I always have a good experience here! The staff is always kind and helpful, the food and coffee is always fantastic. A great local spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justus Cummings
We have been coming to The Coffeesmith for about 3.5 years since we moved to Waukee. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The drinks?? Absolutely delicious! The Pablo Honey has my soul in a death grip.
Today though, I wanted to try something I’ve been drinking at home in a coffee pod flavor. Josh (owner) was in this morning helping to train a new staff member and was so accommodating with helping to create my flavor request and it was exactly what I wanted.
Thank you for being a cornerstone for the Waukee community! I love coming in and bumping into neighbors, friends and coworkers alike. It’s so nice to visit a coffee shop that is buzzing with all the best activity!
Oh, and the coffee you might ask?? Josh - I will be angling to get this on a rotating menu 😉
Strawberry Dreams? (I dont know - it doesn’t have a name)
Large iced latte (milk of your choice) .75 white mocha .75 strawberry purée
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Houk
This is a GREAT local coffee shop to have a quick meeting with a small group and grab your favorite coffee drink. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is always quiet enough that you can work and not have it be busy/loud around you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Savannah Spicer
Was excited for a breakfast sandwich after an early wake up from the kids. I ended up arriving right at opening to find the lights off. The opener sped into the parking lot about five minutes after. Hearing the conversation with the other opener as they walked up it seemed to be his last day so he was in a good mood. Then I watched them struggle with unlocking the door. I decided it would be best not to tempt fate and left. The morning just did not seem off to a good start. Unfortunately, my next stop wasn’t any better (see Coaches Kolaches).
Lisa Christine Cox
First time here and definitely will return! My husband and I enjoyed coffees and breakfast sandwiches~all delicious! Excellent customer service by Addy 💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma Koehler
Just popped into The Coffeesmith to try it out for the first time - I immediately had to run and leave a review bc it’s just that good! I tried the summer seasonal smores latte, I am a smores latte connoisseur, and this one was amazing!! But what really had me running to leave a stellar review? The almond patty pastry. Only one bite into it and I’ve determined it’s going to be something I crave way too often. Growing up in Eastern Iowa as a bohemie, iykyk, I frequently visited Jaarsma’s and know my way around almond pastries of all kinds. The Coffesmith’s almond patty rivals all others! You have to have it! 🤩🥐
Vern
I have been here before...decent experience. Noticed today (website) they have nitro and always willing to try a new one. Asked for one and manager said we don't have nitro. Said I was sorry I saw it on website. He said we did but it keeps breaking down so think we're just going to get rid of it. And was a little snarky about it. I left as that's all I drink coffee wise. I'm fully aware nitro machines break down, but take it off your site or at least have a pleasant response if ordered.
Akash Thambiran M
Great local business for coffee lovers, good choices. Loved how the place was filled with the nice aroma of coffee different from major retail coffee shops.
vahid mujic
Quality espresso coffee, dont go anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvonne E Meugang
Warm ambiance, items are sweetened just right. They let you time to decide on your menu without the frowns.
Food is good and drinks I’ve tried have been good as well. The feature cinnamon sugar latte is very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Churchill
Coffee is good but not a lot of seating and the sun glare is a problem up front. Maybe invest in blinds?? Met for a business discussion, would probably find a better spot next time.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Mollie Gale
I've had two out of two disappointing experiences at the Coffeesmith. The first time, I wanted a decaf coffee and was asked if decaf Americano would be okay. That was fine with me, but once I started drinking it, I really questioned that it was decaf. I can't be sure, but I'd been having bad reactions to caffeine at the time, and I had a bad reaction to that drink. For the second experience, I ordered a medium mocha. The cup was only half full. At first, with the whipped cream it looked about 2/3 full, but after a minute of cooling down, the cup was literally half empty. And probably relatedly, it tasted like I was drinking pure chocolate syrup, no hint of espresso flavor, way too sweet.
Austin Lyons
Oak barrel latte my dudes! Great coffee, great people, great vibes.
I always have a good experience here! The staff is always kind and helpful, the food and coffee is always fantastic. A great local spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been coming to The Coffeesmith for about 3.5 years since we moved to Waukee. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The drinks?? Absolutely delicious! The Pablo Honey has my soul in a death grip.
Today though, I wanted to try something I’ve been drinking at home in a coffee pod flavor. Josh (owner) was in this morning helping to train a new staff member and was so accommodating with helping to create my flavor request and it was exactly what I wanted.
Thank you for being a cornerstone for the Waukee community! I love coming in and bumping into neighbors, friends and coworkers alike. It’s so nice to visit a coffee shop that is buzzing with all the best activity!
Oh, and the coffee you might ask?? Josh - I will be angling to get this on a rotating menu 😉
Strawberry Dreams? (I dont know - it doesn’t have a name)
Large iced latte (milk of your choice)
.75 white mocha
.75 strawberry purée
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a GREAT local coffee shop to have a quick meeting with a small group and grab your favorite coffee drink. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is always quiet enough that you can work and not have it be busy/loud around you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was excited for a breakfast sandwich after an early wake up from the kids. I ended up arriving right at opening to find the lights off. The opener sped into the parking lot about five minutes after. Hearing the conversation with the other opener as they walked up it seemed to be his last day so he was in a good mood. Then I watched them struggle with unlocking the door. I decided it would be best not to tempt fate and left. The morning just did not seem off to a good start. Unfortunately, my next stop wasn’t any better (see Coaches Kolaches).
First time here and definitely will return! My husband and I enjoyed coffees and breakfast sandwiches~all delicious! Excellent customer service by Addy 💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just popped into The Coffeesmith to try it out for the first time - I immediately had to run and leave a review bc it’s just that good! I tried the summer seasonal smores latte, I am a smores latte connoisseur, and this one was amazing!! But what really had me running to leave a stellar review? The almond patty pastry. Only one bite into it and I’ve determined it’s going to be something I crave way too often. Growing up in Eastern Iowa as a bohemie, iykyk, I frequently visited Jaarsma’s and know my way around almond pastries of all kinds. The Coffesmith’s almond patty rivals all others! You have to have it! 🤩🥐
I have been here before...decent experience. Noticed today (website) they have nitro and always willing to try a new one.
Asked for one and manager said we don't have nitro. Said I was sorry I saw it on website. He said we did but it keeps breaking down so think we're just going to get rid of it. And was a little snarky about it.
I left as that's all I drink coffee wise.
I'm fully aware nitro machines break down, but take it off your site or at least have a pleasant response if ordered.
Great local business for coffee lovers, good choices.
Loved how the place was filled with the nice aroma of coffee different from major retail coffee shops.
Quality espresso coffee, dont go anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Warm ambiance, items are sweetened just right. They let you time to decide on your menu without the frowns.
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic coffee and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good and drinks I’ve tried have been good as well.
The feature cinnamon sugar latte is very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee is good but not a lot of seating and the sun glare is a problem up front. Maybe invest in blinds?? Met for a business discussion, would probably find a better spot next time.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
I've had two out of two disappointing experiences at the Coffeesmith. The first time, I wanted a decaf coffee and was asked if decaf Americano would be okay. That was fine with me, but once I started drinking it, I really questioned that it was decaf. I can't be sure, but I'd been having bad reactions to caffeine at the time, and I had a bad reaction to that drink. For the second experience, I ordered a medium mocha. The cup was only half full. At first, with the whipped cream it looked about 2/3 full, but after a minute of cooling down, the cup was literally half empty. And probably relatedly, it tasted like I was drinking pure chocolate syrup, no hint of espresso flavor, way too sweet.
Oak barrel latte my dudes! Great coffee, great people, great vibes.
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