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Cold Brew coffee roasters in Iowa

16 roasters are known for cold brew coffee in Iowa — in Ames, Ankeny, Bettendorf, Coralville and 8 more cities. A roastery visit beats an online order: taste it brewed properly, ask what's roasting this week, and walk out with beans days off the roaster instead of months off a shelf.

Specialty tags come from each roaster's own website and menus, plus customer reviews; offerings rotate, so check current menus before a special trip.

Cold Brew roasters in Iowa, ranked

Cafe Diem

4.6 ★★★★★ 649 reviews

2005 S Ankeny Blvd Ste 800, Ankeny, IA

Roasts in-house roasts in-housecold brew on tapfresh pastries

Relaxed cafe serving soup, salad & sandwiches in a brick-walled space with contemporary decor.

Friedrichs Coffee

4.5 ★★★★★ 538 reviews

4632 NW 86th St, Urbandale, IA

Wholesale cold brew on tapfresh pastriescozy atmosphere

Hip cafe for caffeinated drinks, plus baked goods and seating indoors and out.

Dunn Brothers Coffee

4.6 ★★★★★ 494 reviews

3284 Crosspark Rd Ste A, Coralville, IA

Roasts in-house roasts in-housecold brew on tapfresh pastries

Espresso & cold-brew drinks made from sustainable beans are the specialty of this coffeehouse chain.

Dunn Brothers Coffee

4.5 ★★★★★ 478 reviews

Duck Creek location, 787 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA

cold brew on tapfresh pastriesCuppings & Classes

Espresso & cold-brew drinks made from sustainable beans are the specialty of this coffeehouse chain.

Press Coffee

4.8 ★★★★★ 425 reviews

1120 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA

cold brew on tapfresh pastriesdog-friendly

Relaxed coffeehouse, known for French-press brews and snacks, plus a drive-through window.

Java House Coffee Roasters - Mormon Trek

4.4 ★★★★☆ 450 reviews

713 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA

Roasts in-house Wholesale cold brew on tapfresh pastriesEspresso

Local coffee shop chain offering single-origin brews, espresso drinks & housemade muffins & scones.

Morning Bell Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★★★★★ 367 reviews

111 Main St #101, Ames, IA

Roasts in-house Wholesale roasts in-housegreat espressocold brew on tap

Friendly, airy cafe serving roasted-in-house beans and lattes in a bright space.

Lightbrite Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★★★★★ 291 reviews

1895 SE Grimes Blvd Ste 104, Grimes, IA

Roasts in-house roasts in-housegreat espressosingle origin picks

Local café for specialty coffee and lattes, plus espressos, teas and breakfast burritos.

Friedrichs Coffee

4.6 ★★★★★ 291 reviews

4126 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Roasts in-house Wholesale roasts in-housegreat espressocold brew on tap

Cozy, informal cafe dishing up coffee, smoothies, and teas in the Uptown Center.

Friedrichs Coffee

4.6 ★★★★★ 284 reviews

1821 22nd St Ste 101, West Des Moines, IA

Wholesale great espressocold brew on tapfresh pastries

Cozy coffeehouse offering drinks and snacks, plus merchandise, and a patio.

Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen

4.3 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews

520 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

cold brew on tapfresh pastriescozy atmosphere

Coffalo Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

1818 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA

Roasts in-house Wholesale roasts in-housecold brew on tapEspresso

Eden Coffee

5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

420 6th St Ste 100, Waukee, IA

Wholesale cold brew on tapCold Brew

Wake Up Iowa Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

3605 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA

Roasts in-house Wholesale roasts in-housecold brew on tapEspresso

Iowa Coffee Roasters

5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

593 62nd St #109, Marion, IA

Roasts in-house Wholesale roasts in-housecold brew on tapSingle Origin

Paradigm Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

240 S State St, Denver, IA

Roasts in-house great espressocold brew on tapEspresso

Buying cold brew coffee in Iowa

Wherever you land, buy whole bean and check the roast date on the bag — freshness is most of what you're paying a local roaster for (here's why it matters and how to keep beans fresh at home). New to the category? How to choose coffee beans covers origins, processing, and reading the label.

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