Came by here early in the morning right at opening to get some work done before the day started. I decided I would treat myself to a nice coffee and breakfast while I was here.Parking: This Java House is in a small shopping center, so there was ample parking.Ambiance: I liked the ambiance of the place. Lots of wood, so it felt natural. There was ample lighting and plenty of seating with outlets for me to get some work done. There are signs that say 1 hour seating, but it was not busy that early and they did not enforce it at the time. I am not sure if they would enforce it if it ever got that busy.Food and drink: For coffee, I got the Mexican Chocolate Cold Brew with Sweet Cream. For food, I got the Spicy Southwest with chorizo and substituted the English muffin for croissant, which they were more than happy to do. Both came out in a timely manner. The Mexican Chocolate Cold Brew was delicious and refreshing, but it does have a spiced kick to it for those who are not into that. The Spicy Southwest was not too spicy though, so feel free to order it if it piques your interest. It was still warm, had a delicious sauce to it, and I had to consciously tell myself to eat it slowly or I would have scarfed it down otherwise.Service: Incredibly friendly staff. Made small talk with one of the baristas about the gaggle of geese that were right outside the window.A hundred percent would come back! I am craving the Spicy Southwest as I write this!

Always a hit. Their coffee is great and gets the job done caffeine-wise. The staff here are always friendly, kind, and understanding. This is the type of place where you can leave your laptop out while getting your coffee or going to the restroom and not having to worry about anything. Great pastries too!

Absolutely Love this place! They serve many coffee products & freshly made rolls, muffins, & much more. Personally, I love their Caramel Frappe with whipped topping & caramel drizzled over the cream. The atmosphere here is so neat with old brick walls behind the counters & alit of windows bring in the Natural light. The other side of the store serves breakfast sandwiches & they also have healthy choices forunch, dinner, or just a snack. I highly recommend this coffee house!!!

We had Potato Kale Vegetable Soup, Ultraviolet Power Plant Energy drink no super cream and Glow Worm Power Plant Energy drink. Reasonably priced. Excellent service and suggestions as I am lactose intolerant. Clean, attractive place to eat.

I recently visited after an extended COVID-19 caused absence, aaah the aroma of the inside of the facility brought back pleasant sensations.

Looks nice very clean not so sure on the customer service part though

Safe distancing. Great coffee. They do pourovers so it is not as fast as Starbucks, but higher quality.

Java house-Heirloom used to be my favorite coffee house in Iowa City. Ive been a loyal customer for 7 years-- but I will not come here again. I got disappointed with services they provide as time goes by. I could tell they reduce the portion of the size and asking for more money. They are not used to like this in the past. The image I attached: cup of soup was $4.44. I mean I would be okay if the portion size was big enough to pay that amount of money. It used to be black color cup with bigger portion. Every friends of mine saying that theyre recently more focused on making money rather than providing good services. In addition, I used to use an java house application on my phone and sometimes they gave a promotion, but they no longer use application and changed the transaction system ridiculously. Im not a big fan of java house anymore. I would rather go to Starbucks these days. I was a big fan of java such a long time and it was a big disappointment! Shame on you! Please go back to basic java-heirloom!!

I am absolutely in love with this coffee shop.

Excellent coffee!! But outside seating is bad and this could be a nice area if they put a top on it and dressed it up. Look no further than Coaches Corner down the street from you for good ideas!!!

Lemon poppy seed muffin waz the bomb.

Java downtown is cozier but this place is good too.

Another great Java House location. Very nice, comprehensive coffee shop. Very cute and tasteful design; some very distinctive pieces of furniture, like a cool rounded chair with decorative wood arms. 😉I got an oats n’ honey latte, which was good and different. Friendly staff. Wait was a little bit long, though.

Amazing coffee, great service and prices are about on par for a good cup of joe these days. Will definitely be back!

The cashier works as a barista at the same time. I waited for more than 20 minutes for my coffee, but the taste was not mellow.

Excellent coffee and breakfast sandwiches!! Chorizo was delicious.

Some staff very attentive. Others less so. Tiramisu is my fav dessert and there is a good variety to choose from. I prefer espresso drinks over the pourover coffee. Seating is always available and socially distanced. Disinfectant and paper towels available for use on tables. Signage indicating sanitized or dirty is a handy addition. Love that place.

Best coffee (St Louis Blues!) and healthy lunch option in Iowa City! The staff are always great at this location as well.

Excellent coffee! Great environment. Friendly staff.

