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 have moved locations and we now have partnerships with locally-owned businesses Macarons by Sani and J's Homestyle Cooking to serve you delicious pastries and treats with your drinks! We have also opened up a cocktail bar! 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
Adalyn Westendorf
Adalyn Westendorf
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!
Adalyn Westendorf
Adalyn Westendorf
Adalyn Westendorf
Hi! My name is Adalyn Westendorf and I'm from Sumner, Iowa. I am currently attending UNI and studying marketing management and business administration. A fun fact about me is I have a golden retriever named Murphy! My favorite drink is the honey bee latte with lavender cold foam!
Bri Ostby
Adalyn Westendorf
Emersyn McGrath
Hi! I'm Bri and I am from Cedar Falls! I'm currently enrolled at Des Moines Area Community College where I am studying court reporting! My husband Zach and I have two dogs, Korra and Athena! My favorite drink is an iced caramelized brown sugar latte!
Emersyn McGrath
Kaitlyn Pattison
Emersyn McGrath
Hi! I'm Emersyn McGrath. I am from Ackley, Iowa. I am currently going to Hawkeye Community College and studying accounting! A fun fact about me is that I studied abroad in Cork, Ireland and I got to travel to Edinburgh, Amsterdam, and Rome! I think everyone should try the salted caramel white mocha, I have one every day!
Kaitlyn Pattison
Kaitlyn Pattison
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 a Wartburg cheerleader! My favorite drink is the afterglow energy brew!
Reagan Hays
Kaitlyn Pattison
Kaitlyn Pattison
Hi! My name is Reagan and I am from Cedar Falls. I am currently going to Hawkeye Community College! I love to spend time with my friends and family and be outside. My favorite drink is the bahama mama energy brew!
Rylee Shonka
Rylee Shonka
Rylee Shonka
Hey! I'm Rylee Shonka. I am originally from Sumner, Iowa, but I am currently living and working in Cedar Falls while I am studying business at Hawkeye with plans to transfer to University of Iowa! A fun fact about me is that I have three dogs and I want to own my own coffee shop and dog shelter! My favorite drink is literally any of the energy brews!
Tarah Osier
Rylee Shonka
Rylee Shonka
Hi! I'm Tarah and I am from Cedar Falls, Iowa. I have a son and we like to spend all our free time outside. A fun fact about me is that I met Sarah at a coffee shop 10 years ago and we have been best friends ever since! My favorite drink is an iced americano with white mocha and cream!