Crema's Take
“Midnight Coffee has some baristas capable of crafting genuinely good drinks (the coconut mocha gets real praise), but consistency is the problem—multiple reviewers report sour, bitter lattes, and wait times routinely hit 15-25 minutes even during slow periods, which feels excessive for a counter-service spot. Since the ownership change, the vibe has shifted noticeably sour, with staff seeming frustrated and an undisclosed automatic gratuity policy that's left customers frustrated. If you're in Iowa City and craving coffee, there are safer bets.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We stopped in for delicious coffee and lasted while roaming around nearby. It was a relaxing place to sit and visit while enjoying our hot beverages! The drinks are well made and staff was helpful and friendly!
Have been there a couple times and each time the latte was disappointing. Coffee tasted kind of sour - bitter and I wasn’t a fan. They do have Andy’s gluten free baked goods and the last time I had a gluten free sandwich there it was decent but not sure the food is the same now…
I stopped by for a quick coffee between commitments and I am so glad I did! The barista recommended a phenomenal coconut mocha then told me they would make sure to make it look pretty for me. They were super nice, the atmosphere inside was so cool! I highly recommend using…
Since the new owners took over, this place just hasn’t been the same. Certain staff often seems frustrated, and no matter if it’s busy or not, it takes at least 15-25 minutes to get a drink and a sandwich (I’ve even waited 40 minutes before). The coffee used to taste rich and…
Automatic gratuity added for checks $50 & over. This was not a posted policy that i could see, nor did I see it online. This is a counter store, you order yourself at register with a cashier. The young ladies were friendly. Small, cute place. I was hoping it would be our go to…
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