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 J's Homestyle Cooking 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
Addison Winberg
Addison Winberg
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!
Addison Winberg
Addison Winberg
Addison Winberg
Hello! My name is Addison Winberg. I am a senior at Cedar Falls High School. A fun fact about me is that I have an identical twin sister that also works at Sarah's Espresso Cafe! My favorite drink is the pretty in pink energy brew!
Allison Sessler
Addison Winberg
Allison Sessler
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! :)
Allyson Milder
Brianna Borneman
Allison Sessler
Hi! My name is Ally Milder and I am from Lena, Illinois! I am currently a senior at UNI majoring in Finance and Management Information Systems. A fun fact about me is that I've had the opportunity to visit Greece! My favorite drink is the caramelized brown sugar latte!
Anastasia Meyer
Brianna Borneman
Brianna Borneman
Hi! I'm Anastasia Meyer. I am from Wellsburg, Iowa and I am currently a senior at Wartburg studying biochemistry and neuroscience! A fun fact about me is that I was born and raised in Alaska! My favorite drink is either the mermaid water or 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!
Bryce Dixon
Kaitlyn Pattison
Emersyn McGrath
Hey!! I'm Bryce Dixon. I am from Bloomfield, Iowa. I am a senior at UNI majoring in advertising and digital media marketing. A fun fact about me is that I LOVE golden doodles. My current favorite drink at Sarah's is an energy brew with black raspberry, lime, and watermelon! :)
Emersyn McGrath
Kaitlyn Pattison
Emersyn McGrath
Hi! I'm Emersyn McGrath. I am from Ackley, Iowa. I graduated from UNI and earned my degree in computer science! A fun fact about me is that I studied abroad in Cork, Ireland and I got to travel to Edinburgh, Amsterdam, and Rome as well! 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 on the cheer team at Wartburg! My favorite drink is the strawberry blonde energy brew!
Kaitlyn Walthall
Kaitlyn Walthall
Kaitlyn Pattison
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Walthall! I'm from Mason City, Iowa. I'm currently a graduate student at UNI studying clinical mental health counseling. A fun fact about me is I've been a barista since I was 16, so I know how to make a good cup of coffee :) My favorite drink is all the energy brews (I can't pick just one, they're all so good!).
Kennady Jordan
Kaitlyn Walthall
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 the funniest person at Sarah's. My favorite drink is the morning sunrise energy brew!
Kierra Winberg
Kaitlyn Walthall
Kennady Jordan
Hey, I'm Kierra and I am a senior at Cedar Falls High School! A fun fact about me is that Addison is my identical twin sister, so good luck telling us apart ;). My favorite drink is currently the blackberry blast!