Kava House and Cafe

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Matt Uhlman

Over the past five and a half years, weve made it a point to hit as many restaurants in the area as possible. We have a lot of friends who do the same and as such, it came as a tremendous surprise the we never heard about this place which now officially owns the title of our favorite breakfast place in the area. Located about a mile off 380 in the town of Swisher, Kava house was absolutely off the charts in terms of our experience. It provided a rarely seen, and perfectly executed mix of small town charm, vibes of an urban coffeehouse and crazy good food and pastry options. My wife and both left knowing that this was our new favorite place for breakfast! Upon entering, you navigate your way through mix and match of tables and chairs. After talking to the owners, it sounds like they picked up most of these at yard sales over the past few years. And other places this sort of decor has felt very forced, but here it was the first time that I felt like it just fit. You grab a menu when you come in, order at the counter which is across the room and then sit down at your chosen table and chairs. As stated, we came for breakfast and it was oh so memorable! It consisted of a blueberry scone, a pecan roll, A piece of chicken bacon ranch egg casserole, and an after dinner mint brownie, per request of our 3 year old. The blueberry scone was pretty far and away the best one weve ever tasted. Loaded with blueberries, just the right amount of sweet and baked just Wright, made it really memorable. The pecan roll was also one of the better that we had in a long time. It had syrup on top of it, so the glycemic index was super high, as was the delicious factor. The casserole was surprisingly good as well, and the mint brownie was a nice treat for all who partook. The dark roast coffee I had was excellent - something thats surprisingly hard to find anymore. We didnt sample any other beverages aside from am orange juice, which our little dudes enjoyed. Drink menu is extensive and has plenty for just about anything youre interested in. Were excited to go back for lunch and or dinner. Its still way above average if its half as good as breakfast. I seriously cant sing the praise of this place enough. Incredibly warm and inviting atmosphere that is different enough to be interesting, but not so weird that you need layered turtle necks to enter. In addition, we had conversations with three separate groups of people while eating. This was a quintessential Iowa dining experience and somewhere were going to visit often.

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Michael Greve

The food is incredible, especially house baked desserts! Staff is always kind, owners caring and truly invested in their guests. They even have a guestbook for everyone to sign! The overall environment is peaceful, unique, and antique. Near the fireplace are photo albums that tell the history of the building. Lastly, Kava House is just a nugget of Swisher and the rustic beauty of its nature. It is happiness. It is family.

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Bryce Rose

I treated my wife to a birthday breakfast at Kava House this morning. It was her fourth time visiting and my first since we moved to Swisher a little over a month ago. The atomosphere was welcoming from the moment we walked in and the employees were genuine with their customer service. The pastries and coffee were delicious as well! I would highly recommend Kava House to anyone looking for a place to dine!

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Ella Wolle

Please disregard Bad Kittys review -- considering their name, I dont think they have a very positive outlook on life in general, so dont let their opinion of this charming homey cafe sway you away. Id give it 10 stars if I could! I usually am not a huge fan of very small towns or local coffee shops, but the Kava house made me feel at home with its welcoming, loving atmosphere.

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Tim Kaczmarek

What a Gem to have found this place on our travels... great old world charm, hospitality, and attention to detail. The food was delicious and they had a nice selection of beer and wines to choose from. The staff was very nice and the place was clean as a whistle.

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J J

Everyone is so friendly and hospitable. The coffee is amazing and served with a smile and at a very reasonable price. Welcome atmosphere and cozy ambiance without the pretense of so many places that try too hard and miss the mark.

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Amelia Akers

The cutest! I went there the other day with my boyfriend and his parents. Very quaint cafe. The food is yummy and typical for a cafe-sandwiches and whatnot. The staff there is very polite and always smiling :) recommended stop!

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Leslie H

I love visiting here. Always a great atmosphere with some unique dishes as well as some one favorites. The only bad part is I think of going there on Sundays when they are closed!

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Brady Bisgard

Good but very expensive and SLOW. Ordered a sandwich, drink and desert for lunch and it was $15!!! Also if then took 35 minutes for a sandwich to come out. Ridiculous.

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Carol C

Love this restaurant! Everything is tastey...you cant go wrong. And, there is a big selection! Quaint and refreshing atmosphere. Trust me, youll love it, too.

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Jean Sippy

A place filled with atmosphere and always good food, coffee, beer, desserts, wine, gift items, Kava House has it all! I always feel contented going there.

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Sam Habel

A little out of the way, but worth it for the desserts and atmosphere. I recommend coming in for dinner, as lunch can get a little busy and loud.

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Donna Wisnousky

Ryann you for a comfortable place to eat in Swisher. Glad you have made a success of the kava house. The maidrite sandwich is the best ever

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T Marie Portraits and Photo Booth

The atmosphere at the Kava House and Cafe reminds me of being in Grandmas kitchen when I was little! LOVE food, beverages, gifts and staff!

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A Private User

Beautiful old building remodeled with original hardwood floors. Great food, like grandmas cooking. Great job Kava House! Thanks

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Lorin Potter

Great coffee and chocolate deserts, enough said. Of course, excellent wait staff and very good sandwiches if you must .

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Erin Blomme

The people were fantastic and the food was great! Great coffee house for a small town. Highly recommended!

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Diane Ely

Such good food and the desserts are amazing !!! If you havent tried it yet you better get going !!!

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Brent Rickertsen

Excellent, eclectic cafe in a small town. Lots of personality and a great menu of choices!

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Marc Wheeler

Came here for breakfast... absolutely perfect! Will.come again! Very delightful atmosphere

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Kristine Stolba

Really cute place. Nice variety of food and fabulous dessert selection. Reasonably priced.

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Nathan Dull

Great secret hideaway. Good food, great wait staff, and great ambiance. Must try it.

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Luanne Lukemyres

I Love Kava House Cafe!! My goal is to try everything in the desert case : )

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Eleanore Johnson

Nice lunch for my birthday by a friend, we always enjoy the Kava House. I

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Amanda Green

Small family business with high-quality delicious food. Great ambiance.

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Ken Culp

Is this not a fantastic place hidden in rural Johnson County? Yes!

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James Wray

Great fresh food and desserts. Always a great dining experience.

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Bad Kitty

Wont be back. Counter staff very rude and unfriendly.

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Jennifer Schenk

Very relaxing cafe and coffee shop. Friendly staff!

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Debbie Erenberger

LOVE Kavas food, decor, gifts, wine, and employees!

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Sam McCord

Good coffee and food. Parking spaces are limited.

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Justin Neff

FOOD is so good. this is a must eat in the area

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Lisa Ward

Good coffee, great desserts and friendly staff.

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Erin Frost

Wonderful old building and fantastic food!

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Steve Reed

Staff is very nice...food is always good!

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Matt Ford, REALTOR

The ice cream and coffee were AWESOME!

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Aaron Horn

Get the Chai Smoothie, its fantastic!

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Andrew Hancock

Yummy breakfast dish, large portions!

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