Best coffee in Iowa City. You can never go wrong with anything there but my favorite is the dark chocolate frappe with an extra shot. If you want something hot their mochas are great.

Amazing! Great service, setting, and coffee. I had a caramel cream iced latte with almond milk and it exceeded my expectations. Getting almond milk is always a risk, but it was perfect. The latte had the perfect ratio of espresso, milk, and ice. When i go to starbucks i have to ask for light ice, but I didn’t here and it was the perfect amount. Even the cup was cool. if i could rate 6/5 I would.

Disappointed its not the downtown Iowa City location, but they DO have a gigantic stuffed teddy-bear, so ... theres that ... and phenomenally good coffee ... ;)

Iowa cheese steak was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. And the espressos are always good.

Had black coffee, pour over. 👍

Great local çoffee shop with that extra special vibe.

Really good lattes and muffins. They time their shots and monitor milk temperatures. Not the average pull and temp you get at Howards former coffee emporium. Worth the effort.

Polite staff, chill atmosphere, good music. Overall a welcoming and relaxed place, great for a coffee date or getting some work done. I swing by from time to time to enjoy a pour over coffee. My current favorite is the American Gothic.

Love this place! Thanks so much for being willing to open safely for dine-in. Wonderful to work remotely outside of my house.

Good food. Poor customer service. I came in on a lunch break at 10:30am and the worker told me two of their soups weren’t ready yet and would be ready by maybe 11(they opened at 10am). I witnessed several workers on their phones. When I went to order coffee after had telling the employee that I will need a little bit to order, she turns around and comes back to say “Are you ready yet” in a very rude tone. The workers weren’t friendly or helpful at all and they always act like they miserably hate their job. I’ve come in here for years and experience the same thing at the Mormon Trek location with extremely bad customer service. Definitely will not be coming back to this location. The 2 stars you have earned is from the great food, not the people. Sincerely, unhappy and disappointed ex-customer.

Soup salad and good coffee whats not to enjoy.

Food is delicious and plentiful. Prices went up a little bit recently but still worth it. Great atmosphere, I never feel hurried nor is it a sleepy environment. I can count on fresh made, delicious, and nutritious food. I believe they have wifi as well, though I dont use it due to need for a secure wifi connection. Good place to do work and get good food.

My first time there. Food and service were very good. Areas for improvement include 1) add blue cheese dressing, 2) add build your own half salad, 3) differentiate size of full vs. Half salad - we had one of each and they were about the same size.

Great staff and decent atmosphere. The coffee is okay, not a ton of variety in pour over compared to other local places but you can usually get a special blend in espresso in addition to their regular house blend.

My favorite coffee anywhere. St. Louis Blues is simply amazing. The staff are great. The only downside is the fact that you cant be there for more than an hour. Sometimes I like to read a book and order coffee over a three hour period and cant do that at this location.

We always go to all the Java Houses and try them all depending on what side of town we are to support local business, but I was extremely extremely and extremely impressed with the excellent young man named William at the front of store greeting me with a very happy and genuine smile and taking my order. After asking him his name, I also found out that he is still at West High School, and I cannot tell you how amazed I was with his customer service skills. As a business owner, he was the absolute definition of who you want to be part of your team! I know he is still young, but at this time he delivered me something that I hardly and sadly don’t see much these days. Not only he needs a raise, he deserves to train others and even manage!!!! He has a very bright future and I encouraged him to study hard and succeed at what he loves to achieve! Oh yah, the white rasp mochas were also absolutely great! That was a drink I introduced to my wife 10 yrs ago on one of our first dates, and your stores are the only place that we can get this heavenly made drink!!! Thank you!

The coffee here is generally average quality but they do a good job with espresso drinks. Staff and customer service, on the other hand is quite superior to other places. I always enjoy the atmosphere here. Be advised there is a policy that you may spend only 1 hour at a table. Not STRICTLY enforced, just be aware.

Seriously enjoyed chilling and drinking my coffee. But WOW restrooms gross.And then to see workers standing around chatting. I had them womens was out of to.They need to check restrooms throughout day and wipe stool and such. Keep it looking tidy. . I am a cleaner. Seeing dust film back top of toilet tank and the back under seat tells me they do NOT properly clean.Workers need to be trained properly. Especially the restrooms. Where germs build up.Thanks

I love this place. its one of my favorite Java house locations and theres so much seating. Best place to get a quick coffee or snack, or to sit down and have lunch, or even sit down and study. The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is great.

