I got the drip coffee medium roast, the Israeli breakfast, and a chocolate pastry. It was good, especially the coffee and crossiant. The barista I spoke to definitely was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was expensive but they arnt doing things like the other coffee shops I've been to in the area, so the price seems fair. I wouldn't get the breakfast again but I would come back based on how good the coffee and pastry was.Kid-friendliness: There were several families with younger children in Cortado when I was there
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kaitlyn F.
The barista working at 9am on Wednesday today made me the BEST oatmeal cookie latte I have ever gotten from Cortado. It was absolutely amazing!
Dalton Strauser
Great cortado, no burnt beans, fast and friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Massey
This place has the most delicious matcha lattes! My girlfriend got the maple tahini latte & it was very tasty & perfectly sweetened. We also split the Vietnamese sandwich on ciabatta, it was full of flavor, & the grilled chicken was deliciously juicy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GENERAL CONSERVATIVE VIEWS
I had a very enjoyable experience each time I have gone there. I dined in today. They care about what they do there.
Inordinately expensive and relatively bad service for the price, e.g., the wi fi is terrible and power outlets do not work. Mainly capitalizes on excellent location.
Charles Xanadu
When I found out that Iowa City was getting a Mediterranean cafe, I was over the moon! The food scene is great, but I think we all benefit from more options. My job has me travel far and often, so it was a long time until I got to try Cortado.Needless to say, I was pretty underwhelmed by the experience.The pros: The coffee isn’t bad. The food is edible and provides some nutritional value.The cons: The hummus is flavorless and overpriced. Many of the menu items can be found elsewhere in IC at a better value (Oasis, Nodo, Mammitas, Crêpes de Luxe, etc.)When I went to get breakfast, I ordered a side of potato wedges and confirmed with the barista that I ordered that specific side.When our food didn’t include the potato wedges, I said “oh hey I also ordered the potatoes” to the man bringing out the food (who I believe was the owner). He looked at me like I spat in his face!Instead of checking the ticket and saying “we didn’t get that in the kitchen but we can add those to your order if you’d like” or something similar, he argued with the barista, glared at me, and went off to the kitchen.When they brought out the potatoes (cold and chewy), he spent the whole time arguing with me about how I was in the wrong!I can totally understand someone forgetting to add an item and food not getting to a table. It happens all the time and it’s not the end of the world, but I was in no mood to argue about a stupid plate of potatoes.The best part? He pulled out the card reader and demanded I pay for the $5 potatoes that I ordered!I even checked my card statement and turns out, I paid TWICE for the most mediocre potatoes I’ve ever had the displeasure of sending through my digestive tract!Lesson of the story: Stay for the “ehh” coffee, walk down the street and flip a coin for better food
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Hummus Plate
Mengcheng Guo
Came here because I needed a nearby study place on a rainy day, and I’m happy to find out that the cortado is indeed delicious
Christine M
Hands down the best falafel in Iowa City! Great vibe and delicious oat milk chai lattes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel and Hummus, Pita, Falafel
Loved the latte. Huge salads. Good sandwiches.Vegetarian options: Lots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Greek Salad, Chicken Breast Sandwich
amym_WHY
We stopped in for a coffee. My husband had a double espresso, which he loved. I had a specialty latte which tasted only of sugar. On a whim we got an almond croissant which was tasty but lacked the flakiness of a croissant. While we were there they were making fresh pitas that they were then bagging up. I'd be intrigued to try out lunch there.
Unique K
I've been there like three times food is amazing never was disappointed always hot and fresh taste like not too greasy I just how I just like how fresh and clean it tastes when I eat it I really like your restaurant friendly nice people I think but the food is Top Chef love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ultimate Croissant
Karen Luebke
I really wanted to like this place more, smells great when you walk in with pitas baking, but Customer Service needs some work, not a terribly friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Dale Serbousek
Great, atmosphere and location, and the service was very good. They have a good selection of both vegan and non-vegan options. I got the Israeli breakfast, and it was OK. The sausage was very good, but the dressing for the green salad was lacking flavor. But everything else on my plate was good.
