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Black Pearl Café

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
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413 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA 52761 (563) 288-5307 Website
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Reviews (45)

Kelly Rushford
Kelly Rushford
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I love their hot tea. Although I'm not a coffee drinker, I hear they have wonderful coffee as well and their ice energy drink mixes are addicting.

Anon R
Anon R
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

You can so clearly tell how little this owner cares for anyone but herself. Taking advantage of new workers and acting like a mentor, just to throw people away. The pay is terrible. The employees deserve better. And the "story" on the wall of how it came about... SCREAMS classist. You are NOT paying for QUALITY. She has cheaper out on cups and drink carriers. My five drinks were thrown in one drink carrier that completely concaved. All five of my drinks for my employees were ruined. Didn't bother going back for replacements as I will not be returning again.

Dade Lee Murphy
Dade Lee Murphy
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

around 3 p.m. on December 30th 2022, I witness the owners verbally berate a door dash delivery driver. Needless to say; after what I saw I left. You could have simply explained about your policy in regards to carriers that the order needed four items instead of two. and then to have one of the co-owners yell at him and say he's "banned", when in no way was the dasher of abrasive, violent, or loud or cruded...makes me never want to travel to Muscatine and do business with such churlish people. which is why I have to give zero stars and not recommend people to go there. if that's how you treat people who do doordash...I'd hate to see what what happened to actual disgruntled customers.

Jeremy
Jeremy
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

My lotus drink was amazing..love the choice of paper cup and healthier version of energy drink! Very cool and trendy.

Duston Detrick
Duston Detrick
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

No hello, no energy and the 5 workers were too busy talking to each other and we felt like a burden when ordering we we interrupts their conversation. Drinks were good, but the service was far from good.

Ryan Evans
Ryan Evans
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

This is one of the better places, but yall need to learn from the best REDBAND COFFEE in Davenport is super consistent, their coffee is always strong and always has bold flavor. This place the taste is hit or miss, some daysit's great, other days I could toss it in the trash on my way out the door

Debbie Holtz
Debbie Holtz
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Very friendly staff!! She recommended a few things and I chose the Cafe Con Leche. Excellent!! 🥰❤️😋 I will definitely be back!

Jay Flores
Jay Flores
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

nice atmosphere lots of light very friendly staff needs newer furniture also a bigger menu

Dawn Bedingfield
Dawn Bedingfield
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Met here for a meeting and enjoyed the youthful atmosphere and space.

Chris Bierman
Chris Bierman
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

We went in at about 2:00 on Friday. The kids running the place seem to be preoccupied with each other and their friends that were in there. The items we purchased were pretty decent and would consider rewriting if the service improves.

Jill Weikert
Jill Weikert
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great staff always Greet you when you come in their drinks are awesome Has a very nice and relaxed atmosphere need to try it if you have not

Dwayne Paul
Dwayne Paul
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Good coffee and knowledgeable employees

Obvious Front
Obvious Front
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Good place to stop for coffee or a quick lunch,

Ann Kauffman
Ann Kauffman
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Attended a graduation party there. Ate the party food. I don't do coffee drinks after 10AM

Keith Dickens
Keith Dickens
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I have not had a bad experience yet. The green apple energy drink is outstanding.

RS Teller
RS Teller
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Drove on my way to come here and get a coffee because Your business hours stated that you were open. I think it's really irresponsible and unprofessional not to update your hours. I wasted my time coming over here and I saw another person doing the same. Whether or not you are ever open again doesn't matter because I would never patronize a place that is inconsiderate of potential customers.

Conner Dillard
Conner Dillard
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great spot spot w/ friendly staff and great atmosphere. I like to stop and get a Frappe before my DoorDash shift starts and if the number of times I pick-up from there during the day is any indication then a lot of other people really like the Black Pearl also

josh little
josh little
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Good coffee would definitely recommend

Bill Lewidge
Bill Lewidge
★★★☆☆ Jan 19, 1970

This is going to be a difficult review to construct, because these are sensitive topics. There are two reasons why I rate this place 3 stars. The first, is that upon recently stopping in, I noticed that they had removed the LGBT pride flag that was hanging above the barista area. I had stopped in a few times previously and had always felt welcomed and accepted and safe there. Now I am not so sure… considering that taking down a flag must mean they no longer support the community? Very upsetting. The second and last reason is the more sensitive topic. Just recently, a tragic death took place in the community. Not even a WEEK later, Black Pearl launched their newest drink: “#forcam”. I am not sure if this is the owner’s motive, but using the death of a young girl to advertise their business is absolutely sickening. It would be understandable if #forcam was a fundraiser, or an outreach program like the M Brunson incident, but it’s not. All the money raised from these “#forcam” drinks are not going anywhere but the pockets of the owners. I have also noticed that Black Pearl is notorious for naming drinks after loyal customers. What I don’t understand is- if the #forcam drink was Cammeron’s most popular order, why did they have to wait til AFTER she died to launch it/name it?? Sound two-faced to me. Will not be stepping in here again. If I were the family of the girl who passed away, I would start a lawsuit because this behavior for the sake of publicity is utterly disgusting.

Sienna Lynn
Sienna Lynn
★★★☆☆ Jan 19, 1970

Lots of energy drinks. Good coffee and tea. Music was pretty loud for a coffee house. Decided to get it to go instead.