Excellent service, but the setup was a bit confused. Maranda was extremely polite, knowledgeable, and attentive to detail. The tea was fantastic, brewed perfectly, neither too lightly nor too strongly, and the steel-cut oats were exactly as delicious as steel-cut oats should be. We did have a tiny bit of confusion when it came to picking up our coffee, but that may have been due to our own newness to the system here. The coffee itself was very good, certainly worth the trip. It was flavorful, and strong without the bitterness or burnt flavors found in the other coffee shops coffees, which might require cream or sugar. Also, very pleasantly surprised to see almond milk and coconut milk as well as soy milk. Overall, very well done.

Great atmosphere and helpful staff. Nice place to meet up with a friend.

Love the coffee, crave the lemon poppyseed muffins but there are a few staff members at this location in particular that drag their feet doing anything. Its pretty frustrating to see them playing around while you are waiting for an order.

Been goin to Heirloom and Java for a few years now and I’m finally over it. If you want to spend extra money for things you’re not gonna get, have rude staff seem just annoyed at your presence, and essentially just waste your own time and money, then go get a salad at Heirloom. I promise you’ll be disappointed. I’ve also heard from staff that they’re treated incredibly poorly and are underpaid. Maybe that explains the bad attitude? The only redeeming factor here is that the coffee side can run decently smoothly and they do have some really good coffee.

Excellent cafe, local commitment to serving its customers safely!

Excellent coffee, get the pour over. Lots of seating, staff is accommodating. This location is in a strip mall oasis and slightly out of the way. It gets very loud during peak times. Prices are high, but in line with prices in Iowa City. Parking is shared with other businesses and spaces are sparse at times.

Really awesome environment. Great friendly staff. Free newspapers to read. Good WiFi. I recommend their London Fog but make sure they give it with a tea kettle if you order for here! But be patient because it can take a while to steep!

My 5 year old spilled her hot chocolate and no one offered any concern or help. I had to ask for towels and clean up the mess and pay for a new drink. Wait time on both orders took a long time. Everything would have been better with just a little customer service.

The caramel apple spice beverage is my new absolute favorite!!

Good coffee, nice staff, food is good too. Comfortable place to sit and visit or work.

Java House is a great spot to meet and eat. The food is delicious and nutritious. Staff are friendly. The venue is relaxing. There are many seating options: tables, couches, benches, and higher stool seating.

Quick service and friendly staff. Great atmosphere for chilling out on the laptop, hanging with friends or reading. They do like you to limit your time there to 1 hour, but thats not too much to ask for :) not the cheapest but hey, buying coffee is never cheap

Lovely space with a variety of seating indoors and out. Free-to-read newspapers. I only had coffee, dark roast, delish.

Atmosphere was good. Coffee was good. But like everyone says, WiFi isnt working so I couldnt look up things when I was studying while finishing my coffee. Also, I was asked to pour my water from my water bottle to their own cup to drink water out of it, and was told that they usually encourage people to buy it but use the cup this time. I was never asked this kind of question, so I was very confused because usually even tho I dont have my own water bottle, coffee shops offer cup of water when I ask for it. Didnt know if that was always the case from the coffee shops, because I never was asked that from other locations Java house. I like Java house, but I wont go back to this one because all these inconveniences.

Very nice place! They recently expanded the store and there is no space shortage anymore. Their coffees are not to sweet. so you have your own choice!

Im not a coffee drinker, but they make pretty good hot chocolate! Great quiet study spot. Their staff is fine with this as long as you get something every once in a while. Ive never had good luck with their wireless, so not the best for internet-intensive studying.

Choice place to set up the laptop and get some writing done. Coffee is strong, tastes great; friendly college town atmosphere inside. The 1 hour at a table rule is flexible, staff are reasonable during less busy times

This is one of only 2 places that Ive actually enjoyed the coffee from. Relaxed atmosphere and there is even a little nook with blocks for my toddler to play in.

The best Java House location in my opinion. They have serve yourself sparkling water tap and have just expanded to have Heirloom salads too! Perfect for studying or group projects, lots of room to meet.

Just YES!

Service is good, never had bad experience. I truly appreciate the commuter mug discount that the company is giving. More people should take advantage. Its the right thing to do.

