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The Java House - First Ave

★★★★½ 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
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1575 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States +1 319-248-2074 Website
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Reviews (100)

Emily Breeden
Emily Breeden
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Baristas were super nice and friendly. Greeted upon entering with a smile. Good vibes, away from the college environment. Played games with the family and caught up

Ryne
Ryne
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Thursday around 1 o'clock at a coffee shop, a great time to be there if you want some peace and quiet and like being around coffee. Got the Sumatra and it's awesome.

TheConfusedVampire (Hex)
TheConfusedVampire (Hex)
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

My favorite place to relax and work on my crafts. I'm in poor health, so, I spend a lot of time resting at home. This place feels so cozy that I can get out of the house without straining myself at all. The drinks are great too, obviously. Lol

Mike Carberry
Mike Carberry
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great coffee house. Great place to meet someone

Stephanie Enloe
Stephanie Enloe
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

There were two people in line ahead of us and we waited nearly 20 mins for two coffee drinks. If Java House wants to do mobile orders fine, but then you need to staff appropriately and prioritize the customers that are actively waiting at your counter

shawn winters
shawn winters
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Ground fresh, brewed by the cup with locally made pastries. The app is awesome. I use it almost everyday to order in advance.

Julie Mulherin
Julie Mulherin
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Good food and coffee but the service could use some help

Carlye Hileman
Carlye Hileman
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Friendly staff, very clean and delicious drinks. I love the glow worm. Good assortment of pastries and snacks too.

Dave McNabb
Dave McNabb
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

A great place to start your day.

Matt Townsley
Matt Townsley
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

University town ambience and quality caffeine drinks.

Chris Schwarz
Chris Schwarz
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Chai latte is my jam... best in town.

Tiani Kelly
Tiani Kelly
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

My favorite is the purple haze; it can take a few minutes to get the coffee, especially in the morning, but it's definitely worth the wait

Karen Julson
Karen Julson
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I see why my daughter loves this place. Great service, food and coffee

Maxwell
Maxwell
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Friendly, attentive staff with delicious, affordable drinks. I haven't had the opportunity to sit down and relax here, however the atmosphere it lets off when simply ordering a drink at the counters is warm and welcoming. Tip well and often!

Brandon Hendrickson
Brandon Hendrickson
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

The sort of ambiance other cafés are trying to have. The sort of coffee other coffee is trying to be. Will be coming back.

Susan Jaecques
Susan Jaecques
★★★☆☆ Jan 19, 1970

I like some of their pastries. Unfortunately, they run low fast. You have to get there early for any selection. I leave without buying anything fairly often because they don't have anything I like. Their coffee is good but I'm not a fan of the slow pour over method. It would be nice if they offered more Fair Trade coffee. Like that it's locally owned.

Byron Simar
Byron Simar
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Great pour over coffee . Nice atmosphere.

Ali Dietsch
Ali Dietsch
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Staff was very nice and seemed to actually enjoy their job and talking with patrons.

David Hald
David Hald
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Loved it! Classic coffee and used bookshop, owner was also super friendly. Good vibes all around and good coffee, too!

Clarissa Hopkins
Clarissa Hopkins
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Great coffee house with ample seating, flavorful drinks.