Sidecar Coffee
2215 College St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
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Address :
2215 College St
Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 - Phone (319) 242-7278
- Website https://sidecarcoffeeshop.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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A couple of years ago I wrote a review for Mohair Pear; "An anthropological study on the natural habitat of the wily and illusive Hipster." Since then, I have continued my research. And, more than a year ago, the local tribe of Hipsters began to migrate to a fresh new place. The rest of us had not heard of it yet; it was called Sidecar Coffee, and it had moved in right next to their home at Mohair Pear. Wanting to observe from afar, without interfering with their cultural practices in their natural environment, I set myself up on the roof of Social House across the street with my handy field notebook and a pair of mainstream binoculars that I feared made me stand out. I saw mostly what I expected; a large number of Hipsters were Hipstering about the coffee shop with their properly Italian portioned cups of their favored beverages with artfully done drawings in the foam. But, there is only so much I could learn from a distance. It was time to . . . walk among them. Having studied traditional Hipster ceremonial attire at Mohair Pear, I dawned my most appropriate outfit for the occasion. Squeezing myself into an obnoxiously tight pair of jeans that raised my voice an octave, I grabbed a stocking cap and plaid shirt. Accessorizing with a long scarf and pair of thick-framed plastic glasses, I put on a fake bushy lumberjack's beard. I was ready to go in. Taking a deep breath, and getting into character, I stepped inside. I was walking among them. I made up a fake band, "The Ironic Llamas" that I began talking to the Hipsters about. Seeing as they never heard of it, and couldn't find it through google on their iPhones and MacBooks, they knew it was super underground and they accepted me right away as one of them. I sat and sipped some freshly ground coffee that they redundantly assured me was freshly ground locally in town. It wasn't especially good, but I suppose that's just ironic. I observed my surroundings. I admit to having been somewhat confused by what I saw. Of course the Hipsters seemed happy, each of them working on a different screenplay on their Macs. But the drab, colorless environment seemed almost too . . . mainstream for them. At least the awful paintings on the wall, which were little more than splashes of random paint on canvas, were just terrible enough to be appeal to the Hipster sense of irony. In my travels to Sidecar Coffee, I have noticed a continued trend of normal people patronizing the establishment. This, coupled with over 5,000 likes on Facebook, has taken Sidecar into the realm of Mainstream. Hipsters will soon be flocking away, I suspect, and moving on to more underground pastures. Perhaps they will return to their roots at the more colorful Cup of Joe, where the location and vintage tables will appeal to their ironic side, or better, they may still be looking for the underground and illusive Bad Llama Coffee, a gem that I told them about, that they just can't seem to find.
(2)Rich Z.
Now that they have been around a while, I needed to upgrade my rating. Quality high-end espresso beverages/ period! They also do many different coffee based options. Wonderful bakery options as well.
(5)Lulu S.
wanted to try somewhere near the trailsni just spent my morning on, and decided to finally try. very friendly staff. enough people here and I don't feel crowded a bit. ordered an iced chair and the number 2, egg white breakfast sandwich. this has to be the first time I didn't really care for a house made chai..... but regardless I feel great after my experience and would come again to try more drinks.
(3)Meghan-Annette R.
I make a point of getting to try coffee in every city I roll through, and on this trip Sidecar was my destination. As such, I've been to well over a dozen craft coffee shops all over the country, and Sidecar has far better coffee than most I've been to. I started with a double shot of espresso, which had nice crema and was caramely. I then moved on to a pour-over which was an Ethiopia; light, citrus, tea, very nice. Staff was knowledgeable, and I did appreciate when the one barista asked for assistance in describing the coffees. Only caveat is that they don't list their current pour-over offerings on a menu.
(4)Tony W.
This place has my personal favorite house coffee. Great menu with reasonable prices, free wifi, clean bathrooms, lounge chairs, couch, and nice lighting. I highly recomend coming here. I have never been here when I had to wait for very long.
(5)Savannah L.
As a student, it's always a treat to find places around campus to get good coffee, some peace and quiet, and an excellent place to get work done. Sidecar offers all of that and more in a perfect location right on the Hill. The coffee is delicious, unique, and there's something for everyone. The food is affordable, filling, and tastes amazing. There are couches, tables, and even a bar with outlets for those working on computers. The service is always efficient, and the workers are helpful. Since my first stop into Sidecar, it has become one of my absolute favorite spots in town.
(5)Krista H.
Bigger latte just means more milk here. Disappointed with coffee to milk ratio but I dig that they roast their own beans.
(3)Kylie G.
Excellent coffee selection here! All-time fave drink is The Optimist: espresso, chocolate and blackberry. I love that they circulate local artists' work in the their shop. Every now and then they have musicians come in and play a show. Its so nice and personal. An overall excellent place. Meet up for a lunch, a coffee date, study up, or drop in for a show... Good for all occasions :)
(5)John C.
