Jitterz Coffee & Cafe — Restaurant in Dubuque

Best coffee in town! Best scones in town! Best service in town! I've been going to Jitterz as my preferred coffee shop for about 10 years now and I absolutely love their coffee - it is life giving - it is magical - it is delicious, and not too sweet if you get flavorings, and they have great milk alternatives (shout out to cashew milk)! and the staff always remembers who I am and my usual orders. They have great pastries too - I mean where else are you going to get flaky croissants and GF and dairy free and vegan muffins that are gourmet and made with love! I always look forward to coming here for my coffee because their products and service are worth it! Hence why their can be a wait or line during peak busy hours because everyone else thinks and knows so too! You can always call your order in ahead of time if you're running short on time. They also have incredible lunch options like soups and sandwiches, and other beverages like chai lattes and Italian sodas. My favorite summer drink if I don't want coffee is an orange and vanilla Italian soda - add cream for a Dreamsicle inspired refreshment! I can gush all day about this place! I'm so glad that it exists! Check it out...

Jitterz is a down to earth, community oriented staple of the Dubuque experience. They serve the best coffee within a 50 mile radius (if you don’t count their roaster in Platteville—they are good too), the coffee is locally roasted, the baristas are skilled, and the owner is a kind-hearted, compassionate, bright and practical woman who takes coffee seriously. She also has a tasty menu that takes different dietary restrictions into consideration, and makes the best homemade scones this side of the Mississippi.

Right now, she’s running the shop completely on her own because of the pandemic. I’m so impressed with her tenacity during this time, and for putting in the work to stick around when things have been so uncertain. I manage(d) café in Boulder Colorado that already went under last month because of pandemic conditions...and we had the University of Colorado at Boulder across the street.

Anything less than a five star review for Jitterz is either dishonest or just...

The coffee shop is my favorite locally owned coffee shop in all of Dubuque, and honestly within a 30 mile radius, because I live in Galena and the coffee just doesnt compare. The owner is one of the most hard working, amazing, determined people I have ever met. I've been coming to this shop for years now. The employees know me, and my drink order, as soon as I come in. With COVID, obviously things have changed, but the amazing owner is still working all the hours to give people the amazing coffee and home baked goods for all of us who need our Jitters fix. Remember to be kind during this time, because you never know what someone is going through. I will always support this amazing business, not just because their coffee and baked goods are literally the best, but because I have never met a more amazing, kind, compassionate person as the owner. ...