Cup of Joe espresso bar is not only unique to the Cedar Falls area, but at large as well. It's unique in its 1950s-themed decor, that it invites you to hang out with friends by providing board games and weekend music events.
The espresso bar is continuously creating new flavor combinations demonstrated by some of their signature drinks, like the Screaming Chicken latte, Grandma's Cake Batter breve and the Rock Star mocha. Cup of Joe features fair-trade and organic coffees, a wide variety of teas and other drinks, locally created pastries and a whole section of retail items.
You can also purchase coffees, teas, COJ wear and items to take home with you. Free Wi-Fi is available to guests.
Chocolaterie Stam provides a wide selection of chocolates and sweets. This business sells bon bons, truffles, cookies, wafers, licorice, imported European sweets and other candies. Baking products, coffee, tea and hot chocolate also are available. There are additional locations for this store throughout Iowa, as well as in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota and Missouri.
Molly's Cupcakes is a locally owned bakery that specializes in its signature cupcakes. The small batch cupcakes come in a variety of flavors, with different options for center filling, and have customizable frostings and toppings. Molly's also offers homemade ice cream, cookies, pies and other desserts. Individuals can place custom orders, and Molly's specializes in cakes and cupcakes for weddings. A portion of the company's profits are donated to schools in the community.
Friedrichs Coffee is a cafe, located on the north end of Urbandale. This small local chain offers up a variety of coffees and pastries. Customers here say that they appreciate the friendly staff and the quick service in the drive through. A variety of coffee drinks are served here, from straightforward cups of locally roasted American joe to traditionally Italian drinks like espresso.
Thai Kitchen offers delicious homemade Thai food. The menu includes Yum (Thai salad), Thai curry, Pad Woon Sen, Pad Key Mao, fried rice green curry. The service is fast and friendly, and the restaurant is always highly rated.
Stomping Grounds has a large selection of coffee and teas, beer and wine, a menu of sandwiches and more. The cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi in a quiet, laid-back setting.
Cafe Diem located on Main Street is a coffeehouse offering casual, comfortable seating and a quiet atmosphere. Cafe Diem has both tables and booths for relaxing, studying or using the free wireless internet access. Coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, espresso, lattes and more are offered.
