Fika Coffee + Bake Shoppe

stanton, iowa is small enough that word travels fast, which means a place on broad ave either earns its regulars quickly or doesn't last. fika coffee + bake shoppe has clearly done the former. the combination of specialty coffee and a bake shoppe under one roof is a particular kind of commitment, the sort that asks a lot of a small team and rewards you accordingly when it lands. you're not driving out here because there's nothing else. you're driving out here because there's something specific waiting, and in a town this size, that specificity matters more than it would anywhere with four cafes on every block. the baked goods side of the menu is reason enough to time your visit around the morning hours on broad ave.