Frequently in Marion/ CR to visit family. And this is always my go to to get a nice specialty…read morecoffee when I'm wanting something more than just a drip coffee. Great coffee, friendly service as always! I also got a piece of their coffee cake and a breakfast burrito and they were both so good. Easily a top 5 breakfast burrito for me in recent memory and it's not 5. The crispy hash brown and the ratio of bacon (added it on) and eggs carry this and the aioli is amazing. Looking forward to trying this again next time I'm in town!

In my quest for having a favorite local coffee spot in every city I visit, Uptown Coffee was my…read morelatest adventure in Cedar Rapids. Uptown has a very eclectic, hipster vibe to it. The seating area is behind where you order coffee--looks like it's a bar in the evenings. They also have a great breakfast selection. I was hoping to try one of the breakfast sandwiches, but had to opt for a pastry because service was so slow. I ordered my go-to basic drip coffee with cream. It was perfect! Definitely the morning pick me up I needed. Since I wasn't able to get a hardier breakfast, I opted for a donut. The cake donut was definitely yummy! While there were three people working behind the counter, I had to wait about 10 minutes to even order. One staff member was making drinks, another making food, and the third was making signs. I'm sure the signs were important, but so are customers who are standing in front of you. Bottom line, I will give Uptown another shot when I'm back in the area because the coffee was that good and the sandwiches being made looked and smelled delicious.

Needed a place to sit and read while enjoying coffee and a late lunch. Very nice atmosphere and…read morefriendly staff.

Such a lovely place to sit and relax and the coffee there was also really good. I enjoyed chatting…read morewith the barista named Erica, she was very nice and friendly.

I never expect much from a chain coffee shop, but these people flipped the script on me…read more I always try a basic latte when I'm going to a new coffee shop. In Iowa I usually get overheated milk, espresso that was roasted 2 steps beyond French roast, with a nice dirt and tar aftertaste. Dunn Brothers did it right! Perfect milk temperature. I mean perfect. Possibly the best I've ever had, and I've had coffee in some of the best shops in America. The espresso was spectacularly roasted, not burned in the espresso machine, and came out exactly like I hope for when I dream of coffee. And trust me, I dream about coffee. The staff was friendly, store was clean and well kept, all the customers were happy. Overall this place just oozes happiness, which we could all use some more of these days. These guys love what they do and it show, in the store, the coffee, their attitude, and all through the experience. I can't wait to come back and test more of the menu. And let's be honest I'm going to destroy a pistachio muffin the next time I'm here, Would give 6 stars if possible, best latte I've had in years.

Excellent coffee and friendly baristas. Now that I know I can pick up coffee on Blair's Ferry…read moreroad, this will be my place of choice. My choice is the Carmel Banana Nirvana with a splash of chocolate sauce. Heavenly!! I've had it hot and iced. Both are wonderful. The creamy coconut nirvana is excellent also, hot or iced. (I've had some of my daughters). Order on line for an even faster pickup.

Took my 95 year old Mother here. Very accessible and good coffee. The staff was friendly and…read moreservice oriented Curt, Atlanta, Georgia

Trading Grounds is such a cozy, welcoming, and comfortable space to sit and relax, study, or visit…read morewith friends while enjoying the delicious beverage of your choice! It's my new favorite coffee shop. They even have a community room that you can reserve. It would be a perfect place to hold your book club. O! Their service is always friendly and efficient. I Trading Grounds!!

Do not come here!! Weekday 9 am. Other than outside no line inside, just a few guest already…read moresipping their coffee. Barista was overwhelmed with me asking if their coffee beans are arabica or else. Another stated I think we've got Costa Rica blend mix here. Moving forward with my order I had to repeat myself 3 (!) x cause barista would be interrupted by her headset & unable to hear or absorb the order. Drive through was served by 2 other baristas. I dared to ask if they have a Joghurt parfait, or fruit bowl/cup or anything without meat. Nope, but 'we can take the meat off'. Something all vegetarians & vegans LOVE hearing! The party I met up with experienced the same lack of attention ordering her coffee prior me, complaining she had to repeat herself several times. Rest assure our next meeting (we ended up being 6 people) will be at another venue next time.

Best scooters in the area drinks always better made then Cedar Rapids. Fast and reliable.read more

Waited in line 18 minutes and I'm still stuck. I called in to see if I could get through the line…read moreor see how much longer it would be. (I was very kind) and the employee was extremely rude and told me "I don't know how much longer you'll be stuck, we are behind! You're just going to have to wait!" I don't know how the food or drinks were because after almost 20 minutes of waiting in the drive through (that you can't get out of once you're in) I just left when the car in front of me pulled away. Rude employees and awful experience. Will not come back to this one. There's one down the road a few miles that's way better with nicer staff.

Just stopped by my ALL time favorite Starbucks on Blair's Ferry Road in Hiawatha. I had expedited…read moredrive-thru service every time I visit this Starbucks which always amazes me! Danielle was professional and courteous. Every time I visit I get greeted, "Good morning/afternoon how am I help you" the staff always extends a farewell wishing me to have a good day. Thank you guys for providing upstanding service!

A touch of California eats in Iowa!! This place opened last Thursday, and I finally made it in…read moretoday. It's everything I wanted and more. This is the great fast, healthy, delicious, AND affordable combo I was looking for on the NE side of town. The acai base is so flavorful. My friend got the Everbowl and I snagged the Apple Up (I'm a huge apple fan). I was SO happy with my choice. I got a size small and it was a good size for lunch. It's basically like fruity ice cream....hard to believe you're eating healthy. Again, SO HAPPY they're open!! Definitely gotta try it.

My own fault for spending $30 to have GrubHub deliver (with "free delivery") instead of my driving…read moreto pick up on a busy working day, but I am very disappointed. The PB Everbowl was not bad, but the PB was a very small dollop on top and the Cold Brew with Cinnamon Cold Foam I got was absolutely disgusting. I tried but after 2 sips I had to dump it out. Probably won't be ordering from here again.

Very hip coffee shop fairly close to The District and NewBo area. There was actually plenty of…read moreparking when I was there about 8:30ish on a weekday morning. There was a line but it went quickly. Know that there is only one size here, what I would consider an extremely small coffee but my latte was good. (The higher end and more artisanal the place, the smaller the cup!) I also got a chorizo-fajita scone to go. It would have been better if it had been heated. That scone really needed more spice. I loved the inside art, merchandise and they had a cool reusable cups for purchase (coozies with a glass jar) that I think allowed for lots of free coffee. Cool spot and again, I would have liked to have stayed awhile. Pretty busy spot and lots of food was coming out of the kitchen, too.

Overall 4 stars Food 3 stars…read more Caffeine 5 stars Service 5 stars Ambiance/layout 5 stars This review is late. Only drawback to me was the breakfast sandwich. Otherwise fantastic spot.

Starbucks requires baristas to write personalized messages, like names or affirmations, on customer…read morecups to foster connection. This policy, announced by CEO Brian Niccol in late 2024, aims to revive a personalized touch lost during the pandemic and differentiate the brand as a quality coffeehouse. --they didn't bother to care about the rule for ours but for everyone else they did.

Super slow seemingly all the time. If they are actually busy it may be a 20+ minute wait. A…read moreperiod where they were closed randomly or had either inside or drive through closed as well.