Em's Coffee Co.

Em's Coffee Co. "It's way more than a great cup of coffee!" We are a small town coffee shop in the heart of Independence, Iowa.

We serve great coffee, gelato, and other fresh baked treats. We also offer a newsroom and wifi service for all of our awesome customers! Emilea Hillman is an innovative, young entrepreneur from Independence, Iowa, and the owner and operator of Em's Coffee Co. Emilea is vibrant, personable, has a strong passion for work. She is well known in Iowa for leaving a segregated workshop and becoming a bus

iness owner, when she was only 21! She takes pride in owning her own business, and she operates her coffee shop with the support of family. Emilea employs others with and without disabilities and is a valued business owner in her community. With family support, advocacy, networking and the assistance of her local WIPA, Emilea was able to open her coffee shop in a matter of 10 months. Emilea has shown the town of Independence that people with disabilities cannot only work in their community but own a business too. Emilea is also a member of Iowa’s Developmental Disability Council.

05/30/2026

The Steve Brown Art Center is proud to be sponsoring the Riley Curtis art exhibition in Em’s Coffee. ☕️

Mason has been taste-testing a new Fruit Perk for our June specials! Any guesses on what it is? ⬇️ 🤔The answer will be p...
05/29/2026

Mason has been taste-testing a new Fruit Perk for our June specials!

Any guesses on what it is? ⬇️ 🤔
The answer will be posted on Monday!

05/27/2026

Em would like to thank everybody for all of the birthday wishes!

05/25/2026

Happy birthday Emilea! Celebrate Em's birthday with her signature birthday cake fancy mocha ☕️

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM! 🩷💕🩷 We love you! Enjoy your special day 🎉 🎂✨
05/25/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM! 🩷💕🩷 We love you! Enjoy your special day 🎉 🎂✨

Monday May 25th, we will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
05/22/2026

Monday May 25th, we will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Thank you Tim for a wonderful afternoon! It's always a pleasure to have you perform for us! 🎤☕️🎸
05/22/2026

Thank you Tim for a wonderful afternoon! It's always a pleasure to have you perform for us! 🎤☕️🎸

Enjoyed watching Tim Kemmerer perform at Em’s Coffee Shop today.

Let us fuel you up before the CA$H MOB!!! Save the date 📆 ☕️
05/21/2026

Let us fuel you up before the CA$H MOB!!! Save the date 📆 ☕️

💰 CA$H MOB ALERT! 💰

Ready to support local and make an impact? Join us on Friday, June 19th!

☕ 10:30 AM – Meet at Em’s Coffee Co. for coffee, tea, or a sweet treat before some retail therapy!
🛍 11:00 AM – Secret CA$H MOB destination revealed!

We ask participants to commit to spending at least $20 ( + Chamber Bucks provided to participants) to support our mystery Chamber member business.

🎉 First 10 participants receive $25 in Chamber Bucks… see what we did there? 😉 A little nod to help celebrate America 250 while supporting local businesses!!
🎉 Next 15 participants receive $10 in Chamber Bucks

⚠️ CA$H MOB events will be limited to 25 participants, so reserve your spot early!

📣 Call the Chamber or stop into the Chamber to reserve your spot today!
📞 319-334-7178 if you get our voicemail, leave your name and a return phone #.

Support local. Shop local. Make a difference!

Address

324 1st Street East
Independence, IA
50644

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 5pm
Thursday 6:30am - 5pm
Friday 6:30am - 5pm
Saturday 7:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+13193321234

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