Sarah Thomason
My husband or I bring our son down every weekend for horsemanship, this weekend we both came and decided to try this place for lunch. The strawberry refresher was beautiful to look at and tasted great! I had the Avocado Club Sandwich and my husband had the Pit Beef Melt. Mine was good, I just wished there was more avocado and maybe regular sliced tomato instead of cherry tomatoes just because they kept falling out. My husband thought his was delicious too. The atmosphere was wonderful and it was quiet for a Saturday lunchtime (thanks wintry mix).
… moreCassidy Belcher
Such a cute cafe! My husband and I were in town for a softball tournament and stumbled upon this place while looking for a coffee shop on a Saturday morning. It was jumping with live music, a few local vendors selling goods, and great vibes!
Saturday I tried a salted caramel oat milk latte and was 5/10, not much flavor but still good. Sunday I came back and ordered it with some honey, and it was much better 7/10. My husband liked his so if you like a sweeter latte, I recommend adding some extra flavor.
The avocado toast was really good! 10/10
Vegan yogurt parfait was very good 10/10 and I was surprised and grateful to see a vegan option in this small town. My husband had the bacon breakfast sandwich and claims it’s 9/10, he really liked the fresh ciabatta it comes on.
They also sell local beers which is pretty cool!
The aesthetic inside is cute and airy. They also have a back patio and some seating out front! The staff is very friendly and personable. Great service, tasty lattes, and quick breakfast bites. Highly recommend!
… moreLeah Nagy
Joe was great! Greeted everyone by name or by “Miss” or “Sir” and has the nicest smile. Very kind and helped us understand what all the place has to offer! Beer, wine, coffee, yummy food and local ice cream… delicious!
My husband (also named Joe) and I were stopping through on our way to Coralville for a wedding and needed some dinner. This is exactly the kind of mom&pop place we like to stumble upon in our travels. You would never know this was here from the highway, but it’s worth the stop! The downtown area is so cute.
We both got an iced chai ($4), and my hubby ordered the Pit Beef Melt ($9) and I ordered the Avocado Club Sandwich ($9). My sandwich was good, but the melt was DELICIOUS I’m not a fan of spicy things, and the bacon jam was flavorful with heat and complimented the beef perfectly.
It’s a very sweet atmosphere with fun music (Joe even hums along to it!) and a relaxing vibe. We discovered that Joe and his wife own this little spot and you can tell they put a lot of care and effort into it.
We ended up leaving with cookie dough bites, a locally created ice cream sandwich, vanilla mead, two local beers, and a shiny sticker for my luggage. Joe even threw in two homemade cinnamon rolls for our breakfast at the Heartland Inn tomorrow! So thoughtful. We laughed and had a good time together with the locals who were there with us enjoying drinks.
… moreRaymond Peterson
The owner is basically the only employee for this newer small business. Only been operating for a year and looks like he has things rolling pretty smoothly. I don’t drink much coffee so I get the watermelon lemonade. And of course the famous avocado toast with fresh micro greens cherry tomatoes and balsamic glaze. Delicious. I will absolutely return.
… moreIsabella
Thoroughly impressed by how well they handled the influx of hinterland goers, despite the heat and chaos. The employees were incredibly sweet, welcoming, and informative. The cute space offered plenty of seating options and an adorable mural that added to the charm. The honey cinnamon and pistachio lattes were delicious—extra kudos for every drink automatically coming with oat milk.
… moreFae
I went to the grand opening and loved the atmosphere of this cute little cafe. A cafe is a great addition to the town of St. Charles. The mural on the wall is beautiful and they even have a nice patio area in the back. I will definitely be going back whenever I’m in town.
… moreJ J
We passed through town and stopped for breakfast. The lattes were amazing. The grilled cheese was delicious. The owner was friendly and nice to talk to. If you need some yummy coffee or a bite to eat, please support this beautiful business.
… moreAlicia Yuan
I was in town for a wedding and was a bit early for the ceremony so I stopped at the coffee shop. It’s a cute place on the Main Street. The people are very friendly and the coffee is good too!
… moreLinden Rael
stopped in on my way out of hinterland and i felt like a new man. staff were so incredibly nice and the breakfast sandwich, though it looks unsuspecting, rocked my world. they also accommodated my partner with celiac which was beyond sweet. even if it takes you some extra time on your road trip it’s so worth it!
… moreNathan Erickson
This cafe is SO friendly and welcoming. The owners did a wonderful job dealing with the Hinterland crowd, when their little shop was bombarded with more folks than they had probably ever had to serve.
The coffee was delightful, their breakfast menu was exactly what I wanted (shout out to the Avo toast and the Muenster cheese on the Sando), and they were so friendly. They even did a themed cocktail for each day’s headliner at Hinterland, and it ROCKED!
Please support them when you’re in St Charles. They’re good people, with great coffee.
Ps sorry the photo includes my mostly eaten Sandwich. I was too hungry to wait
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