I’m no coffee expert by any means, but more of a coffee enthusiast, if I may say. I start my day with a simple cup of coffee, and as of late only one cup of coffee, down from 3-5 cups.
So, if I am going to drink just one cup of coffee, it has to be the best I can brew at home. That sent me down a rabbit hole, more of a journey or an adventure really, to find the best whole coffee beans.
My criteria were locally owned and roasted in small batches whole coffee beans. Which I realized is a bit much to ask for in a relatively small area like Cedar Rapids.
One day, I stumbled upon a bag of Little Scratch Coffee, and what a delight. It was all I was looking for and more. I immediately looked them up and paid them a visit, and what a small, yet mighty, window to the world of coffee in a little Iowa town like Mt. Vernon!
Not only did I get my coffee, but the conversation that should come with it. Conversations with the roaster and/or a barista is one of coffee’s best and sadly decaying experiences. Talking to the roaster means I get to learn about the origin of the coffee I’m buying and the process of roasting it, taste profiles and flavors, and almost anything coffee related.
All that, and the price is right. The average I paid was about 11 dollars per bag, but that’s not factoring the overall experience which is priceless.
Bottom line is, Little Scratch Coffee is a place you will want to get out of your way to visit. You’ll walk into a good aroma of either freshly brewed or freshly roasted coffee, or both, and good friendly people. You will get your coffee, you’ll get your conversation, and you will leave a happy customer.
For the love of coffee and local businesses!
Cheers!
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Great, quaint coffee shop. Fresh tasting coffee versus a sugar bomb from other places.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Great new coffee roaster and shop. They are still remodeling. They have freshly roasted coffee beans and drinks. Delightful couple owners, Katrina and Joel.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
