I love coffee and love visiting new coffee shops and they automatically get bonus points if they are locally owned joints! I’ll pass Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts any day of the week for a mom & pop coffee shop! Thankfully, Iowa is loaded with lots of great coffee shops! I’ve collected them all here for your convenience and even categorized them by region! So, schedule a road trip to enjoy them all (not necessarily all at once) and enjoy a hot (or cold) cup of joe!
Coffee Shops in Northeast Iowa
Rustic Brew – 117 1st St NW, Hampton
Not only is this a locally owned coffee shop that serves delicious lattes, mochas, frappes, and a large variety of flavored chai tea, but it’s also a microbrewery. Start with coffee and a scone, stay for lunch with a great sandwich or their homemade special, and finish your day with a Sloberknocker (yes, that’s a beer).
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Coffee Attic & Book Cellar – 604 Washington Ave, Iowa Falls
Grab a coffee or fresh baked muffin, relax in one of their many (and varied) seating areas, or explore the Book Cellar in the basement and get lost in a good book!
Aromas – 214 N Main St , Charles City
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Block 10 at 1921 City Hall – 309 W Gilman, Sheffield
This coffee shop, homed in a historic city hall and fire station offers great coffee drinks and an awesome lunch menu! My personal favorites are the protein iced coffees, breakfast burrito, and turkey apple bacon salad! Plus, you can shop their boutique, Legion Room Loft, while enjoying your brew!
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Black Sheep Coffee Baa – 115 E Traer St, Greene
A trip to this town of 1100 people is worth it to stop at this locally owned coffee shop! Grab the Cold Brew Shake and thank me later!
Jitters Coffee Bar & Last Ditch Roastery- 124 4th St. SW, Mason City
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3 on the Tree Coffee & Cafe- 124 1/2 N Delaware Ave, Mason City
Adjacent to Market 124, grab a delicious coffee and enjoy the nature infused space or wander through Market 124 and grab some unique home decor or other pieces! You can even paint your own pottery at Market 124!
Inspire Cafe – 955 Washington St. #105, Dubuque
Bev & Hennies – 604 IA-57, Parkersburg
Chairish Life Coffee Shop – 626 Main Street, Ackley
Downtown Ackley is only a couple blocks long, but Chairish Life Coffee Shop is the shining star of it. This beautifully restored historic building is a great place to grab a coffee, delicious lunch, or a fresh baked good and slow down and enjoy life. They also offer goods made by local artisans for purchase. The owner is the sweetest thing too! Did I mention the super cool, rotating, antique bean combine head suspended from the ceiling?!
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Love a Latte – 1210 12th St #1721, Eldora
Sarah’s Espresso Cafe – 419 Main St – Cedar Falls
Don’t let the bar-looking location of this coffee shop deter you from visiting Sarah’s Espresso Cafe! Coffee shop by day and bar by night, the folks at Sarah’s are delivering delicious coffee and hot breakfasts including breakfast wraps and gluten-free egg bites! My personal recommendation is the cold brew with cream & the egg bites!
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Cup of Joe – 102 Main St – Cedar Falls
Cup of Joe has a great location on main street in Cedar Falls on a corner, which offers outdoor patio seating during the warmer months! It’s also across the street from the beautiful Black Hawk Hotel, but what really gets me is their daily offerings of fresh baked gluten-free treats! The fun and funky vibe inside doesn’t hurt anything either!
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Coffee Shops in Southeast Iowa
Brewhemia – 1202 3rd St. SE, #101, Cedar Rapids
Located in the NewBo District of downtown Cedar Rapids is this hoppin’ coffee shop! Located in a historical building and offering a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options. Sure the coffee is good, but go for the breakfast tacos, you’ll thank me later!
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Brew Coffee House – 626 Franklin St, Pella
There are a lot of options for coffee in Pella, but we choose Brew House for their cold brews and cinnamon rolls! Plus, there is plenty of space to work, visit, or even hold a small meeting!
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Saints Rest Coffee – 917 Broad St, Grinnell
Revelations Cafe – 112 N Main St, Fairfield
While Revelations has great coffee drinks, I’d visit for the tuna melt at lunch! Plus, they have plenty of spots to sit and read or visit quietly!
Moore Local – 305 S Riverview, Bellevue
Located along the Mississippi River is the beautifully renovated building of Moore Local! This coffee shop and local foods shop is quaint, serves up delicious coffee, and lots of treats with exceptional views, and incredibly nice people! Grab a coffee and enjoy a stroll along the river front!
Coffee Shops in Southwest Iowa
The Bakery on Broadway – 312 Broadway St, Audubon
This locally owned stop is a highlight of downtown Audubon. Grab a delicious coffee, but don’t overlook the fresh baked goods every day!
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Coffee Girl
Hot coffee, delicious lunches, Coffee Girl has it all and are offering it in two different locations! You can find them at 1205 7th St. in Harlan or 422 Chestnut St in Atlantic
Green Bean – 202 N Wilson Ave, Jefferson
The Market Place – 321 Main St, Manning
This isn’t just a coffee shop, but also a market full of home décor and boutique style clothing! However, the deliciously smooth espressos are still the highlight of the stop!
Queen Beans – 522 N Clark St., Carrol
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KaffeGeita – 1463 Broad St, Story City
Norwegian for The Coffee Goat, KaffeGeita is a nod to the strong Scandinavian roots of Story City. Located just a mile or so off I-35 you’ll find this adorable little shop! It’s small and quaint with several seating options and a big menu. In case you need convenience, they offer a drive through. While they offer a wide variety of options for both coffee lovers and those who don’t, I recommend the Chai Latte…it was THE BEST sugar free version, I’ve ever had!
Coffee Shops in Northwest Iowa
Coffee Tree – 730 Lake Ave N, Storm Lake
This local, downtown spot is a favorite of it’s residents, but also those who visit town! If you don’t have time to go inside, drive through and grab your favorite coffee drink!
Central Perk – 12 S 6th St. #A, Estherville
Iced coffee, ice cream, fresh baked goods, and a menu that offers lots of options for those that need to be Gluten Free! Plus, they are located downtown with lots of great shops in the area, which is a huge WIN!
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Swallow Coffeehouse – 225 W Main St, Lake Mills
Java 18 – 720 US-18, Garner
I stopped here quick on my way through town. The folks are friendly and my frappe was wonderfully blended! I didn’t realize they had a drive through until I was already inside, but that’s a great feature!
Cabin Coffee – 303 Main Ave, Clear Lake
Clear Lake isn’t the only spot you’ll find this locally owned spot! They have a large variety all over Northern Iowa including Mason City & Forest City, but they are still a small business! Palomino’s are their specialty and their even roasting up their own beans!
Coffee Shops in Iowa
No need to look any further because here you have it, the ultimate guide to coffee shops in Iowa. Sure, there are a lot more and I might have missed your favorite, but you should be able to find one or two or three in your area to try out! Tell me, which coffee shop is your favorite?!
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I travel a lot in Iowa so I appreciate the list. If you ever get a chance do you check out Deja Brew in Emmetsburg Iowa. They are also very good.
I’ll definitely add it to our list! Thank you so much!!!