Breakfast on the Byways

Monday was National Muffin Day and yesterday was Pancake Day, so what better way to celebrate than trying a muffin or flapjacks at one of the many breakfast joints on the three scenic byways that Golden Hills RC&D coordinates in western Iowa. Even if muffins and pancakes aren't your jam,  swing by one of the places below for a hot cup of coffee that will give you the fuel you need to explore western Iowa's scenic byways.

Western Skies Scenic Byway

Rise & Grind Coffee Co.
401 E Erie, Missouri Valley
Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 2 PM

Hot and cold drinks, snacks, bagels, muffins. Online ordering for convenience.

Grey Gelding Coffee Co.
313 W 7th St Logan, IA 51546
Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 4:30 PM
​Saturday, 7:30 AM to 1 PM

Grey Gelding Coffee Co. is a great place to sit and have a treat or come through the drive on your way to work. Bakery items, breakfast burritos, bagels, and all your favorite hot (and cold) drinks to perk you up in the morning!

Aroma Bakery & Café
409 Walker St, Woodbine, IA
Tuesday to Friday, 6 AM to 2 PM
Saturday, 6 AM to 12 PM

Bakery & café specializing in sweet treats & coffees. Aroma offers a daily breakfast & lunch menu. Check their Facebook page for daily specials. They have a good selection of breakfast items and also offer tasty sandwiches, wraps, and salads for lunch.

Milk & Honey
​1101 7th St Harlan, IA 51537
Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 2 PM

Locally sourced, farm-to-table breakfast joint that also offers lunch. The small town vibe of Milk & Honey, located on the town square in Harlan, will keep you coming back for more. One look at their daily special posts on social media will have you hitting the Western Skies Scenic Byway on your way to Harlan.

Coffeegirl
612 Market St Harlan, IA
Monday to Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM
Friday 7 AM to 3 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 12 PM

422 Chestnut St Atlantic, IA
Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 12 PM

A small family-owned business with two locations in Harlan and Atlantic. Voted BEST coffee shop in southwest Iowa in 2019.

​The Bakery on Broadway
312 Broadway Audubon, IA 50025
Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday, 7 AM to 2 PM

​The Bakery offers a variety of fresh baked goods from muffins to scones to cookies!  They also offer breakfast and lunch options. Check out the daily menu or try the weekly specials and fresh made soups!​

Café on the Hill
​2003 State Street Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Monday, 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Tuesday, closed
Wednesday, 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Thursday, 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Friday, 6:30 AM to 8 PM
Saturday, 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Sunday, 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Homestyle specials at this cafe that caters to Guthrie County.

Crafty's Coffee & Gifts
102 West Main Street Panora, IA 50216
Tuesday to Friday, 6 AM to 2 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 2 PM

Featuring espresso-based drinks, giant cinnamon rolls, adorable baby clothes and accessories, and more at this local joint in Panora, on the eastern end of the Western Skies Scenic Byway.​
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The Cup on 2nd
​110 NW 2nd St Stuart, IA 50250
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 2 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 1 PM

The Cup on 2nd is your locally owned coffee shop to enjoy handcrafted espresso drinks, teas, and other drinks. Breakfast sandwiches and treats add a smile to your morning routine.​

Loess Hills National Scenic Byway

The SPOT Espresso Bar & Cafe
​351 Highway 12, Akron, Iowa  51001​
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,  6 AM to 1 PM
Wednesday, Friday, 6 AM to 5 PM
Saturday, 6am-1pm
​Sunday, 8am-1pm

​The SPOT Espresso Bar & Cafe is more than just a coffee shop.  At the SPOT, we pride ourselves in providing a clean, community friendly, art centric atmosphere where we will always greet you with a smile.  You can stop-in for your morning Joe while preparing for the day ahead or you may choose to ‘drive-thru’ while on the go - we are here for you.  In addition to coffee drinks of all kinds, The SPOT offers smoothies, baked goods, breakfast burritos and flatbreads.  At lunchtime, our soups and gourmet paninis are the buzz.  Our menu is prepared with only the best fresh ingredients daily.

Pierce Street Coffee Works
1922 Pierce St, Sioux City, IA 51104
Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 3 PM

Established in 1994, Pierce Street Coffee Works is the oldest coffee shop in Sioux City. It is also home to the best sandwich in town, The Nutty Bird!

Hardline Coffee Company
515 4th Street, Sioux City, IA, 51101
Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 2 PM

We strive to embrace a creative mindset, inspire a radically expressive culture, and empower ethically conscious communities.

​Hardline Coffee Company began as the brainchild of Nisa Salmen in March 2018. Combining an interest in experimenting with new brewing methods and a knack for creating delicious new recipes, Hardline serves up some seriously unique brews and treats.

Hardline owner Nisa got her start in the coffee industry in 2010. Since then she has refined her skills as a barista, pastry chef, and restaurant manager at shops across the Midwest. She is passionate about providing ethically-sourced and environmentally conscious products to a growing community with dietary restrictions. She specializes in the shop's vegan and vegetarian menu options. When she's not baking up a storm, Nisa can be found cuddling with her cats, riding her motorcycle, or building things.

