The Java House | Heirloom Salad Co - Downtown

Java house is good overall, except most times I order something I ask for a regular mug/cup "for here" and I almost never get it right. There is clearly very little effort to communicate that little detail. I am making a fair effort to use less single use containers and can't seem to get my goal accomplished due to the staff's attention to detail.

Java house is the best coffee and study spot in all of Iowa city. Have spent many a night and morning here. They are a staple in the community and often host live music, live radio spots, etc...

It's a nice place and I love the jazz music - it sets the mood to enjoy my coffee. Great service. Wish there was more seating space.

Wonderful place to study, best music and best atmosphere, BUT really needs more tables. Heirloom makes tasty custom sandwiches next door!

The downtown Java House location is pretty average. I will admit, I avoid going here. It takes about ten minutes on any given day to get a drink here--which is the same amount it takes Starbucks during a rush. At my last visit to Java House, I waited for my drink for 10 minutes before a barista asked me what drink I was waiting for, since everyone who had ordered after me and before me had gotten their drinks. A ticket had apparently not come through or something--it was never made clear. She seemed irritated, like this situation had happened before. Heirloom Salad Co has faster service than the baristas across the room. I will go to this location if I'm not in a hurry, but I don't go out of my way to go here between classes. They took the sparkling apple cider off of their menu which was disappointing but no complaints on the actual food and drinks themselves.