Top Hat Coffee and Entertainment Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Great coffee
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Great tea selection
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Live music
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Live performances
Popular for
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Solo dining
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Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Quick bite
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Small plates
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Historic
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Trendy
Crowd
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College students
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Groups
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Tourists
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
Children
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Good for kids
Best KPortal Reviews
Stopped in early Tuesday morning for some breakfast, as they used to have really good breakfast sandwiches. I asked the guy at the counter if they still had egg sandwiches and he said all he could make was a sausage and cheese croissant. He seemed annoyed at my presence. I was hungry so I said sure to the sandwich. $3.75 for a sandwich without egg. Unsure if they're not stocking enough supplies or what that they didn't have egg patties. I had an ok latte about a month ago as well but pretty underwhelming. They had no seasonal drinks and he was annoyed that I asked. So sad as they used to be my favorite coffee shop, but have gone consistently downhill over the past 3 years. The new hours are very limiting as well, and before they finally posted them, I went 3 times just to find they were closed. Disappointing.
Ordered a Large chai latte. Their large is a 16 oz and the total was over $6.
There was some sort of pastry or something under a clear dome on the counter. I asked what it was and the young woman at the register said, "I don't know." There was no effort to find out what it was.
I got my latte and there was absolutely ZERO chai in it. It was essentially a cup of hot milk. Not sure if they didn't hear the "chai" part of my order or what but I was pretty disappointed.
So I visited this wonderful little coffee shop the other day on my lunch break and I was not disappointed! It has access from the front main street or a large parking lot in back. As soon as you walk into the stoop you feel the charm and atmosphere! This little shop feels much bigger than it really is, simply because of the way it's set up. The staff were very friendly and helpful to a newbie such as myself. I had a tuna salad crissont with clam chowder soup (which I've never had before and if all the rest are as good as theirs I'm a fan!) The sandwich was made to order and prepared behind what was once an old bank tellers counter, complete with bars! After ordering we sat at a fair sized table that was once a large spool for what I would guess would be power lines. The food was delicious, the staff came around and picked up our tray once they had time and the owner even visited us to ensure everything was great! On our way out we picked up a cappuccino an apple cider and a couple of cookies for the road and it was all wonderful! I know I've found myself a new hang out. If your looking for coffee in ottumwa, Top Hat is definitley Top Shelf!
Lunch at Top Hat was great! Tuna on croissant and roast beef wrap with a root beer float. Sandwiches are just enough but the root beer float was beyond awesome! Decor is always fun to look though as well!
A couple things. I’ve never had worse service. The only girl working was on her phone, didn’t even acknowledge me. The atmosphere is SO dirty as well. Half way through my drink, I realized there was a cockroach in my cup. I was absolutely disgusted. Will never be coming here again.
Met up with some friends at Top Hat the other day. What a cool place! The space is really well done. The coffee and breakfast sandwich I had were delicious. And the staff was great. Support small business! You won't be disappointed
One of my favorite lunch/coffee/business meeting spots in the region. Super friendly and attentive staff with a wonderful atmosphere and attention to cleanliness. The food though is fantastic -- rotating DAILY HOMEMADE soups. Love the Chicken Salad Croissant and the Tomato Basil Bisque. I enjoy bringing clients for business meetings here as well. It's also good to know that a portion of each sale helps run the soup kitchen in the back!
The owner is a really exceptional person. The owner of this restaurant also owns the soup kitchen behind the building. So by supporting the restaurant you also support with soup kitchen. They serve about 300 people or so a week.
Quick Facts About Top Hat Coffee and Entertainment
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Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 07:30 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 07:30 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Thursday | 07:30 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Friday | 07:30 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Saturday | 07:30 AM - 01:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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