The Java House - Mormon Trek
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The Java House - Mormon Trek

713 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA

★★★★4.4(447 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Iowa City staple earns serious loyalty with genuinely flavorful espresso drinks and breakfast sandwiches that locals keep coming back for across years—the caprese egg sandwich with bacon is a particular standout. The vibe strikes that sweet spot between a quick caffeine grab and a lingering laptop-friendly hangout, though the kitchen's plating communication could use some tightening up. If you're ordering espresso-forward drinks you're in good hands, but skip the matcha latte and stick with what they do best.

What to expect

Quick grabLaptop friendlyMeetingsLight foodSlow sitTraditional drinksEspresso focusedFull breakfastPastries

Google Reviews

Henry Kautz
★★★★★2 months ago

I love the coffee and atmosphere. Sometimes if you order food they forget to call it out when it is done. But not a big deal. I love the breakfast sandwiches

Colton Anderson
★★★★3 months ago

I am a local in the neighborhood and have been coming here off and on for about 3 years. Today will ultimately be the last day I come to this location. I came in around 1pm and was the only only one who ordered and was in line. I sat and wasted for my coffee for longe than needed. I ordered an iced coffee and asked if they could do a macchiato and the girl looked at me and asked if I wanted a latte. When she did this, she blew chunks of food out of her mouth because she was smacking on her food while taking my order and spitting specs all over the front counter, disgusting. I then was curious as to why it was taking longer on the order, and the girls saw that I did not tip because she blew her food all over me. The girl making her coffee must’ve been her friend, and she told her that I didn’t tip and I overheard it then the girl who was making the coffee deliberately ignored, making my coffee because she didn’t get a tip. This is not how service works and it seemed like a very sloppy and messy environment today.

Ashlee
★★★★★4 months ago

Stopped in today for a quick bite to eat before an appointment. The soup was great!

Zola
★★★★★7 months ago

Drink quality is a mixed bag. Don't get the match latte, it is just milk and a tiny bit of matcha.

Matt Esche
★★★★★a year ago

Been going here for years when I was a student and now when I come in town. Coffee is always full of flavor. The capresse egg sandwich (add bacon) and crossiant, outstanding. Great feel to the shop every time I come back.

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