon,…read moregrilled chicken sandwich with onion rings. All were really good. Would definitely stop again when driving through!

Such an awesome place! Definitely a unique local haunt with great food, coffee, service and vibe!…read moreWe had the breakfast burrito and the biscuits and gravy and both were great!! Will definitely stop by when I'm in the area again!

In a sea of chains, I have found a place with character!…read more I am so pleased with this new find. This was a recommendation to me and I need to thank him now! There is a homey feel here with a nod to quality and enjoyment. The food is homemade and of good quality. The coffee is okay-good but it is from a local roaster. The door squeaks and I cannot say how much I like it. I disagree with the $ indication. I find the prices to be more moderate ($$) for what it is-- particularly the oatmeal and some espresso-based drinks. That being said, you are paying for handmade and someone making it to order. Would I return? Yes. Would I recommend? Yes but only to people I like. Simply charmed.

The food was delicious. It's a comfortable coffee shop with grapefruit - it is what it is and what…read moreit is is great.

I've said it before and I will say it again, Pierce Street Coffee Works is the best sandwich joint…read morein the entire Sioux City region. I mean... Look at the layers of flavor on this Manhattan sandwich (I added sprouts). However, if cold sandwiches aren't your thing, they have amazing salads, soups, and everyone tells me about their fabulous cakes. Specifically people rave about the Italian wedding cake. They have great coffee drinks, a stellar atmosphere, and the owner Ron has adorned the walls with his wonderful photography. This is definitely a local's favorite, but if you're visiting, you need to stop by and see why. Also, I LOVE the shops on either side of this coffee shop as well. Sioux City Gifts has obviously fabulous gifts and Sioux City specific items, but on the other side is the most adorable flower/plant shop you will find.

Always stop here on my way to Omaha because it's ALWAYS good! I've never gone wrong with one of…read moretheir seasonal specials. Today I tried the Strawberry Shortcake latte. Smooth and not too sweet. The staff is always friendly, there's plenty of seating (if you decide to stay) and a drive thru. Highly recommend!

I don't typically review but just had to on this one. We were on a road trip from AZ to MN and so…read moreexcited to see we could get a scone at a coffee shop on our way; not easy to find and I will drive a long way for a good scone. I have to say the scones were the worst thing I have ever tasted. You couldn't even tell what flavor they were but worse than that whatever the flavor was was awful. We each took one bite and immediately pitched them in the trash. What a shame. Even a scone from a mix can taste decent. These were awful; disgusting. We couldn't get the awful taste out of our mouths. You must be able to do better than that. My coffee was 'fine'.

We stopped through while traveling in need of a good cup of coffee. I didn't realize they were…read moreclosed but, Nick let us in and made us a cup. They are organic which I prefer. The coffee was fabulous, the place was cozy & inviting and Nick treated us with the upmost care. He invited us in to sit and enjoy our coffee. This place is first class. If I lived in town this would be a place I would frequent often. You won't be disappointed.

Looking for the absolute best tasting coffee this side of the Mississippi? Look no further than…read moreSioux City's very own Council Oak Supply. Located in a beautiful brick building off Wesley Parkway and Third Street, this specialty coffee roaster roasts all their coffee at this location which also serves as their coffee parlor. Open Mon-Sat 7a-12p, they serve the ultimate expresso, filtered and pour over drip, cold brew and tea drinks, as well as a few non-coffee drinks, and a host of signature drinks made with various flavors including their in-house vanilla. When you walk in, you're immediately hit by the warming aroma of freshly roasted coffee, and welcomed by any of their staff busy working behind the coffee bar or roasting and packaging their various single origin light to dark roast coffees. The coffee parlor provides plenty of comfortable seating areas for a quick break, or for meeting friends, neighbors, or clients, or to stop in to grab a cup to go. Drinks are skillfully prepared with the utmost attention to quality and taste. If you enjoy sipping freshly roasted coffee in a relaxing accessible space, Council Oak is your place. Give them a try, you'll be glad you did!

Excellent service, the food was amazing, decor of an old style diner…read more This small place has a big Mission, and is located in the heart of Sioux City. I was quite impressed with the selection and the portions served. Walked in hungry, walked out very satisfied.

Visiting from Austin, TX and I decided to order from Brightside for breakfast. The food is great!…read moreEverything tastes fresh, and is cooked really well. I had the croissant breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito. I will for sure be trying this place more while I'm visiting

We are from out of town and we ended up stopping here for a morning coffee and breakfast. Coffee…read morewas delicious and they had lots of flavors as well as non coffee options. The egg bites were tasty as well, would recommend! We also had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him and his story and how he contributes to the city. 10/10 would recommend making this your stop if you looking for a pick me up in Sioux City as well as support a local business.

Delicious, low key breakfast & coffee shop downtown Sioux City! I could have eaten 13 of their…read morebreakfast sandwiches, man they were SO GOOD! Lots of drink, coffee, tea, options! Lots of fun & different breakfast food options as well! Highly recommend!

I tried the best donuts in Sioux City. I didn't say they were good, just that they're the best in…read morethis town. I've checked: They don't have Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme here. Because those are both better. But this is a locally owned business and I give them points for that. Service is interesting; you order at a tiny counter when you enter. The donut man seemed shy, and just a guess, surprised to see me. But he was polite. Next, you take your donuts to the cashier and pay. She seemed to try to smile. She seemed bored but was polite. Then you leave with your styrofoam container. The maple donut is fresh and tastes very good. 4 star for that. Still, I'm not sure I'd go back. Or that they would want me back. I couldn't tell. The place itself, by the way, was clean, quiet and modern looking, with a hygenic, comfortable appearance. To be constructive, I'd point out that the most comforting part of a dining visit is the people. To say you just let workers be themselves means Jitters has no interior brand. Train these employees in how to make people feel welcome. Like you're happy they're there. Like you want customers to come back. Sit-down customers seemed to be enjoying themselves well enough.So maybe I was overly picky or just misinterpreted the friendly charm. Remember, I'm just some fat guy.

people looked like they didnt wanna be there, coffee was just straight milk. the guy on the counter…read morestarted taking my order then completely ignored me then did something else, just awful.

Such a cute place; I just wish it wasn't so far out of the way. Eventually it'll be smack-dab in…read morethe middle of a neighborhood, but right now it's pretty isolated while the development grows. Food is good! As I type this I'm eating the chicken noodle soup, which is fine. It needs salt. I've had other meals here before and they're always tasty. Sometimes the portions are a little small for the price. If you get a full meal and a drink it'll be close to $20. My bowl of to-go soup was $9.20. The guy working offered me a dinner roll to go with it, but I didn't receive it. Not sure if he charged me for it or not. This place sells alcohol as well as coffee and smoothies. I believe they're open until 4pm. It's located on the bottom floor of an apartment building. If I lived in those apartments I'm sure I'd be down in this restaurant all the time. Haha Fantastic desserts and pastries. There is a drive-thru. I've never used it, I always go inside.

The first thing to hit me was the smell! Warm, fresh waffle cones. *inhale*…read more The store is adorable, the flavors are plentiful, and the taste is delectable. My Mom and I enjoyed our brief pop-in and our treat. I tried the cinnamon bun; yum. My Mom had the peanut butter and hers was SO creamy. I can't wait to go try more flavors. I'm so happy Sioux City has a REAL icecream place again! Don't forget to ask the employees for a sample if you can't make up your mind!

Cheesecake and chocolate swirl in a waffle cone - delicious!…read moreVery friendly staff, lots of seating. Cute spot!