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DAYDRINK

4.9 ★★★★★ 184 Google reviews · Cafe

Wholesale Espresso great espressofriendly baristascozy atmosphere

Relaxed coffee shop specializing in light roasts and to-go drinks in glass jars and reusable mason jars.

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518 Bowery St
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Hours

Monday 7 AM–3 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–3 PM
Thursday 7 AM–3 PM
Friday 7 AM–3 PM
Saturday 8 AM–3 PM
Sunday 8 AM–3 PM

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What's in the cup

What DAYDRINK is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 7 mentions

“I grabbed a 4-shot espresso on ice and the Plain Jan — both were absolutely perfect.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 184 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

great espresso 4 mentions

“Day Drink is amazing! I grabbed a 4-shot espresso on ice and the Plain Jan — both were absolutely perfect.”

😊 friendly baristas 6 mentions

“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!”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 5 mentions

“had a great experience here, our barista was super friendly and the atmosphere was playful. great place to meet with friends or have a solo date!”

What customers say

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.

★★★★★ — Lucas, 2023-09

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.

★★★★★ — Jacob, 2024-07

Day Drink is amazing! I grabbed a 4-shot espresso on ice and the Plain Jan — both were absolutely perfect. The espresso was smooth, bold, and had that rich flavor that hits just right. The Plain Jan was simple but so good — fresh, balanced, and exactly what you want from a great coffee spot.

★★★★★ — Seth, 2025-11

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.

★★★★★ — Chris, 2024-06

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