The Java House
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Iowa City
"drink window by the espresso machine."(14 Tips)
"Bring a good book and curl up in one of the comfy couches."(3 Tips)
"Great coffee and pastries!"(6 Tips)
"their iced masala chai is decadent."(4 Tips)
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Great staff. I was given a free drink for having to wait a few extra minutes. Didn't even have to complain.- Dudes, you can totally remove your coffee from the brew bar yourselves. Room is a personal choice. :) thanks for helping out your busy, beautiful, and caffeine anxiety plagued baristas.
LauraAugust 13, 2012Iced chai tea is amazeballs! Have any tossed salad - its all great! I had shrimp w/ black bean & other veggies & a lil bit of naughty (but fabulous) blue cheese :o)- Megan P.October 26, 2014Great place to grab a coffee or cappuccino before hitting the road after a good weekend in Iowa City.
If you're there to do schoolwork, please be mindful of folks just there enjoying a cup of coffee. If you're there to enjoy a cup of coffee, please be mindful of those doing schoolwork.
Michael BennittOctober 29, 2012Excellent coffees and atmosphere. I always stop in when passing through town
I hear, IC takes place here occasionally. Nice to grab a cup of joe and listen to local musicians.- Lids and straws are to the left of the drink window by the espresso machine. If you order something espresso based or cold; that is the pick up point.
Best overall coffee pace in a city of great coffee places. Been coming here for years & never has something I didn't like.
Kate AnnNovember 7, 2015one of the few places in iowa city with really comfy seating for hanging out
i can appreciate being courteous of others wanting tables, etc, however during finals week I feel that the one-hour table limit is blasphemy! literally was hounded by the manager 4 times. rude&unfair
Joe SchuellerSeptember 11, 2012Best coffee in Iowa City, hands down. My favorite drink is definitely a fresh drip-brewed Steamboat Bill.- The best coffee shop atmosphere in Iowa city. Bring a good book and curl up in one of the comfy couches.
- Jim EllisAugust 30, 2012A great Americano. Was intrigued by the Cuban macchiato. Looking forward to stopping here again. www.AwakeMySole.com
The delicious lemon berry danish goes perfectly with a cup of cappuccino
Whether you're in for a breakfast pick-me-up or a nighttime gathering, drink a Nutty Caramel Coffee. Extra incentive to go in after dark: pastries are 1/2 price after 8:00!
Get the sugar cookie llaté. The atmosphere is super cool
Alex ShockeyMarch 5, 2010Get the German Chocolate Mocha. Hot or Iced it's excellent. Also, if you're looking for a pastry, the cappuccino brownie and cinnamon roll are delicious
Drew HoltwickFebruary 11, 2013Drip-bar is neat, with numbered "lanes." It's a huge place, w/ sandwhich place and more seating attached.
Off The QuadJuly 21, 2011Friendly barista’s, treats and great coffee. Great atmosphere to get that paper done, so stop procrastinating.
If you're sticking around, help reduce waste by asking for your drink "for here," in a reusable mug or glass.
Especially great in the summer when students vacate the area. Tables galore!
If you want your drink in a togo cup, just say that. Not "here, but in a togo cup". The baristas need to know what cup, not your location.
Christopher KnowlesSeptember 8, 2010I tried to leave flyers here for an event & they were total Nazis about it. I guess they would have interfered with all the hipsters conspicuously ignoring each other. Even Starbucks was cool with it!
One dollar organic fair trade coffee until April 24! Also, check out the new blueberry drinks!
- Order a double cappuccino, and sit in one of the soft, comfy chairs to drink it.
Order the "All-Nighter," 5 shots of espresso. Gotta luv the jitters.
If your looking for a good pull of espresso don't come here.
Watch out for the cinnamon rolls! Extremely addictive!!!- $1 conversation brews all day Tuesday September 13th!
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The Java House
211 1/2 E Washington St (btw Dubuque St and Linn St)
Iowa City, IA 52240
United States
Iowa City, IA 52240
United States
Closed until 6:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 6:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
(319) 341-0012
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
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