DAYDRINK

4.9 ( 138 reviews )
$1–10
518 Bowery St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
DAYDRINK, nestled at 518 Bowery St in Iowa City, IA, is not just another café; it's a charming destination capturing the essence of community and quality. Patrons rave about the café's aesthetic, featuring a unique 2000s-inspired decor inside a striking black building. Visitors like Shenae Green highlight the delightful pastries and exceptional coffee that competes with renowned places like Press Coffee. The friendly staff enhance the welcoming atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to relax or grab a quick treat before heading back to the day's adventures.
Customers, including Lucas Jensen and Chris Fortenbach, praise DAYDRINK for its carefully sourced light-roasted coffee, expertly crafted espressos, and inventive signature drinks. The café's commitment to ethical values resonates with coffee lovers seeking both quality and sustainability. Theo B Fernandez found it to be a hidden gem on his journey from California to New York, noting its skillful pour-overs and accommodating service.
From cozy vibes to a rotating coffee selection, DAYDRINK stands out as a must-visit spot. Jacob Beinborn's experience highlights the café's blend of quality drinks, quirky decor, and community spirit, adding a touch of kindness to every cup. This enchanting café truly deserves a spot on your list.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
  • Dining options
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid street parking

Reviews For DAYDRINK

Shenae Green
Jun 29,2025
Very cute black building with a unique decor. The pasteries are good and the coffee is tied favorite with Press Coffee, both having their unique flavor beans. I think the staff are friendly and it’s nice to just walk in and get something, chill for a sec and walk out to enjoy the rest of your day!
Lucas Jensen
May 31,2025
Great local roaster specializing in light roasted coffee. My espresso shot was dialed in and well balanced. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean and relaxing atmosphere, good coffee and fun signature drinks, and all motivated by ethical values. Highly recommend stopping in at least once.
Chris Fortenbach
May 6,2025
Exception coffee. Amazing people. You will be hard-pressed to find a better place even when compared to big cities like Chicago or Seattle. The drip coffee and espresso are great and frequently rotate. The specialty milk drinks/lattes are creative and delicious. They also carry a nice assortment of pastries/snacks. They recently got a new metered spot out front to help with parking. This is a place worth going out of your way to visit.
Theo B Fernandez
May 6,2025
Amazing pour over with single sourced beans. The first cafe to not get upset with me when i asked for milk on the side lol. The decor is also really aesthetic 2000s vibes Really hard finding good coffee on our way from california to new york. This was definitely a hidden gem and the best spot on our list
Jacob Beinborn
Apr 20,2025
Excellent shop. We stopped in on a rainy day near the end of the opening hours, so it was on the quieter side. We tried an oat milk latte and a cereal milk latte. Both were excellent with great espresso flavor. The shop itself is bright and cozy. It has a quirky decor style throughout. The barista kindly told us about the area, and shared about their glass jar to-go program. Would love to return, it’s a delightful coffee shop sending out quality coffee and kindness into the community.
Hiba Bhatti
Apr 11,2025
My favorite cafe in Iowa city! Creative drinks and a great atmosphere.
Hannah Jin
Apr 9,2025
Great vibe! Love the bottled to go coffee I had!
ty s
Mar 24,2025
Customer service was amazing! The girl who helped me gave great recommendations and was very friendly. I got the Fru Fru Matcha with vanilla oat milk and it was phenomenal. I was impressed with the glass jars, I also ordered the whipped ricotta toast and that was great as well.

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