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Grounds For Celebration

4.6 ★★★★★ 239 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Cafe

EspressoDecaf roasts in-housefresh pastriesfriendly baristas

Quaint coffee shop featuring espresso, iced drinks, pastries, and friendly service, plus indoor and outdoor seating.

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6601 University Ave #104
Windsor Heights, IA 50324

(515) 271-5022

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Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–5 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday 7 AM–4 PM
Sunday 8 AM–4 PM

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What's in the cup

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

Espresso 3 mentions

“The lattes are delicious and well made, the perfect balance of espresso and milk.”

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🌙 Decaf 4 mentions

“Decaf is just as good as the light roasts (I can almost taste chocolate covered cherry in the Costa Rica decaf).”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 239 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house 2 mentions

“They roast their own beans here which says a lot about a coffee shop.”

🥐 fresh pastries 6 mentions

“Cinnamon rolls are excellent - they don't skimp on the cinnamon or icing (who said Cinnamon rolls should be healthy).”

😊 friendly baristas 3 mentions

“I asked the Barista for something completely unhealthy and sweet and she delivered.”

What customers say

Nice place. Came in around 11am on Sunday. Did not have to wait for service. They roast their own beans here which says a lot about a coffee shop. I ordered a decaf macchiato. I had already had a lot of caffeine earlier but I love coffee. The decaf was indistinguishable from the caffeinated brew my boyfriend got.

★★★★☆ — Melinda, 2022-08

I've been going to the Windsor Heights and Beaverdale location for YEARS. Some of the best and most consistent coffee around. Their flavored coffee is (chef's kiss). I will usually get a large flavored coffee and steamed milk and that is perfect for me.

★★★★★ — Sarah, 2026-01

Brewed coffee is excellent. All light roasts have a mellow fruity overtone without being acidic at all. Decaf is just as good as the light roasts (I can almost taste chocolate covered cherry in the Costa Rica decaf). I think they roast their own coffee. Great atmosphere with plenty of seating.

★★★★★ — Scott, 2023-03

Finally a full roasted, flavorful coffee. Going for an afternoon pick me up... ordered a red eye, coffee of the day with a shot of espresso. Certainly is Grounds For Celebration. Service is warm, fast and welcoming. Prices are more than fair with plenty of seating to enjoy a pastry or drink.

★★★★★ — Chad, 2021-06

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