Ok, the coffee was excellent. Presentation was a work of art. The staff, made you feel like family. Looking forward to the next cup!!
(5)Jennifer V.
A great local coffee shop complete with moody but talented baristas. Only wish they would stay open later, especially on weekends.
(5)Joe M.
Delicious espresso and decent drip coffee. The atmosphere is nice and it is clean and peaceful inside.
(5)Anne O.
Nice atmosphere - it wasn't very busy when I was there (Saturday afternoon at the start of spring break), and those who were there were studying or playing cards with friends. I had the caprese and the Frank Sinatra and would recommend them. The background music was The Postal Service, Animal Collective, etc (stuff young people like).
(4)Steel T.
This coffee brings it.... tasty and worth every drop and or bean. New storefront is as classy as it gets....and has helped the Hill out like no other. thanks for introducing Cedar Falls to the world of handcrafted coffee!
(5)Jonathan T.
What a great addition to the College Hill Neighborhood!! Long overdue filling a huge hole in the College Hill area. The shop is intimate and the service is excellent as well. Management gladly embraced Dwolla (a product of UNI talent) as a payment option at the request of customers which was quickly an accepted method of payment. Very willing to listen to customers and even in its early days delivering a good product, service and environment. We now have two great coffee shops including Cup of Joe serving two vibrant commercial areas in town. Love it!
(4)Jeff C.
Go. Indulge. The best cup of coffee in the cedar valley. This place has a great comfortable vibe, and tasty, creative menu items. Try the Frank Sinatra if you want something brilliant and original, or a pour-over if a fantastic simple cup of coffee suits you. Just go. Keep it up sidecar!
(5)Jessica G.
Met friends here last Sunday. Great service and delicious coffee. Ordered grilled cheese baskets which manager thought took too long to get to us, so along with the baskets they have us $5 gift cards as an apology for the delay. Well, we didn't even notice a delay, maybe because we were enjoying the delicious coffee. The sandwiches were awesome!! They were perfectly grilled and had a delicious garlic taste to them!! I love a good grilled cheese!! Instead of using the gift cards myself I will give them away to others who have yet to experience Sidecar Coffee!! This town needed this coffee shop!! Love the late hours, please don't ever change them. Other shops close by 4, 5 or 8 pm at the latest!! Come on, really??
(5)G C.
Amazing coffee. Warm and wonderful atmosphere
(5)Tim D.
Come for the coffee, stay for the friendship. We've all seen Cheers, Seinfeld and Friends. So we already have a familiar format to follow. You show up with your friends and a small camera crew and the director calls action. The baristas foam at full locomotive speed, the owner hugs the customers for hours and no one can't find it if you aren't when I think I could've been around. Since circles aren't the same as they are and were in a familiar Jamaica, let's just say "ahoy!" I haven't found this to be basking in silence unless you can't tell me under that price you'd fall sadly around my palms. Around and around. But seriously, what a great place.
(5)Ben S.
It's been great having a coffee roaster local to Cedar Falls. Since this is a coffee roaster, there aren't regular open shop hours, but they do deliver in the area usually by the next business day. Orders can be made on the web. Beans can be obtained at various stores around CF and Waterloo, as well as the College Hill Farmers Market. I primarily make espresso at home but do some pour over and press brew. Sidecar has quite a variety of Central and South American as well as African and South East Asian single origin beans available. Their espresso blends have also been great. They have also collaborated with a local microbrewery (Single Speed) on several coffee beer projects including stouts and ales. Sidecar can also be found on Facebook. facebook.com/SidecarCoff…
(5)Heidi B.
Great local coffee joint! The breakfast sandwiches are amazing too! Love the atmosphere and always changing art on display.
(4)Houi B.
Great local coffee shop. Gotta try the cucumber basil lemonade! Also the art is another reason to visit if you have been there in a while. All the treats in the glass case are also made by the folks who do scratch cupcakes.
(5)Richard F.
Hot drinks, hotter baristas.
(5)David G.
Great coffee and light breakfast or lunch stop. While you are likely to see students studying, it's not normally very quiet. The coffee is roasted locally and the food is as local as it can. Service is at the counter and is almost always friendly and prompt!
(5)Paul F.
Cedar Falls is actually really lucky to have Sidecar. Before all it had was Cup of Joe and, jesus christ, that's just sad. With that said, Sidecar is simply OK and nothing more. There's nothing insulting or overpowering about the way they roast their beans, but don't expect your taste buds to be challenged or anything. It's not a pretentious coffee shop, boasting local art that's actually pretty interesting, and that gets points in my books. Cool place to hang out. And they don't use a ton of chocolate in their mochas (again: Cedar Falls was once stuck with Cup of Joe). I'll miss this place when I move to Minneapolis...where I've already found about 15 better coffee shops.
(3)Andy M.
So good! They roast their own beans and clearly take care in crafting every drink. I was in a hurry, but they did encourage me to have my cappuccino there. Even in a to go cup, I did not add sugar - it was that good.
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