In business since 1903, this locally owned establishment offers a variety of coffees and appetizing sweets. Drink sizes include tall, grande and molte, and customers can choose from beverages like lattes, coffees and espressos. Dessert choices range from biscotti and brownies to cookies and Rice Krispie treats. The décor at Friedrich's World Coffees centers on a coral, gray and tan color scheme with honey-toned woodwork.

The name alone is reason enough to enjoy a cup of joe and a dessert. Plus, Grounds for Celebration's copper leaf woodwork and neutral tone décor add to the rustic feel of this popular hangout. Sweets range from biscotti and cinnamon rolls to croissants and scones. Drink choices run the gamut and include lattes, juices, cappuccinos and frosties. Grounds for Celebration provides a warm, relaxing and casual ambience, and customers are welcome to enjoy their brew at a leisurely pace.

Black chairs and gray and pink ceramic tiles add to the atmosphere of this quaint eating establishment. The Iowa Bakery Café specializes in bagels, and most choices fall into the kosher category. The menu also features specialty sandwiches, soups and breakfast items. Also available are muffins, scones and croissants. On the beverage side, diners can enjoy everything from an assortment of flavored coffees to cappuccinos, mochas and steamers. The eatery is also renowned for its great catering and delivery service.

Java Joe's may brew a mean cup of coffee, but this local hangout is also renowned for the live music it books. Set in an historic livery building, the décor features high ceilings, distressed brick walls, aged wooden floors, and plenty of tables and chairs. The coffee house sells teas and coffees, and drink choices include lattes, espressos, and cappuccinos, as well as mochas, chai and hot teas. Musical entertainment is diverse, and the coffee house attracts both a college age and business professional clientele.

This may be one of the friendliest and most comfortable coffee houses in the city. Zanzibar's even roasts its own coffee beans on the premises, and customers can buy special blends by the quarter pound. The décor features actual burlap coffee bags that release a savory aroma into the air, as well as taupe and teal walls and a pressed metal ceiling. The menu offers an array of desserts ranging from pastries and biscotti to bagels and breakfast items. The ambience is funky and multicultural, and the staff is fun and interesting.