Uptown Coffee Company

"This is my favorite coffee in town and is very close to where I work (which is an expensive habit that I am willing to support) I love that they switch out their flavored syrups regularly and that they are handmade and creative with their flavors too. The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is inviting as well."

"They have the strongest and best iced coffee in Marion. Plus their homemade syrups are amazing! And they have Donut Land donuts(yum) Sorry Starbucks won’t be returning!"

"Housemade syrups, excellent coffee and lattes, donuts, and light fare foods. Nice place to grab and go or sit for a while."

"Overview - We started visiting Uptown Coffee Company almost a year ago. When it comes to excellent Espresso, consistency, food options for most anyone, and exemplary smiling staff, this is our go-to location! Out of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, and Iowa City (we lucked out living only 5 minutes away). We usually visit at least five times a week. Need I say more? Don’t worry, I will ;) More detail below! Espresso Rating I love the darker roasted beans for My espresso, and Uptown does not disappoint! It’s consistent, and I can always depend on the same drink quality. My go-to is a Vanilla Latte with Oatmilk. Depending on how rough of a day it has been, I’ll add another shot, and all is made right. Some would say I have A obsessive coffee disorder. If you would like to have a fruitier/lighter roasted Espresso experience, they also offer that! Pretty cool, right! Staff Experience Okay. Like how do you get such amazing people!? It shows that Uptown Owners Lexi and Rex have fantastic skills for selecting extraordinary employees. Each one of them (Seth, Auri, Vivian, Jori, Katy, Sophie, sorry if I misspelled any of those!) greet my family with smiles and know our drinks by memory. Location feel and atmosphere I absolutely love the feel of this location. You have a beautiful quaint coffee shop in the front. From amazing crown molding and rustic floors to unique art in the back area (you can walk through the double doors where the deer head is and enjoy your coffee or food in the pub area, Uptown Snug, they will even bring you your drink or food) which just gives so much more space and includes games our kids love to play! Especially Skip-Bo. We also love your online ordering system for when we are in a rush :)! Food I love that they support other small local businesses with great food choices like bread from Great Harvest, honey, or even those sought-after donutland doughnuts. It’s pretty unusual to find a Coffee location that balances individual/family experience so well. If I were to recommend one of my favorite breakfast items, the bacon panini with veggies would be one of my go-to items. I was also recently introduced to the “Dirty Elvis,” Check it out for lunch sometime, I won’t ruin the surprise, but it’s worth it ;)! To sum this up, it’s the best coffee experience I have had at a coffee location in my entire life. I have been blessed to travel all over the Unites States, as well as other countries, and I am blown away daily by the consistent experience that I know I will get. A cup of joy to start my day out that never disappoints. Thank you so much, Uptown Coffee Company, for creating a great experience for not only myself but my entire family!"