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Cabin Coffee Company

2040 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
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coffee shops on kimball avenue come and go, but cabin coffee company has that rare quality that keeps people coming back for three years running. the 4.6 stars from 301 google reviews tell one story. the real story happens in the cup. there's something about places that actually care about their coffee that you can taste immediately. the baristas here know the difference between a good shot and a great one, and they won't serve you the former. regulars don't just come for caffeine. they come because someone here gives a damn about what they're pouring. chains optimize for speed and consistency. cabin coffee optimizes for actually good coffee, which takes time. the kind of time that lets you smell the beans being ground fresh, hear the gentle hiss of steam wand meeting milk. waterloo has plenty of places to grab coffee. this is where you go to drink it.

curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 25 May 2026

nri score70
buzz0
local cred72%

phone

(319) 232-2034

website

cabincoffeecompany.com/

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301

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4.6

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