It was Saturday morning & the cafe was busy. Took about 25 minutes to place our order. Wonderful breakfast selection & coffees. Very clean and organized. Staff excellent and the food fabulous! Will definitely go back. My cafe mocha was perfect & the avocado toast anaz
Megan M.
This place was yummmmmy! I got their SEG breakfast sandwich on a croissant it was it lovely. I also added their chipotle sauce on it and I highly recommend this to any other chipotle sauce lovers out there. The service was soooo outstanding. Very friendly, chatty, and helpful. Outside of the sandwich, I also got hash browns and an iced latte. The hasbrowns were good, nothing crazy. The latte was...so so. It was on the bitter side and not as rich as I typically prefer with my lattes. There is plenty of seating inside, but this place does get super busy and is first come first serve.
Kate Olson
The staff are all so friendly, the food is delicious, and the drinks are amazing. I love their cinnamon rolls! Highly recommend coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Davelaar
Really tasty food! Great pastries and lunch options. It's a laid back place with plenty of seating.Lots of college students seem to spend time here too.
Food: 5
JC Sixtos
We had heard about this place via an Iowa Hawkeye womans basketball player. We came here and it didn't disappoint. They have very flavorful drinks here. Better than the competitors! The pear slushie is so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Sixtos-Villa
The Thai tea at The Encounter Cafe is a must-try for anyone visiting. Its vibrant color and perfect blend of sweetness and spices make every sip a delightful experience. It's clear the cafe prioritizes quality ingredients to achieve that authentic Thai flavor. Highly recommended for a refreshing and exotic beverage choice. My beautiful niece, and I really enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Powers
Great food. Amazing cinnamon rolls. Highly recommend.
One of my favorite brunch places. It's very large but can still get busy on weekends. All the food is tasty and they have great smoothies/coffee drinks too. There's a separate area with cafe/pastries too. I love the breakfast burrito
Becoming Oak Network
The most perfect experience. The best scone and chi latte I have ever tasted. Just wish it was closer to home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Preussner
Great place, excellent coffee. Bacon & egg croissant was delicious. Nice atmosphere.
This cafe is amazing. Great food, coffee and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Kraemer
Beautiful Coffee Shop!!! Coffee was great and the food fantastic! Serving size was twice as big as what I was expecting. Friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Snell
Fantastic atmosphere for studying to catching up with friends. Wonderfully nice staff and all of the food options are amazing. Chia with oat milk is like Christmas in a cup. DeliciousKid-friendliness: Easy spot for kids. Typically quieter during the afternoon hours due to students studying or others working but easy seating
Incredible service. Ordered my meal dairy free and when they made a mistake, they immediately apologized, remade it, and refunded the entree without me asking. Food was fresh and tasty. Busy place!Dietary restrictions: Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Omelet
Elaine D
Amazing food for the price. Breakfast was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Ultimate Encounter Skillet
It was Saturday morning & the cafe was busy. Took about 25 minutes to place our order. Wonderful breakfast selection & coffees. Very clean and organized. Staff excellent and the food fabulous! Will definitely go back. My cafe mocha was perfect & the avocado toast anaz
This place was yummmmmy! I got their SEG breakfast sandwich on a croissant it was it lovely. I also added their chipotle sauce on it and I highly recommend this to any other chipotle sauce lovers out there. The service was soooo outstanding. Very friendly, chatty, and helpful. Outside of the sandwich, I also got hash browns and an iced latte. The hasbrowns were good, nothing crazy. The latte was...so so. It was on the bitter side and not as rich as I typically prefer with my lattes. There is plenty of seating inside, but this place does get super busy and is first come first serve.
The staff are all so friendly, the food is delicious, and the drinks are amazing. I love their cinnamon rolls! Highly recommend coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really tasty food! Great pastries and lunch options. It's a laid back place with plenty of seating.Lots of college students seem to spend time here too.
Food: 5
We had heard about this place via an Iowa Hawkeye womans basketball player. We came here and it didn't disappoint. They have very flavorful drinks here. Better than the competitors! The pear slushie is so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Thai tea at The Encounter Cafe is a must-try for anyone visiting. Its vibrant color and perfect blend of sweetness and spices make every sip a delightful experience. It's clear the cafe prioritizes quality ingredients to achieve that authentic Thai flavor. Highly recommended for a refreshing and exotic beverage choice. My beautiful niece, and I really enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Amazing cinnamon rolls. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich, Chocolate Chip Pancakes
One of my favorite brunch places. It's very large but can still get busy on weekends. All the food is tasty and they have great smoothies/coffee drinks too. There's a separate area with cafe/pastries too. I love the breakfast burrito
The most perfect experience. The best scone and chi latte I have ever tasted. Just wish it was closer to home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place, excellent coffee. Bacon & egg croissant was delicious. Nice atmosphere.
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This cafe is amazing. Great food, coffee and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful Coffee Shop!!! Coffee was great and the food fantastic! Serving size was twice as big as what I was expecting. Friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic atmosphere for studying to catching up with friends. Wonderfully nice staff and all of the food options are amazing. Chia with oat milk is like Christmas in a cup. DeliciousKid-friendliness: Easy spot for kids. Typically quieter during the afternoon hours due to students studying or others working but easy seating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pretzel, Chicken Bacon Avocado Panini
Incredible service. Ordered my meal dairy free and when they made a mistake, they immediately apologized, remade it, and refunded the entree without me asking. Food was fresh and tasty. Busy place!Dietary restrictions: Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Omelet
Amazing food for the price. Breakfast was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Ultimate Encounter Skillet