We are open for dine-in and carry-out. Please call 857-5000 to place an order, stop in and place your order or dine in here at Kava. We also take reservations. As always, all beverages, desserts and ice cream will be available throughout the day, along with cold sandwiches, soup and salads. We will be serving from our dinner menu of homemade soups, hot and cold sandwiches and salads this Saturday.
We serve wine by the glass or the bottle, plus a nice selection of craft beers and hard cider. Friday nights, Kava Burgers (& regular menu items) are served up from 5:00-7:30pm, along with customer's choice of a side (fresh fruit, pasta salad, coleslaw, baked beans or cottage cheese) & chips.
We serve wine by the glass or the bottle, plus a nice selection of craft beers and hard cider. Friday nights, Kava Burgers (& regular menu items) are served up from 5:00-7:30pm, along with customer's choice of a side (fresh fruit, pasta salad, coleslaw, baked beans or cottage cheese) & chips.
Services
Kva House & Caf is located in downtown Swisher in a restored 1914 general store. Here at Kava we specialize in fine coffees, available by the cup or in bulk, in a full complement of flavors. If it's just a plain cup of medium or dark roast coffee you're looking for, we have that too.
Kava is a full-service coffeeshop, serving a variety of drinks, including frappes, chai tea, fruit smoothies, latte's and fountain sodas; along with old-fashioned malts and shakes.Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available at Kava. In the morning, whether you're on-the-go or meeting friends for coffee, try one of our homemade pastries.
Kava is a full-service coffeeshop, serving a variety of drinks, including frappes, chai tea, fruit smoothies, latte's and fountain sodas; along with old-fashioned malts and shakes.Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available at Kava. In the morning, whether you're on-the-go or meeting friends for coffee, try one of our homemade pastries.
In the afternoons from 2:00-5:00pm, made-rights, cold sandwiches, soups and salads are available, but grilled sandwiches are not. BBQ Pork Thin sliced smoked pork loin (seasoned & smoked in-house) served with BBQ sauce on a buttered and toasted bun. Texas Smoked Brisket Served on a toasted bun, our seasoned brisket is smoked in-house & topped with creamy coleslaw & BBQ sauce.
We proudly use skim, 2%, whole and chocolate milk from Dan and Debbie's Creamery in Ely, Iowa in all of our hot and cold beverages. Almond milk is also available, upon request. Kava House is a full-service coffee shop. We proudly serve drinks that contain milk from Dan and Debbie's Creamery in Ely, Iowa.
Reviews (24)
Sue Snyder
Dec 28, 2021
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Eric Holzhueter
Nov 30, 2021
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Sheila Vance
Nov 01, 2021
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Emjay A.
Oct 24, 2021
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Rene Robbins
Sep 28, 2021
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Brooke Robinson
Aug 17, 2021
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Mary Phillips
Aug 13, 2021
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Houston Dma
Jul 31, 2021
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M. R.
Jul 27, 2021
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All I can say is WOW! I had never heard of this absolute gem of a place. A friend told me about it and took me here. Simply amazing food. Everything was so unbelievably fresh. They have desserts including ice cream. They also have coffee drinks! I had a chai tea smoothie that was delicious! Try their fresh fruit side, it's so good. I am eager to come back here as soon as I can and to tell everyone I know about this place. I also love the decor!
Bob Klemme
Jul 01, 2021
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Chad S.
Mar 20, 2021
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Kaitlin M.
Mar 12, 2021
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Laiken W.
Feb 01, 2021
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The BEST cinnamon rolls in the country. I lived in the Bay Area for a while and would wake up at the crack of dawn to wait in a 40 person line at Devils Teeth Bakery for a cinnamon roll, Kava House's are better (and there's no line!).
The people are friendly. The place is super cozy and inviting. And the food and coffee is top-notch. I'm all for supporting this local business.
The people are friendly. The place is super cozy and inviting. And the food and coffee is top-notch. I'm all for supporting this local business.
Laura Hubbs
Sep 04, 2020
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Jacob H.
