Iron + Grain Coffee House

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!

Today is my first time coming. After looking through all the local spots, I decided on this one. I’m not from here, and really needed my coffee fix. Staff was not friendly, at least the girl wasn’t. She wouldn’t even look at me. I decided to still stay and sit to drink my coffee. She was much friendlier to the older man that ordered after me… weird. Coffee is okay much better than Starbucks. Maybe, next time I’ll have better service. 😊

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.

Visiting from Chicago and stumble upon this coffee spot. Customer service is good. The prices are on the pricey side. I would say their prices are closer to what you would find in downtown Chicago. My bf and I work from home and we stayed in this coffee shop for about 4hrs. The Wi-Fi is also great!

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!

As far as I am concerned it is the BEST coffee in the QC. Have not had any food yet. Great people.

Great Coffee, Great study and collaborative space. I think the Iron Grain site is the new best kept secret of the Quad Cities. It is basically in East Moline just past The Bend hotel on the west side of the road. There are large table spaces, couches, small tables, tall tables, and actually decent acoustics to talk and listen to chillax music. The staff was super helpful too! We were there when there were few people. I hope this review gets more people to visit. There is also a really cute boutique on one side which sells reasonably priced women’s clothing and gifts. I got a beautiful dress for $20.

In addition, there are other cute places here including a local brewery which my DH and I visited a month ago. Illinois is annoying because you have to wear the masks everywhere but don’t let that deter you from enjoying a great environment and great coffee and sandwiches. Parking is good and there is cute outdoor space to enjoy the Midwest weather. .

I stopped at the new Davenport store today for a quick business meeting and lunch. The atmosphere and location are nice, and my latte was great. My $8 Hot Ham & Cheese was a huge disappointment, though. It consisted of a packet of Buddig ham slapped between two pieces of Wonder Bread with some questionably-textured shredded cheese melted on top. For a coffee shop that was created by architects and artisans, I definitely did not get the impression that artistry was considered in the making of this sandwich. I'd come back for coffee, but not food.

Had to try the WOE breakfast pizza. It's delicious and worth driving away from the interstate. I ordered online and picked up in the drive through. Pleasant and friendly staff

2 stars because the price. Over $7 for a SMALL iced matcha! I couldn’t believe it. It was good but not worthy of that price in my opinion. If it was a little cheaper I’d definitely go back but there are plenty of other coffee shops that have better prices.