Sam Doe
I love this place. I hadn’t known about them until I needed an energy drink in a pinch one day, and they were close. I stopped in, ended up getting a peanut butter cold brew instead, a very wise decision on my part. I love cold brew so much, and when I took a sip, it redefined in my mind what cold brew should taste like. One thing that seems to be a common practice is attention to detail. Every single time I order nearly the same thing, it comes out darn near perfect every time. I love this place. I hardly frequent big coffee chains in favor of this one. To the staff of Iron + Grain, keep doing what you’re doing, and I’ll be back every time.
… moreB M
This place is rustic and one of those unique nostalgic places. Its really cool looking! I’m not a fan of places that only sell Starbucks style coffee, as in anything but actual coffee-coffee, cream not sitting out kind of thing. But if thats your thing? This is the place for you!
… moreL L
Incredible local coffee shop. Not only do they do a great job of roasting their own beans, but their baristas know what to do with them! Coffee drinks are great & so is the food! My favorite drink may be the French toast latte. I highly recommend it!
… moreKylee
Everything about Iron + Grain Coffee is absolutely phenomenal. Staff is very sweet, patient and welcoming! The wait time is very short in my opinion, and the coffee is so good. My favorite is the peanut butter cup and s’mores cold brews and I adore the muffins and the bacon and egg sandwich. Prices are cheap in my opinion. For 3, 16 oz cold brews is 22 with tax and they are delicious! The seating and lounge area is so cozy and theres even a pool table! Will be coming again and tipping the excellent service.
… moreLeeanna Cyphers
Amazing service the people that work there have amazing attitudes! Such a cozy vibe and an amazing place if you want to just study I’ve been there two times so far and plan to go more I just found out about this place a few days ago I got 3 drinks for 22$ the servers most definitely deserve tips with their amazing attitudes and friendlyness and the food there is amazing!
… moreKelsi Lingle
“Hands down one of my favorite coffee spots! The coffee was excellent, the service was amazing, and the vibe was warm and inviting. You can tell they genuinely care about what they do. I’ll absolutely be back!”
… moreJoe Kopacz
In a continuing effort to try different coffee and tea shops around the Quad Cities, I cam across Iron + Grain Coffee House in a search on Google Maps. I’d noticed the Davenport location initially, but after a recent meal in Bettendorf realized that this East Moline location was a closer drive. I needed the tea really bad this afternoon, so off I went across the river for my fix.
I don’t often get into East Moline for any reason and honestly, the last trips I’ve made there have been for reviews like this. I particularly glad I decided to come out this way today, as the general area around the coffee house and other businesses is really cool! The nearby Rust Belt advertises it was once home to an automobile manufacturing plant and is now a concert venue. Also nearby is Midwest Ale Works, another local craft brewer, and Jenny’s Boxcar, a bright looking pub/restaurant. I need to get back here again – this whole redevelopment looks really neat!
Those first impressions were only further confirmed and cemented upon entering into Iron + Grain. The initial entry into the space is a bit closed off – a few tables to sit, some merchandise of to one side and a bathroom on the other…not much there. The much larger space off to the left of the entry is unique, though. Just about every place to sit looks different. There’s some plush couches and chairs in one corner, a high table with accompanying stools for a larger group, and a pool table in the middle of it all, to describe a few. The floor is a plain concrete slab through the entirety of the space, while the ceiling plenum is open and displays the mix of rough wood 2x4s along the very top, large I-beams providing support, and HVAC ductwork running throughout. Lighting is minimal – there are a few strips of accent lights and two unique fixtures suspended from the ceiling at one end of the space. The walls add a further accent to the overall aesthetic not usually noticeable or important in other places – the brick on the wall containing windows along the building’s facade is a mix of faded reds and browns usually indicate years of presence, while other walls are painted a plain white or black.
I mention all of this to say I really like the vibe of this space. There’s some description online that describes the place as somewhere to have a meeting during the day or just otherwise relax. I definitely feel it being here – the mix of natural lighting and minimal fixtures keeps the place feeling comfortable, the music is soft Indie pop, and the chair I sat in was plenty comfy. I can definitely envision both doing remote work here or even getting coworkers here for an off-site hang-out.
For a beverage today, I opted for a hot tea, in this case a Republic of Teas Jasmine Green. I also got a fairly large chocolate chip cookie. The tea was standard for the offerings from Republic of Teas – it was a solid green tea that I’d easily get again, here and elsewhere. The cookie was probably a little big for what I needed and wanted this afternoon, but tasted great – definitely more on the biscuity side of cookies rather than the cake-y side. I ate about half and saved the rest for later. The barista was really nice and got my tea for me quickly.
All in all, this was a great experience today. I wish the space were closer to home in Bettendorf, but I definitely want to come back here soon. I’m looking forward to trying Jennie’s Boxcar and Midwest Ale Works on a future visit to the area. Thanks Iron + Grain, I really like what you’re doing here!
… moreAna & Chris True – True Homes
What a lovely space down by the River Bend in East Moline. I’ve had the London Fog, Matcha tea, Lavender something (amazing) Chai latte and other specialty drinks they post about…every single one has been delicious! Today we wanted to enjoy the nice spring weather so we decided to work from their outdoor patio..perfection! We had the Cobb salad and the Hot Ham sandwich both were so delicious. We will be back…it was such a nice environment to work in and we always enjoy any excuse to buy a nice beverage.
… moreSarah Oberg Ramirez
I went to Iron + Grain for the first time today, and I loved it! I ordered a blueberry vanilla iced latte, made with their in house blueberry simple syrup. It was AMAZING! I would definitely order it again, and I love the creativity in their menu. I also ordered the grilled cheese with bacon with a side of pasta salad. Both were so delicious and well made. The employees were friendly. I will definitely be back!
… morePatrice Morey
I recently attended a bridal shower held at Iron + Grain coffeehouse. It was beautiful! The food was delicious and the service was remarkable. What a fun atmosphere to have as a place to celebrate our bride to be. Never once did we feel neglected or rushed. I would definitely recommend this establishment for any of your needs! If you love a good cup of coffee, this is your place!
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