Born To Be Retired
Nicest coffee shop we’ve stopped at on our 5,000 mile journey across and around the US. The coffee was excellent . The place is adorable. The bathroom smells amazing 😉
Cute little shop as well
… moreMelinda
I often stop in the vicinity for gas when I’m driving through. Last month, I noticed this beautiful, black standalone building and decided to take a look. There was still some active construction outside in the parking lot but the shop was open. I was surprised to see that it was both a boutique and a coffee shop. Great idea! The clothes and other offerings are very cute, and fairly priced. The inside is very tastefully designed and decorated. The dressing room There’s a girly boho theme throughout. Love it!
Since I knew I wouldn’t be able to stop in again for a long time, I decided to try two different coffee drinks–a hot Brookie Dough latté with half the syrup, and an iced, shaken Golden Pearl with one shot less of espresso. Two of their best sellers! The Brookie Dough has your usual espresso and steamed milk with chocolate chip cookie dough and marshmallow syrup, finished with a drizzle of chocolate sauce. The iced, shaken Golden Pearl has an espresso base that is shaken with brown sugar and white chocolate, then topped with vanilla cold foam. I originally only wanted two shots of espresso but the owner explained the reason she had a recommended number of shots for each size was for flavor balance and to fill up the cup. If you’re still afraid of getting the jitters she’ll gladly top off with more cold foam. Everyone that worked here was awesome and so accommodating. There’s even a puppuccino that you can buy with a treat for a small charge. It’s super cute, and it’s not just your run-of-the-mill whipped cream. My dog enjoyed it thoroughly!
If you ever find yourself in the area I highly recommend this place!
… moreSarah Taylor
My husband and I stopped here on our way to Chicago from San Francisco and it was the cutest coffee shop! Great service and great drinks but also love that the boutique was connected to it.
… moreWillow Estelle
Me and my friend stopped by here on a road trip and were very satisfied! I got the peanut buttercup cold brew, slightly wish there was more peanut butter but there’s never enough peanut butter for me lol. My friend got the brookie dough hot and drank it all before I even finished my sandwich in the car.
The atmosphere was super nice, though a little awkward if you’re not used to the bougie type of decor, very personalized for being in a small town exit. The woman working there today was super nice, held a lovely conversation and wasted to time to make our drinks. Wish I could try out their other drinks, maybe next year.
… morePoothé Terrace Gardens
The porter house coffee truck served me a pre-packaged generic burrito. It was gross and to top it off it was cold in the middle. The mango smoothie was terrible as well. When I told them it was still frozen in the middle they were no help at all. Avoid the truck at all costs. I’m going to avoid this company altogether.
… moreSarah Kramer
This is my favorite coffee shop in town. The owner and employees are warm and welcoming. The drinks are great, and their seasonal offerings are fun and creative. Porter House Coffee Co. offers a wide variety of flavor options, which is refreshing. I like the rewards program as well. It’s nice that I can order online and pick up later. That’s so convenient, especially when ordering for multiple people. I like going through the drive thru as well.
… moreRoxanne Huskey
If you are traveling by here and you like a great tasting coffee definitely stop in. You will not be disappointed. Best coffee that I’ve had in a long time. Great service too. I’m looking forward to next year when we are driving to coralville again!
… moreAmy McGriff
Nice coffee shop. Cute decor. The boutique and coffee shop are separate so they have to ring you up on separate sides. That would be my only critique as an inconvenience. I had an iced Americano with cream, and it was very nice. I found some cute kitchen gifts, which were reasonably priced. The clothing was aThat would be my only critique as an inconvenience. I had an iced Americano with cream and it was very nice. I found some cute kitchen gifts which were reasonably priced.
… moreAlexis Merritt
Excellent coffee shop nestled in a boutique with several drink options. They have so many syrups and preset combinations that make for delicious lattes or cold brews. You can also ask for 50% sweet on the drinks which make them perfect for me. Staff was very sweet, attentive, and understood we didn’t like our lattes too too sweet. I recommend you stop here while passing through – it rivals with city coffee shops.
… moreTed Green
Excellent coffee shop barely a half mile off the highway. All premium type espresso choices or just drip. Also pastries, gifts and, for some reason, boutique clothes. After than a Starbucks and less crowded.
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