Need a jolt of java to jump-start your day? Explore the QC Coffee Trail or blaze your own path through these great coffee shops that are favorites of our real estate agents.

The Brewed Book - 1524 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA 52803
If you love curling up with a good book and an even better cup of coffee, The Brewed Book is your happy place. Located just down the street from Davenport homes for sale, this cozy spot is a used book store serving a variety of coffee and tea drinks along with pastries. Meet up with friends to enjoy a lively match playing one of the board games from their wide assortment. Hours are 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, and noon - 6 p.m. Sunday.

Coffee Apothecary - 2571 53rd Ave., Bettendorf, IA 52733

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Drug stores may not sound like a natural inspiration for a coffee shop, but Lindsey Schmidt, founder of Coffee Apothecary, embraces the unexpected. Her charming shop, not far from Bettendorf homes for sale, is decorated with vintage cabinets, medical books, and other items from old-school apothecaries. Even the floral wallpaper is a nod to the medicinal use of plants and herbs. Lindsey puts just as much care into the formulations and names of the coffee drinks, such as Cadaver, a taro-topped mocha from the Halloween menu. Hours are 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday.

The Coffee Belt - 210 E. 2nd St., Muscatine, IA 52761
The Coffee Belt is a popular shop near Muscatine homes for sale, and it's also a region straddling the equator where the finest coffee is grown. Maritza Jeanett Martinez, one-half of the husband/wife ownership team, hit upon the shop's signature drink purely by accident. When she couldn't find milk for lattes, Maritza snagged horchata from her family's Mexican restaurant next door, and a new coffee sensation was born. The Coffee Belt is open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. 

Blondie's Coffee Out Back - 810 6th Ave., DeWitt, IA 52742  
How did Blondie's Coffee Out Back get its name? It was a way to let customers know that it's located right behind Meant to Be With Flowers. In addition to a lineup of delicious specialty drinks, Blondie's offers mushroom brew, an alternative to caffeinated beverages that includes ashwagandha, an herb with stress-relieving properties. If you're headed out to see DeWitt homes for sale, use Blondie's convenient drive-thru window. Hours are 6 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday.

Dead Poet's Espresso - 1525 3rd Ave. A, Moline, IL 61265

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Customers praise Dead Poet's Espresso for the hip vibe and community events that are throwbacks to classic coffeehouses. The literary theme extends to the menu, where the "Drinks of the Poets" list includes Burns (dirty chai), Shakespeare (salty turtle mocha), and Tennyson (English toffee coconut latte). Stop by after viewing Moline homes for sale for live music, Paint Nite, or Cars & Coffee. Hours are 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Coffee Lab - Fountain Park, 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52001
High school chemistry was never this much fun. Nicki Waugh, co-owner and barista at Coffee Lab, loves nothing more than experimenting with unique drink flavors. Check out the "Lab Brews" menu to see Nicki's latest creations. Coffee Lab is located in Historic Bonson Mansion, only minutes from Dubuque homes for sale. Hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except weekends, when closing time is 3 p.m.

Prairie Lights Cafe - 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240
College students know coffee and books, so it's no surprise that Prairie Lights Cafe was named one of the best coffee shops near the University of Iowa, not far from Iowa City homes for sale. Located above local landmark Prairie Lights Books, the cafe creates an ambiance well-suited to losing yourself in the latest bestseller. Prairie Lights carries on the legacy of the building, which held a 1930s coffeehouse and literary society that hosted Carl Sandburg, Robert Frost, and Langston Hughes. Cafe hours are 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday.

392Caffe - 216 S. 2nd St., Clinton, IA 52732

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The warm, welcoming staff at 392Caffe has made this shop a favorite community gathering spot near Clinton homes for sale. In their quest to have people "drink better coffee," baristas have created inventive drinks such as the 392Signature latte, a white chocolate mocha with salted caramel and vanilla creme. Expand your beverage horizons with a drink from their seasonal menu, which spotlights a changing assortment of flavors. Download their app for easy ordering. 392 Caffe is open 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday.

Brewhemia - 1202 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Brewhemia certainly captures the spirit of its home turf, the New Bohemia District by Cedar Rapids homes for sale. With first-rate coffee drinks and an extensive assortment of breakfast and lunch dishes, the cafe has staked out a spot as a community gathering place. One online reviewer swears that Brewhemia's award-winning breakfast burrito changed his life. Customers also appreciate the plentiful vegetarian options. Brewhemia is open from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. every day but Monday.

Press Paws - 1109 Summer St., Burlington, IA 52601
Press Paws bills itself as a "charming mix of cats, coffee, and community." The first cat cafe near Burlington homes for sale offers the opportunity to mingle with the shop's resident felines and maybe even take one home. Hold a furry friend on your lap while you play Cards Against Humanity or one of the other games on hand. Hours are 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday.

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