This was such a gem to find on my way back to Chicago from visiting my family in Iowa. I had the half sandwich (Turkey-in-the-Garden) and salad (Cranberry-Walnut Spring) combo and it was delicious!! The salad portion was huge for it being a side and the sandwich was very good. I'd like to try something new next time I visit, but those two items were sooooo good I might just order them again!! Service was quick for it being a Saturday at peak lunch time. My table's orders arrived quickly and were perfect. The inside of this cafe is so cute!! I will definitely be visiting again!!

If you're just passing through or visiting Iowa, I highly recommend this charming spot for brunch. The food is excellent, and the staff is very friendly! The sandwiches are delicious, and the salads come in generous portions. You can't miss the baked goods--they're a must-try! It's definitely worth visiting if you're near the airport, and the cozy atmosphere adds to the experience.

The staff were super friendly and helpful. Tables are large and outlets are plentiful. There's free wifi as well. I tried the breakfast burrito and an americano and thoroughly enjoyed both.

It's good food! Warm, inviting, wonderful small town coffee/diner. Pride of providing wholesome food & large size, delicious cake/pastries. Love getting a big mug for my tea, real silverware & a smile from the staff. Perfect for catching up with friends. Catching up on a local history book or browse for small gifts. Well worth of getting off the interstate and drive 5 minutes to this small town.

Charming restaurant in a small town between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City - far more refined in appearance than I what I was accustomed to when I grew up in small-town Iowa. The food offerings are still classically American, but a little elevated. Kava House is open for all meals Tuesday-Saturday (I made this unfortunate discovery when I tried to stop by for Sunday brunch). I haven't tried their breakfasts personally, but my parents and their neighbors are always talking about their breakfast casseroles. I've been here for lunch, and they offer a nice variety of hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Next to the counter where you place your order there is a large dessert case with numerous tempting sweets. The restaurant is decorated in what I'd call rural America chic, very quaint. The large windows offer plenty of natural light and the high ceilings give it an airy and open feel. The food is very good. I especially like their pineapple chicken salad sandwich with a side of their house-made pasta salad, which is bowtie pasta in a kind of vinaigrette dressing. Service is friendly, prices are reasonable. Parking is on the street and we've never had to walk more than a block. You have to ascend a short flight of stairs to get to the front door, which was just a little of challenge for my elderly mother but she said it's worth the effort.

Great little place, newly remodeled with excellent food. My family enjoys lunch there often and have never had a bad meal .

This place is SO charming! With unique dining tables, rustic decor, and a variety of seating, it is so warm and inviting. My friend and I stopped in around 10am on a weekday and were able to order and grab a table with ease. It looks like it can get busy in there at other hours based on the instruction at the door that read that staff will assign tables after you order when it is busy. Otherwise, you are welcome to grab a table before you order when it is slower. We found a cozy corner to enjoy a cranberry scone, nut bar, and bacon breakfast special alongside a cup of coffee and a dirty spiced chai tea. The dirty chai was delicious with the little extra spunk from the espresso. The scone was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I didn't get a chance to try the breakfast special because my friend enjoyed it so much that it did not last very long. We loved this place and have committed to returning again soon (and often)!

Just the cutest restaurant with the tastiest food. Midwest charm at its fine. We come every year for the Christmas festival in Swisher and it is one of our best holiday traditions! Service: Prompt and friendly. Order at the counter. Food: sandwich and soup, bakery and hot drinks. We got the turkey in the garden 12.50 which is a savory tasty. Then we got the granny gobbler which is a tasty/sweet with a refreshing twist of granny apple. Their beans are a smoky rich flavor that are so much more than beans and the zuppa soup was hearty. The frozen hot cocoa is always a hit for our son and as a bonus it's rich but not overly sweet. TLDR:We come here every year and plan on keeping this tradition. I can't more highly recommend this restaurant.

Your most important meal of the day at Kava will start your day off right! I love the breakfast casseroles - eggs, hash browns, cheese are the staple ingredients and you get multiple options each day for sausage, veggie, chicken ranch, etc. I dream about these casseroles. The cinnamon rolls cannot be ignored either. My husband can never decide and usually gets both but beware that this is a HUGE serving!! They have wonderful flavors of coffee to enjoy with your breakfast. Their lunches are tasty, filling, and feel like your grandma made you a lunch filled with love! Their Friday burgers - HEAVEN! They have wonderful specials every Saturday night like prime rib, pork chops, meatloaf. Whatever time of day you go, you are bound to have a great meal and lovely staff to serve you! My only wish is that they were open on Sundays too!

On the recommendation we tried the Kava House while on a Roadtrip. It was amazing! I absolutely love the warm, homey environment. It is very welcoming and unpretentious. The mismatched chairs, tables, light fixtures, etc make it feel like Grandma's kitchen. I enjoyed thee brisket sandwich with pasta salad. My partner in crime had aa very filling bowl of piizza soup. We both left wishing we had saved room for the gorgeous desserts... but maybe needy time.