SweetWater Cafe

600 4th St #225, Sioux City, IA 51101, United States
+1 712-224-4225
$$$ Cafe
(38 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

If you're in Sioux City and searching for a cozy spot to indulge in delicious food and drink, look no further than SweetWater Cafe. Nestled at 600 4th St #225, this charming cafe captures the essence of a welcoming neighborhood gathering place where the aroma of fresh brew and enticing pastries embraces you from the moment you walk through the door.

SweetWater Cafe showcases an impressive range of offerings that cater to every craving, whether you're in the mood for a refreshing drink, a hearty salad, or a quick snack. Begin your day with an invigorating cup of coffee paired perfectly with a delightful pastry, or come for lunch to savor the crowd-favorites. With menu items like the Chicken Bacon Avocado Panini and the Candied Pecan Chicken Salad, you'll be treating your taste buds to a burst of flavors that are both wholesome and satisfying.

For those yearning for something sweet, the cafe boasts an irresistible selection of frappés, like the Cheesecake & Flavor Frappé and Candy Bar Frappé. Imagine sipping on creamy concoctions made with skim milk and your choice of favorite flavors, all under $6.90. These are not just drinks; they are sweet little moments of joy that perfectly accompany a delightful lunch.

The ambiance is comfortable and inviting, ideal for both casual gatherings with friends and laid-back solo visits. Customers rave about the exceptional service, describing the staff as friendly and attentive, ensuring your dining experience is nothing short of excellent. Lacey Fullerton, a happy patron, highlights SweetWater as a "great place for breakfast or lunch with fabulous staff,” and praises their well-priced and varied menu.

Katy Themm further emphasizes the variety, noting that the cafe also offers a unique selection of baked goods, snacks, and even essential items like aspirin for those on-the-go. It's this thoughtful blend of coffee house and convenience store that sets SweetWater apart from the rest.

With its inviting atmosphere, exceptional food and drinks, and stellar customer service (just ask Shelby Pierce, who appreciated the extra effort they make to ensure satisfaction), SweetWater Cafe is more than just a cafe; it’s a beloved local staple where community and comfort converge. Whether you’re grabbing breakfast, enjoying a leisurely lunch, or simply wanting a pick-me-up, this spot is worth every moment spent sipping and savoring.

Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Openings Hours

Monday

07:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Tuesday

07:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Wednesday

07:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Thursday

07:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Friday

07:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

38 Reviews
Lacey Fullerton

21 Sep 2025

Great place for breakfast or lunch with fabulous staff. Their lunches are great and well-priced with good variety. I recommend the Chicken Bacon Avocado Panini, Thai Salad, Cobb Salad, and the Wicked Thai Soup. For breakfast, try the everything bagel with egg and sauasage. Yum! The whole menu is worth trying and they also have vegetarian options to serve everyone's needs.

Shelby Pierce

27 Jul 2025

Great place for lunch in Downtown Sioux City. I often forget it's there, but have loved the food when I've gone (Candied- Pecan salad with chicken is AWESOME). Also- GREAT customer service. I ordered to go for a coworker the other day, and the cup of soup was missing- They brought the soup to me at my office!!!! That's how you keep the customer. Keep up the great work!

Katy Themm

22 Jul 2025

Good coffee with lots of choices. They also have baked goods, pastries, and other food options as well as lots of candy choices, snack sized nuts, granola bars, snack sized chips and other munchies. They also sell aspirin, pepto and other small medicines you might need during a busy day. Lots of comfortable places to sit. A good coffee shop all-around.

Shiloe Revae Tramp

26 Jun 2025

I just found my new favorite lunch place! Had to stop half way through my meal to write this review. I ordered the half size salad and half size sandwich. The Cobb salad had great portions and tasted fresh. It came with plenty of dressing. I believe it is Balsamic Vinaigrette, which I’ve never had before, and only needed to use half of it. YUM. For my sandhwich I ordered the Club Panini. WOW. So freaking good. I don’t eat out or order in for lunch very often but I will now! Can’t wait to try more from the Sweetwater menu.

Kerri Zaleta

20 Jun 2025

Ordered a frappe which was excellent and a chicken salad sandwich was really good

Rxnji

07 Jun 2025

i love this place!! im a student and theyre relatively quick despite the huge rush they get from us delish food and welcoming staff !

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