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.

Always our go to in the Spencer Hospital. Thank you for being there. Coffees are always worth the…read morewalk (instead of the less appealing freebies), and it's great to have the options. No matter what reasons anyone might be in the hospital, take that little extra trip to Muggabeans.

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!

Normally big fans of Scooters but this location was something. We were overcharged $5 as the…read morewindow guy must have given himself a tip. We paid with a new gift card and he "couldn't" give us a receipt. I would avoid this location. Spouse reached out customer service who provided no response after a week. Well done young man, well done. Guy knows his game.

This is by far the best coffee in Spencer. I would 100% recommend any hot drink as a breve--it…read morebrings out the flavor. Also a great place to work.

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.

I love supporting local businesses, especially when it comes to a bookstore. There is something to…read morewalking into a place filled with books, there is a warm sensation that fills me & makes me happy. Independent bookstores especially make me light up. The layout, the selection, the people working the counter, it is all just a great experience. Now, smaller bookstores like this one tend to have smaller selections, but the Book Vine is more than happy to special order anything you would like. They keep those special orders behind the counter with your name on it. The book Vine is so aptly named as it not only sells books, one can also pick up a lovely bottle of wine as well. They have a special (closed doored) area of the shop dedicated specifically for grapes masquerading around as wine. So, you can ideally plan a lovely evening of books & drinking something I know you Yelpers enjoy. The shop itself is split up into two levels, 1st floor has books, wine, magazines, and also the checkout counter. 2nd level, has comfy chairs to sit and read the used books that are stored up there. It is a great place to go and relax. I would imagine that this is a great place for a book club to have its regular meetings as well. So, if you are ever in this neck of the woods give the Book Vine a try.

A very cool, upscale book store that has good prices and a large variety. Go to grab some wine and…read moredive into a good book. While you are there check out the Unique refurbished "Imajining.com" furniture available downstairs at the Underground Clothing store.