Press Coffee

We were heading out of town on a road trip, and passed by Press Coffee. I'd seen their tempting social media posts, but had never visited. We decided to turn the car around check it out. It was definitely worth it. I love visiting locally owned coffee shops. Each one is different, and Press is a good example of a destination coffee shop. There are two different outdoor patios, a drive-through window, and plenty of seating inside on the main level, as well as upstairs. They have very cozy, artistic, and welcoming spaces. I make a lot of coffee at home using locally roasted beans, sometimes roasted the same day or within a few days, then fresh ground just prior to making espresso. So, I've become accustomed to really fresh rich coffee. I ordered a latte at Press Coffee, and normally I would sweeten a latte, but they make such a smooth delicious latte that I didn't feel a need to sweeten it. I was really impressed. Thanks Press for creating a great coffee shop experience for Iowa City!

Fantastic iced lattes, and a wonderful atmosphere. The vibe in this cafe was great! It is a beautiful house decorated with various art and decorative pieces. The coffee is a little on the expensive side but that is to be expected. There is free wifi and an ample range of seating options.

The chai latte in particular was great, especially on a crazy humid day. Highly recommend!

I had a quick meeting with a customer. The place was packed (both upstairs and downstairs) but we found a little room. My iced americano was amazing. They are stocked better than most mom and pop coffee shops! I definitely recommend. They also have a really convenient drive through!

Comfy, cozy, easy to find, and ample parking. Great service, and, crucially, excellent coffee in a city overflowing with coffee options. Bike friendly and handicapped accessible. Spacious patio for summertime relaxing. .

I love the idea that the coffee shop revolves around the French press brewing method! The staff were friendly, the place was cozy, and the coffee was well-prepared and tasty. Highly recommend.

Love this coffee brand. Driving along I-80, if you’re seeking quality coffees, stop here. Only a mile off the interstate. Main drawback is parking… limited spots. Staff - Midwest friendly!

Super comfy! Seems like many coffee shops these days go for modernist/industrial chic, which doesn’t feel particularly inviting to me. Press, on the other hand, is super cozy and feels warm, but the tables still allow for productivity. One of the best coffee shop atmospheres I’ve experienced!

They make really good lattes. The staff are so wonderful and can make anything you want. They do have a dirty chai latte that is oddly good. (Has shots of espresso in it.) The atmosphere inside is relaxing and they have outdoor seating as well. Not that many parking spots but they do have a drive thru.

Great place to work, socialize or just enjoy a pastry and a coffee. The aesthetic was very nice, and the staff were very friendly.

Will definitely come here again and recommend to my friends and family.

You know, when Press first opened up I thought it was just convenient to have a drive-thru Cafe close to my house but it's actually growing on me as a hangout spot too. There's more seating downstairs which I didn't even realize until they started hosting CCAN and other groups' reproductive rights advocacy meetings and generously providing them with coffee and pastries. Hard to beat that kinda community spirit, but I do wish they had a medium roast more often...