The Savvy Bean

218 E 4th St, Waterloo
(319) 404-1204

Recent Reviews

Dee

Very clean, centrally located, smells amazing upon entrance, we were greeted immediately and once or order was put in it was at the table within 7 minutes which is amazing. I allot 20 min usually. I am very proud this store is in the community and I dressed like a hobo on purpose and wasn’t treated any differently. This is a five star place with people with good hearts.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arie Pinneke

The best healthy food I've had in a long time. Also it's very nice to dine inside everything was a modern cute set up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Acai Bowl, Avocado Toast

Kelsi Knutson

Very good coffee, thanks!

Winds

I sipped dat joe and it got me up to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sean Hylton

Best coffeehouse in the Cedar Valley.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Saša Pavlović

Exceptional espresso will definitely make this my go to spot.

Trae Ames

I've stopped in almost every day this week and tried something new every time. It's all been fantastic, the baristas are anyways super friendly, the vibe is great and their merch is adorable!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lyzy Warren

I visit this place very frequently. I'm VERY picky about my coffee and they have, hands down, the BEST cold brew. WAY better than any big corporation by FAR. So many options and substitutions available! The food is phenomenal, people are friendly, and atmosphere is unmatched.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Velvet Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Caramel Apple Lotus, Muffin Tops, Pumpkin Loaf, Strawberries & Cream, S’Mores, Dessert Bars, The Matt, Hot Chocolate Steamer, Strawberry Cheesecake Matcha, Acai Bowl, 1 Açai Bowl, Orange Dreamsicle, Salted Caramel Cinnamon Roll, French Toast Oatmilk Latte, Lemon Loaf, Raspberry Kiss, Jasmine w Flowers

Mahaley Dirks

Such a cute place with lots of great options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacquie P

Delicious smoothies and breakfast sandwiches. My only complaint is that they don’t have a decaf option for their drinks. I hope this is something that they’ll consider adding in the future!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

A Heal

The Acai bowls are delicious, the best ones are number 1 and number 4. The Lotus energy drinks are also absolutely delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Karoline Martinez

I’m not from Iowa, I live in Texas but came to visit family usually I go to Dunkin or Starbucks but I decided to support a small business! A couple days ago I came in and I think the young ladies names were araceli and daniela I’m not quite sure they did look alike though! Excellent customer service they helped me decide what would best fit me since I like my coffee a certain way! I tell you what I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in town! Great coffee and employees! Keep up the good work!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Whit & Erica

Thoughtful and friendly service with an incredible selection of seasonal drinks. Grabbing a coffee here is always a treat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gayle C

My experience was with staff. Ordered two pumpkin spice lattes. My husband said his was way too sweet. I didn't think much of it and kept drinking mine that wasn't even remotely sweet. Had good coffee flavor. My husband decided he needed a green tea to combat what he had just attempted to drink. We shared the information with staff. One was sitting down, eating her own hot breakfast and on a computer. Who knows maybe the owner? I doubt it. I tasted his while they made the green tea. His was all syrupy and sweet, mine was not. I let the staff know and poured the two together and took it with me. We were never offered dine in cups only to go cups. Paid full Price for everything despite sharing and showing how therapy one of the drinks was. I got a piece of pastry that's pre-made in a package. They forgot it. I had to ask for it after they brought a glasses. It was just handed to me. I had to ask for a plate and a napkin. There were two cocktail napkins at the self-serve station but they didn't look new. She picked them up and handed them to me. Husband says he won't go back. He's not big on foofy coffee but there was a problem here. I don't think they ever said sorry. They just stared at me both young ladies. It was a disappointment for a first time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 1

Shareem Ibitsfala

Recently stopped in to try the Banana Bread Smoothie. Now, I understand this is a “healthy” smoothie compared to what most other businesses produce as a smoothie. With that being said, this one left a bitter taste in my mouth. Literally and metaphorically. I didn’t watch the woman make it but I can say, without a doubt, that the bananas used in it were more green than Lincoln Park during Irish fest. I’m being generous with 2 stars here but I simply cannot believe I paid ~9.50 (with a tip) for the most bland, underwhelming smoothie my taste buds have ever experienced.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

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