About Sarah's Espresso Cafe
The Beginning
My husband, Scott, and I live in Cedar Falls. He is the fix-it guy and, if you're lucky, he might be behind the counter making your drink! He is a golf course superintendent to 5 different golf courses! Ever since I was young, I have always aspired to have my own business. Once I graduated from UNI, I immediately joined the workforce, putting my dream of owning my own business on hold. Years later, Scott started to get the process rolling, and everything started to fall into place! We were able to open our doors in December 2020 and we are able to get our coffee and espresso beans locally from Iowa Coffee Roasters!
Where We Are Now
We now have partnerships with locally-owned businesses Macarons by Sani and Bambinos to serve you delicious pastries and treats with your drinks! Our energy brews are now one of our most popular items! We used to only have three flavors (blackberry, kiwi, and blue raspberry - the blackberry blast), but now we have about 20 different flavors and add-ins like lemonade and sweet and sour mix, resulting in a bunch of combinations for you to try. My baristas and I get to be creative every month, coming up with different themes and flavors of energy brews and lattes. From our specialty lattes, teas, smoothies, lemonades, and - of course - our energy brews, we have something for everyone! Find your new favorite drink today!
Meet the staff!
Sarah Rohlfsen
Allison Sessler
Sarah Rohlfsen
Hi! I'm Sarah! I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and my favorite part of owning a business like a coffee shop is being able to put my creativity into our drinks every month! A fun fact about me is I am a devoted mom to my three bunnies: Oliver, Trixie, and Poppie!
Abby Bartz
Allison Sessler
Sarah Rohlfsen
Hello! My name is Abby Bartz. I'm currently a Junior at UNI with plans to major in social work. A fun fact about me is that I'm actually the funniest employee at Sarah's Espresso Cafe. My favorite drink is the blackberry blast and I make it my goal to pressure everyone into trying it! :)
Allison Sessler
Allison Sessler
Brianna Borneman
Hi, I'm Allison! I am from Denver, Iowa and I am currently studying nursing at UNI! A fun fact about me is I have an adorable dog named Moose! I think everyone should try the snow on the beach energy brew! :)
Brianna Borneman
Brianna Borneman
Brianna Borneman
Hey, I'm Brianna! I'm currently a student at UNI and I'm studying middle level and elementary education! I grew up in Grimes, Iowa, which is about 20 minutes away from Des Moines! A fun fact about me is that I was once stung by a jellyfish (not a fun time). My favorite drink is the ruby red energy brew!
Emersyn McGrath
Brianna Borneman
Kaitlyn Pattison
Hi! I'm Emersyn McGrath. I am from Ackley, Iowa. I am currently a senior at UNI studying computer science! A fun fact about me is that I'm the reason Sarah's Espresso Cafe has passion fruit and salted caramel syrup so you're welcome for those flavors ;) I think everyone should try the salted caramel white mocha, I have one every day!
Kaitlyn Pattison
Brianna Borneman
Kaitlyn Pattison
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Pattison and I am from Oelwein, Iowa. I am currently going to Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa and I am studying elementary education. A fun fact about me is that I am on the cheer team at Wartburg! My favorite drink is the strawberry blonde energy brew!
Kennady Jordan
Savannah Kastli
Kennady Jordan
Hi, my name is Kennady (Kenna) Jordan! I am from Des Moines, Iowa. I am a junior at UNI, and I am a family services and social work major with a minor in mental health! A fun fact about me is that I'm actually the funniest person at Sarah's so don't listen to Abby. My favorite drink is the morning sunrise energy brew!
Mia Leonhart
Savannah Kastli
Kennady Jordan
Hey, I'm Mia Leonhart and I am from Denver, Iowa! I am currently a sophomore at the University of Iowa and I am majoring in criminology, law, and justice. A fun fact about me is that I love coming back home during the breaks to help out at Sarah's! My go-to drink is an iced white mocha with oat milk and cold foam!
Savannah Kastli
Savannah Kastli
Savannah Kastli
My name is Savannah Kastli! I am from Denver, Iowa. I am currently going to school at Capri College in Waterloo, Iowa for cosmetology! A fun fact about me is that I have been here since the beginning of Sarah's Espresso Cafe! My favorite drink is the pretty in pink energy brew!