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

Such a cute little coffee shop. I got an iced caramel latte with a shot of espresso and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious!

Passed through en route from Field of Dreams back to Des Moines. Well worth the stop! Creative…read moreseasonal latte options. Too quality and taste!

Delicious breakfast sammies and quick service! :) Tried a…read morelatte with cayenne for the first time and have to say I was impressed by the subtle heat that is left lingering after each tasting. A nice drive thru if you have to keep moving or a good spacious and bright interior for those that want to meet with friends or do some studying.

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.

My parents don't usually go to coffee shops, but I decided to treat my mom and dad. We were not…read moregreeted as we walked in. It's a small town so that kind of figures but it made us feel out of place. The coffee shop is in the back and there's a little boutique in the front. It seemed very busy and when I went to ask a question one of the younger girls was a bit rude. I went up to place my order and that girl was nice, but no one was super helpful, especially because my mom was looking for a certain kind of drink. I had to do some digging myself. As for the coffee, it was good, I was hoping for more but that's ok. I might give them another try next time in town, but I'm not sure.

Great sandwiches! I love their peach iced tea. The added boutique is a bonus. Every time we go to…read moreGrundy Center, we make sure to stop to get a snack or meal. The service is very friendly and the decor is lovely

This was such a cute little coffee shop I stopped by on my way drive home for the weekend! I loved…read morethe ambiance of the shop - it was connected to a store so there was a ton of little things you could look at or buy, definitely gave me very comfy cozy vibes. Bathroom was clean and looked well managed. Staff was very friendly and I didn't have to wait too long for my drink. I tried one of the specials I think the hoppy bunny which the barista described as white chocolate and peanut butter - to me it tasted more like almond, not really either of the flavors she mentioned but it was decent, just didn't blow me away :)

Jams is a great place to meet up with family or friends. Their coffees and other drinks are great…read more My favorites: iced latte with lavender, iced tea and Italian sodas. You must try the blueberry scones and muffins - loaded with huge berries. The homemade Chex mix is great. They also have other food choices on Wednesday and Thursday evenings too. Lots of seating indoor and pretty seating outside too. The Cedar Valley nature Trail goes right by the building. So if you're writing your bike, this is a fantastic place to stop for a treat. They also have ice cream. There is a great yarn shop on one side of the building. People are nice. I often meet my sister there - have snacks and coffee while we work on jewelry projects. It's just off the interstate. Great staff. They do a great job of decorating for the holidays. And in the spring and summer, it's gorgeous outside with their beautiful huge pots of flowers.

Good coffee. Very nice service. Cute little cafe and a nice array of items. I would go again.read more

Everything, starting with sign outside. It was large with one word, coffee, and an arrow making it…read moreeasier to find the shop since it was my first visit. I enjoyed talking with the owner and his staff. They graciously answered all my questions. The breakfast burrito was the right size and featured sausage from the area meat market and the salsa was from the Mexican restaurant down the street. My iced vanilla latte was perfect. The coffee shop was super clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. I will return.

My wife and I stopped by the First Street Sidecar location in Cedar Falls this past weekend…read more Unfortunately, this location does not appear on Yelp, so I am leaving a review for the College Hill location (which I have visited in the past). Here are our thoughts below! Food/Drink: Monster Cookie (Yum! This cookie was HUGE, soft, and delicious. Rating = 8/10). Hot Cinnamon Roll Latte (This tasted nearly identical to a warm, gooey, cinnamon roll! Be warned - it is a very sweet beverage. Rating = 7.7/10). Iced Hazelnut Latte (YES! This is basically almost as good as it gets when it comes to a latte. Absolutely scrumdidilyumptious. Rating = 9/10). Service: The service here could not have been better! Our barista's name was Brianna, and she had a phenomenal attitude. She looked excited to help us out and appears to love her job. Her passion for her job truly shined through during our time in the shop. Ambiance: As mentioned above, this review is based on our visit to the First Street location in Cedar Falls. It has a much different vibe than the College Hill location. The First Street location is not quite as "homey" as the College Hill cafe and has more of a coffee chain feel (not as much unique character that I typically enjoy with local coffee brands). The College Hill location, on the other hand, has much more personality. It is an excellent place to get some work done, read a book, or meet up with friends! All in all - we undoubtedly had a 5-star experience at Sidecar this past weekend. Excellent food and drink and some of the best service we've received in a while!

White chocolate latte was delicious, smooth not too strong or sweet. Cinnamon roll was the gooey…read morekind in the middle, loved it. Cute shop, staff were very friendly and service was fast. I'll be back probably go through the drive through tomorrow!

One of the best places to gather on the planet!!! Customer…read moreservice is amazing and the coffee is always strong (I usually order a delicious latte). And sometimes even get a little food Zach is an amazing barista and always knows what is good to get. I'd definitely recommend stopping in... tell Zach I sent you

Visiting our son who works at Wartburg College and stopped here for breakfast. Cute shop.! Loved…read morethe jars of zinnias on each of the beautiful tables!! Great coffee and chai tea (made less sweet per my request). We split a yummy house made breakfast burrito and 2 of the house made scones - blueberry and blackberry - both were good - the blueberry had more fruit. Totally recommend stop here!!

Parking was easy even with construction on the bridge. Relaxing and well decorated inside. Friendly…read morestaff! I tried the stronger coffee with their home made vanilla coffee creamer, along with the homemade blueberry scone. Obviously a hit within the community. I'll make another trip back.

Damn delicious baked goods and very friendly staff. Definitely a go-to option any time of the day!…read more/ ¡Son riquísimos los panes y postres de esta pequeña panadería y los que la trabajan son sumamente amables! Sin duda es una perfecta opción para cuando se te pegue el antojo a cualquier hora del día. :D

Delicious flaky cinnamony goodness!! Did not try the breads, but they smelled wonderful.read more