Feb 22, 2020
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Debbie F.
Feb 09, 2020
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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.
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.
Linzi F.
Dec 10, 2019
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Karley S.
Sep 05, 2019
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This is a gem of a place. A true oasis. From the antique wooden dining room tables and chairs to the overall interior of the building (former general store). I had a mixed green salad with chicken on it. It was delicious. The greens weren't soggy and chicken was tender and thoughtfully sliced. The black bottom cake portion was very generous. The cake was delicious, the cream cheese filling was just enough, and the frosting was a fantastic overall fudgy taste.
Helga M.
May 01, 2019
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Kava House offers a welcome interruption from the daily grind. Rustic but nicely appointed interior combined with excellent service and home made meals and/or treats invite to stay and enjoy your stay. Great place to meet with friends or clients to catch up. It can get very busy in the AM and after work hours but offers a more quiet setting midday. You choose. You can't go wrong here. And yes, it's worth the drive and pay slightly more than other options in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City.
Lori C.
Jun 17, 2018
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A nice little boutique coffee shop hidden in a small town. The ambiance is eclectic with old dining room tables and mismatched chairs. There's a nice little comfy seating area with couches to enjoy a latte or coffee. They home make everything and it's all delicious. The menu is small but nicely varied and there's a Saturday evening dinner special that's usually very good. They have a small specialty gift item section th a t's worth browsing through with some unique finds. The staff is small town friendly and super helpful. A great place for a relaxing outing.
Danny A.
Oct 24, 2017
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Rachel L.
Jul 25, 2016
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The cafe is huge, spanning the full first floor of a beautiful old four-square building. There's ample outdoor seating on the front deck and in the lawn next to the building, but the indoor seating is the cutest with mis-matched but perfectly matching dinning room tables.
I ordered lunch and a couple drinks while soaking up the wifi. The Jessie's Veggie was very good - spinach-artichoke spread, onions, crisp vegetables, and fresh grilled bread were perfect. With how good it was, I was surprised that it was the only vegetarian option outside of a pb&j.
I ordered a tea to start
I ordered lunch and a couple drinks while soaking up the wifi. The Jessie's Veggie was very good - spinach-artichoke spread, onions, crisp vegetables, and fresh grilled bread were perfect. With how good it was, I was surprised that it was the only vegetarian option outside of a pb&j.
I ordered a tea to start
Brittany S.
Jul 23, 2016
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If this house were a human it'd probably be slightly chunky like a sweet old grandma and I'd want to pinch it's cheeks and listen to its stories. Kava House is as cute and cozy as it gets - better yet, it's located in the middle of nowhere which adds to the charm.
What to expect?
An older building with tall ceilings, tons of wooden dining room tables and a large patio with covered tables. The menu? Multiple coffee drink options, baked goods, salads, soups and sandwiches. I thoroughly enjoyed my hot beef sandwich and salad combo ($9) along with a cup of coffee. The tea selection
What to expect?
An older building with tall ceilings, tons of wooden dining room tables and a large patio with covered tables. The menu? Multiple coffee drink options, baked goods, salads, soups and sandwiches. I thoroughly enjoyed my hot beef sandwich and salad combo ($9) along with a cup of coffee. The tea selection
Matt U.
Jan 26, 2016
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Over the past five and a half years, we've made it a point to hit as many restaurants in the area as possible. We have a lot of friends who do the same and as such, it came as a tremendous surprise the we never heard about this place which now officially owns the title of our favorite breakfast place in the area.
Located about a mile off 380 in the town of Swisher, Kava house was absolutely off the charts in terms of our experience. It provided a rarely seen, and perfectly executed mix of small town charm, vibes of an urban coffeehouse and crazy good food and pastry options. My wife and both
Located about a mile off 380 in the town of Swisher, Kava house was absolutely off the charts in terms of our experience. It provided a rarely seen, and perfectly executed mix of small town charm, vibes of an urban coffeehouse and crazy good food and pastry options. My wife and both
