Cortado Coffee & Cafe

Category:	Coffee Shop
Address:	26 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Phone:	+1 319-519-2340
Site:	cortadoic.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 8AM–4PM

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Reviews 36

Daniel Paredes

Ok good things, one of the new kids on the block, as in opened in January. Have Fonte coffee from Seattle because they say its good but also because that company hooked them up with their business gear. Have messenger coffee roasters coffee now. Yesterday I had a cold brew that was made from their messenger coffee and it was tasty. Took it to go. Today I had a cappuccino and a crossiant and they where tasty. Bad thing, no wifi. After the fact of buying my vapo and crossiant I asked if they had public wifi, the gal said no. Its my bad for not checking before hand. Had I known they had no wifi, I would have most definitely gives and found another cafe/coffee shop. I am about the whole "but local" thing, but no wifi will almost always change my mind. And yes thats the picky thing im going to complain about this coffee shop and rate it 3. Just another complainer with his opinion, take it or leave it.

Benjamin Deonovic

I had the macchiato and ultimate croissant. My wife had an iced mocha and Iowano on a croissant. The coffee was bad. My macchiato was extremely bitter; tasted like it was over-extracted. Either they use terrible coffee or the servers dont know how to operate an espresso machine. My wifes iced mocha was also not good. Very thick like when you make hot chocolate with milk. My sandwich was good, my wife thought hers was too cold. Furniture seemed cheap. They dont have wifi which bothers a lot of people, but I dont mind. I hope they can focus on improving their coffee quality.

Michael

Three of us stopped here with our toddlers on a Saturday morning. The service was excellent (friendly, polite, and prompt service) and the atmosphere was great- there were just enough people to make it cozy but not crowded. We had drip coffee, an Americano, and iced tea. They arrived in a timely manner, and all were delightful. Their pastry selection was good (not Bread Garden good, but plenty to choose from). The croissants made for a perfect late morning snack. We will definately be going back.

Nicholas Kelly

The best mochaccino I have ever had. the coffee is delicious and reasonably priced, and the sales are on point. Downside is no Wi-Fi, however, when I go I find myself spending more time talking and interacting with friends and less time on my phone, and isnt that the point of getting coffee and a quick bite with a friend or just relaxing and unplugging from it all? I may not come here to study but Id still stop in and grab a coffee and a rainbow salad to go anyday

Philip Huang

Great coffee - came here once - got a cappuccino. Only thing is that they dont have wifi - which I guess creates a nice ambiance free of college students, and people on their phones.. but yeah. Maybe provide books, board games for people to entertain themselves with then? Also - while service was friendly enough - they didnt seem very passionate when I visited (5pm on a weekday).

Scott Fiddelke

Updated review: still great coffee (probably my favorite in downtown Iowa city), I am removing stars because there is no wifi. When cortado employees tell me to just use the wifi from next door, whats the point of not having it? Great coffee and espresso drinks. I tried the cortado (I had to, its in their name), and it was delicious.

Garik Himebaugh

Great food and coffee. However, I have to agree with other reviewers, the choice not to have wifi is non-sensible when a large number of customers here will be students. This would be an easy fix and make a huge difference in the reviews. I probably wont be back here since every other coffee shop has wifi.

Kezia Masoner

I ordered hot chocolate and a ham and swiss sandwich. The hot chocolate is not very choclatey. It is mostly warm milk. The sandwich saved them because it was delicious, melty and warm on a flakey croissant. However everything on the menu is over priced. Not good especially since it is on the pentacrest.

Helen Novak

Best dirty chai tea and coffee Ive found on campus! The atmosphere is mainly for talking/meeting up, as there is no wifi, but I havent found that to be an issue. Since the location is so convenient, I can easily stop by and get something to go if Im studying. Staff is very warm and friendly!

Not sure why you would bother opening a coffee shop without wifi right across from a big ten school campus. I love coffee, but you cant penalize students for wanting good coffee. The employees also kept hitting on girls.

Brett Sobaski

I ordered a ham, egg, and Swiss cheese croissant it was really delicious. I talked to the owner and he said that they bake their pastries fresh everyday. It was leas than $5 and was a smaller portion but well worth it.

Ben Udell

Great place! Coffee is great, pastries were very tasty and the Iowano Sandwich I ate was magnificent. Staff seemed very nice as well. Met the owner, very nice guy and he knows his coffee well! Cant wait to come back!

Doh Uhm

Quality coffee and tasty food. Atmosphere might not be what everyone wants but I like it. Im glad theres a real coffee shop in town other than Java Houses overrun with college students.

Melanie Rainbow

Technically prepared delicious coffee + the most shattering croissant this side of the Atlantic... what more can you want? I cant wait to try the salads and sandwiches next week!

Kyra Vercande

Beautiful aestetic, amiable staff, delicious drinks AND food, and their playlist was awesome. If you havent been there already, I would definitely check it out!

Tanner Woody

Not sure how it is during the school year. During the summer, the peaceful environment from the pentacrest accompanied with coffee lights up your day.

Kenny Song

Mediocre coffee and pastries. Mediocre staff friendliness. No wifi, for customers at least. Id rather just go to the Starbucks down the road.

Nathan Swenson

The food is great, and made with fresh, high quality ingredients. The atmosphere is open and welcoming, with a spacious seating area.

Melanie Reineke

I go to a coffee shop to get work done. Not to get chatted up by creepy employee. Also why is there no wifi? Good luck staying open.

Hirotaka Harada

I feel like everyone would absolutely love this place if they had wifi. Thats the only thing lacking. Everything else was great.

YEJUN BAE

Perfect place to pick up coffee or tea before class. Lovely sunshine warms up whole inside. Very taste and authentic coffee!

Eran Koren

One of the nicest and most delicious coffee houses Ive been in. Will definitely change continue to stop by when Im in town!