Gate City Coffee

Gate City Coffee

★★★★★4.8(322 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Gate City Coffee's creative signature drinks like the Milky Way iced coffee and banana bread latte prove they're serious about flavor beyond standard espresso, and the expansive seating options—couches, board games, and a wine bar in back—make this the rare coffee shop that's genuinely worth lingering in for hours. The cinnamon rolls are legitimately excellent, the staff is genuinely friendly, and the whole vibe leans cozy and inviting rather than trendy or pretentious.

What to expect

Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.

PastriesLaptop friendlySignature drinksMeetingsSpecialty drinksCold brewSlow sitTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

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Peighton Russell
★★★★3 weeks ago

This is such a cute coffee shop thats great for studying!! The people are SO sweet and the breakfast food and coffee is great! Definitely recommend the Coffee Cake Latte special! Plus they offer a 20% discount for ISU students!!

Deborah Farrell
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Really wonderful experience. The cinnamon rolls are definitely amazing,but the sandwich I had was really good as well. The coffee was also very good. Loved all the trinkets and gifts available. Not only did the have that,but there was a gift shop right next door. Loved the gift…

A G
★★★★★a month ago

Great place to study and enjoy a nice beverage (coffee, tea, wine) and meal! The baristas and the owner are very engaging. Atmosphere is pleasant - clean, tidy and pleasant. Highly recommend!

Whisper Orth-Wright
★★★★★3 months ago

I love coming here to study. It is very cozy and inviting. I got the Milky Way iced coffee and it was amazing! The cinnamon roll I got, superb! My favorite spot in town to relax!

Michael Kint
★★★★★5 months ago

One of the best most friendly coffee places I've been to. Coffee choices were plentiful, staff were friendly, service was fast and accurate. Will be back. Love the seating and atmosphere.

Joshua Spooner
★★★★★7 months ago

Great coffee. Very comfortable and roomy with choice of tables chairs and couches. Small but good selection of board games. Nice wine bar in the back with plenty of selections to choose from. The cinnamon rolls are perfectly balanced with soft breading and gooey sweet sauce. My…

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