If you want WiFi and espresso, look elsewhere. If you want incredible conversation, decent brewed coffee, and an experience like none other, then stop on in. The owner here is one in a million and I hope to be back to speak with him again one day. His collection of antiques lines the walls, and there are a few real treasures. Ask for stories about some of the items, but don’t ask if any of it’s for sale. It’s not.
Met the lovely owner here last year and had some of his delicious $1 coffee. Checking in today to make sure he’s doing ok and in the hope that this unique gem is still open. Wishing you and your business all the best during the pandemic and looking forward to seeing you open again soon.
Small coffee and book shop ran by the most amazing man ever. Great stories and tales from the owner. Don't get scared away. This place is worth it. This man is not in it for the money. Coffee only $1 and free refills.
We ventured to Le Claire today with our visitors from California on a mission to visit what we thought was a book store.
Much to our surprise - it is really a coffee shop and because of the pandemic, was closed to customers.
Happily, we were not turned away though, but were given a peek in the shop and its treasures. Thanks, Gregg! You were so informative and kind. We hope to stop in for more conversation and maybe a coffee sometime soon!
In our recent visit to Le Claire we found that this gem of a coffee shop was closed due to the pandemic. That was sad! Because we sat down with the owner Gregg after watching numerous residents of this beautiful town stop to visit him. What an amazing historian of the town. This store has been in his family for over 75 years! We hope to return for the grand reopening for some coffee!!
We very much enjoyed are time talking to Gregg. He was very entertaining with many interesting stories. We will definitely stop in for tea, coffee and conversation again.
Never judge a book by its cover for what words are read may be life changing
Dollar coffees & great conversation. Learned a lot about the history of the area. Would never get anything done if we lived close enough to come in for morning coffee - we'd just spend all day chatting with the owner.
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