Nice place to meet someone for a quick meeting or get some work done.Like the new edition they put on awhile ago.WiFi is NOT very good. Got dropped 5 times within the 1 hour I was there, gave up and had to hot spot my cell. Original areas could use an upgrade, couches and tables are pretty worn out but overall a very solid place

One person working @ 5:30. Waited to be acknowledged while line grew to 6 waiting. This is happening more frequently recently. At least get eye contact and tell those waiting you will be with them shortly. We dont need to see what appears a disgruntled person.

Great coffee and food options. Coffee beans are standard for coffee shop with more exciting coffee beans desired. Highly recommended if youre needing to take a couple hours to get work/study done.

Very friendly staff, normal prices and delicious refreshments. I havent eaten here yet, but I will soon. Nice atmosphere and great surroundings to meet with friends and socialize.

Love coffee here... I wish they include smoothies in their menu!

One of the nicest coffee shops in the area. The WiFi is fast and the coffee is great. I personally like the st. Louis blues roast the best

Cute place adjacent to a salad place. Roomie and plenty of seating for relaxing or enjoying some peace and quiet. Good variations on coffees as well

New menu. Nice changes to an already good assortment.

Love! Love! Love! My favorite coffee place ever. Wish they existed outside of I.C.

One of my favorite coffee shops. Chess available. A lot more seating available than the Java House downtown. A little pricey, but no more than what you would pay at Starbucks.

Competent college town coffee shop with an adjoining eatery. Good to socialize, people watch and pretend to work on that paper due tomorrow.

Poor wifi. Do not go here if you need to work online. Otherwise coffee is decent. Crowded on weekends.

Nice place

I love the mocha. It is the best. The people and atmosphere great

New sandwich and salad area is a bit pricey but delicious. Breakfast sandwiches are my favorite and of course the old classic coffees and teas are just as good as before.

Service, staff, products are all top notch... But then so is the price. $3 ($2.92) for a cup of coffee. Ouch!

Fast friendly service loved it, I cant wait to come back I just moved here from North Carolina where there is true hospitality, the Java house made me feel like I was home loved it thank you!!

I love the salads but the prices are an injustice I paid $25 for 2 salads it is insane but also insanely delicious and I 10/10 will show up again and fork out the outrageous amount of money for salad because yes its that good

SLOW internet/WIFI! (thus not 5 stars) Great coffee! Im a regular! Remodeled in 2016 when they added Heirloom Salad Co (sister company) next to it. Nice place to work, hang out with friends or just have coffee and eat.

Decent coffee. Many tables available. Good place to study but often crowded.

Usually friendlier at this one in comparison

Stopped for a sandwich. Leave my name and wait to be called and wait and wait. Sitting in the first row of chairs 8 feet from the counter after 25 minutes went to the counter wondering how long it takes to make a sandwich. Apparently the food had been sitting there for some time so I asked the woman who took my order Is this my food? She said it was and that she called my name three times. Either get a PA system or louder employees. You get 5 stars sorta warm sandwich and -3 stars for the bad experience.

Great for a quick coffee to go, or to drink in-house. Good place for get-together.

Great coffee, nice space including kid-friendly area, delicious salads and sandwiches

I liked the vibe of the place. Had the st. Louis brew and enjoyed it.

With the addition of the Heirloom Salad section, this location is now about twice its original size. Same amazing coffee, coffee drinks, and pastries.

Great Service, also a good place to warm up during the cold days!

Great mochas and decaf pourover. Needs stevita though.

Love the new addition, plus got a great salad to go. Pleasant customer service and quick too.

Service and drinks and stuff is great. But after the first time I spent an hour there months ago the wifi will never work for me. Theres an hour time limit on the wifi but it wont reset.

Good pour over coffee and youre more likely to fine space to study of chill than downtown.

Everything was good except the atmosphere .there was something burning on the kitchen .

This place has the best pour over coffee. I moved away and miss it big time.

Better kitchen ventilation is needed...my clothes smell from the kitchen.

I had a great coffee...nice atmosphere, friendly staff...excellent service and warm welcome...I love it!!!

Very good place to meet with people and sit together and take some drinks and discuss.

As far as cafésoon go, Java House is maybe the best place for a cup of Joe in the Corridor. There are a couple locations.

Good coffee house. My only knock is a general one to all java houses. The hot water pour coffee bar is annoyingly slow.

Amazing Coffee and then I tried the Heirloom side..... Amazing 😍😍

Consistently friendly staff, good service, quality products.

I like all the food and employees are nice however for some reason the service got really really slow in the last year. It takes 10-15 minutes for 1 drink to be made and that is without any line.