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.

It's still very new but I like the aesthetic and the drinks were pretty good!!…read more I got the milk bubble tea and my friend got the milk green tea. We were both definitely satisfied with them. There's also free wifi. Itd be a good place to study. Definitely coming here again!

I was excited to see this boba spot especially coming from Los Angeles. Unfortunately some drinks…read morewere a miss The strawberry cream looked so good but unfortunately tasted really bad. It tasted very artificial and like a water down drink. My hubby didn't drink it at all. The lavender milk tea (50% sweet) was not too bad. The chai milk tea was pretty good. The chocolate cookies n cream was good also. One thing is the boba was not fresh. They tasted old. I believe all drinks are made with powdered cream (as the base for "milk"). Sadly to say I will not be returning. At least not for the drinks. I might try their rolled ice cream.....might...

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!!

Super friendly Fast service…read more Happily made custom order Gave me drink carrier Line moved quickly

Biggest ice cream cones around. Can be super busy on warm days. Super nice owner and employees.read more

Perfection! I come to Stillwater at least once a week nowadays. The sandwiches are KILLER! They…read morehave a great tea selection (thank you!!) and I am never disappointed with what I choose to drink. Such a relaxing spot and everyone is always so friendly! Stop by and try their fall drinks- the apple chai one is literally life changing.

They coffee and the changing flights are amazing and the service is top rate a place where…read moreeverybody knows your name

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.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED This place is really good, the only…read moreproblem is it is closed. Got bought by Kathy's pies in Cedar Rapids, now they restocked some of the gas stations in Marion with the original logo and iconography, however I would not pull up to the address listed here or the one online because you will show up to a house That still has the sign on it but there is no one inside, there's a for sale sign in the yard.

We're passing through Marion, IA for a day (to see a concert in Cedar Rapids) and found a great…read morecoffee shop, but missed out on its pastries. A quick Yelp search sent us to Kettel House. What a great find. Had apple and cherry turnovers and a cinnamon roll. All fresh and tasty! If you like quality, artisan baked goods (nothing against the glazed donut/cream filled donut crowd) this is the place to go in Marion. The folks behind the counter were super friendly and made us feel good about stopping by. Finding it threw me for a second, though. They are in a house in what looks like a normal housing neighborhood. The sign is under the eaves and it's set back front the sidewalk under a nice shade tree. If you don't see it at first, look again. You'll be glad you did.

We have biked by Kismet on many occasions and never went in. Because it came up as a good place on…read moreYelp, we decided to check it out, and it was amazing. The coffee was so good we bought a couple pounds of the coffee they used because it was really clean and smooth. It's a cute little shop with a flower store upstairs, and they've got cards, outdoor seating, and cute indoor seating. We highly recommend it, and we will definitely go back. We decided this is our new go-to when we're biking through Cedar Rapids.

This coffee shop is not only charming, but serves great coffee with house-made, unique syrups…read more Highly recommend!