Coffee on the River

I visit hundreds of small businesses with my career, So when I find an exceptional business I share it with everyone I know just to do my part on trying to make sure they stay open. My family enjoyed ourselves so much we had to go back. Great coffee, Great atmosphere, Really good and delicious food that you can tell is made by someone with a passion. However on top of that they where so open and welcoming, truly enjoying and appreciating our patronage! So few businesses do this anymore. So here I am bragging to everyone I know. If you get near Lansing Iowa. Make sure to grab a cup of coffee or cupcake or a great sandwich. It will be worth the visit. Hope to see you THIS SUMMER!!!

This place has FANTASTIC Lattes and their sandwiches are exceptional. I really appreciate the great atmosphere and the superb service. The ladies who are working here made us feel right at home and really took care of us well! (It was a mom and her daughters, which is so sweet.) they gave great menu recommendations. The food was high quality and had unique flavors. What a gem!

Wonderful place for lunch! The ambiance is old-mill-on-the-river delightful, but best of all is the menu, which changes seasonally. We stopped for a quick sandwich, and ended up ordering flatbread instead. Flavors were unique and fabulous. Their smoothie was the best I have ever tasted. This is worth a drive across the river from Wisconsin to northern Iowa to experience the food, the coffee or smoothies, and the incredible atmosphere in the old mill.

Got an Americano and the coffee itself was so good! My friend got the Peach & Pig sandwich and said it was delicious! I will definitely be going back to stay longer.

One of the most unique coffee shops I’ve ever visited. Situated in an old granary which was originally used to fill barges going down the River.
The sausage wrap was amazing and big enough to share.
My only complaint is that I ordered an iced latte for $4.75 and they gave me a $6.75 cold press instead, without any explanation. (Ahem, I know the difference.)

Great spot right on the river for coffee, breakfast or both. Staff was super friendly and the menu is quite robust. We arrived right when they opened and it wasn't busy at all but within 30 mins the line was pretty long, though they got through it quickly. Tons of space so it never felt crowded either. Would highly recommend to anyone. Can't wait to come back!

This is a great place to for a weekend trip or a meeting with friends. It has great ambiance and the owner was friendly and funny, amazing woman. Food was delicious and coffee was creative. 5 out of 5 in all directions!

Fantastic coffee house on the waterfront. Excellent service; friendly atmosphere. The coffee was delicious as was the breakfast flatbread.

The atmosphere was amazing and really cozy, I was here in December so they had some really cute Christmas decorations as well! I loved how everything was so unique. The costumer service was just awesome and everyone was really friendly! They also had really good food and coffee, definitely 10/10 and I hope to come here again :)

Coffee on the River was a delightful finding for us as we traveled through Lansing, IA. Many thanks to co-owners Diana Wilson-Thompson and Wendi Eiden for creating this unusual and fun experience.

When conducting a Google search for coffee and a nice place to stretch our legs showed places nearby, we loved the shops vibrant and welcoming exterior and stopped. We were so happy to land here and discover how this former granary has been delightfully renovated and put back in service to the community.

There was just the right chocolatiness and sweetness to the hot chocolate. It reminded me of European hot chocolate beverages; thick, decadent, and insanely chocolaty. The berry cheese cake and score were ideal partners to my dark-roast coffee. We found it so interesting to take in the décor, read the signage, and talk a bit to the staff and other customers. If you are a first-time visitor like we were, I suggest planning time to enjoy the building. Up north in MN, where I grew up, my father was close to the local granary owner and the artifacts here drew up fond memories.

The location is decorated in a period style, right on the river, and has a wonderful back patio. Its uniqueness is refreshing. I’m adding a few video clips to describe it better. The combination of enjoying a great cup of coffee, the spectacular views of the river, to the homemade treats is quite a treat!

Coffee on the River is an absolutely amazing coffee shop that is an ideal space for family, friends, and groups to gather. Just be aware of the functional rail road track that is right there. It has a nice off-road parking lot. Great service, too!

I highly recommend it!