Jitters
306 Virginia St Sioux City, IA 51101
Tuesday to Saturday, 7 AM to 1 PM
Sunday, 8 AM to 1 PM

​Remember the Sunshine donuts? Jitters has the exact machine! Just $10.25 for 1 dozen!

Stone Bru Coffee Company
5822 Sunnybrook Dr. Sioux City, IA
Monday to Sunday, 7 AM to 5 PM
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​Stone Bru Coffee Company is a full service coffee roaster, retailer, and wholesale supplier. Founded in Sioux City in 2015, Stone Bru has built its brand on specialty grade, fresh roasted, certified organic coffees.

The Stone Bru Cafe located at 5822 Sunnybrook Dr. is the culmination of years of experience in the coffee business. From the beautiful design to the award winning coffee, this location is a must see. Perfect for meeting up with friends and family, or a cozy place to work and study.

Hawks Coffee Shop
110 Gaul Drive, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 4 PM

Our drink selection includes LOTS of flavor options (we have the largest sugar-free syrup selection in the area) and a variety of coffee based and non-coffee based drinks! We also offer delicious breakfast items that include locally made fresh baked goods, a unique lunch menu, craft beer, wine, and locally made gifts and goods.

Uncommon Grounds
615 Brown St., Sloan, Iowa 51055
Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 6 PM
Friday, 6:30 AM to 7 PM
Saturday 7 AM to 6 PM
Sunday 8 AM to 6 PM

​We like to think of our space as the gathering room for our small surrounding communities. We welcome you to come grab something to drink and eat, visit with friends and family, read a book, play cards, or enjoy our patio. Our shop is filled with items for every shopper: antique, vintage, and new kitchenware, linens, home décor, accessories, and more. We also strive to carry locally made goods.

Frannie's Cafe
812 Iowa Ave Onawa, Iowa 51040
Monday to Saturday, 6 AM to 2 PM
Sunday, 10 AM to 2 PM

​Locally owned small town cafe that has food for the entire family. We take pride in our homemade dishes and know you'll love the dining experience you receive. Our cafe is named after a mother and a daughter whose middle names came from their grandmother Frances. Frannie's girls are honored to serve their farmhouse style meals from our family's kitchen, to your family's table.

Henry's Diner
836 Old Lincoln Hwy, Crescent, IA 51526
Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 9:30 PM
Friday, 9 AM to 10 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday, 8 AM to 2 PM

"Nothin' Finer Than Henry's Diner"

Established in 1983, Henry's Diner is a locally owned restaurant in Crescent, IA. Today, it's operated by the son of the founder. Our restaurant serves delicious food at affordable prices 7 days a week. Visit us today.

J’s Coffee & Donuts
149 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Monday and Tuesday, 6:30 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday, 6:30 AM to 5 PM
Thursday and Friday, 6:30 AM to 2 PM
Saturday, 8:30 AM to 2 PM
Sunday, 9 AM to 12 PM

Quality Coffee & mini-donuts in many flavors! As well as teas, Lotus refreshers, flavored lemonades.​

The Light House Café and Coffee
110 S Vine Street Glenwood, IA 51534
Tuesday to Friday, 7 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, 7 AM to 12 PM

The Light House is a cozy gathering space that provides amazing gourmet coffee, food & sweets!

​Harvest Moon Coffee & Specialty
501 Locust Glenwood, IA 51534
Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 7 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 7 AM to 7 PM

​Voted BEST coffee shop in southwest Iowa in 2021.

Tabor Brew House
633 Main Street Tabor, IA 51653
Monday, 6 AM to 11 AM, 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, 6 AM to 11 AM, 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, 6:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, 6 AM to 11 AM, 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday, 6 AM to 11 AM, 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 12 PM

We are a drive thru/walk-up gourmet coffee and specialty drink shop in Tabor. From espressos, cold brew, coffee, Lotus mixers, smoothies, flavored lemonades, blended drinks, avocado toast, fruit bowls, Brew Balls, yogurt & granola.

Glacial Trail Scenic Byway

Mud on Main Coffee House
207 W Main St. , Cherokee, IA 51012
Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 8 PM
Saturday, 7 AM to 4 PM

Mud on Main opened in October 2011, serving coffee and breakfast items, including cookies, pastries and muffins. As the business grew, so did the menu, offering a breakfast menu, sandwiches, soup and more. After six years at the original location in Aurelia, the opportunity arose to purchase Copper Cup in Cherokee where coffee could be roasted on site, 

expanding the whole bean and ground coffee sales. In 2019, Mud on Main moved the roasting operation and coffee shop to a historic building at 207 West Main Street in Cherokee, further expanding the menu to include lunch. The coffee shop stays active well after dark with a stage featuring live music and serving beer, wine and cocktails. They are proud to partner with nonprofit organizations and charities, providing fundraising opportunities through bulk coffee sales.

Fifty-Nine Grind Coffeehouse
214 W. Bluff Street Cherokee, Iowa 51012
Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, 7 AM to 1 PM

​​Fifty-Nine Grind Coffeehouse is a family owned business that began serving the community in 2020.  Located at 214 W Bluff Street (Bluff and Hwy 59 intersection). We offer drive thru and in-house coffee, cold brew, nitro-brew, smoothies, lemonades, bakery items, and more!