Encounter cafe

Encounter cafe

376 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA

★★★★★4.8(863 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Encounter Cafe stands as a beloved independent fixture in Iowa City, where regulars and visitors alike gather for carefully crafted coffee in a welcoming, community-focused space. The shop has earned its stellar reputation by prioritizing quality beans and genuine hospitality, creating an atmosphere that feels both polished and genuinely personal. It's the kind of place where your barista remembers your order and the coffee tastes like someone actually cares about every cup.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Family friendlySpecialty drinksMeetingsSlow sitFull breakfastTraditional drinksPastriesSignature drinksLight food

Google Reviews

Glory Ozioma
★★★★★6 months ago

Yo! This is the place! Great atmosphere to be around. The Staff are wonderful people that are always wearing a smile on their faces. There's this feel of home and the richness of the food. They call it The Encounter. I call it The Experience. Go and enjoy wonderful people of…

Ashley Oltman
★★★★★6 months ago

This place 👩‍🍳😚🤌 By far, the best cafe I have been to yet! Has your basic coffee drinks, with seasonal specials (try the pumpkin cold foam!), small basic breakfast/lunch menu with HUGE portions! The staff were amazingly friendly. The seating seemed like it had a good flow.…

Mariam
★★★★★7 months ago

Nothing beats their cinnamon rolls! Will always recommend it to everyone. The roll is light, fluffy, plenty of cinnamon. The icing is delicious, not too sugary, and has a very nice nutty and vanilla taste.

Tobinator The Motivator
★★★★★8 months ago

The Encounter Café is a true gem in Iowa City! The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of charm. The servers were incredibly kind and attentive, providing excellent service that made the whole experience feel personal and uplifting. The cinnamon rolls were out of this…

Ronnie OB
★★★★★9 months ago

This cafe is a 'must stop' location when visiting Iowa City. The coffee is awesome, the breakfast is amazing and the staff are very friendly. The lines can get long but it is surly worth the wait.

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