The Java House Coffee Roasters - Downtown

The Java House is a long-standing corner stone of the Iowa City and University of Iowa academic culture. This is the preferred study and socializing local for both graduate students and undergraduate students because of the open and friendly atmosphere which supports conversation and work. There’s a plethora of coffees, teas, bakery items, and sandwiches to choose from for a quick bite or treat. There’s also live music on Friday nights featuring local performer with no cover charged. They also have their own App to make ordering easier.

Great atmosphere! One of few coffee shop in downtown open early (before 7am). Love the coffee and pastry but the staff could have shown better passionate.

A real coffee house that does individual pour over brew method along with a variety of other coffee, tea and unique drink options. Wonderful baked goods and sweets and cute merchandise available. I highly recommend visiting for a great cup of coffee!! Friendly staff to help you choose your favorite coffee or drink.

Freshman year in college I would spend every Sunday morning here to study. Some times I would take my friends in there to just sit down and drink coffee while playing some chess. I sometimes wish that it wasn’t so gloomy and macabre in the back room area, but I guess I still adored it

(it didn’t feel the same after they converted part of the study area to part of the sandwich shop next door)

Fantastic coffee and tea. The Heirloom side of the business does great lunch sandwiches, salads, and soups. Consistently awesome quality on everything they make. Staff is friendly even when they get super busy. A true Iowa City gem.

Not only is Java House the home of best cup of coffee in Iowa City, but the managers and staff are incredible. We had a medical emergency while eating lunch there and the staff went above and beyond to help us. Thank you!!!

We always enjoy stopping in and grabbing our fav caffeine options, Ultra Violet for me and American Gothic for my bf. Great customer service, they are always very helpful if I get a taste for something diffrent.

Met a friend here for conversation.

This place has been here almost thirty years and the interior finishes still somewhat reflect a 90s charm.

The vibe is lived in and familiar and it's abuzz with all sorts of people picking up a pick-me-up.

My latte was great and I appreciate that the lid and cardboard wrap are kept optional to reduce waste.

Sound levels were pretty good for such a bustling spot. I didn't have any problems hearing my friend.

Good tasting coffee…. Wayyyy to expensive for what you get. Paid $13 for two SMALL coffees and did not even get any latte art on top. It also took 20 minutes to get our drinks. I will only be going back for a very special occasion.

Java House wouldn't have so many good reviews if customers knew baristas had their credit card tips pooled and then stolen from them as recently as COVID 2020, and then were let go for speaking publicly of this. Well i can say something, cause I never have worked here and never will 👍👍