The High Ground Cafe

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Tanner Woody

A decent venue, decent coffee, decent staff... But just decent. Half the time my coffee is completely watered down and looks like stained toilet water. The other half of the time, the coffee is just good. The location is nice (oasis, haunted bookstore, barbershop, bluebird, hamburg inn, etc. all nearby). Dogs are allowed on the patio. The amount of body odor, dirty clothes, and bad breath is atrocious during uiowas fall and spring semesters. The solid stream of regulars is always great to see. Board games are available to play (watch out for missing pieces). Newspaper selection is nice. Wi-Fi is out 10-20% of the time.

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Jenny Crowley

Hands down this is the best coffee shop in Iowa City. The baristas take great care in making their drinks, and they have a wide selection of different beans for pour-overs. This place is a nice alternative from the overrun coffee shops closer to campus. If you just want to grab a drink to-go you can get in and out pretty quickly and when I do stay I have always been able to find a table.

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Dina J

High Ground is a wonderful coffee shop! Great atmosphere, fabulous coffee, employees are happy and intelligent, food is good, BUT the baked goods are soooooo bad. I do wish they would hire a new baker. We dont need anything fancy, maybe just an edible cookie or two? My friends and I will continue to go there, happily, but we respectfully request a change with the bakery items.

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Anna McFall

Visiting from Minneapolis, I was thrilled to find high-quality espresso and well-crafted beverages here. I thought I would be lost without a classic cortado for the weekend, but not only do they have it on the menu—they also do it really really well. I went back and immediately got another one. My caffeine happiness for the weekend was saved. THANK YOU, HIGH GROUND!

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Annie Rodruck

I love the natural lighting here and the atmosphere is great for studying and hanging out, but the barista was very rude. She rolled her eyes at my when I asked a question and wasnt friendly at all. I will be coming back because I still think it is great, but it was disappointing to have someone who worked here be as rude as she was.

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Frank Ruiz

Great coffee shop with tons of space for groups. You can go by yourself too. They always have a trivia question posted on a board by the register if you get the right answer you get a discount, its always fun. Beverages and food are good and prices are decent. The staff are always very friendly

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Jonah Lorsung

Have been to here twice now and actually enjoyed their food. Their paninis and deserts are great. Only gripe was the service when ordering food. Baristas didnt know what food was what and just plopped it down on the table. A little menu knowledge and this place will be even better.

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Anthony Scott

Dissaponting cup of morning coffee. I stopped in and ordered a poor over coffee in the morning. I waited for it to be brewed, added sugar, and then left. I took a sip of it and it was barely warm. The water they poured over it wasnt hot at all. I had to microwave it to warm it up.

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Savannah Nicole

I swear, they only hire attractive people. The only thing better than their faces, is their coffee. Seriosuly, they all look like freakin hipsters and i love it. 10/10 would reccommend, great place to study and they even sell beer. Their hours are wicked convenient too

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Ireland Mahoney

Great place to study, awesome food. Have yet to have something bad there and Ive tried something new every time! Only downfall is that there are very few outlets to plug in my computer, but that definitely wont deter me from this coffee shop :)

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Anna Oh

Great food, good atmosphere. Its a nice, open place with a lot of Windows and natural lighting. Very peaceful and spacious, and the food is absolutely delicious. They have some good vegetarian options as well and its a nice place to study

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Michael Walker

Iced Dirty Chai Latte at High Ground Cafe is second to none in Iowa City! Also, be sure try one of the sandwiches, because I cant pick just one! The staff at atmosphere makes this one of my favorite places to study/hang out in town!

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Jackie Jensen

Great atmosphere to study or just hang out! So much natural light! My barista was very friendly, and knowledgeable. Best espresso in town!! Its a perfect location, right on the corner of market & linn st, you cant miss it!!

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Nicholas Kelly

honestly my favorite coffee house, friendly staff, fair prices, amazing coffee from an amazing roaster. Kickapoo coffee company is one of the best Ill always come here over anywhere else

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Zachary Lukasiewicz

I was charged full price for a refill cup of coffee about 17 minutes before the place closed. Not a deal breaker, but the sandwich (and coffee, too) were subpar and overpriced. yikes.

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Daniel L

Was able to cater coffee for a small event. Got too much coffee, but they said theyd deliver and they everything ready for an event even though I didnt really know what I needed.

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J Kane

I enjoyed a tasty smoothie with fresh fruit while my friend asked for specific preparation for her latte and was very happy with her drink being prepared to her specifications.

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Julia-Kaye R

This is the only cafe Ive found that has regular, non espresso coffee that will truly keep me up and moving. Food is good too. Can be a bit pricey for what you get at times.

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Brad Lane

One of the best coffee shops in Iowa City to sit down and get work done or visit with friends. Staff is courteous, the place is spacious and the coffee is delicious.

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Matt Inghram

I go here all the time and every time its amazing. The staff is always very friendly and the food and coffee are delicious. I highly recommend.

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Garik Himebaugh

Arguably the best cup of coffee in Iowa City. Great pour-overs, ambiance, wifi, and the avocado slam is great. Nice place to hangout or study.

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Hannah S

the food is delicious, the coffee is high class and delicious, and the atmosphere is wonderful. best coffee shop in iowa city by far.

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Kelly Collins

This place is a northside highlight. All of the coffees are great, especially love the mocha java. The banana bread is so so good.

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Hannah Gamble

Fun and cozy atmosphere. Plenty of tables and not as busy as Java House downtown. Great place to hold interviews.

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Blake Hendrickson

This is a great coffee shop. Great location, friendly service, priced well and a nice patio. Glad we have it.

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Stephanie Timm

Quite and unique. The food was pretty good. Good prices. College students were studying no one was load.

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Karol Sadkowski

Killer, everything is killer. The coffees are killer, the baristas are killer, the music is killer.

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Terrence Cook

Best coffee I know of in the Midwest (atleast Iowa), fantastic cold brew consistently.

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Hannahhhmae

High Ground has amazing coffee and a unique atmosphere. My favorite place to study :)

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Lance Hanson

Nice area. Seating can feel a bit like a mess hall and nothing like cozy booths.

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Bigoo Studio

A great cafe. Plenty of space, the prices are great. Best decaf coffee around.

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Colin Higgins

Best dirty iced soy chai Ive ever had. Perhaps the only one, but still great.

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Matthew Steen

Nice atmosphere, had an americano with an extra shot, it was excellent

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Julie H

Minimal baked items. Latte was fair but dark pour over was excellent.

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A Callendine

Great food and coffee. Also a perfect place to study or people watch

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Amanda Bittorf

Good coffee. Nice place to study or work. Out door space available.

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Sundus Yousuf

Love the trivia questions and of course the Ethiopian blend coffee.

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Joe Artz

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Food simple and wholesome.

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Sarah Hamlet

Fast and tasty sandwiches, crunchy chips, plus great coffee!

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