Cup of Joe espresso bar is not only unique to the Cedar Falls area, but at large as well. It's unique in its 1950s-themed decor, that it invites you to hang out with friends by providing board games and weekend music events.
The espresso bar is continuously creating new flavor combinations demonstrated by some of their signature drinks, like the Screaming Chicken latte, Grandma's Cake Batter breve and the Rock Star mocha. Cup of Joe features fair-trade and organic coffees, a wide variety of teas and other drinks, locally created pastries and a whole section of retail items.
You can also purchase coffees, teas, COJ wear and items to take home with you. Free Wi-Fi is available to guests.
Chocolaterie Stam provides a wide selection of chocolates and sweets. This business sells bon bons, truffles, cookies, wafers, licorice, imported European sweets and other candies. Baking products, coffee, tea and hot chocolate also are available. There are additional locations for this store throughout Iowa, as well as in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota and Missouri.
Friedrichs Coffee is a cafe, located on the north end of Urbandale. This small local chain offers up a variety of coffees and pastries. Customers here say that they appreciate the friendly staff and the quick service in the drive through. A variety of coffee drinks are served here, from straightforward cups of locally roasted American joe to traditionally Italian drinks like espresso.
Books-a-Million is a bookstore with locations throughout the country. This establishment offers books in various genres, including fiction, art, biography, current affairs and history, as well as comics, graphic novels, foreign language study and architecture. A wide selection of e-books, movies and music is also available.
Stomping Grounds has a large selection of coffee and teas, beer and wine, a menu of sandwiches and more. The cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi in a quiet, laid-back setting.
Scratch Cupcakery is the little shop where you can satisfy your sweet tooth. The shop carries a great selection of freshly baked cupcakes. Scratch also serves coffee, smoothies, fresh lemonade and 18 flavors of gelato. You can buy just one cupcake or order them by the hundreds. Many Cedar Falls locals order cupcakes for parties and weddings. The shop's flavors include almond cake with vanilla butter cream, Red Velvet and chocolate chip. Indoor and outdoor seating areas and free Wi-Fi are available.
