Java River Cafe & Bakery

Lovely cafe, friendly service, and great breakfast!

This small coffee shop is so cute. I visit Keokuk every couple of years because my family lives in the area. I've never heard of this place and i am very sad I just discovered it. We love the breakfast, it's fresh cooked and delicious. The hand crafted drinks are really good and there are plenty of options for us diabetics. I wanted to take some badged coffee home with me but I couldn't find any plain without all these crazy flavors. Snickerdoodle, hazelnut, smores.. I just want a bag of whatever they are brewing.

My only criticism is the next visit I decided to get a decaf coffee. However, I was bummed the only choices at the bar for creamer were powdered creamer or International brand liquid tubs. I asked for half and half instead and was charged extra for it. They wanted to charge me for a latte at first. I was only using 3 to 4 Tbs, no where near latte amount and certainly no espresso. I didn't want it steamed or prepped in any way, just a little real half and half in my coffee. I don't remember the price of coffee alone, but I want to say I paid about a dollar extra for the cream. The coffee is really good with real cream. I've never had a coffee place charge me for creamer.

Other than that incident I love the atmosphere and the employees are friendly and attentive.

Ended up getting a delicious chai latte as well as a maple scone and Bavarian cream horn. Not only was was the latte and treats delicious but the atmosphere was cozy and warm. The staff was incredibly friendly and took special care to make our order perfect. Will definitely swing through again if we ever get the chance!

The sandwiches we had were good and not skimpy. We also had delicious creme horns baked there. Friendly personnel and decent prices. The only complaint we had was the noise level. You could hardly hear across the table. Also,I would have preferred to have a waitress take our orders at the table.

Nancy is just lovely. The blueberry griller sandwich, and the atmosphere were all pleasant; overall a wonderful experience. I will gladly stop in more often. I had a lovely coffee date that morning.

This place is amazing.. food is amazing.. this place is VERY clean!!! And service is amazing!! And in reference to the guy.. Mombie Jones… those floors are not even in this establishment!!!! They clean around the clock … and are super professional and very efficient!!! I would recommend this place highly!!!!!

Amazing good and great price. The dining room feels like a great pave to meet friends. Very inviting. Will eat here again!

Loved it; can't wait to go back as there are so many things I want to try! I only gave it a 4 because they were out of the fruit the day I was there. Otherwise, based on my Guacamole BLT and my Orange Cranberry Scone, it was a 5.

Good food. Good coffee and good service. 👍

Amazing across the board. Wonderful service and the food is awsome