I got the drip coffee medium roast, the Israeli breakfast, and a chocolate pastry. It was good, especially the coffee and crossiant. The barista I spoke to definitely was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was expensive but they arnt doing things like the other coffee shops I've been to in the area, so the price seems fair. I wouldn't get the breakfast again but I would come back based on how good the coffee and pastry was.Kid-friendliness: There were several families with younger children in Cortado when I was there
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The barista working at 9am on Wednesday today made me the BEST oatmeal cookie latte I have ever gotten from Cortado. It was absolutely amazing!
Great cortado, no burnt beans, fast and friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has the most delicious matcha lattes! My girlfriend got the maple tahini latte & it was very tasty & perfectly sweetened. We also split the Vietnamese sandwich on ciabatta, it was full of flavor, & the grilled chicken was deliciously juicy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a very enjoyable experience each time I have gone there. I dined in today. They care about what they do there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ultimate Croissant, Greek Salad
Spectacular Mediterranean food.Best croissants in town.The pitas are freshly made. Best in the USA.Finally the cortado is magnificent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ultimate Croissant, Hummus Plate, Espresso and Almond Croissant, Pita, Mediterranean Sandwich
Inordinately expensive and relatively bad service for the price, e.g., the wi fi is terrible and power outlets do not work. Mainly capitalizes on excellent location.
When I found out that Iowa City was getting a Mediterranean cafe, I was over the moon! The food scene is great, but I think we all benefit from more options. My job has me travel far and often, so it was a long time until I got to try Cortado.Needless to say, I was pretty underwhelmed by the experience.The pros: The coffee isn’t bad. The food is edible and provides some nutritional value.The cons: The hummus is flavorless and overpriced. Many of the menu items can be found elsewhere in IC at a better value (Oasis, Nodo, Mammitas, Crêpes de Luxe, etc.)When I went to get breakfast, I ordered a side of potato wedges and confirmed with the barista that I ordered that specific side.When our food didn’t include the potato wedges, I said “oh hey I also ordered the potatoes” to the man bringing out the food (who I believe was the owner). He looked at me like I spat in his face!Instead of checking the ticket and saying “we didn’t get that in the kitchen but we can add those to your order if you’d like” or something similar, he argued with the barista, glared at me, and went off to the kitchen.When they brought out the potatoes (cold and chewy), he spent the whole time arguing with me about how I was in the wrong!I can totally understand someone forgetting to add an item and food not getting to a table. It happens all the time and it’s not the end of the world, but I was in no mood to argue about a stupid plate of potatoes.The best part? He pulled out the card reader and demanded I pay for the $5 potatoes that I ordered!I even checked my card statement and turns out, I paid TWICE for the most mediocre potatoes I’ve ever had the displeasure of sending through my digestive tract!Lesson of the story: Stay for the “ehh” coffee, walk down the street and flip a coin for better food
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Hummus Plate
Came here because I needed a nearby study place on a rainy day, and I’m happy to find out that the cortado is indeed delicious
Hands down the best falafel in Iowa City! Great vibe and delicious oat milk chai lattes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel and Hummus, Pita, Falafel
Restaurantji Recommends
Loved the latte. Huge salads. Good sandwiches.Vegetarian options: Lots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Greek Salad, Chicken Breast Sandwich
We stopped in for a coffee. My husband had a double espresso, which he loved. I had a specialty latte which tasted only of sugar. On a whim we got an almond croissant which was tasty but lacked the flakiness of a croissant. While we were there they were making fresh pitas that they were then bagging up. I'd be intrigued to try out lunch there.
I've been there like three times food is amazing never was disappointed always hot and fresh taste like not too greasy I just how I just like how fresh and clean it tastes when I eat it I really like your restaurant friendly nice people I think but the food is Top Chef love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ultimate Croissant
I really wanted to like this place more, smells great when you walk in with pitas baking, but Customer Service needs some work, not a terribly friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Great, atmosphere and location, and the service was very good. They have a good selection of both vegan and non-vegan options. I got the Israeli breakfast, and it was OK. The sausage was very good, but the dressing for the green salad was lacking flavor. But everything else on my plate was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5