Veritas Cafe

06/04/2026

June specials have arrived! Stop in and try them all month long!

Beach Day Latte ⛱🍋
Our signature espresso from lightly salted and sweetened with vanilla syrup, topped with house made lemon cold foam and graham cracker crumbles! Gluten-free options available!

Matcha Lemonade 🍵🍋
Refreshing lemonade topped with smooth matcha for the perfect balance of bright and earthy flavors! Make it your own with any of our house made syrups for just 50¢ more!

Samoa Mocha 🍫🥥
House made chocolate and caramel sauce paired with our coconut syrup for a delicious twist inspired by the favorite cookie!

05/27/2026

May drinks will be gone in a couple of days, come try them while they're still around!

We'll roll out our new June drinks next week!

05/20/2026

Need a gift for the grad in your life? 🎓
We’ve got just the thing!

Treat them to delicious drinks, cozy cafe vibes, and their favorite food from Veritas Cafe ☕

Gift cards are available and make the perfect easy gift for grads, teachers, friends, or anyone who loves little treat!

05/14/2026

House-made pastries? Yes please 🥐🧁🥧🍪
Our talented bakers work hard each week to create a delicious assortment of fresh baked goods for you to enjoy! Stop in early, our pastries sell out fast!

Gluten free? We’ve got options for you, too! Come check out the pastry case and find your new favorite treat!

05/07/2026

For the month of May, we will close earlier at 3:00pm on Thursday afternoons as we transition into summer!

We will be back to longer hours on June 4th!

05/06/2026

May drinks are here!

Mayflower🌺🪻
An elevated twist on the classic Arnold Palmer, hibiscus iced tea, lemonade, honey, and a hint of lavender syrup! Light, floral, and perfectly refreshing!

Dirt Cup Latte 🪴🍫
A nostalgic favorite, reimagined. Rich chocolate and white chocolate mixed with espresso and milk, topped with an Oreo cold foam for that classic “dirt cup” you remember!

Mango Creamsicle 🥭🍦
Tropical Bubbl'r mixed with lemonade and topped with a creamy mango cold foam! Sweet, tropical, and sunshine-filled!

04/28/2026

Finals week is here for so many college students!
Looking for a study spot? Come hang out with us! We’re expanding our student discount from just Thursday evenings to every day! Now through May 14, college students can get 10% off any specialty drink anytime, just show your student ID!

We’ve got WiFi and plenty of outlets to keep your laptop charged while you power through those study sessions!

We're close by!
🐦‍⬛6 minutes from Coe
🦅8 minutes from Kirkwood
🐴8 minutes from Mount Mercy
🐏Worth the trek from Cornell 😉😄

We're a cafe serving specialty coffee and food in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

04/22/2026

Just over one week left to try our April drink specials before they're gone, May's lineup is just around the corner!🌧⛈🤎

04/15/2026

We have just the thing for you, come try our Rainy Day Refresher!🌧

04/07/2026

Barista Bio! ✨It's Elyssa!✨
She brings so much joy to the Cafe! She doesn't drink coffee, but we love her humor, work ethic, and love for theological conversations!

Walkout song: Good Godly Woman - Red Clay Strays

Favorite restaurant in CR: Coyle's Hibachi Restaurant 👨‍🍳🔥

Fun fact: When she was 6 years old, she out-fished and fed all of her extended family with a light-up Barbie fishing pole🎣🩷

She likes birds. Eagles. Hawks. Sparrows. Osprey. Cranes. Blue birds. Kingfishers. Doves. Pigeons. Quail. Falcons. Hummingbirds. Woodpeckers. Owls. Kestrels. Ducks. Starlings. Chickadees. Finches. Herons. Jays. (She really likes birds 😀)🐥🐦🦅🐤🐔🕊🦆🦉🦃